The North Coast

Distinctive coastlines, historic towns, old folk tales, and thriving, eclectic communities. Where the Columbia River meets the swells of the Pacific Ocean, the North Coast is the convergence of the past and the present, the old and the new.

Distinctive coastlines, historic towns, old folk tales, and thriving, eclectic communities. Where the Columbia River meets the swells of the Pacific Ocean, the North Coast is the convergence of the past and the present, the old and the new.

Oregon’s North Coast has a lot of history, and you can see it everywhere you go. In the names of towns and landmarks, the distinctive coastal architecture, in shipwrecks and the lighthouses built to prevent them. Exploring the North Coast feels like (and is) exploring Oregon’s past.

Yet while the past leaves its mark, the present brings new opportunities, endeavors, and ideas. When a region holds both — one in each hand — then you have a special place. See the artistic and rugged coastal towns, the long stretches of uninterrupted sandy beaches, and the powerful winter storms that sank unwary ships. Taste the bounty of the sea, prepared in old family recipes and fresh, experimental dishes. Find a secluded spot and reflect on the power and vastness of the sea. It’s all on Oregon’s North Coast.

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Pilot House Distilling

Pilot House Distilling, Oregon’s North Coast destination distillery. Located in Astoria, Oregon where everything is handcrafted on-site. Take in the views of the beautiful equipment that helps create Pilot House Distilling’s award-winning products while you sip on your favorite spirit....

1270 Duane Street
Astoria, OR

503-741-3101
Email us (christina[at]pilothousedistilling[dot]com)

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Salty Raven

This studio is full of shirts, patches, stickers, and glasses adorned with all original artwork by owner and operator Season Kaz Sparks – much of it with an Oregon Coast theme. Salty Raven even boasts the first kids book all...

109 Main Avenue
Tillamook, OR

503-354-3501
Email us (info[at]saltyraven[dot]net)

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Tillamook Forest Center

Tillamook Forest Center, located in the heart of the Tillamook State Forest, invites visitors to discover lessons of the past, present and future at this dynamic facility with hands-on learning opportunities and a sense of exploration you’ll find nowhere else....

45500 Wilson River Hwy.
Tillamook, OR

(503) 815-6800
Email us (tfcinfo[at]odf[dot]state[dot]or[dot]us)

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Kayak Tillamook County

Kayak Tillamook County is a kayaking guide service that provides year-round flat-water tours on lakes, bays, rivers and sloughs throughout the North Oregon Coast.

Tillamook, OR

(503) 866-4808
Email us (marc[at]KayakTillamook[dot]com)

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Coaster Theater Playhouse

Stage plays, musicals, concerts and art shows.

108 N Hemlock St
Cannon Beach, OR

503-436-1242
Email us (info[at]coastertheatre[dot]com)

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Hazen’s Guide Service

When was the last time you took your favorite people out fishing? Cherish the memories made while fishing on the rivers and bays of the Astoria, Tillamook, and St. Helens areas with your boat captain, Mike Hazen.  Because salmon, steelhead...

Astoria, OR

503-440-1354
Email us (gofishwithmike[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Double M Outdoors

Double M Outdoors offers exciting and safe fishing trips on the north Oregon coast and the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. They target Salmon, Steelhead and both keeper and trophy Sturgeon. Your guide Matt Myers has over 20 years of experience...

Astoria, OR

(503) 956-5489
Email us (fishymatt[at]me[dot]com)

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Columbia River Maritime Museum

Explore the world of marine transportation from the days of dugout canoes, through the age of sail, to the present. Watch a dramatic 12-minute film introducing the history and perils of the the Columbia River. Sail a model boat on...

1792 Marine Dr.
Astoria, OR

(503)325-2323

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Black Dogg Guide Service

Captain Gordy Webster, owner of Black Dogg Guide Service, is a USCG licensed captain in Oregon and specializes in fishing for Albacore Tuna, Salmon, Bottom Fish, Halibut, Sturgeon and Crab. We fish the Pacific Ocean and the world famous Buoy...

320 Lake Drive
Hammond, OR

(503) 313-6740
Email us (Gordy-w[at]hotmail[dot]com)

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Cannon Beach Arts Association

CBAA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit located in Cannon Beach that supports artists and the arts in the north coast region through exhibits, events, and education. Part of their vision is a community where people are supported to create, learn about,...

1064 S. Hemlock Street
Cannon Beach, OR

503-436-0744
Email us (cannonbeacharts[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Sandlake Tsunami ATV Rental, LLC

Riding ATVs on the sand dunes is great family fun! Rent a quad or a mini dune buggy from Sandlake Tsunami ATV Rental and explore scenic Sandlake Dunes overlooking the beach on the Oregon Coast. They’re located just 3 miles...

22955 Sandlake Rd
Cloverdale, OR

503-965-6572
Email us (rentals[at]sandlaketsunamiatvrental[dot]com)

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Garibaldi Charters

Garibaldi Charters is a local, 2nd generation family owned and operated ocean charter fishing company. Their captains are experienced, Coast Guard Certified skippers who have lived and worked on the ocean most of their lives. The courteous, knowledgeable deckhands are...

607 Garibaldi Ave
Garibaldi, OR

(503) 322-0007
Email us (fishon[at]garibaldicharters[dot]com)

Travel Stories

Discover the Oregon Coast’s Public Art Trail

A road trip for art lovers reveals maritime culture in sculptures, murals and more. In Lincoln City, a creature has been born. Named “Poppy,” this 24-foot-high stainless steel outdoor sculpture with antennae and four feet greets visitors on Highway 101...
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Give Back to the Coast

Leave Oregon even better than you found it by volunteering on your visit. In 1967 Gov. Tom McCall helped to establish Oregon’s Beach Bill, ensuring public access to all 363 miles of the state’s coastline and beaches. This year, honor...
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Black History on the North Coast

Learn how Oregon communities are memorializing the past and celebrating Black lives. On a recent full-day bus tour organized by Oregon Black Pioneers — the state’s only historical society dedicated to preserving and presenting the experiences of African Americans in...
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Crab: It’s What you Catch for Dinner

Winter is a prime time to explore the Coast looking for tasty Dungeness. The Coast in winter offers a tremendous display of salty, natural beauty, but beneath the waves and bluster thrives a world filled with delicious Dungeness crabs. To...
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Resolve to Be Kind to the Coast in 2023

Celebrate the new year by showing the Oregon Coast a little love. We all love the Oregon Coast — from rugged rock formations and windswept dunes to wildlife in towering forests — and it’s easy to resolve to protect it...
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Light Up the Oregon Coast

Festive displays and events make the holidays even happier. Holidays are merry and bright along the Oregon Coast as local communities get into the spirit by lighting up their favorite places in all kinds of creative ways. The docks are...
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Events on the North Coast

April 14, 2023

NW By NW GALLERY Exhibition Opening: Laura O’Brien

232 N Spruce Street
Cannon Beach, OR
May 5, 2023 - May 7, 2023

Spring Unveiling Arts Festival

Cannon Beach, OR

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