The Sustainable Coast

What does it mean to be a responsible visitor?

On the Oregon Coast, we encourage sustainable travel to support the long-term health of our economy and our natural resources. This means taking into account the needs of our region’s people, wildlife, and natural resources. Explore programs and resources below that will help you plan a trip that gives back to the coast, making this place resilient for future generations.

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Sustainability
Stewardship
Travelability

Give Back with Your Stay

Leave a positive impact when you visit: Book lodging that lets you give back to local non-profits working towards a healthy and sustainable future for the coast.

Coast Like a Local

Oregon Coast Locals are the small business owners, surfers, fishers, farmers, and environmental stewards who call the coast home, 365 days a year. These tips will help you think and act like a local when you visit the coast.

The Accessible Coast

The Oregon Coast Visitors Association and coastal cities, organizations and destinations all along the coast are working to improve “travelability,” which simply means the ability for our accessibility community to travel on the coast.