Why we love it
Rustic, off the beaten path, and gorgeous. The beach we choose for a slow picnic afternoon — and the dog gets to come.
Beaches · Ellison Bay · between Ellison Bay and Gills Rock
Newport State Beach
Newport State Park beach, south by Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
while you're there
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Clay Bay Pottery
Clay Bay Pottery in Ellison Bay has been creating beautiful hand-thrown pottery and tiles since 1976, founded by artists Jeanne and David Aurelius.…
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Door Bluff Headlands County Park
One of our favorite hikes anywhere, and the best bluff-top water views on the peninsula. The first stretch is steep and rooty, then it settles into…
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Ellison Bay Community Park & Beach
Still popular, but calmer than the marquee beaches — the one we pick when we want room to spread out. Playground and courts keep restless kids busy…
- Dogs, with caveats
- Free
- Kid Approved