Why Live in Seal Rock
Seal Rock in Newport features a mix of manufactured homes and single-family properties, many within walking distance of the beach. Homes often include vaulted ceilings and septic power, with sizable lots providing more privacy compared to smaller urban plots. The neighborhood has seen appreciating home values since 2024, with average values starting around $441,000. Seal Rock State Recreation Site offers a paved trail to the beach, where visitors can explore craggy basalt ridges like Elephant Rock, engage in beachcombing, fishing, and mussel harvesting, and observe diverse wildlife in the tidepools. Nearby, Brian Booth State Park provides access to the Beaver Creek estuary's marshes and wetlands, while Ona Beach State Park is another popular spot for beach activities. Local dining options include Luna Sea Fish House, known for its locally caught seafood, Chubby Lil Mermaid Bakery and Gift Shop, and Seal Rock Espresso and Bakery. Indulge Sweets offers handmade confections, and several art galleries, such as Heart Song and Ocean Beaches Glassblowing and Gallery, showcase local talent. Grocery needs can be met at Fred Myer, located less than twelve miles away in downtown Newport. Highway 101 runs through Seal Rock, connecting residents to downtown Waldport and Newport, with public buses available for local travel. The Newport Municipal Airport is six miles north.
