Several nearby state parks offer hiking, agate hunting, clamming and crabbing. Many of these parks can be found along the scenic stretch of US 101, which travels along the Pacific Coast from California into Washington. Just east of Waldport is Drift Creek Wilderness Area, which offers untouched old-growth forest for hikers.
The Historic Alsea Bay Bridge Interpretive Center , 320 N.W. US 101, offers exhibits outlining the history and development of various bridges connecting the Oregon coastline; phone (541) 563-2133.