Top Things to do in Oregon Coast
Top Hotels in Oregon Coast
- 1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Seaside-Convention Center, an IHG Hotel
- 2. Hallmark Resort
- 3. Inn at Cannon Beach
- 4. Bandon Inn
- 5. The Whaler
- 6. Salishan Coastal Lodge
- 7. Best Western Salbasgeon Inn & Suites of Reedsport
- 8. Starfish Manor Oceanfront Hotel
- 9. Beachfront Manor Hotel
- 10. The Coho Oceanfront Lodge
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Oregon Coast, Oregon Coast
The Southern Oregon coast is home to isolated beaches, rugged cliffs with breathtaking views of the Pacific and quaint seaside towns. If you stay in the Bay Area, go whale watching at Coos Bay or explore the region on a bike or a hike along the coastline. Antique shoppers will want to explore old town Bandon while golfers hit the links at the world-renowned Bandon Dunes golf course. And don’t forget to bring your fishing gear – you’ll want to cast for salmon and other Pacific Northwest fish at Gold Beach, one of the region’s top fishing spots.
The Central Oregon Coast is a great place for fishing, clamming, hiking, golfing and other outdoor activities. Take the kids and visit the Sea Lion Caves near Florence, the world’s largest. Head up to Newport for a view of the state’s second-tallest lighthouse and shopping in this seaside town popular with vacationers for the last century. Go fly a kite on the beach in Lincoln City, kite capital of the world.
The Northern Oregon Coast offers a relaxing way to enjoy the region. A stay in the scenic town of Astoria on the Washington border will allow you to explore the western edge of the Lewis and Clark trail, with views of the Columbia River and the Pacific. Walk the sandy beaches in Seaside and Cannon Beach and then grab saltwater taffy and other treats while shopping these seaside towns.
Restaurants in Oregon Coast
1. Circles in the Sand
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Circles in the Sand creates walkable art on the beach in Bandon, Oregon. Public schedule is year round with the Summer Season being May through September (check website for dates and times). Labyrinth artist Denny Dyke creates his Dreamfield Labyrinth with a single path meandering through the entire pattern with no wrong turns or dead ends. There is no charge to attend an event and the path is kid and pet friendly.
Reviewed By teetravels18 - Wilsonville, United States
A secret gem of an activity in the quaint little town of Bandon Oregon. An all volunteer team, under the direction of a fantastic man named Denny. They create a labyrinth to walk through (about a half mile) in the sand at low tide among the most beautiful setting on the southern Oregon Coast. Get there early to watch them create and explore the caves and tide pools around. If you want to volunteer to help rake, you can sign up on their website: sandypathbandon.com or on their FB page. It truly is amazing and a wonderful experience. We stayed in old town at the Bandon Inn. Get a top room for a better view and you won’t hear others above you. Another fantastic activity is crabbing off the pier. Rent everything from Tony’s Crab Shack. Then have them clean & cook the delicious crab and eat them right there feet away from catching them. It’s quite the experience.
2. The Tidal Rock in Astoria
3. David Dewett Veterans Memorial
4. Boiler Bay State Wayside
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 267 reviews
Reviewed By MaryDfromChicago - Chicago, United States
There is always a great photo opportunity when you stop at this wayside. There is plenty of parking so you can stretch you legs and plenty to see (crashing waves) to fill your senses as you make your way up or down 101.
5. Turnaround at Seaside
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 800 reviews
Reviewed By sandyb6369 - Stanwood, United States
Great view of the ocean. Fun signs and statues to take pictures in front of. And mo's restaurant is right next door.
6. Yaquina Bay Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 455 reviews
Reviewed By 59AnneK - Salem, United States
I never get tired of photographing this bridge. It captures the uniqueness of the Yaquina Bay area, with fishing and pleasure boats often gliding underneath, and sometimes a rosy sunset behind it.
7. Siuslaw River Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 375 reviews
Reviewed By PBTravelstheWorld - Woodinville, United States
Beautiful bridge with Gothic arches under the roadbed and an overall Art Deco design. We picked up a take away lunch and ate with the river and bridge in view. One of several Oregon bridges of similar design that still grace the Oregon coast highway.
8. Rogue River Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By TzuNewz - Gold Beach, United States
Patterson Bridge. There is a path to the right of the water. It goes all the way out to the river, under the bridge. There is a sitting area. It is beautiful.
9. McCullough Memorial Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By RichardE18 - Coos Bay, United States
One of the most beautiful bridges I have seen. Up close and from a distance it is an awesome sight. If you get a chance, go to Ferry Road, and you can drive under the bridge from the south side. Looking north at the underside of the bridge is like an enormous cathedral !
10. Bazalgette the Whale at Whale Park
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