oregon coast recreation & attractions
central coast
CAPTAIN'S
REEL DEEP SEA FISHING, 343 SW Bay
Blvd. Newport, Or. Located on Newport’s
Historic Bayfront, Captain’s Reel Deep Sea Fishing provides the
best outdoor charter fishing trips & activities on the Newport Oregon coast.
1-800-865-7441
SAND DUNES FRONTIER, 83960 Hwy
101, Florence, Or. Experience the world of the
scenic Oregon Dunes with Sand Dune Buggy Rides you can
enjoy ghost-like forests and a desert atmosphere
amidst dunes towering up to 400 feet high. (541) 997-3544
MARINER SQUARE, 250 SW Bay Blvd.
Newport. On Newport's historic bayfront, Mariner Square
encompasses several attractions, including the Undersea Gardens, the Wax Works
and Ripley's Believe It or Not. (541) 265-2206
NEWPORT'S HISTORIC BAYFRONT has easy
access docks to view the busy waterfront with fishing boats, whale watching and
charter fishing boats, undersea gardens, restaurants, galleries, fresh seafood
shops and many other activities.
OREGON COAST AQUARIUM, 2890 Ferry Slip Rd, Newport, Or. Features 2 1/2 acres of rocky pools and plant topped cliffs, wave tumbled pools, and sandy shores. Four indoor galleries, where waves crash and fish dart in and out, the smells and sounds of Oregon's coast are everywhere. (541) 867-3474
HATFIELD MARINE SCIENCE CENTER, South Beach, Or. (1 mile south of Newport) Oregon State University's premier oceanographic research facility and aquarium. (503) 867-0100
YAQUINA BAY LIGHTHOUSE STATE PARK is Newport's oldest wooden building. It was
built in 1871 and operated only 3 years as a lighthouse.
NYE
BEACH in Newport is a home to galleries, restaurants, the Performing Arts Center
and is a great place to walk and browse thru dozens of shops.
NEWPORT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 777 W. Olive PO Box 1315 Newport, Or.
DEPOE
BAY,
"The Smallest Harbor in the World", is a center of activity for
charter boat trips, whale watching and the famous "Spouting Horn" where incoming waves create a
huge fountain when funneled through the
shoreline rock formations.
YACHATS is a village situated on one of the most scenic and rugged areas of the Oregon Coast, on a peninsula of spectacular rocky outcroppings, with oceanfront trails and hotels.
OVERLEAF
EVENTS CENTER, 280 Overleaf Lodge Lane, Yachats, Oregon. The Overleaf Event Center located at the entrance to Overleaf Lodge is
available to host your event, reunion, reception, meeting, workshop or corporate
retreat in a beautiful, relaxing setting. 800-338-0507
OREGON DUNES NATIONAL RECREATION AREA 855 Highway 101, Reedsport.
The Oregon Dunes Park features 30 lakes, 14 hiking trails, 13 campgrounds, 11 beach parking areas, 9 day use areas, 3 off-highway riding areas, 1 dunes overlook, and a visitor center.
541-271-3611
FLYING DUTCHMAN WINERY, Three miles south of Depot Bay in Otter Rock (exit at Cape Foul weather) (541) 765-2554.
BIKING THE OREGON COAST, traveling the Oregon Coast by bicycle is becoming more and more of a popular way to see the coast.
SILETZ BAY in South Lincoln City has many recreational, lodging and restaurant opportunities with sheltered sandy beaches.
OREGON COAST BRIDGES are gateways to new adventures,
varied in design and are numerous. Pictured here the Alsea Bay Bridge at Waldport.
OREGON STATE PARKS are among the most scenic in the world, with campgrounds, picnic sites, day use areas, hiking and more.
OREGON COAST RV PARKS provide year round recreation opportunities at scenic sites.
CAPE FOULWEATHER, 3 miles south of Depoe Bay is a worthwhile stop to see the Look Out Observatory and learn more about Oregon Coast history, article by Jackie Meredith.
SOLV sponsors the Great Oregon Beach Cleanup every year.
OREGON COAST GOLF COURSES offer a huge selection of choices, from some that skirt towering sand dunes to others bordering scenic Pacific coast beaches or inland river valleys.
AGATE BEACH GOLF COURSE, 4100 N. Coast Hwy Newport, Or. (541) 265-7331. Since the 1930's Agate Beach Golf Course has been one of the finest courses on the Oregon Coast.
THE SILETZ
INDIAN POW WOW is held the 2nd weekend in August every year in Siletz, with
native crafts, food, dancing competitions and other activities.
TOLEDO, situated 6 miles east of Newport on Hwy 20 has many historic buildings, art galleries, antiques shops and outdoor recreational opportunities. For more information call (541) 336-3183.
AQUARIUM VILLAGE, located just south of the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport is
a unique collection of craft shops, galleries and other businesses.
THE CONNIE HANSEN GARDEN, 1931 NW 33rd Street, Lincoln City, OR . The Garden is an urban coastal garden and is utilized for the education and enjoyment of the public.
YAQUINA PACIFIC RAILROAD & LOGGING HERITAGE SQUARE, 100 NW A St., Toledo, Or. See restored railroad and logging equipment, including a railroad steam engine and a 1933 railway post office car. (541) 336-5256
TOLEDO HISTORY CENTER, 208 N. Main St., Toledo, Or. Visitor information, interpreting the history of Toledo in photographs and artifacts. (541) 336-1203
SIUSLAW PIONEER MUSEUM – 85294 Hwy 101 S, Florence, Or., (541) 997-7884
FLY FISHING MUSEUM – 280 Nopal St., Florence, Or., (541) 997-6349.
OREGON COAST HISTORY CENTER – 545 SW 9th St, Newport, OR (541) 265-3992
SOUTH COAST
SHORE ACRES STATE
PARK, located 12 miles west of Coos Bay is part of a
spectacular state park threesome, which includes CAPE
ARAGO and SUNSET BAY
ST. PARK. Three of the most scenic parks on the
Oregon Coast,
all within a few miles of each other, each with something
unique to offer.
SALMON
RUN, 99040 South Bank Chetco River Road Brookings, Or. Tucked between Southern Oregon's spectacular
coastline and the rugged Kalmiopsis Wilderness, you'll discover a
championship golf course designed as much by nature as by man.
877.423.1234
OREGON STATE PARKS are among the most scenic in the world, with campgrounds, picnic sites, day use areas, hiking and more.
OREGON COAST RV PARKS provide year round recreation opportunities at scenic sites.
BANDON DUNES GOLF RESORT, 57744 Round Lake Drive Bandon, Or. World famous destination golf resort just north of Bandon. 541-347-4380
Siuslaw National Forest area map
LOON LAKE is located approximately 20 miles east of Reedsport via Hwy 38 and
Loon Lake Rd. Loon Lake is a large inland lake and is popular for
camping, boating and swimming.
LOON LAKE LODGE & RV RESORT, 9011
Loon Lake Rd, Reedsport, Or. Protected from coastal
winds, fog and milder temperatures than the coast and inland areas, Loon Lake is
ideal for camping, picnicking, hunting, fishing, water-skiing, sunbathing,
swimming and hiking. (541) 599-2244
The bridge spanning Coos Bay harbor at North Bend
is one of the longest and most graceful of all the Oregon Coast bridges.
THE PREFONTAINE RUN honors a great athlete and native of the southern Oregon Coast Steve Prefontaine, who held many American long distance running records during the early 1970's. This event is held every September in his hometown of Coos Bay, Or.
SAWDUST THEATER . Corner of 1st and Adams, Coquille. Audience participation is what makes this theatre unique and contributes to making it one of the finest and oldest melodrama traditions in the Western U.S. 541-396-4563
COOS ART MUSEUM, 235 Anderson, Coos Bay. 503-267-3901.
STAY IN A YURT at an Oregon State Park, Yurts are circular domed tents with wood floors and structural support. 1-800-452-5687
SOUTH COAST BEACH ACTIVITIES: Crabbing and clamming are allowed year-round with no license required. Enjoy tide pooling at Sunset Bay and Cape Arago State Parks. From November through May, watch as whales head south for California. Enjoy the beauty of the lighthouses at Umpqua River, Cape Arago and Coquille River.
NORTH COAST
FORT CLATSOP NATIONAL
MEMORIAL, Follow signs from Highway 101 in
Warrenton. The first
habitation built by Americans along the Pacific Coast, Fort Clatsop was built by
the Lewis & Clark expedition.
More Lewis & Clark in Oregon information.
Thomas Jefferson's role in the Lewis & Clark Expedition.
CANNON BEACH is a popular coastal resort town located in an area of natural
attractions such as Haystack Rock, a 235 ft. high offshore seastack, Ecola St.
Park, with excellent hiking opportunities, and miles of wide sandy beach
directly adjacent to Cannon Beach.
SEASIDE MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Seaside, Or. The Museum is open for visitors 7 days a week.
CANNON BEACH HISTORY CENTER & MUSEUM, 1387 South Spruce Street, Cannon Beach, Or. 503.436.9301
THE ASTORIA COLUMN, article by Jackie Meredith, about the history and meaning of the Astoria Column, located high on a hill above Astoria. Also in Astoria the historic LIBERTY THEATER is being restored.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY POINTS OF INTEREST, include Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain with its legendary buried treasure and Three Capes Scenic Loop, a 34 mile drive over Cape Meares, Cape Lookout and Cape Kiwanda featuring Cape Meares Lighthouse and Sandlake Sand Dunes.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEERS MUSEUM. Located at junction of US Highway 101 and State Highway 6. Established in 1935, the museum now boasts of over 35,000 artifacts including guns and Indian artifacts.
OREGON STATE PARKS are among the most scenic in the world, with campgrounds, picnic sites, day use areas, hiking and more.
TILLAMOOK AIR MUSEUM Located two miles south of Tillamook on highway 101. The largest wooden structure in the world, the Tillamook Air Museum is a World War II blimp hangar and houses over two dozen of the finest vintage flying aircraft in the nation.
NEHALEM BAY WINERY, 34965 Highway 53, Nehalem, 503-368-9463.
BLUE HERON CHEESE CO. is located one mile north of Tillamook, on Highway 101. (503) 842-8281
CAPE MEARES STATE PARK Located only 10 miles west of Tillamook, Cape Meares is the north end of the beautiful 20 mile Three Capes Scenic Loop.
SEASIDE AQUARIUM, 200 N. Promenade, Seaside. Since 1937, the Seaside aquarium has thrilled audiences with its many varieties of sea life. 503-738-6211
BUTTERFIELD COTTAGE MUSEUM, 570 Necanicum Drive, Seaside, OR. The cottage, built in 1893, and since been remodeled as a 1912 beach cottage.
COLUMBIA RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria. Open daily from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Walk through the bridge of a World War II warship and look through the eyepiece of a submarine periscope. 503-325-2323
FORT STEVENS STATE PARK, Originally commissioned as a Civil War fortification in 1863, Fort Stevens is now a museum featuring genuine military artifacts, guided tours, a Chinook longhouse replica. The park is the largest state park campground in the nation with 596 campsites. 800-452-5687
ECOLA STATE PARK, Located just north of Cannon Beach. With views of Cannon Beach, Haystack Rock, the Coast Range, Tillamook Rock Lighthouse and the Pacific Ocean, Ecola State Park is a prime spot for picnics and special gatherings.
BIRD WATCHING AT HAYSTACK ROCK, A favorite spot of many birds is Haystack Rock, the monolith of Cannon Beach.
LATIMER QUILT AND TEXTILE CENTER Located at 2105 Wilson River Loop Road, Tillamook, OR 97141. The center restores and preserves quilts and textiles.
FLAVEL HOUSE MUSEUM, a Queen Anne Style Victorian Home, built in 1885, embraces its period furnishings that appear to be untouched, and present the same atmosphere in Astoria during the turn of the last century.
HERITAGE MUSEUM – This museum offers some history to the Astoria area, specifically Clatsop County. Located on 16th and Exchange. 503-325-2203
UPPER TOWN FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM – This Astoria museum accommodates an extensive collection of firefighting equipment dating from 1977-1963.
ASTORIA RIVERFRONT TROLLEY – This restored, 1914, trolley runs for 3 miles along the Columbia River and the conductor provides a synopsis of the area’s history and attractions.