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Whether you’re looking for epic coastal hikes, golfing by the ocean, surfing on a remote beach, or sand boarding a dune, you can find it all at the Oregon Coast.

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Whether you’re looking for epic coastal hikes, golfing by the ocean, surfing on a remote beach, or sand boarding a dune, you can find it all at the Oregon Coast.

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North Coast

Sandlake Tsunami ATV Rental, LLC

Riding ATVs on the sand dunes is great family fun! Rent a quad or a mini dune buggy from Sandlake Tsunami ATV Rental and explore scenic Sandlake Dunes overlooking the beach on the Oregon Coast. They’re located just 3 miles...

22955 Sandlake Road
Cloverdale, OR

503-965-6572
Email us (rentals[at]sandlaketsunamiatvrental[dot]com)

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South Coast

Steve’s ATV Rentals

Enjoy some of the best family fun in the North Bend area including the Oregon Dunes. Steve’s has over 150 ATVs to choose from. Rent and ride straight onto the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.

68512 Highway 101
North Bend, OR

541-751-1800
Email us (info[at]stevesatvrentals[dot]com)

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South Coast

Ridin’ Dirty ATV Rentals

Whether you’re a first time riding the dunes or you need a couple extra machines for your group, family-owned Ridin’ Dirty ATV Rentals has you covered. 

75293 US Hwy 101
Winchester Bay, OR

541-500-0744
Email us (ridindirtyrentals[at]gmail[dot]com)

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North Coast

Sand Lake Recreation Area

The Sand Lake Recreation Area is located along Oregon’s North Coast, 15 miles southwest of Tillamook, OR between Cape Lookout and Cape Kiwanda. It covers 1,076 acres of open sand dunes, surrounded by forests and adjacent to the Pacific Ocean....

Pacific City, OR
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South Coast

Umpqua Beach #3 Day Use and OHV Staging Area

Located south of Winchester Bay, OR, this area is home to the tallest sand dunes in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Umpqua Beach #3 Day Use and OHV Staging Area provides parking and access for pedestrian beach access as...

Winchester Bay, OR
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Central Coast

Full Throttle Rentals

Explore the Siuslaw National Sand Dunes and enjoy amazing views and beach access, or explore  the acres of the National Forest on one of Full Throttle Rentals’ 4×4 ATV, 2-seaters or 4-seaters. They also offer jet ski and kayak rentals...

05454 Hwy 126
Florence, OR

(541) 999-7839
Email us (fullthrottlerentalsllc[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Gravel Biking on the Oregon Coast

As a new style in the cycling world, gravel riding has exploded in popularity across the country. Defined by its versatility, gravel biking allows riders to traverse a variety of less trafficked, nontechnical terrains that deliver ample opportunity for solitude, scenery and a variety of distances. Visitors find gravel riding perfect for mountainous states like Oregon due to the abundance of trails and nearly 30,000 national forest service roads in the state, where cyclists can explore for miles.
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Marine Experiences Your Whole Family Will Love

If you and your kids want to learn about marine life, the Oregon Coast has you covered. You’ll find everything from aquariums with kid-friendly touch pools to interactive museums that uncover some of the ocean’s many mysteries. One must-see is Newport’s Oregon Coast Aquarium, which features a new giant Pacific octopus habitat designed to resemble a natural seafloor. “The wraparound viewing window gives guests the chance to see the octopus as it feeds, plays and displays its colorful camouflage,” says Jeremy Burke, the aquarium's director of marketing and visitor services.
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A Dog-Friendly Coastal Road Trip

With 363 miles of pristine coastline, the Oregon Coast is a dream vacation for beach-loving dogs. In addition to long stretches of sandy shores for splashing, your dog can sniff along fragrant evergreen trails that lead to ocean views, then chill on a friendly restaurant patio. Here are some ideas to map out your next coastal quest with your best buddy. For a place to stay, choose a dog-friendly hotel on the Coast.
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A Road Trip on the Three Capes Scenic Route

After a 10-year hiatus caused by mudslides, the Cape Meares Loop — part of the stunning Three Capes Scenic Route — is open once again. Take advantage of the reopening with a road trip along this 40-mile stretch, which connects Tillamook to Cape Kiwanda on the North Coast, and winds through forests and along cliffs with plenty of places to stop. Here’s what you can expect along the way.
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Accessible Adventures on the Oregon Coast

In 1967 Oregon Governor Tom McCall passed landmark legislation making the entire 363-mile Oregon Coast public, earning it the nickname “The People’s Coast.” In recent years, accessibility improvements have brought it even closer to that vision for adventurers of all abilities. Here’s what to know about how to take advantage of new developments at many destinations when planning a trip to the Oregon Coast.
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Great Mountain Biking on the Oregon Coast

Imagine carving a graceful turn as the smell of salt air fills your nostrils. Or dropping in to a perfect break with no one in sight. No, we’re not talking surfing here — this is mountain biking on the Oregon Coast. Over the past decade, new trail systems have been popping up along the Coast and might just be the state’s best-kept secret for mountain biking enthusiasts.
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Events on the Oregon Coast

October 16, 2024

Group Run – Weekly Wednesday Evenings

PreWay at 2nd Street Parking Lot
Coos Bay, OR
October 17, 2024 - October 24, 2024

CAM Art Education Studio Class: Illustrating: Sketch & Ink

187 Central Avenue
Coos Bay, OR
October 17, 2024

Thursday Group Run – South Coast Running Club

880 S. 1st Street (Farr's Parking Lot)
Coos Bay, OR
October 18, 2024

Alive After Five Wine Walk

390 First Street Southwest
Bandon, OR

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