Updated for 2023 with the latest information and even more destinations!
At 363 miles long, Oregon’s scenic coastline is filled with countless natural wonders and attractions to see, do, and explore. Hike to a high bluff to watch for whales, walk a long sandy beach, explore a historic lighthouse, catch a live Dungeness crab, join in the fun of a sandcastle building contest, even ride aboard an old-fashioned steam train. The problem is…how do you uncover all of these activities to get the most out of your trip? The solution is the new Oregon Coast Guide. Inside these pages, you’ll discover over 300 fun and adventurous things to see, do and explore while visiting the Oregon Coast, complete with descriptions, black & white photos, maps, tips, contact information, a whale watching guide, and much more!
- Climb the Astoria Column
- Explore the History of Oregon’s Majestic Lighthouses
- Hike One of the Many Oregon Coast Trails
- Ride in the Cab of a 1925 Steam Locomotive
- Experience the Oregon Coast Aquarium
- Walk a Beautiful Beach That Goes on Forever
- Go Whale Watching from Shore…or the Ocean!
- See the Power of Thor’s Well Up Close
- Join the Fun of a Sandcastle Building Contest
- Jet Boat on the Wild Rogue River
- Race Down the Huge Sand Dune at Pacific City
- Catch a Live Dungeness Crab
- Explore the Astoria Riverwalk
- Ride a Bike on the Beach at Seaside
- Pedal the Rails on an Abandoned Rail Line
- Set Out on a Waterfront Tour Aboard a 60 Year-Old Tug Boat
- Explore the Tidepools of Haystack Rock
- Experience Five Different Scenic Drives
- Create Your Own Colorful Glass Float
- Ride a Dune Buggy over the Oregon Dunes
- Drive on the World’s Longest Drivable Beach
- Bonus: Includes Ilwaco and Long Beach Washington
- And So Much More!
- Over 300 fun and adventurous things to see, do and explore while visiting the Oregon Coast! Look for our other titles, Oregon Road Trips – Oregon Coast Edition, Oregon Road Trips – Northeast Edition, Oregon Road Trips – Southeast Edition, Oregon Road Trips – Southwest Edition, Oregon Road Trips – Central Oregon, and Oregon Road Trips – Columbia River Gorge Edition. Also, look for the Central Oregon – An Explorer’s Guide and Columbia River Gorge – An Explorer’s Guide.