Between the ends of NW 35th Street and NW 34th Street, not far from some of the major attractions in Lincoln City, sits a beach access that’s tucked away from the throngs just a bit more than the other access points.

The Grace Hammond wayside features a small parking lot, taking perhaps five vehicles, and a handicap accessible ramp going down onto the sand. Meanwhile, a small concrete platform surrounded by tall beach grass boasts a bench for peaceful viewing.

It’s not far to the tide line from here – depending on conditions – and even in stormier moments this broad sandy beach usually provides plenty of distance and safety from the manic waves. Like many other beaches in Lincoln City, it often has a steep slope at the tide line that causes the waves to rush in fast and hard, but then dissipate softly at your feet.

Another nice touch here is a memorial to people’s dogs that have passed on.

Some city documentation has it called the NW 35th Street access, while some call it Grace Hammond Access. It's actually a part of NW 35th Ct. Who knows who's correct at this point?

Cars and some small amount of driving are allowed on this beach, but it's not advisable.

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