Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area
Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area
Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area
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TravelingMerm
Monrovia, CA2,412 contributions
Sep 2020 • Business
Very interesting geological wonder at the end of a short road through a cute little area with a winery and some restaurants/coffee houses (?) - all closed due to wildfire smoke unfortunately.
The gaping formation is thought to be a result of some sea caves collapsing. I think you used to be able to walk around in it, but it’s all fenced off from what I can see. You might be able to access it from the beach somewhere but we weren’t able to thoroughly explore due to the smoke and fog. Also could be dangerous if the tide is coming in. I think we caught it at low tide.
It’s a beautiful area, with rocks and caves and water swishing and swirling around deep in the “bowl”! It’s a quick visit but may take up more time when the little shops are open or if you can hike around the area! Definitely something to see!
The gaping formation is thought to be a result of some sea caves collapsing. I think you used to be able to walk around in it, but it’s all fenced off from what I can see. You might be able to access it from the beach somewhere but we weren’t able to thoroughly explore due to the smoke and fog. Also could be dangerous if the tide is coming in. I think we caught it at low tide.
It’s a beautiful area, with rocks and caves and water swishing and swirling around deep in the “bowl”! It’s a quick visit but may take up more time when the little shops are open or if you can hike around the area! Definitely something to see!
Written September 15, 2020
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Larry R
Indio, CA477 contributions
Aug 2020
Short distance off Hwy. 101. Attraction has a parking lot that was close to full, but found parking with no waiting. Short walk to the attraction - large bowl carved from rocks where waves come in through two openings. A photo op. There's a seafood cafe next to the parking lunch where we had lunch. Food was very good.
Written August 21, 2020
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Robin_K
Accrington, UK2,413 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
The punchbowl is very atmospheric and the mood changes dependant on the weather conditions. It is located just of Highway 101. There is an adequate parking area and access is free. The views are amazing.
If you walk through the lower car park and keep going forward, after about 10 minutes you will find access to the beach. This path is not maintined and can be tricky to negotiate. The beach is lovely and, at low tide, you can get right into the rock formation. The area is very photogenic
If you walk through the lower car park and keep going forward, after about 10 minutes you will find access to the beach. This path is not maintined and can be tricky to negotiate. The beach is lovely and, at low tide, you can get right into the rock formation. The area is very photogenic
Written March 26, 2023
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Jim W.
Atlanta, GA1,015 contributions
Jul 2022
Our final stop before our hotel on an afternoon drive up the coast was at Devil’s Punchbowl. It is located not far off Hwy 101. Parking along the road fills up at the end of the road, so we had to park a few blocks from the beach in some additional public lots.
Signage directing you to the overlook was not great, but we soon located it. You follow the road that dead-ends into the coast and then take the path to your left. Devil's punchbowl is a sort of cove / arch that is in danger of collapse, so you can only view it from above and at a distance. I was picturing more of a standing arch that you could walk to. It was okay for a brief stop.
There are nice views of surfers a few yards away from atop the cliff on the opposite side of the bluff from the first overlook (just keep walking away from the road). It might be interesting to drive down to whatever beach that was and watch the surfers from closer range.
Along the approach road within a block of the coast there are a few small businesses - an ice cream shop, a wine tasting room, maybe a restaurant? We didn't spend a lot of time here as it was too early for dinner and we wanted to press on to our hotel.
As stated, not a bad quick stop, but the adjacent surfing beach might be even better.
Signage directing you to the overlook was not great, but we soon located it. You follow the road that dead-ends into the coast and then take the path to your left. Devil's punchbowl is a sort of cove / arch that is in danger of collapse, so you can only view it from above and at a distance. I was picturing more of a standing arch that you could walk to. It was okay for a brief stop.
There are nice views of surfers a few yards away from atop the cliff on the opposite side of the bluff from the first overlook (just keep walking away from the road). It might be interesting to drive down to whatever beach that was and watch the surfers from closer range.
Along the approach road within a block of the coast there are a few small businesses - an ice cream shop, a wine tasting room, maybe a restaurant? We didn't spend a lot of time here as it was too early for dinner and we wanted to press on to our hotel.
As stated, not a bad quick stop, but the adjacent surfing beach might be even better.
Written August 1, 2022
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Decaf4me
Boise, ID48 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
We saw a sign that said RV parking but never located the parking lot for RV’s. Perhaps all the cars and vans just made it into a regular parking lot. We asked if anyone knew where it was and no one had a clue. We did not find a place to park our truck and trailer. This may be worth it if you time the tide right otherwise not much to see unless you are looking to enjoy a nice walk on the beach or a picnic in the grass.
Written August 18, 2021
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Live2traveldaworld
Pittsburgh, PA789 contributions
Jun 2020 • Friends
The parking area is very congested but be patient as many people stay for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. We circled around twice before we got a space. Although we did not walk down to the water and much of the paved path was closed due to sinkholes we were able to see the punch bowl at high Tide.
I use a rollater and was able to walk on the paved portion of the path to get a good view of the punch bowl in the ocean. There are a few stores and a small café along the street near the parking area.Everything was pretty crowded so we didn’t go in.
The little park does offer a few picnic tables so would be an OK place to have a picnic lunch.
I use a rollater and was able to walk on the paved portion of the path to get a good view of the punch bowl in the ocean. There are a few stores and a small café along the street near the parking area.Everything was pretty crowded so we didn’t go in.
The little park does offer a few picnic tables so would be an OK place to have a picnic lunch.
Written June 23, 2020
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Mitchell J
Calgary, Canada166 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Neat little stop if your driving the Oregon Coast. It was really windy the day we went however it allowed for cool effects when the water hit the rocks.
Would recommend to someone who enjoys nature and natural beauties.
Would recommend to someone who enjoys nature and natural beauties.
Written April 1, 2020
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eatsleeptour
Dallas, TX731 contributions
Sep 2021
We went on a very cold blustery foggy day. They have the area fenced off, but you can look down into the punchbowl. We went between low and high tide, so you could look down into the bowl. The area itself has some pretty views and lots of surfers nearby.
Written September 13, 2021
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Dale R
Stateline, NV329 contributions
Jul 2020
The punchbowl is worth a look, yet the beach at the bottom of the stairs is more worthy of a visit if you are into a beach. I felt uncomfortable because of the number of people there and how many were in large groups without masks, coughing and sneezing. Could not get away fast enough.
Written July 28, 2020
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PandaHouston
Houston, TX6,217 contributions
Jul 2021
During our Oregon Coast drive, we stopped at the Devil's Punchbowl for a quick visit. When we came on Tuesday 7/27 in the morning, it was low tide and there was no water in the hole. We even saw some people inside. Parking was easy and it was a short walk to the viewpoint. No fees to enter.
Written August 20, 2021
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Katy R
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I am visiting this in early November, and would like to visit the inside at Lowtide. However I have heard that the tides run higher and it might not be low enough. Any feedback?
triliumsummer
Mountain City, TN93 contributions
I’m not for sure
Lydia H
Dixon, CA105 contributions
Dog friendly?
Curatio D
Grants Pass, OR163 contributions
There were lots of dogs there so I’m going to go with yes on that. Friendly tip - get the app for tide charts or get a tide chart from a ranger station. You can walk into the Punchbowl at low tide and then view it from above at high tide. Amazing experience! Enjoy!
travellizard_7
146 contributions
We keep missing the entrance? Where do you actually enter to access the Devil's Punchbowl?
Patricia M
Virginia Beach, VA110 contributions
Make sure you put it in your GPS as Devil's Punchbowl State Natural Area. Watch for the sign. It looks like a regular side street but keep going. It is at the end of the street. You will pass the picnic area, restrooms and then there is a coffee shop at the end. If you go at high tide you see it with water in it. Low tide you will get to walk into it. I liked low tide best. Check the boulders as you might see a starfish or two. Good Luck!!
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