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Oregon Coast Beaches

Oregon’s coast stretches for approximately 362 miles from the California border in the south to the mouth Columbia River in the north. It features over 70 sandy and rocky beaches with plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy

Cape Meares Beach, Oregon Coast

Cape Meares Beach & Bayocean Peninsula – Oregon’s Wild Shoreline and Narrow Sand Spit

2026-04-13
Lighthouse Beach in Oregon: The picture "Lighthouse Beach rocky shoreline with person" features a sandy beach at low tide, scattered with large rocks and boulders, a silhouette of a person near the water, and a bluff with trees along the shoreline under a clear blue sky.

Lighthouse Beach – Secluded Stretch of Sand with Cape Arago Lighthouse View

2026-03-14
Nesika Beach in Oregon: The picture "Nesika Beach sandy shoreline and driftwood" shows a wide sandy beach with scattered driftwood, some grassy dunes in the foreground, gentle ocean waves, and a distant mountain under a clear blue sky.

Nesika Beach – Surfperch Fishing, Beach Walks, and Open Sand

2026-01-05
Reedsport Bay Oregon: The picture "Reedsport Bay Oregon waterfront" features a scenic view of a wooden boardwalk and outdoor patios along the bay, with a blue fishing boat docked and a railroad bridge crossing the calm water, surrounded by forested hills.

Reedsport & Beyond – Things to Do & See

2025-07-22
Winchester Bay Oregon: The picture "Winchester Bay Oregon pier" features a long wooden pier stretching over the water with people walking and fishing, surrounded by blue water and grassy shoreline.

Winchester Bay & Beyond – Things to Do & See

2025-07-21
Sport Haven Beach at the South Jetty Chetco River Brookings Oregon: A view of the beach with black sand and people scattered along the shoreline. There are driftwood logs and rocks in the foreground, with a backdrop of green hills and a clear blue sky. The ocean waves gently lap against the shore.

Sport Haven Beach at the South Jetty Chetco River

2025-03-20
South Beach State Park, Newport, Oregon: A large, weathered piece of shipwreck partially submerged in shallow water, with a sandy beach and distant dunes in the background.

South Beach State Park – Newport’s Beachlife Backyard

2025-02-04
Ona Beach (Brian Booth State Park): A scenic view of the beach with scattered rocks on the sand, gentle waves in the distance, and two people walking along the shoreline under a clear blue sky.

Ona Beach – Coastal Adventures at Brian Booth State Park

2025-02-03
Lost Creek State Recreation Site Lost Creek Beach Oregon Coast: A small stream flows over a rocky shore, with driftwood scattered along the path of the water. The stream leads to the sandy beach and ocean waves, where two people are visible walking near the water under a bright blue sky.

Lost Creek State Recreation Site – A Peaceful Beach near Newport

2025-02-02
Lincoln City - Oregon

D River State Recreation Site – The Beach Of The World’s Shortest River

2024-12-02
Siletz Bay Agate, Oregon Coast

Exploring Taft Beach: The Heart of Lincoln City Adventures

2024-11-30
Harris Beach State Park Oregon Coast Rockhounding Tidepools

Harris Beach State Park: Southern Oregon’s Coastal Treasure

2024-08-25

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Blue Pool Campground and Day-Use at Salt Creek in Oregon – Blue Pool Stony Shoreline Blue Pool Campground and Day-Use at Salt Creek in Oregon – The picture "Blue Pool Stony Shoreline" displays a view of Salt Creek alongside a rocky, sunlit bank, with lush green trees overhanging the clear water and a person walking in the distance.

Blue Pool Campground and Day-Use – Swim, Then Soak in Wild Hot Springs Nearby

Wimer Covered Bridge in Oregon – Wimer Covered Bridge Side View Wimer Covered Bridge in Oregon – The picture "Wimer Covered Bridge Side View" features a side perspective of the historic wooden bridge, raised on concrete supports above a green riverbank, with diagonal brown and white guard rails and a yellow clearance sign on the entrance.

Wimer Covered Bridge – The Oregon Bridge a Small Town Rebuilt After It Fell Into a Creek

Dee Wright Observatory in Oregon – Dee Wright Observatory Interpretation Signs Dee Wright Observatory in Oregon – The picture "Dee Wright Observatory Interpretation Signs" shows scenic outdoor interpretive signs about local history and geology in front of jagged lava rock formations, with forested mountains and a bright sky beyond.

Dee Wright Observatory – Explore Oregon’s Castle Built From Volcanic Rock!

Rooster Rock Rockhounding in Oregon – Rooster Rock Wasps and Agate Slice Rooster Rock Rockhounding in Oregon – The picture "Rooster Rock Wasps and Agate Slice" features a pale, polished agate slice with cream and tan colors, while a yellow wasp crawls on the stone, casting a sharp shadow.

Rooster Rock Rockhounding for Agate in Oregon’s Ochoco National Forest

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