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You may have heard of our rugged stretch of the left coast. There are a lot of unique and memorable experiences to be had here. But picking the best time and place is half the adventure. Allow us to lend a hand...

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Astoria to Neskowin

North Coast

Distinctive coastlines, historic towns, old folk tales, and thriving, eclectic communities. Where the Columbia River meets the swells of the Pacific Ocean, the North Coast is the convergence of the past and the present, the old and the new.

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Lincoln City to Florence

Central Coast

Lighthouses, coastal towns, and roads that hug the ocean. From the beach community of Lincoln City to the adventure-seeker’s dream at Florence, the Central Coast is defined by its relationship with the sea. This is the heart of the Oregon Coast.

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Reedsport to Brookings-Harbor

South Coast

Further out from large population centers, the Southern Coast revels in being off the beaten path. Set out into the wild, where coastal forest trails, stunning sand dunes, and secluded beaches await, anchored by the artistic and animated port of Coos Bay.

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A road trip for art lovers reveals maritime culture in sculptures, murals and more. In Lincoln City, a creature has been born. Named “Poppy,” this 24-foot-high stainless steel outdoor sculpture with antennae and four feet greets visitors on Highway 101...

Leave Oregon even better than you found it by volunteering on your visit. In 1967 Gov. Tom McCall helped to establish Oregon’s Beach Bill, ensuring public access to all 363 miles of the state’s coastline and beaches. This year, honor...

Zip down a trail that’s right for you on Oregon’s South Coast. Fast, flowy, loamy and fun, the Whiskey Run Trails mountain bike system between Bandon and Coos Bay wows riders of all ages and abilities with the state’s only true year-round...

On the hunt for fresh Oregon seafood For many visitors to the Oregon Coast, dining on a delicious seafood meal is at the top of the vacation list. Chinook salmon, Pacific halibut, Dungeness crab and more species are all native...

Learn how Oregon communities are memorializing the past and celebrating Black lives. On a recent full-day bus tour organized by Oregon Black Pioneers — the state’s only historical society dedicated to preserving and presenting the experiences of African Americans in...

Winter is a prime time to explore the Coast looking for tasty Dungeness. The Coast in winter offers a tremendous display of salty, natural beauty, but beneath the waves and bluster thrives a world filled with delicious Dungeness crabs. To...

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Code of the Coast

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When you come to the Oregon Coast, you’re entering a region with local residents, natural resources, and visitors from all around the world. The Code of the Coast is everyone’s social contract to respect each other and the People’s Coast.

Photo: Manuela Durson