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Central Oregon Coast things to see and do

Exploring Taft Beach: The Heart of Lincoln City Adventures

2024-11-30

• Taft Beach is a picturesque stretch of coastline nestled in the historic Taft DistrictContinue Reading

Florence Oregon Old Town

Florence, Oregon – The Town of Exploding Whale!

2024-05-25

• Florence is best known for the whale explosion fiasco • The town is fullContinue Reading

Agate Beach Newport Oregon Coast

Agate Beach – Rocks, Clams, Surfing, And Endless Coastal Adventures!

2024-04-08

• Agate Beach, together with Nye Beach, creates nearly 5 miles of shoreline • YaquinaContinue Reading

Nye Beach Newport Oregon Coast

Nye Beach – Historic Newport Beachfront!

2024-03-26

• Nye Beach is a historic beachfront of Newport • Combined with nearby beaches, theContinue Reading

Depoe Bay Oregon Coast

Depoe Bay & Beyond – Things To Do & See

2024-03-10

• Depoe Bay is the smallest navigable harbor in the world • The town isContinue Reading

Yachats State Recreation Area Beach Pacific Ocean Scenic View

Yachats State Recreation Area – Nature Viewing And Rockhounding Paradise!

2023-10-24

• Yachats State Recreation Area has an observation platform for nature viewing • You canContinue Reading

Smelt Sands State Recreation Site Beach

Smelt Sands State Recreation Site – Stunning Views And Rich History!

2023-10-23

• Smelt Sands State Recreation Site will take your breath away with stunning views •Continue Reading

Neskowin Beach Ghost Forest

Neskowin Beach: Ancient Ghost Forest at Proposal Rock

2023-04-11

• Neskowin Beach is a scenic sandy coastline in the community of Neskowin • TheContinue Reading

Heceta Head Lighthouse

Heceta Head Lighthouse – Iconic Light Station of the Oregon Coast

2022-07-13

• Heceta Head Lighthouse has the strongest beam among all active Oregon lighthousesContinue Reading

Yaquina Head Lighthouse - Oregon Coast

Yaquina Head Lighthouse – The Tallest Light Station

2022-04-20

• Yaquina Head Lighthouse is the tallest and one of the oldest active lighthouseContinue Reading

Cobble Beach - Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area Tidepools

Cobble Beach – Oregon Coast Natural Wonder

2022-04-11

• Cobble Beach is one of many incredible natural Oregon wonders • The shore isContinue Reading

Seal Rock - Oregon Coast

Seal Rock Beach – Dramatic Rock Formations | Oregon Coast

2022-03-28

• Seal Rock Beach features small islands, reefs, sea stacks, and the huge Elephant RockContinue Reading

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