Oregon Coast

Yaquina Head Lighthouse

Yaquina Head Lighthouse

The Yaquina Head Lighthouse is one of nine active lighthouses on the Oregon coastline to explore and photograph. Of the nine lighthouses, seven are open to the public. Two privately built lighthouses are certified by the U.S. Coast Guard but not open to the public. Cape Blanco Light in Port… Read More

The Devil’s Punchbowl

The Devil’s Punchbowl

The Devil’s Punchbowl is a fascinating geological site on the central Oregon coast. South of Depoe Bay and near Otter Rock, there is a State Park with great viewing areas on paved paths. We went in August during a minus tide when you can follow a trail down and actually… Read More

Oceanside, Oregon

Oceanside, Oregon

This quiet little coastal town in the central coast of Oregon near Tillamook has beautiful little beach homes clinging to the side of the hill, stunning rock formations to explore, a quiet, sandy beach with occasional colored rocks or sand dollars to discover. Home to just a couple of restaurants,… Read More

McMenamins in Gearhart

McMenamins in Gearhart

A favorite stop when at the Northern Oregon Coast is the beautiful McMenamin’s Hotel and Restaurant in Gearhart. Situated in the quiet town of Gearhart just 4 miles from Seaside, it is a beautiful small coastal hotel with cedar shingles and white trim. The interior is stunning polished wood. Come… Read More

Discover Thor’s Well on the Oregon Coast: Our Photo of the Week

Discover Thor’s Well on the Oregon Coast: Our Photo of the Week

The Oregon Coast is filled with breathtaking spots, but the village of Yachats and the surrounding area may be its most stunning stretch of all. This is where you’ll find Thor’s Well, captured so beautifully by @nextlocationtbd, we decided to make it our photo of the week. Be sure to… Read More

Best Spots For a Picnic on the Oregon Coast

Late summer and early to mid-autumn is one of the best times to visit the Oregon coast, with the weather often idyllic and few crowds. Fall is the warmest time of the year here, due to the interaction between the water that was warmed by the sun, cooler temperatures inland and… Read More