Gearhart
Gearhart, Oregon, is a quaint coastal city located just north of Seaside in Clatsop County.
Gearhart, Oregon, is a quaint coastal city located just north of Seaside in Clatsop County.
Nestled just north of Seaside in Clatsop County, Gearhart is one of the Oregon Coast’s most refined and quietly captivating communities. With wide sandy beaches, windswept dunes, and tree-lined streets dotted with historic homes, Gearhart blends small-town charm with understated elegance.
Home to just over 1,500 residents, Gearhart offers a peaceful, residential atmosphere that feels worlds away from the busier beach towns. Locals enjoy early morning beach walks, bike rides through town, and impromptu conversations at the bakery or post office. The town’s heart is its historic downtown corridor—where you’ll find art galleries, curated boutiques, cozy cafés, and the beloved Daughters Wine Bar.
Recreation here is both classic and coastal. The renowned Gearhart Golf Links is one of the oldest courses west of the Mississippi, while Del Rey Beach offers a rare opportunity to drive directly onto the sand for sunset picnics or razor clamming at low tide.
Whether you're seeking a quiet retreat, a second home, or a place to plant roots by the sea, Gearhart is a rare find—unspoiled, unhurried, and utterly magnetic.
11,724 people live in Gearhart, where the median age is 47.8 and the average individual income is $45,497. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Gearhart, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Hamlet Quick Stop, Camp 18 Restaurant, and Saddle Mountain.
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| Dining · $ | 2.82 miles | 27 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 4.48 miles | 589 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.89 miles | 12 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.47 miles | 3 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.37 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Gearhart has 5,712 households, with an average household size of 2.03. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Gearhart do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 11,724 people call Gearhart home. The population density is 80.31 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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