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Explore the world of marine transportation from the days of dugout canoes, through the age of sail, to the present. Watch a dramatic 12-minute film introducing the history and perils of the the Columbia River. Sail a model boat on...

1792 Marine Dr.
Astoria, OR

(503)325-2323

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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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Tillamook Forest Center, located in the heart of the Tillamook State Forest, invites visitors to discover lessons of the past, present and future at this dynamic facility with hands-on learning opportunities and a sense of exploration you’ll find nowhere else....

45500 Wilson River Hwy.
Tillamook, OR

(503) 815-6800
Email us (tfcinfo[at]odf[dot]state[dot]or[dot]us)

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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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The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum was established in 1935 in the old Tillamook County Courthouse. There are three floors of exhibits including a Native American Room, the Pioneer Gallery, the Pioneer Home and Barn, a Military Room, a Natural History...

2106 Second Street
Tillamook, OR

503-842-4553
Email us (director[at]tcpm[dot]org)

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Charlie is a third generation Oregonian living in Pacific City. His rich, local family history, combined with his extensive background leading tours, makes him an ideal guide. Guests are sure to have an unforgettable time touring the Willamette Valley and...

Pacific City, OR

(503)801-0831
Email us (oregoncoasttours[at]gmail[dot]com)

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In addition to guides providing a wealth of knowledge to enrich your experience, tour operators also provide a safe way to try something new or, if you’re a pro, allow you to leave your gear at home. Hiring a guide also helps ensure that you’re visiting responsibly. “Outfitters and guides tend to take very good care of their natural resources that they’re operating in,” Lacey says.

If you’ve ever wanted to experience the underwater world of the Pacific Ocean but prefer to stay onshore, the Oregon Coast’s tide pools are a must-see. These rocky pools of seawater along the shoreline — accessible at low tide — are teeming with aquatic life: colorful starfish, spiky sea urchins and otherworldly sea anemones.

Whether you’re the type who makes resolutions or not, the new year is an ideal time to think about goals and plans. To make sure you get your much-needed doses of natural wellness on the Oregon Coast, don’t forget to schedule getaways onto your calendar. While you’ll want to keep responsible travel in mind, these hidden coastal adventures are sure to keep you inspired all year long.

Carson Storch has ridden his mountain bike around the world, but the trails he’s most excited about? Those on the Oregon Coast. “It blew my mind what the terrain has to offer,” he says. The 27-year-old professional freeride mountain biker...

If you’ve ever felt like the ocean has healing powers, you’re not mistaken. The roar of the surf, blue horizon and heart-melting sunsets on the Oregon Coast are a balm for the soul, and sometimes a getaway is just what...

Whether it’s cruising through hidden coves in the ocean or paddling around a tranquil lake or estuary, you’ll get a chance to see wildlife and natural scenery that you just can’t find on land. Before you set out to navigate...

Events on the Oregon Coast

December 4, 2021

1611 Virginia Ave.
North Bend, OR

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December 10, 2021 - December 11, 2021

7755 Highway 101
Gleneden Beach, OR

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December 10, 2021

999 N. Front Street, Ste. 117/115
Coos Bay, OR

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December 12, 2021

999 N. Front Street, Ste. 117/115
Coos Bay, OR

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Find things to do on the Oregon Coast

Columbia River Maritime Museum

Charleston Marine Life Center

Tillamook Forest Center

Heceta Head Lighthouse

Tillamook County Pioneer Museum

Oregon Coast Tours

Take a Guided Tour on the Oregon Coast

How to Visit Oregon’s Coastal Tide Pools

Top 9 Hidden Adventures for 2021

Coastal Mountain Biking in Oregon

Fall Wellness Weekend at the Coast

Guide to Paddling on the Coast

Events on the Oregon Coast

City of North Bend Lighted Christmas Parade

The Specialty Farmers Market & Artisan Faire at Salishan

Snow-y Man Paint Event – Session 1

Snow-y Man Paint Event