Barley Beach is the official
GNIS
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name given to an undeveloped sandy
beach
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on the
Oregon Coast
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immediately north of
Gold Beach in
Curry County,
United States
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. It is more than in length with the south end at the
Rogue River and the north end at
Otter Point. The beach is bounded by the Old Coast Road on the east.
This beach is sometimes referred to as Bailey Beach
which may indicate that the official name listed in the GNIS is misspelled or otherwise incorrect.
References
{{Curry County, Oregon
Beaches of Oregon
Landforms of Curry County, Oregon