THE EXPLORER'S GUIDE TO THE OREGON COAST
The Wild & Wonderful Oregon Coast
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The Wild & Wonderful Oregon Coast 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 Coast think of this as just a place to enjoy spectacular scenery, go for long walks on the beach or have fun in the sand. It's much more than that...
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Visit Four Historic Lighthouses With Bandon as Your Base
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... [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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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
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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...
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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...
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A sunset view from Heceta Head near Florence, Oregon
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Best Viewpoints on the Central Oregon Coast
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...
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A Sitka Spruce tree flanks the trail at Oswald West State Park
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The Oregon Coast's Best Hikes Through Rainforest and Old Growth
If lush forests are calling your name for a peaceful walk in the woods, it's time to grab your boots and hit the trails on the Oregon Coast. Spruce needles high above whisper in the wind as if in conversation with the ones crunching under...
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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 special offers or packages on the Oregon Coast, Coast Explorer Magazine is the first place...
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