Neskowin, Oregon
CDP
About Neskowin
Set in the western part of Oregon, Neskowin is a small unincorporated community.
Neskowin holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.39 square miles.
📰 Neskowin News Today
- Orca surprises Oregon surfer, who calls the encounter ‘wild and raw’ OregonLive.com · Jun 30
- Neskowin Historical Foundation to present on “A Book of Found Photos” June 5 at Tillamook County Pioneer, Free Presentation, Registration Required Museum – Tillamook County Pioneer tillamookcountypioneer.net · May 28
- Watch as Oregon State football trains at Oregon Coast beach Statesman Journal · Jul 17
- Video: Orca Spooks Surfer Out of Water on Oregon Coast Oregon Coast Beach Connection · Jun 28
- ‘The Neighborhood Kids’ group of friends help residents in Neskowin floods KPTV · Dec 9
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Neskowin Unique
- The only place in America named Neskowin — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in western Oregon, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Neskowin
- Beach Club Bistro (café)
- Hawk Creek Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.39 sq mi
Coordinates45.1208, -123.9763