Things to Do in Pacific City, Oregon

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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Haystack Fishing

Haystack Fishing is the premier dory fishing charter company in Pacific City. Run by Joe and Wendy Hay, they will celebrate their 25th year silver anniversary in 2022. Haystack Fishing’s specialty is making dreams come true and creating memories that...

Pacific City, OR

503-679-9028
Email us (joe[at]haystackfishing[dot]com)

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Oregon Coast Tours

Oregon Coast Tours is the premier private for hire transportation company in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you need a safe party bus for wine tours, brewery visits, or the next wedding, a bicycle shuttle for your Oregon Coast bike trip,...

522 Brooten Road
Pacific City, OR

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

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Green Acres Beach & Trail Rides

Enjoy a guided horseback ride on the Beach and Dune Trails of the Oregon Coast from a Summer Stable near Bob Straub State Park in Pacific City. Mountain Trail Rides are offered directly from Green Acres Beach & Trail Rides...

5985 Pacific Avenue
Pacific City, OR

541-418-2313
Email us (pcbeachrides[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Pacific City – Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce

Pacific City and the surrounding Nestucca Valley have become a destination point for vacationers looking for the best in outdoor recreation and a bit of indoor pampering. Located less than a two-hour drive from Portland, and hour from Salem. If...

35170 Brooten Road
Pacific City, OR

503-965-3633
Email us (pcnvchamber[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Tanner’s Guide Service

Pacific City, OR

(971) 275-6725
Email us (tannersguideservice[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Kiwanda Fishing

Enjoy a unique fishing adventure found exclusively in Pacific City, Oregon “Home of the Dory Fleet” with Kiwanda Fishing.

Pacific City, OR

(503) 910-5259
Email us (kiwandafishing[at]gmail[dot]com)

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The Science of Sand

Next to majestic sea stacks and awe-inspiring surf, sand might not be the most obvious marvel of the Oregon Coast. Without those humble little granules, though, there would be no sandcastles, no writing your name on the beach and no sinking your toes into warm softness on a dune hike. Here’s a crash course on how sand comes and goes, who lives in this special habitat, and how we can help protect it.
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Ship Watching in Astoria

Most visitors to Astoria arrive from the east or south. It’s the most northwestern city in Oregon, after all, situated on the south bank of the Columbia River where it meets the roiling Pacific Ocean. But a few special visitors to Astoria actually arrive from the west, and some of them haven’t seen land in nearly two weeks.
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5 Winter Forest Walks on the Oregon Coast

There is something invigorating about a walk through a coastal Oregon forest at the start of the new year — swollen creeks and thundering falls; deep, mossy greens; towering, swaying trees. Underfoot could be banana slugs, newts and mushrooms; above, the occasional bald eagle or osprey sailing by. One can’t help but be energized and refreshed, ready to embark on another year with a new commitment to getting out amidst all the splendor this corner of the world has to offer.
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Snuggle Up With a Great Book on the Coast

Short days and crisp weather create the perfect environment for cozying up with a good book, and the Oregon Coast is a great place to do it. We asked Charlie J. Stephens — owner of Port Orford’s Sea Wolf Books & Community Writing Center — for their recommendations of what and where to read on the Coast this winter. Here are some favorites to check out on your next coastal vacation.
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Tide Pooling With an Expert at Cape Perpetua

Discover the wild and wonderful world of Oregon’s intertidal zones. Full of mystery, the intertidal zone on the Oregon Coast is brimming with colorful marine life. During low tide, a captivating cosmos is revealed — guides can help you explore...
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Hike and Chill on the Oregon Coast Trail

Pair your next epic adventure with a scoop of locally crafted ice cream. Ocean vistas appear just around the bend along the rugged Oregon Coast Trail, which spans the mouth of the Columbia River in the north and the state...
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