Oceanside Oregon Map

About Oceanside, Oregon

Oceanside is a locality in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. It is a small community with a population of 366. The population density is 136.1 people per km². Oceanside is located at 45.4609°N, 123.9679°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 97141, 97134.

Oceanside clings to the precipice where the terrestrial edge yields to the rhythmic pulse of the Pacific Ocean. It lies 41.2 miles west-northwest of McMinnville, OR (from McMinnville, OR: bearing 295°T), and is situated 6.0 miles west of Tillamook. Baughman Creek descends through the steep, verdant contours of the terrain, carving a modest path toward the salt-sprayed shore. Beyond the immediate reach of the surf, the horizon remains dominated by the vast, atmospheric distance, far removed from the distant Coast Range that defines the interior horizon. Visitors and residents alike gravitate toward the Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site, where the sand is punctuated by the dark, volcanic silhouette of Seal Rock rising from the tides. The air here holds a permanent, cool moisture, a heavy mist that softens the sharp edges of the cliffs and turns the afternoon light into a pale, translucent gray.

History in Oceanside remains tethered to the slow, deliberate pace of the maritime fringe, where the economy has shifted from early resource extraction toward a quiet appreciation of the rugged coastline. While the bustle of larger ports feels worlds away, the rhythm of daily life is dictated by the turning of the tides and the seasonal migration of those seeking the solace of the shore. Inland, the geography opens into the quietude of South Prairie, while the nearby Cape Meares Lake offers a still, freshwater counterpoint to the relentless motion of the surf. The character of the place is defined by this isolation, a quiet persistence that favors the observant eye over the clamor of modern industry, allowing the landscape to remain the primary occupant of the space.

About This Oceanside Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oceanside, Oregon. Coordinates: 45.460936, -123.967908. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Oceanside includes the ZIP code (97141, 97134), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Tillamook County (Tillamook), and school district assignment (Tillamook School District 9).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.