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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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Chase The Wind on the Oregon Coast

Most people think of the Oregon Coast as postcard-perfect beaches and sleepy towns. What they don’t know is that the wind here is a secret worth chasing. From quiet stretches where...
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Travel Stories

The Ultimate Southern Oregon Coast Road Trip

— Story and photographs by The Traveling Dans If you love solitude, exploring places that still feel wild and untouched, and slowing down with intentional time outside, you need to visit...
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Windsports 101: Oregon Coast Edition

Picking up a windsport on the Oregon Coast isn’t just about learning a new skill. It’s a whole new way to experience this place. The wind transforms beaches, lakes, and open...
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Oregon Coast’s Most Peaceful Places to Paddle

There’s nothing like the thrill of a fast boat excursion or shredding mountain bike trails on the Oregon Coast, but sometimes slow, leisurely outdoor enjoyment is the perfect day out. Whether...
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Weekend in Winchester Bay

Winchester Bay, a small community on the South Coast, is an outdoor lover’s paradise for family-friendly recreation. Surrounding an active harbor where the Umpqua River meets the Pacific, visitors have easy...
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Summer Resident Whale Watching

While plenty of people flock to the Oregon Coast in winter and spring to see migrating whales and participate in Whale Watch Week events, the summer season brings plenty of opportunities...
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Events on the Oregon Coast

June 18, 2026 - June 21, 2026

26th Annual Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship

313 Rainbow Plaza
Reedsport, OR
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June 19, 2026 - June 21, 2026

Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

92937 Walluski Loop
Astoria, OR
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June 19, 2026

Tide Pool Explorience

NW 15th Street
Lincoln City, OR
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June 19, 2026

Summer Winds Poetry Reading & Open MIC

148 Maple Street
Florence, OR
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