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  1. Beauty is part of nature on Bandon’s unspoiled beaches

    Posted by OCVA / August 11, 2009

    by Jan Lee for the Portland Examiner ~ Bandon, Oregon is world renown for its golf courses. The emerald-green courses flanked by tall, sandy dunes at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort have become the city's signature snapshot. Its dramatic scenery has been the... Continue Reading

  2. Make a concrete stepping stone with your beach treasures

    Posted by Stephanie Fischer of Depoe Bay, Oregon / August 10, 2009

    4030 NE Hwy 101 3 miles north of Depoe Bay in Lincoln Beach Oregon 97341 Saturday August 15, 2009 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm $20.00 includes all materials Register online at www.wildwomancreations.com or by calling Rosie at 541-921-0759 This is an outside unde... Continue Reading

  3. Traveling the Coast

    Posted by Angie Hyde of Douglasville, GA / August 7, 2009

    My son & new daughter-in-law were married in Salem, OR. We flew in from Atlanta, GA for the wedding & remained a couple of days after the wedding. We traveled the coast from Lincoln City to Florence. IT WAS BEAUTIFUL!!!!! We had sunny skies ( but c... Continue Reading

  4. A Day of Play in Gold Beach

    Posted by OCVA / July 29, 2009

    By Alexa Meisler for 52PerfectDays.com ~ Gold Beach is a coast community in Southern Oregon located at the outlet of the famous Rogue River as it meets the Pacific Ocean. Comprised of only 2.5 square miles, it's hard to believe this sleepy town offers pl... Continue Reading

  5. Exceptional Attitude and Service

    Posted by Candy / July 27, 2009

    I would like to tell you of the outstanding service we received on the southern Oregon coast. My family and I drove down to Bandon and were pleasantly surprised when we were treated with such great attitude and service, that we will continue to return for... Continue Reading

  6. Magic on the Oregon coast

    Posted by OCVA / July 24, 2009

    by Brett Prettyman, The Salt Lake Tribune ~ As a lifelong landlocked Utahn, I had big plans for the family trip to the central Oregon coast: arrive at the rented beach house, throw the car keys in a drawer and leave them there for a week. The weather foreca... Continue Reading

  7. Wheeling Around Seaside

    Posted by OCVA / July 23, 2009

    From bike and surrey rentals to beach cycles and scooters, Seaside offers plenty of opportunities to have some “wheel” fun!  Bring your own or rent from a local merchant.  The Visitors Bureau has local trail information for all skill levels for... Continue Reading

  8. Largest Oregon Dunes

    Posted by OCVA / July 22, 2009

    Stretching approximately 40 miles down the Oregon coast from Florence to Coos Bay is the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America. Just south of Winchester Bay there is a riding area that is home to the largest dunes that Oregon has to offer... Continue Reading

  9. Our honeymoon

    Posted by Heather Bayle of Salem, OR / June 29, 2009

    My favorite memory of the coast is our honeymoon. We stayed at the Inn at Otter Crest. It was late when we got there, so we were not thinking clearly after a whirlwind of a wedding day. The room was very cute, but we couldn't find the bed! There was another doo... Continue Reading

  10. Star Fish

    Posted by Stefanie D. of Shelton, WA / June 18, 2009

    I love to visit the Oregon Coast. You put our beaches in Washington to shame. I've been visiting almost every year for the past 20 years. I love going to Newport to go Crabing. One year I was pulling crab pots with my dad, when I was pulling up a heavy pot. I fin... Continue Reading

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