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.
With longer days and flowers starting to bloom in spring, Oregon is hinting at summer and the timing couldn't be better to start planning for fun adventures in Oregon. Just two hours outside of Portland between Siletz Bay and the Pacific Ocean, there's an adventure...
People flock to the Oregon coast in the warmer months but often stay home in the winter, preferring to curl up with a good book instead of being outdoors. The Oregon coast is just as magical in the winter as it is in the summer though. Here are five reasons you should...
Beautiful and treacherous, scenic, and well worth the trip, Cape Kiwanda on the Oregon coast is a stunning place to add to your bucket list. From fishing to sandboarding, whale watching to hang gliding, the Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area has something for everyone....
Gold Beach Books is so much more than a bookstore. It's true that they have 75,000 new and used books and that they're the largest bookstore on the Oregon Coast, but they also feature art, live entertainment, and delicious coffee creations. This is one of those...
Moss covers the trail and hangs from the branches of trees that tower over you and disappear into the sky. You can't tell how tall the gigantic trees are until you see a fallen Douglas Fir or Western Hemlock laying across the trail. You really can't imagine what a 200...
The Oregon Coast is nothing short of magical. It's truly the one place I can get away and sort of reset. A place where I can clear my mind, and become centered again. Every chance I get, especially when temperatures are hitting triple digits in Oregon, I'm escaping to...
When George and Versa Boyington used pancake batter to coat the hot dogs they sold at Rockaway Beach after their buns had been ruined by rain, they never dreamed their invention would become a national sensation. Lucky for us it did, and the Pronto Pup was born. Many...
Depending on where you are along the Pacific Ocean, from Alaska to Baja California, you will come across beautiful sand dollars. It's officially known as the Dendraster Excentricus and is a member of the order Clypeasteroida. This species of flattened burrowing sea...
Most of us in Oregon are familiar with Portland's popular Saturday Market, but did you know Astoria has its own vibrant market every Sunday? The Astoria Sunday Market is an annual event that began in 2000 and was formed to revitalize Historic downtown Astoria and...
The Best Beaches on the Oregon Coast From the mouth of the Columbia River on the Pacific Ocean, on down through Cannon Beach, Rockaway Beach, Pacific City, the Oregon Dunes, Heceta Head Lighthouse, and the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, these are the best...
If you are looking for something fun to do this year, mark your calendars now as you don’t want to miss this event happening in Newport! These “Tall Ships” will be docking at the Oregon Coast in April, and will be returning in July. Whether you are a photographer...
After you've explored the vibrant sea life, indulged in local cuisine, and enjoyed the thrill of the waves, there's nothing quite like discovering the natural wonders of the Oregon coast. This rugged and picturesque coastline is home to an abundance of wildlife,...