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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

Mark Lytle’s Pacific City Fishing

Mark Lytle provides excellent fishing opportunities as a professional guide using the historic Dory boat in Pacific City, Oregon. Fish for ling cod, dungeness crab, salmon and bottom fish off stunning Cape Kiwanda.

Pacific City, OR

(503) 351-9019
Email us (mark[at]pacificcityfishing[dot]com)

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Central Coast

Small Stream LLC

We are Western Oregon’s premier fly fishing guide service for Steelhead, Salmon and Trout. Guiding fly anglers since 1997, we focus on the Oregon Coast, Willamette Valley and Portland area streams including the Siletz, Nestucca, Trask, Nehalem, Sandy, Clackamas and...

12900 SW Glen Oak Pl
Eddyville, OR

(503) 515-3533
Email us (Jesse[at]Smallstreamoutfitters[dot]com)

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Central Coast

Kevin Gray Guide Service

Guide Kevin Gray provides a hands on approach to fishing for salmon and steelhead. You get to cast and hook your own.

Blodgett, OR

(503) 935-7538
Email us (Kevingray21[at]gmail[dot]com)

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North Coast

Get’n Bit Guide Service LLC

Bay City, OR

(503) 300-0119
Email us (bakerjeff806[at]gmail[dot]com)

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North Coast

Ryan Beck’s Guide Service

Jump in the drift boat and float down one of Oregon’s beautiful coastal rivers for a chance to catch a fish of a lifetime with Ryan Beck’s Guide Service. There are opportunities all year round to catch steelhead and salmon!

Tillamook, OR

(503) 806-2392
Email us (ryan[at]fishingwithbeck[dot]com)

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South Coast

Cross Guide Service

PO Box 1655
Coos Bay, OR

(541) 217-4105
Email us (aacross19[at]hotmail[dot]com)

Travel Stories

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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Making Culture on the Oregon Coast

The Oregon Coast is a great place for the arts, not only because of its inspiring natural beauty, but also because of its many residents who are doing their part to infuse the region with creativity. Just ask fashion designer Becky Tonkin, cultural center director Niki Price and artist-curator Spencer Reynolds, three residents who are helping make the Coast a more culturally rich place.
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Paddle and Camp Getaways on the Oregon Coast

Up and down the Oregon Coast, quiet lakes and slow-moving rivers open up a world of adventure to paddlers of all stripes. You never know when you might see Roosevelt Elk grazing on the shore near Tillamook, ospreys hunting for fish in Lincoln City or the occasional black bear trundling through old-growth forests along the Rogue River.
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Guided Adventures on the Oregon Coast

When it comes to your Oregon Coast getaway, fun and relaxation top the itinerary. So why not get both by booking a guided adventure on your next trip? It’s a great way to try something new while letting someone else handle logistics and safety, or learn more about your favorite activities with a knowledgeable expert enriching your experience. You’ll not only learn more during your excursion, you will also be able to seek out off-the-beaten-path recommendations for your destination. Here are some new and classic guided adventures for your next visit to the Coast.
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Five Outdoor Adventures to Try on the Oregon Coast in 2025

Whatever your adventurous curiosities, there’s nothing like the promise of a new year to start turning aspirations into experiences. And what better place than the Oregon Coast to try an adventure that’s new to you. From mountain biking and disc golfing to guided fishing trips, fat-tire biking and paddling, the Oregon Coast is packed with adventure. Here are five to try.
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Clamming Adventures on the Oregon Coast

Digging clams for dinner is a beloved tradition on the Oregon Coast. Whether they’re steamed, fried or the star of a hearty chowder, bivalves are a prized ingredient from the sea. Armed with a license and a few tools, you can explore an entire menu on Oregon’s coastal bays, which are home to five major clam species including the gaper, cockle, littleneck, butter and soft-shell. Or head to the North Coast, where you can find the succulent razor clam on ocean beaches. Here are some top places for clam digging and enjoying these briny treats on Oregon’s coast.
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Events on the Oregon Coast

May 21, 2025

Coos Bay Farmers Market

320 Central Avenue
Coos Bay, OR
May 21, 2025

Wednesday Group Run – South Coast Running Club

270 2nd Street
Coos Bay, OR
May 23, 2025 - May 26, 2025

86th Annual Azalea Festival

Brookings, OR
May 24, 2025 - May 25, 2025

12th Annual BBQ, Blues & Brews on the Bay

3201 Tremont Avenue
Coos Bay, OR

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