What to do on the People’s Coast

• Jump Off Joes

  Newport, Oregon 97365

  (541) 265-8801

  At the bottom of SW 11th, the parking lot above Jump-Off Joe provides not only complete safety but views of the waves whacking away at the small premonitory. They smash against this with particular zeal.

  http://www.newportchamber.org

• Munson Creek State Natural Area

  6 mi. S of Tillamook on Hwy 101. Turn east on Munson Cr,. Rd for 2 mi.

  Tillamook , Oregon 97141

  800-551-6949

  The park is home to ancient western red cedar and Sitka spruce. A relic of an ancient rain forest, the world's second-tallest spruce -- at 260' tall and 8' in diameter -- lives here. Also an important salmon spawning ground, Munson Creek Falls tumbles 319', making it the tallest waterfall in the Coast Range. A 1/4 mile trail system winds through the hills to the waterfall. Vital stats: There is no fee to use this park. There's no water or restroom at the park. Munson Creek offers opportunities for hiking.

  http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_245.php

• North and South Jetties

  Newport, Oregon 97365

  (541) 265-8801

  The north and south jetties are also especially pummeled, although you have stay clear of them. Luckily, the broad sandy areas on both sides of the bay mouth let you keep far from them but see all the action.

  http://www.newportchamber.org

• Otter Rock

  Newport, Oregon 97365

  (541) 265-8801

  Just north of Newport is Otter Rock, where the Devil's Punchbowl creates a boiling cauldron of maniacal wave action. It's a sea cave where the top fell through ages ago, letting you peek inside. Because of rock structures surrounding this small headland, waves pick up lots of energy and become enormous, smashing into the rocks around the Punchbowl.

  http://www.newportchamber.org

• Port of Alsea

  365A Port St

  Waldport, Oregon 97394

  541-563-3872
  http://www.portofalsea.com

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