Gearhart, Oregon — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Gearhart, Clatsop County.
| City | Gearhart |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Clatsop |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 46.024274 |
| Longitude | -123.91125 |
| Population | 1,978 |
| Density | 404.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Gearhart is a locality in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,978. The population density is 404.7 people per km². Gearhart is located at 46.0243°N, 123.9112°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97138.
Gearhart exists as a hushed whisper against the Pacific's insistent murmur, a place where the ocean's breath, cool and damp, carries the scent of salt and ancient cedar. It lies 47.3 miles west of Longview, WA (from Longview, WA: bearing 261°T), and is situated 2.2 miles north-north-east of Seaside. The land here is a gentle descent towards the water, a mosaic of emerald lawns, the intricate geometry of golf courses, and the wilder, untamed grasses that fringe the dunes. The sky, a vast, ever-shifting canvas, often hangs low, a pearly grey that lends a contemplative mood to the air, while the wind, a constant companion, sculpts the sand into ephemeral waves that mirror the ocean's own restless energy. The houses, many of them bearing the quiet dignity of age, seem to lean into the landscape, their eaves often dusted with a fine mist, their windows reflecting the muted, ethereal light. The history of Gearhart is deeply intertwined with the allure of the coast and the strategic vision of its namesake, a pioneer who saw not just land but potential. Early endeavors here were shaped by the burgeoning tourism of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, drawing visitors to its sandy shores and the promise of seaside repose. The economy, now a blend of seasonal hospitality and the enduring appeal of its renowned golf links, hums with a quiet diligence, a far cry from the more boisterous industries that have defined other coastal communities. Amidst the manicured fairways and the public access points to the wide, sweeping beach, a distinctive character has taken root, one that values tranquility, the understated beauty of its natural setting, and the shared experience of coastal living.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gearhart, Oregon with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Gearhart and Clatsop County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Gearhart is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Gearhart is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |