Waves surge up a narrow channel in the rocky shoreline, exploding on the rocks into a fine mist and foamy cloud, then "whoosh!," a plume of vaporized water shoots out of a small hole in the rock. It's Spouting Horn at Cook's Chasm in the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area and it's one of those places that I cannot pass without stopping whenever I travel the Central Oregon Coast. In seven easy stops you can experience some of the best of this stretch of coast even if you only have a day, though you are likely to find it challenging to tear yourself away and will want more time to explore these amazing natural areas.
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Best Viewpoints on the Central Oregon Coast
Published: 06/15/2015 Updated: 08/16/2019
A sunset view from Heceta Head near Florence, Oregon
Photo by Gary Hayes
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Between Lincoln City and Florence, you'll find seven easily accessible viewpoints you shouldn't miss when traveling the Central Oregon Coast.
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A true jewel on the Oregon Coast—with every room boasting expansive views of the Pacific Ocean.
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Published: 06/15/2015 Updated: 08/16/2019
A sunset view from Heceta Head near Florence, Oregon
Photo by Gary Hayes
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Between Lincoln City and Florence, you'll find seven easily accessible viewpoints you shouldn't miss when traveling the Central Oregon Coast.
Waves surge up a narrow channel in the rocky shoreline, exploding on the rocks into a fine mist and foamy cloud, then "whoosh!," a plume of vaporized water shoots out of a small hole in the rock. It's Spouting Horn at Cook's Chasm in the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area and it's one of those places that I cannot pass without stopping whenever I travel the Central Oregon Coast. In seven easy stops you can experience some of the best of this stretch of coast even if you only have a day, though you are likely to find it challenging to tear yourself away and will want more time to explore these amazing natural areas.
Click the right arrow to see our top picks.
Click the right arrow to see our top picks.
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Heceta Head Lighthouse, said to be the most-photographed lighthouse on the coast, stands high atop a bluff between Yachats and Florence. Standing prominently atop... [read more]
Newport's Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is still a guiding light. On a wooden bluff overlooking the mouth of Newport bay sits the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse... [read more]
If you've been mining the central coast in search of an easy-access beach that will accommodate the entire family, this well-loved 135-acre park may... [read more]
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Official Lincoln City visitor information and trip planning resources.
Newport Lodging
A true jewel on the Oregon Coast—with every room boasting expansive views of the Pacific Ocean.
Lincoln City Activities & Attractions
Demonstration and hands-on style recreational cooking classes.
Lincoln City Lodging
A resort hotel with exceptional oceanfront lodging and penthouse dining built right on the beach.