Kissing Rock is a legendary roadside rock formation beside a picturesque beach framed by boulders and perennial grass.
28250 Oregon Coast Hwy, Gold Beach, OR 97444
The driving distance from Gold Beach, OR to Kissing Rock, Oregon is 1.5 miles and it should take about 3 minutes to get there. See the directions here.
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Kissing Rock, Oregon is 302 miles and it should take about 5 hours and 20 minutes to get there. See the directions here.
Kissing Rock itself doesn’t have any amenities since it’s a natural rock formation. However, the surrounding area at South Beach offers a variety of amenities:
There are several public access points to South Beach, including one right next to Kissing Rock with a parking area. This allows visitors to easily get to the beach for swimming, sunbathing, tidepooling, or surfing.
Every year from February to April, beautiful hand-crafted glass floats are hidden on South Beach as part of a local event. Visitors can hunt for these treasures along the shoreline.
South Beach is a great place for wildlife viewing. You might see sea lions, otters, whales, and various shorebirds depending on the time of year.
Fishing is a popular activity at South Beach. Salmon are abundant in the area during the late summer and fall, while surf fishing is available year-round.
The nearby town of Gold Beach, just 5 minutes driving distance from Kissing Rock, offers bonus amenities, such as restaurants, shops, lodging, and medical care.