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Things to See and Do on the Oregon Coast

Oregon Coast Magazine is pleased to present to you with things to see, do and travel related information. There is plenty of fun and adventure to be had and definitely something for everyone, from the shopper, adventure seeker to the outdoor enthusiast. Below is a list of our editors choices on where to play, where to shop and visitor services throughout Oregon throughout the Coast. To help you explore, this guide has been organized into three distinct sub regions. As you roam, take your time. Come hear the stories, relax in our sunshine, and marvel at this land called the Oregon Coast.

North Oregon Coast -
• Astoria • Warrenton • Hammond • Gearhart • Seaside • Cannon Beach • Manzanita • Nehalem • Wheeler • Rockaway Beach • Bay City • Garibaldi • Tillamook • Oceanside • Pacific City • Netarts • Cloverdale •
Between the mighty Columbia River and the idyllic Neskowin Valley lies the North Coast. This land of wonderful beaches and rugged headlands is home to Oregon's newest national park as well as three fascinating towns, and some very famous cheese.

Central Oregon Coast
• Lincoln City • Gleneden Beach • Depoe Bay • Otter Rock • Newport • Toledo • Seal Rock • Waldport • Yachats • Florence • Mapleton • Dunes City
Between Lincoln City and Florence lies the spectacular Central Coast, blessed with long, sandy beaches, massive headlands, and picturesque lighthouses. This part of the coast boasts numerous lodgings with dramatic ocean views, and its towns, located 10 to 20 miles apart, provide a marvelous selection of places to stay and eat, ranging from economical to elegant.

South Oregon Coast
• Gardiner • Reedsport • Winchester Bay • Lakeside • North Bend • Coos Bay • Charleston • Coquille • Myrtle Point • Bandon • Langlois • Port Orford • Ophir • Nesika Beach • Wedderburn • Gold Beach • Brookings-Harbor • Crescent City • Klamath Area
After passing by the towering sand dunes of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and the coastal cities of the Bay Area, the South Coast shows its wilder side. See the coast of yesteryear, where large areas between towns are nearly unchanged by human habitation and the ocean view is unobstructed.