That Oregon Life invites you to discover the stunning ruggedness and breathtaking coastal vistas of the Oregon Coast. From dramatic cliffs to sandy beaches, charming lighthouses to quaint seaside towns, the Oregon Coast is a must-visit destination for any Pacific Northwest adventurer. Get inspired by our guides to the region’s top attractions, uncover hidden gems, and plan your next coastal adventure. Join us as we explore the best of what the Oregon Coast has to offer, exclusively on That Oregon Life.
There’s something wonderfully strange waiting on Newport’s historic bayfront, and it's not Ripley's. Between the salt air, barking sea lions, and fishing boats rolling in with the tide, you’ll find a shop that feels less like a coastal boutique and more like stepping...
There are places on the Oregon Coast that draw crowds with their fame. And then there are places that quietly steal your heart the moment you arrive. Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park is the latter. Tucked between the rugged cliffs just south of Yachats and the...
For millions of people who grew up in the 1990s, Free Willy was more than just a movie. It was emotional, unforgettable, and for many kids, it was the very first time they questioned whether wild animals truly belonged in captivity. At the center of that movement was...
There’s something oddly magical about walking an Oregon beach at low tide, scanning the sand for that perfect, pale disc tucked just beneath the surface. Sand dollar hunting isn’t just a coastal pastime here. It’s practically a rite of passage. If you’ve ever come...
In 2022, the world still felt a little strange. Masks were common, travel still carried that odd post-pandemic energy, and many people were trying to figure out what “normal” even looked like again. My wife Danielle and I, who run That Oregon Life together, decided to...
What started as a peaceful morning treasure hunt on the Oregon coast reportedly turned into something a lot more chaotic. A Corvallis woman is now facing assault charges after police say she struck a man multiple times with a piece of driftwood during a dispute over a...
We're going a bit out on a limb here at That Oregon Life. This story began as a sort of "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" compilation, but after a giant list of my own and a slew of recommendations from friends all over the state, we realized that wasn't going to work....
Spring on the Oregon coast brings more than just sunshine and wildflowers. It also marks the return of one of the region’s most beloved seabirds. Tufted puffins have begun arriving once again along the shoreline, drawing attention from visitors eager to catch a...
There are moments along the Oregon coast that don’t feel real. Not the kind you photograph and move on from. The kind that stop you mid-step, make you question what you’re seeing, and stick with you long after you’ve left the shoreline. This is one of those moments....
A couple summers ago, we were already a few days into a laid-back stay in Astoria, soaking in the kind of slow coastal rhythm that makes you forget what day it is. That particular morning, we had a loose plan to show the kids a couple of The Goonies spots—the house...
There are few experiences on the Oregon Coast that rival the quiet thrill of tide pooling. Give me a stretch of rocky shoreline and I’ll spend more time crouched down than actually walking, scanning every crevice for movement, color, and life. Beachcombing has its...
There’s something unforgettable about standing on the Oregon coast, scanning the horizon, and suddenly spotting that telltale puff of mist rising from the ocean. For a moment, everything slows down. The wind, the waves, the noise of the world. And then you realize...