Things to do in Oregon Coast

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A lighthouse with a red roof and white walls, surrounded by a grassy field with white flowers, under a clear blue sky.
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and the ocean.
A seaplane docked at a calm lake with a forested hillside in the background.
A sunset over the ocean with silhouettes of people on the beach.
A marina with several boats docked, including a large white boat named 'Mary Vincent' and a smaller plane on the dock.

Oregon Coast Attractions

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Aerial view of the Oregon Coast

Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour

$140
per traveler
94% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Northern Oregon Coast Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Oregon Coast

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Oregon Coast

$20
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Oregon Coast
Cannon Beach Hiking Tour on the Oregon Coast

Cannon Beach Hiking Tour on the Oregon Coast

$130
per adult
Cannon Beach Hiking Tour on the Oregon Coast
Northern Oregon Coast Day Trip to Cannon Beach Area

Northern Oregon Coast Day Trip to Cannon Beach Area

$139
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Northern Oregon Coast Day Trip to Cannon Beach Area
Oregon Coast Scenic Day Tour

Oregon Coast Scenic Day Tour

$242
per adult
Oregon Coast Scenic Day Tour
Beach at Ecola State Park

Oregon Coastal Tour to Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock

$133
per adult
Oregon Coastal Tour to Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock
Oregon Coast Tour from Portland

Oregon Coast Tour from Portland

$128
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Feeling fabulous at Remy Wines

Oregon Coast Tour and Wine Tasting From Portland- Full Day Tour

$295
per adult
Oregon Coast Tour and Wine Tasting From Portland- Full Day Tour
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6-Hour Party Bus Experience

$900
per traveler
6-Hour Party Bus Experience
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Oregon Coast must see attractions

1. Cannon Beach

About two hours’ drive from Portland, Cannon Beach is known for its natural beauty, thriving arts and craft community, and charming village atmosphere maintained through strict limitations on the number of large chain stores and restaurants.
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A beach with a calm sea, a prominent green hill, and a row of buildings along the shore.

2. Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

For one of the best spots to experience the rugged beauty of the Oregon coast, visit the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Sand dunes sculpted by the wind tower over the Pacific Ocean for miles and miles.
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A sandy dune landscape with a prominent pine tree and sparse vegetation.

3. Bandon Beach

Bandon Beach is located in the charming coastal town of Bandon in Southern Oregon. Enjoy exceptional golf courses, sandy dunes and miles of pristine beach for a relaxing getaway.
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A coastal landscape with prominent rock formations and waves crashing onto the shore.

4. Astoria Riverfront Trolley

The historic Astoria Riverfront Trolley is more than a century old, but has only been in Astoria since 1999. The Riverfront Trolley Association originally borrowed the 1913 car from the San Antonio Museum, with the city purchasing the trolley outright in 2005. Include a trolley ride in your Astoria itinerary just for fun or for convenience visiting sites along the shoreline.
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A railway track leading to a bridge, surrounded by greenery and a small wooden structure.

5. Ecola State Park

Spend a day visiting Ecola State Park’s pristine wilderness, where you can combine searching for starfish at low tide with learning about early 19th-century explorations in the area. The interesting coastline wraps around Tillamook Head, offering visitors 9 miles (14 kilometers) of year-round access to rugged seascapes, secluded coves and forested headlands from Seaside to Cannon Beach.
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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky outcrops, and a mountain range in the background.

6. Coos Bay Boardwalk

Get some exercise and learn about local history with a scenic waterfront walk on the Coos Bay Boardwalk. This 0.3-mile (0.5-kilometer) wooden plank pier near downtown Coos Bay features interpretative displays of the area's past and delightful views of the harbor.
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A wooden boardwalk with benches, a covered area, and a view of boats on the water.

Recommended things to do in Oregon Coast

Number of things to do
20
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia
Newport to Eugene: A Self-Guided Oregon Driving Tour: $10
Top 5 things to do
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What to do in Oregon Coast

Free Things to Do in Oregon Coast

There's no need to constantly reach for your wallet in Oregon Coast. The following won't cost a thing.

Heceta Head Lighthouse - Amble around this historic site and find out a few secrets from the past.

Hobbit Trailhead - Relax and let the rugged natural beauty here ease your soul.

Darlingtonia State Natural Site - Rejuvenate your body, mind and soul by spending a little time in nature.

Things to Do in Oregon Coast with Kids

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A golfer on a coastal golf course with the ocean in the background.
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Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

9.4/10 (235 reviews)
Bandon Dunes features five links-style courses along Oregon's rugged coastline, embodying Scottish golf traditions. Walk windswept fairways with a caddie for panoramic ocean views and challenging play.
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Popular day trips from Oregon Coast

A coastal street lined with houses and buildings, with cars parked along the road and a view of the water in the distance.

Astoria

A road with a 'Welcome to North Bend' sign surrounded by tall trees.

North Bend

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a rocky outcrop, and a forested hillside.

Gleneden Beach

A marina with several boats docked, including a large white boat named 'Mary Vincent' and a smaller plane on the dock.

Coos Bay

A sunset over the ocean with silhouettes of people on the beach.

Seaside

A marina with boats docked, a red building, and a forested hillside in the background.

Bandon

A coastal landscape with prominent rock formations and a beach.

Brookings

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a forested hillside.

Tillamook

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What can you do in Oregon Coast for free?
Your vacation in Oregon Coast won't cost a fortune with free things like these to keep you entertained:

  • Chinook Winds Casino
  • Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
  • Nye Beach
  • Haystack Rock

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