The complete travel guide
The Oregon Coast
Plan a coast trip town by town, with local history, unforgettable stops, favorite places to eat, and stays worth checking into.
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Three distinct stretches
Choose your coast
Start with a region, then follow local stories to beaches, towns, trails, food, and unforgettable roadside stops.
Astoria to Neskowin
North Coast
Historic river towns, iconic sea stacks, wide beaches, and easy escapes from Portland.
Lincoln City to Florence
Central Coast
Lighthouses, dramatic headlands, marine life, dunes, and some of the coast’s best-known scenic stops.
Reedsport to Brookings
South Coast
Wild rivers, quiet beaches, enormous dunes, sea arches, and a rugged coastline worth slowing down for.
363 miles to explore
Oregon Coast map
Use the map to understand where towns and state parks sit along Highway 101, then open a town guide for the details that make a trip worth taking.
Know before you go
Plan a safer coast trip
Watch the water
Sneaker waves, floating logs, cold water, and changing tides demand attention in every season.
Pack for four seasons
Wind and rain can arrive quickly. Bring layers, sturdy shoes, and a dry change of clothes.
Leave room in the plan
Highway 101 rewards unhurried travel. Check road conditions and give viewpoints more time than expected.
Travel guidance should be reviewed before publication and checked against official park, tide, weather, and road sources.