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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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Discover the wild and wonderful world of Oregon’s intertidal zones. Full of mystery, the intertidal zone on the Oregon Coast is brimming with colorful marine life. During low tide, a captivating cosmos is revealed — guides can help you explore...

Pair your next epic adventure with a scoop of locally crafted ice cream. Ocean vistas appear just around the bend along the rugged Oregon Coast Trail, which spans the mouth of the Columbia River in the north and the state...

Come for the celestial event of the year and stay for the magic of fall. When the sun and the moon align for an annular eclipse on the morning of October 14, 2023, Oregon Coast towns from Gleneden Beach on...

Traveling Coos Bay, North Bend, & Charleston areas with mobility impairments? Here’s our amputee family’s experience with beaches, cliffs, history, dining & more. Accessibility needs cover a long, broad, diverse spectrum. Some travelers need to understand a destination in terms...

From beach rides to twisty single-track, ocean stand-up paddleboarding to whitewater rafting, adventure abounds on the Southern Oregon Coast. To help steer you in the right direction, here are some great choices for an adrenaline-pumping, fist-bumping, wonderous day — along with a few favorite places to recount your adventures over a bite to eat and thirst-quenching pint.

Whether you’re looking for a quick meal on a Highway 101 road trip or a place to linger with a craft beer and live music, here are food-cart pods — and many other carts worth checking out — on the Oregon Coast.

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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