Follow one of the short trails through the mature forest of this hidden gem to Short Sand Beach in Smuggler's Cove and you'll be rewarded with a walk through a quite wonderful world of old growth trees, rich green flora and rushing creeks. The cove, littered with huge piles of driftwood, is one of Oregon's most popular surfing destinations.
If you go:
If you're thinking of camping, check ahead: falling trees have been known to necessitate closure of the campsite.
Links:

Oregon Coast Highway
US Highway 101
Nehalem, Oregon 97131 USA
Park.Info@state.or.us
Mailing address:
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
State Parks
725 Summer Street NE, Suite C
Salem, Oregon 97301 USA
Phone Numbers:
Reservations
+1 (800) 452-5687
+1 (800) 452-5687
Information
+1 (800) 551-6949
+1 (800) 551-6949