Top Things to do in Oregon
Top Hotels in Oregon
- 1. The Hotel Zags Portland
- 2. The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 3. Inn at Cannon Beach
- 4. Hallmark Resort
- 5. Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown
- 6. Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
- 7. The Porter Portland, Curio Collection By Hilton
- 8. Bandon Inn
- 9. The Whaler
- 10. Best Western Plus Hood River Inn
What to do and see in Oregon, United States: The Best Beaches
Discover the best top things to do in Oregon, United States including Haystack Rock, Lone Ranch Beach, Manzanita Beach, Coquille Point, Bandon State Park, Short Sands Beach, Circles in the Sand, Cobble Beach, Short Beach, Indian Beach.
Restaurants in Oregon
1. Haystack Rock
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,201 reviews
Haystack Rock is a unique 235 feet monolith that attracts wildlife and tourists alike and is part of the Oregon Coast’s geological history, formed millions of year ago by lava flows that created many of the dramatic capes and headlands along the coast. Haystack Rock is protected under U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a seabird nesting colony and it is part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge and is a State protected Marine Garden. The Rock is home to nesting seabirds in the summer and marine invertebrates all year. Tidepool seekers are beckoned by its wonders every day. The Haystack Rock Awareness Program (HRAP) is a stewardship and environmental educational program whose mission is to protect, through education, the intertidal and bird ecology of the Marine Garden and Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge at Haystack Rock. HRAP offers an extensive interpretive program on the beach during the spring and summer months around low tide.
Reviewed By CreateCourageAdvent - Salem, United States
Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach is a huge Oregon Coast attraction. At 235 feet tall, this basalt beauty is one of the best-known symbols of the Oregon Coast in general and an image you see on every Oregon Coast Travel Blog out there (including this one!) At low tide you can explore vast tidepools and walk all the way to the rock itself. Tufted Puffins, Bald Eagles, Brown Pelicans, Common Murres, and many other birds are abundantly present on and around Haystack Rock depending on the season making this location a Pacific Northwest birdwatchers dream come true.
2. Lone Ranch Beach
3. Manzanita Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 282 reviews
Reviewed By R5440352 - Seattle, United States
this is a great beach to walk. From the north end, which runs into the side of Neahkahnie Mountain, to the south end, which runs into the mouth of the Nehalem River, it is about 7 miles, so there is always plenty of room.
4. Coquille Point
5. Bandon State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By babydoctoral - Parkland, United States
Bandon State Park was a very peaceful place to spend a morning. The sea stacks of Devil's Kitchen were especially interesting from a photographic perspective, and I found myself truly enjoying wandering along the beach with my camera. If you are in the area, Bandon Beach State Park is definitely worth a visit.
6. Short Sands Beach
7. 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.
8. Cobble Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By gwallace87 - South Beloit, United States
Absolutely fascinating to experience a beach of cobble stones. Make sure to go during low tide so you can hear the waves as they move across the cobble stones almost singing. Additionally, you will likely see many sea lions sunning as well as the birds that inhabit the area.
9. Short Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
When we got out of our cat, we saw some beautiful flowers. Once past the flowers,we were on the beach. There were some nice trees s well.We enjoyed the beach and walking near the ocean. The sand is perfect for waling. Worthwhile to see!
10. Indian Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By ShahnKarenH - Portland, United States
This is an amazing beach that can be reached by an incredible 2 mile hike from the Ecola State park parking lot. Or you can drive down there through wonderful old growth trees. However traffic can be crazy
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