The Oregon Coast Visitors Guide welcomes you to the Oregon Coast.
The Oregon Coast is Oregon's number one tourist destination. People come from all over to
enjoy the scenic beauty, historical sites and wide variety of recreation opportunities.
The once thriving logging and fishing industries are slowly being replaced by increasing retirement and tourism.
People are drawn by the moderate temperature, sandy beaches, numerous attractions and more than 80 state parks and recreation areas.
There’s a little something for everyone along the beautiful Oregon Coast.
Easy Access: Getting places on the Oregon Coast is easy. Highway 101 stretches the entire coast,
363 miles long from Washington to California, passing through quaint tourist towns like Cannon Beach,
large cities like Coos Bay and small communities like Manzanita.
Recreation: All kinds of activities: hiking, camping, sport fishing, cycling, kite flying, scuba diving,
surfing, sand-boarding, boating, and areas reserved for all-terrain vehicles.
Beach Access: The public has access to all beaches along the Oregon Coast, thanks to the 1967 Oregon Beach Bill,
which removed the property tax obligation on landowners in return for free beach access for the public.
So feel free to stop and sink your toes in the sand anywhere along the route.
You can even drive right out onto the beach in some areas. Four wheel drive recommended!
Exploring the Past: History buffs will enjoy historical sites like Fort Clatsop, site of the Lewis and Clark
Expeditions Winter stay; Fort Stevens, military blimp hangar; Patrick Hughes’ house; numerous light houses; and Battle Rock.
Watching wildlife: There are six wildlife refuges, covering 371 acres. These provide a large habitat for abundant
plants and animals such as sea lions, birds, sea otter, the Roosevelt Elk, Black-tailed Deer, spotted owl, and harbor seals. If that is not
enough, we also have the Pacific Ocean at our doorstep where you can see the famous gray whales migrate.
You get the idea! There is a little something for everyone on the Oregon Coast. Use The Oregon Coast Visitors guide to
find your way around the Oregon Coast. We have extensive links to
interactive maps, directions, attractions, places to stay and eat,
and where to shop. Enjoy your visit to The Oregon Coast Visitors
Guide, and then enjoy your journey to our beautiful coast.
To start your online journey through the Oregon Coast, simply pick
one of the eight catagories below and start exploring:
Weather Forecast
The Oregon Coast Weather is relatively
mild. It does not get extremely cold
in the winter and it does not get
extremely hot in the summer. Basically
in ranges from the 50s to the 70s
throughout the year. To see weather
for a specific city, visit the
Oregon Coast Weather page.
Oregon Coast Videos
Your are at the bottom of the page! Do you still not know where to start your Oregon Coast journey? Maybe watch some Oregon coast
movies to give you ideas? The Oregon Coast Visitors Guide updates its video library regulary. Check out
some Oregon Coast Videos
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Exlore the Oregon Coast
If you don't know where to start, try checking out some of the facts and information below. There are so
many different options of things to do and places to see. There is something for everyone on the Oregon Coast.
Shipwrecks
Oregon has a long history
of ships sinking along the
Coast line. Check Oregon Coast Shipwrecks
for interesting information.
Lighthouses
There are eleven lighthouses on the Oregon
Coast. Five of them are still in use
and you can visit most of them. Learn
more about Oregon Coast lighthouses.
Whale Watching
The Gray Whale migrates between December and May. You might also see Orcas and Humpback Whales. You can go out on a boat or watch from the many
lighthouses along the Oregon Coast. Whale watching is a very popular
Oregon Coast attraction.
Tourist Attractions
There are so many nature and scenic places on the coast, so you may not have time to visit man-made tourist attractions. If you do find the time,
three great attractions to try would be (1) West Coast Game Park where
you can pet wild animals, (2) Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, and (3)
Prehistoric Gardens in the Oregon's Rain forest.
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