Central Oregon Coast Beaches & Landmarks

The Central Oregon Coast Beaches stretch approximately 100 miles from Lincoln City to Florence and Winchester Bay, offering a diverse range of landscapes and scenery. From basalt outcroppings, tree-top cliffs, and colossal sea stacks to flat sand areas, extensive dunes, and broad gravel bars, the coastline of Oregon's mid-coast showcases the full spectrum of coastal beauty.

Visitors to the area can immerse themselves in the breathtaking Pacific scenery, observe wildlife, hike along coastal trails, fish in the ocean, surf the waves, sandboard on the dunes, collect agates, explore charming coastal towns, visit historic lighthouses, and much more.

The Pacific Coast Scenic Byway on Highway 101 follows along the Pacific Ocean through the coastal towns of Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Waldport, Yachats, and Florence.

Located just over an hour's drive from Salem and Eugene, Oregon's second-largest cities, the Central Oregon Coast Beaches attract visitors year-round. While warmer summer months, weekends, and holidays tend to draw more people to the beaches and towns, even during the busiest times, it's possible to find a beautiful and secluded shoreline for relaxation and solitude. Oregon beaches are beloved all-season tourist destinations, offering something special in every season.

Winter on the Oregon Coast is particularly magical. Visitors can witness the awe-inspiring sight of gray whales migrating along the coast, explore tidepools teeming with marine life, comb the beaches for treasures washed ashore, or simply marvel at the dramatic display of waves crashing against the shore. Whether it's a summer getaway or a winter retreat, the Oregon Coast promises unforgettable experiences for all who visit.

Unfortunately, our beautiful Pacific Northwest beaches are stained with trash, especially plastic. We at Oregon Discovery, as well as other unaffiliated groups of nature lovers, made a commitment to do our part in keeping our beaches clean, but we need your help too!

Whenever you go out to enjoy nature at your favorite spot, please bring a trash bag or two and help us pick up garbage. Even picking up a little bit here and there will make a huge long-term difference.

Please, help us save our beautiful nature for generations to come!