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The northern Oregon Coast is populated with wide beaches, jagged cliffs and seaside towns.
Cape Lookout juts into the Pacific - a high solid cliff a mile into the ocean. A trail leads along the edge, to the top of the ocean.
Someone once attempted to put a development on this sandy beach between Tillamook Bay and the Pacific. Eventually, all the homes were destroyed by natural forces. Today, it's a lovely beach on which to take a stroll.
Cascade Head is a headland just north of Lincoln City, and south of Neskowin. The land is owned and managed by the Nature Conservancy. The highlight of this area is a rare patch of coastal meadows, along the southern hillside. Un-developed habitats like this area rare, and home to a variety of rare species.
The Pacific Ocean is a huge territory to explore. While the waters might seem monotonous, they're teeming with life, and change character through the seasons and with the weather.
Heceta Head (heh-SEE-tah) is located about 20 minutes south of Yachats, OR, along the Oregon Coast.
The classic view of Heceta Head is along a roadside pullout, about a half-mile south of the lighthouse. If you stop there, be sure to look down the cliffs to spot Sea Lions.
The classic view of Heceta Head is along a roadside pullout, about a half-mile south of the lighthouse. If you stop there, be sure to look down the cliffs to spot Sea Lions.
Newport, Oregon is located on the central Oregon coast. Newport has a lot to offer, from the historic and picturesque marina, to a great aquarium, to spectacular coastal views.
Seal Rock State Wayside is located along the Oregon Coast, just north of Waldport, OR.
Check the tides. If you want to see tide pools, your best bet is during low tide. And not all low tides are created equally. Look up an annual tide chart to find the lowest tides of the season...
Check the tides. If you want to see tide pools, your best bet is during low tide. And not all low tides are created equally. Look up an annual tide chart to find the lowest tides of the season...
Yaquina Head (Yah-KWIN-uh) is just a few miles north of Newport, Oregon... on the Oregon Coast, of course.
There is an entrance fee to visit the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. It is administered by the BLM.
There is an entrance fee to visit the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. It is administered by the BLM.