Coast Explorer Magazine, discover the Oregon Coast, events, hiking, lodging, shopping, nature, art, music festivals, and Oregon history.

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Roosevelt Elk at Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach

Widely known for its spectacular scenery, Oregon's coast is also a vibrant natural area and home to an amazing diversity of wildlife, especially in spring. Many visitors to the Oregon... [read more]

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Sea Lions at Sea Lion Caves near Florence, Oregon

The Oregon Coast's Top Wildlife Watching Spots

Year-round, you'll find all manner of wildlife watching on the Oregon Coast and we've gathered a variety of locations that make wild encounters easy. Along 363 miles of an unforgettable... [read more]

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Oregon Coast Lodging Specials

Coast Explorer's collection of current lodging specials and packages on the Coast. Whether you are searching for a great rate on a spectacular room, a mid-week getaway deal or other... [read more]

Thousands of Common Murres crowd the near shore rocks of Chapman Point at the north end of Cannon Beach, Oregon.

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Top Spots for Spring Birdwatching in Cannon Beach Oregon

Spring is a great time to head to Cannon Beach to spot puffins, eagles, murres and more. Here's where to find them. Highlighted by the return of the comical Tufted Puffin each spring, Cannon Beach offers an amazing array of bird watching opportunities throughout the...

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Visit Four Historic Lighthouses With Bandon as Your Base

Using Bandon as a base, Oregon Coast visitors can easily tour four lighthouses on easy day trips that include some of the State's most beautiful stretches of coastline. The Oregon Coast's historic lighthouses are icons of the region's maritime past and they sit in some...

Depoe Bay is home to the Whale Watching Center and a hot spot for whale watching on the Central Oregon Coast.

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A Visitors' Guide to Whale Watching on the Oregon Coast

You'll have one whopper of a fish story if you take the time to watch for the magnificent Gray Whales passing the Oregon Coast during one of their twice-yearly migrations. With a "whoosh" that can be heard from a half mile away, a Gray Whale...