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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

Seaside Welcome Center

Located at the Seaside Visitors Bureau. In 1805 Lewis and Clark’s famed expedition brought them to the Oregon Coast. Today you’ll find interesting monuments dedicated to their history in Seaside. For the modern traveler visiting the northern section of the...

7 N Roosevelt Drive
Seaside, OR

503-738-3097
Email us (seasidewc[at]traveloregon[dot]com)

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South Coast

Charleston Marine Life Center

Part Aquarium. Part Museum. All Discovery! Located on the edge of the harbor in Charleston, the University of Oregon’s Charleston Marine Life Center is an exciting place of discovery for all ages, any time of the year. Aquaria highlight different coastal...

63466 Boat Basin Rd.
Charleston, OR

541-346-7280
Email us (cmlc[at]uoregon[dot]edu)

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South Coast

Port of Gold Beach

At the Port of Gold Beach You Can… Launch your boat. Arrange a river or ocean fishing charter. Eat at a restaurant or purchase fresh seafood to take home. Browse an art gallery and enjoy coffee. Arrange a jet boat...

Gold Beach, OR

541-247-6269
Email us (portoffice[at]portofgoldbeach[dot]com)

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North Coast

Explore Nature Tillamook Coast

Get to know Tillamook County’s rich natural resources on one of Explore Nature's guided outdoor adventures. From hikes and walks to paddle tours and beach explorations, there’s plenty for the whole family to take part in and so much to...

Garibaldi, OR

503-322-2222
Email us (Diana[at]tbnep[dot]org)

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Central Coast

Heceta Head Lighthouse

There are few more dramatic vistas along the Oregon Coast than Heceta Head, a 200-foot bluff that juts out into the sea and is crowned with a 56-foot-tall lighthouse that has steered ships from danger since 1894.  The view is...

Summer Street
Florence, OR

(541)547-3416

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Central Coast

Serene Abundance Studio Space

Serene Abundance Studio Space (SASS) is your creative refuge on the Oregon Coast. SASS is a multi-purpose creative arts center for the community, and Coastal visitors. SASS’ mission is to promote creativity as a means of healing, inspiration, personal expression...

1790 Oregon Coast Hwy
Florence, OR

541-590-3877
Email us (inbox[at]sereneabundancemagic[dot]com)

Travel Stories

Theaters and Performances on the Oregon Coast

The Oregon Coast isn’t all about beaches and forested hikes. Add a little culture to your trip and be moved by luminous outdoor performances or the sparkle of musicians on stage. You’ll find all kinds of live artistry, from delightful community theaters and chamber concerts to wildlife film festivals and oceanside piano performances. Here are some of the Coast’s greatest hits.
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Accessible Getaways on the Oregon Coast

The Oregon Coast is beloved for its iconic sea stacks, tide pools teeming with life and electric sunsets. Over the years, a number of organizations have worked to make those sites accessible to all, and now you’ll find even more amazing options.
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Travel Stories

Dory Boat Fishing in Pacific City

At Cape Kiwanda near Pacific City — a small coastal town about 25 miles southwest of Tillamook — dory boats launch into the ocean in a dramatic fashion. One by one, trucks bearing boat trailers head down to the beach and get close to the water. Then the action starts. The flat-bottomed dory boat is dropped right into the surf from the boat trailer stern-first in the face of the oncoming breakers.
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Celebrating Pride on the Oregon Coast

On the Oregon Coast, we’re committed to welcoming all, and that includes celebrating LGBTQ+ visitors and residents during Pride month and all year round.  “Here on the coast, Pride isn’t just a parade or a party—it’s a commitment,” says Scott...
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Plan your perfect Independence Day on the Oregon Coast

Every July 4, Oregon Coast main streets are lined with paradegoers, fireworks displays light up the night sky, and in between folks enjoy the holiday together on the Coast’s trails, downtowns, and beaches.  Whether you want to watch a parade...
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How to Keep the Oregon Coast Beautiful

Public beach access means that protection is the responsibility of all of us. Give back and help keep the majestic beaches, forests and marine ecosystems clean on the People’s Coast by spending a few hours volunteering on your next vacation. Joining a beach cleanup or removing logs from old-growth hiking trails are two great ways to meet residents and make an impact that will be paid forward for generations. Here are even more fun and rewarding opportunities for you to make a difference on the Oregon Coast.
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Events on the Oregon Coast

June 20, 2025 - June 29, 2025

Liberty Theatre: “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Musical

2100 Sherman Avenue
North Bend, OR
June 20, 2025 - June 22, 2025

Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest

Cannon Beach, OR
June 20, 2025 - June 22, 2025

Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

92937 Walluski Loop
Astoria, OR
June 21, 2025 - June 29, 2025

Shakespeare in the Park presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Coos Bay, OR

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