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Oregon Coast

Explore 363 miles of beaches, rugged cliffs, small coastal towns, coastal mountains, and lush forests. Find what to do and what to see on the Oregon Coast.

Cape Meares Beach and Bayocean Peninsula – The Sandy Shore Over a Ghost Town

2026-04-13

• Cape Meares Beach and Bayocean Peninsula form a remote, 5-mile sand spit Cape MearesContinue Reading

Lighthouse Beach in Oregon: The picture "Lighthouse Beach lighthouse on the bluff" shows a classic white lighthouse with a red roof sitting atop a green grassy bluff, with rocky cliffs and the blue ocean below.

Cape Arago Lighthouse – Oregon’s Lone Beacon on a Rocky Island off Charleston

2026-03-16

• Cape Arago Lighthouse is a decommissioned beacon on a rocky island near CharlestonContinue Reading

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

• Lighthouse Beach is an uncrowded shoreline with views of Cape Arago Lighthouse Lighthouse BeachContinue Reading

South Umpqua River Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "South Umpqua River Rockhounding in Oregon – gray rock outcrops along riverside trail" shows smooth, light and dark gray rock formations covered in patches of grass and wildflowers, with a person walking along a sandy trail beside the river in the background.

South Umpqua River Rockhounding – 30 Miles of Gravel Bars

2026-02-04

• The South Umpqua River offers excellent rockhounding with easy access to extended gravel barsContinue Reading

Happy Beach in Oregon: The picture "Happy Beach in Oregon – large driftwood log on sandy beach" shows a massive weathered driftwood tree lying on the sand near the base of a grassy bluff, with the ocean and distant waves under a clear blue sky.

Happy Camp Beach – Secluded Sandy Shoreline at Netarts Bay

2026-01-20

• Happy Camp Beach is a peaceful spot known for its open shoreline and bayContinue Reading

Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint in Oregon: The picture "Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint creek, pebbles, and driftwood" shows a shallow, clear creek flowing over smooth pebbles with weathered driftwood scattered along the banks and a sandy bluff in the background, beneath a sunny sky.

Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint – Beach Access on the Oregon Coast

2026-01-05

• Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint gives access to about 5 miles ofContinue Reading

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

• Nesika Beach, combined with Ophir Beach, is a nearly 6‑mile stretch of the shoreContinue Reading

Myers Creek Beach in Oregon: The picture "Myers Creek Beach driftwood and wildflowers" features a sweeping view of the sandy beach lined with scattered driftwood, rocky sea stacks in the surf, and bright pink wildflowers blooming in the foreground beside coastal vegetation.

Myers Creek Beach – Cave Rock, Sea Stacks, and Tidepools

2025-12-26

• Myers Creek Beach main landmark is unique sea stack called Cave Rock Arch MyersContinue Reading

Ocean Beach Picnic Area (Ocean Beach Day Use Site) in Oregon: The picture "Ocean Beach concrete stairs to sand" shows a set of concrete stairs descending between green shrubbery down to a wide sandy beach with the ocean and blue sky in the distance.

Ocean Beach Day Use Site – Scenic Beach and Picnic Spot

2025-12-07

Ocean Beach Day Use Site is a small, Forest-Service–managed day-use picnic area, located 10 milesContinue Reading

Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site in Oregon: The picture "Tokatee Klootchman ravine with logs" shows a person standing on rocks next to a stream filled with driftwood, surrounded by steep, green cliffs and a forested hill in the distance.

Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site: A Hidden Coastal Gem

2025-12-06

Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site is located on Highway 101 at milepost 172.5, 8 milesContinue Reading

Tunnel Beach Rocks and Minerals, Oregon Coast

Oceanside & Tunnel Beaches Rockhounding for Oregon Coast Gems

2025-11-09

• Oceanside and Tunnel Beaches are the best agate- and zeolite- hunting sites on theContinue Reading

Daphne Grove Campground Oregon: The picture "Daphne Grove Campground Oregon river and forest" displays a tranquil river bordered by dense green forest and tall hills, with a couple standing together on a grassy bank in the distance.

Daphne Grove Campground – Shady River Camping among Old-Growth Myrtlewood

2025-07-24

• Daphne Grove Campground offers peaceful camping along the South Fork Coquille RiverContinue Reading

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Cape Meares Beach and Bayocean Peninsula – The Sandy Shore Over a Ghost Town

Lighthouse Beach in Oregon: The picture "Lighthouse Beach lighthouse on the bluff" shows a classic white lighthouse with a red roof sitting atop a green grassy bluff, with rocky cliffs and the blue ocean below.

Cape Arago Lighthouse – Oregon’s Lone Beacon on a Rocky Island off Charleston

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

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