Situated between Tillamook and Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast, Pacific City makes a great base for campers who want a quiet alternative to the area's busier beach communities. Pacific City's biggest draws are Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area, a sandstone headland that offers fantastic views over the ocean, and nearby Bob Straub State Park, home to short coastal hikes. Both parks are only open for day use only without facilities for overnight visitors, but you can find cabins for rent at Cape Lookout State Park, a short drive north of Pacific City. However, reservations fill up early, and summer weekend bookings often get snatched up right when they become available, six months in advance. Fortunately, there are plenty of privately owned cabin rentals in the area, many much more luxurious than their state park counterparts, with full kitchens, wood stoves, and comfy bedding.