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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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The Coast’s Quiet Season

Winter is a time for slowing down and cozying up, and few places are better suited for doing just that than the Oregon Coast. While many visitors come to the Coast...
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What’s New at Oregon’s State Parks

Oregon state parks cover our beautiful coastline, with day-use areas and well-appointed campgrounds residing in forests of fir and Sitka spruce, in view of dramatic sea stacks just offshore and atop...
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What’s New with Winter Waters

Winter on the Oregon Coast brings its own kind of magic — silvery skies, roaring surf and the annual return of Winter Waters, a monthlong celebration of sea vegetables and the...
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Holiday Gifts With a Coastal Vibe

With the holidays just around the corner, now is the time to start shopping for gifts, and who doesn’t appreciate a thoughtful gift from the Oregon Coast? From tasty treats that...
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The Geology of the Oregon Coast

Everyone loves a sandy beach, but for sheer visual drama, nothing beats the majesty of rugged, rocky cliffs disappearing into frothy surf. You don’t have to look far to find beautiful...
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Coastal Teacher Helps Keep Local Seafood Traditions Alive

Patrick Clarke first discovered the power of food as a cook in the U.S. Army. Soon after joining the service, he was deployed abroad, and while cooking for troops in Iraq...
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Events on the Oregon Coast

January 7, 2026

Coos Art Museum: Yoga at the Museum

235 Anderson Ave
Coos Bay, OR
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January 7, 2026

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

495 Central Avenue
Coos Bay, OR
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January 7, 2026

Wild Wednesday Group Run – South Coast Running Club

270 2nd Street
Coos Bay, OR
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January 10, 2026

Superhero Saturdays at the Egyptian Theatre: Guardians of the Galaxy

229 S. Broadway
Coos Bay, OR
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