PRISTINE OLIVIA BEACH HAVEN | 2346 SW Coast Avenue, Lincoln City, OR 97367
Pristine Olivia Beach Haven
This pristine home at 2346 SW Coast Avenue is more than just a residence; it?s a lifestyle. Whether you?re looking for a family retreat, a vacation rental, or a permanent home, this property offers the best of coastal livinginaluxurioussetting
PROPERTYHIGHLIGHTS
- 2,267squarefeet of luxuriouslivingspacewith 4bedroomsand41/2baths
- Built in2022withacontemporarycoastal designwithhigh-endfinishes,thishome featuresindoor-outdoor livingandanideal layout
- Notablefeaturesincludearooftopdeckwitha hot tub,multiplefireplaces,andprivatebeach access
- Perfect for personal useor asahigh-demand vacationrental
Informationisdeemedreliablebut not guaranteedandshouldbeindependentlyverified "Equal HousingOpportunity"
COASTAL LIVINGAND GOURMET KITCHEN
Theopen-concept great roomistheheart of this home, seamlessly blending modern style with coastal charm. Expansive ocean views, a cozy gas fireplace, and direct access to an outdoor deck make it perfect for both relaxation and entertaining. The lower level offers a versatile bonus room with another fireplace, ideal for guests of all ages or as a movie room The gourmet kitchen, equipped with high-end appliances, sleek cabinetry, and ample counter space,isachef?sdream.
LUXURIOUS BEDROOMS AND VERSATILE BONUSSPACES
The upper floor features a spacious primary suite with stunning ocean views A second en suite bedroom upstairs offers direct access to the rooftop deck and hot tub Thelower level includes a charming bunk room, perfect for kids or additional guests, and another en suite bedroom, each designed with thoughtful details and high-qualityfinishes
OUTDOORAMENITIES
Designed for ultimate relaxation and enjoyment, the outdoor spaces include a private rooftop deck complete with a hot tub and breathtaking ocean views, perfect for unwinding after a long day Additional outdoor areas feature a covered porch and multiple decks, providing ample options for dining, lounging, or soaking in the coastal atmosphere. The property also includes a 1-car attached garage, offering convenience and additional storagespace
COMMUNITYAMENITIES& OTHERFEATURES:
LocatedinLincolnCity'scovetedOliviaBeachcommunity,thispropertyprovidesaccesstoarangeof amenities,includingapool,gym,park,volleyball court,andtwoplaygrounds.Enjoyprivatebeachaccess, makingit easytoexplorethepristineOregoncoast Thecommunityisalsopet-friendly,makingit ideal for thosewithfurryfamilymembers
Lincoln County Parcel Information
Parcel Information
Parcel #:R531306
Tax Lot:071122BD0420000
SiteAddress:2346 SW CoastAve
Lincoln City OR 97367 - 2022
Owner:Zamolo, Craig Joseph
Owner2:Zamolo, MicheleAnne
OwnerAddress:21483 Burchgrass Ct
Bend OR 97701
Twn/Range/Section:07S / 11W / 22 / NW
Parcel Size:0.07Acres (3,049 SqFt)
Plat/Subdivision:Olivia Beach Phase 3 Lot:104
Block:
CensusTract/Block:950402 / 1028
Waterfront:
Land
Cnty Land Use:101 - Improved Residential Property
Zoning:VR - Vacation Rental
Assessment Information
Market Value Land: $322,920.00
Market Value Impr: $687,380.00
Market ValueTotal: $1,010,300.00
Assessed Value: $496,840.00
Tax Information
Levy CodeArea:443
Levy Rate:0.0000
TaxYear:2023
AnnualTax:$8,483.89
OLIVIABEACH PHASE 3, LOT104, DOC202201325
Land Use Std:RSFR - Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:LONI
Watershed:Rock Creek-Frontal Pacific Ocean Recreation: School District:Lincoln County
Primary School:Oceanlake Elementary School Middle School:Taft Middle School
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Property Owner
R531306 ZAMOLO CRAIG JOSEPH & ZAMOLO MICHELE ANNE
Property Page: Property Details
2024 GENERAL INFORMATION
Property Status A Active
Property Type RP Residential
Legal Description OLIVIA BEACH PHASE 3, LOT 104, DOC202201325
Alternate Account Number -
Neighborhood LONI: OLIVIA BEACH SINGLE FAMLIY RESIDENCE
Map Number 07-11-22-BD-04200-00
Property Use 101: R - IMPROVED
Levy Code Area 443
Zoning R-M
2024 OWNER INFORMATION
Owner Name ZAMOLO CRAIG JOSEPH & ZAMOLO MICHELE ANNE
Mailing Address 21483 BURCHGRASS CT BEND, OR 97701
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Parcel ID: R531306
SiteAddress: 2346 SW CoastAve
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Parcel ID: R531306
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Parcel ID: R531306
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Parcel ID: R531306
Sentry Dynamics, Inc. and its customers make no representations, warranties or conditions, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of information contained in this report.
Parcel ID: R531306
Sentry Dynamics, Inc. and its customers make no representations, warranties or conditions, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of information contained in this report.
Parcel ID: R531306
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Parcel ID: R531306
Area Profiled:
Report Date: 08/06/2024
Sales Dates: 09/13/2017 - 05/03/2024
Number of Parcels: 44
Waterfront Parcels: 0
Average Sale Price byYear: 09/13/2017 - 08/06/2024
* 32 sale(s) are included in the graph
Sales Statistics
byYear: 09/13/2017 - 08/06/2024
Owner Occupancy
Parcels with Views: 31
Length of Residence
32 parcel(s) are included in the calculation
12 parcel(s) with no sale date are excluded from the calculation
Age of Homes
Assessed Values
Electricity
Central Lincoln PUD: Toledo Newport
South County Depoe Bay
Consumers Power, Inc
Philomath
Pacific Power and Light
Lincoln City
Internet
Earthlink
Spectrum
Pioneer Connect DSL
Hughes Net - Satellite Internet
CenturyLink
Astound Broadband powered by Wave Coast Com by Wave
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800-872-9036
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Cable TV
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Direct TV / AT&T
Dish Network
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Water
City of Depoe Bay
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City of Newport
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Beverly Beach Water District
Kernville Gleneden Beach Water District
Otter Creek Water District
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Gas
Amerigas
Northwest Natural Gas
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SW Lincoln County Water District
Highland Water Co. Neskowin Water
Lincoln County Local Services
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866-874-2389
866-481-6433
833-830-4329
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Garbage/Recycling
Dahl Disposal: Toledo Waldport
North Lincoln Sanitary
Thompsons Sanitary
Salishan Sanitary
Neskowin Sanitary
DMV
541-765-2361
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503-554-8333
503-392-3966
Newport
Lincoln City
Taxi
/ Cab Company
Yaquina Cab Company - Newport Cell
Pacific Coast Cab - Newport
Coastal Cab - Lincoln City
Telephone
Pioneer
Century Link Business
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Spectrum
Comcast Business
Astound Broadband powered by Wave
541-336-2932
541-563-3888
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THE PEOPLE’S COAST
Editor’s note: We warmly welcome you back to the Oregon Coast. With its wide-open beaches, forested trails and endless waterways for exploring, you’ll have plenty to see and do. We hope this guide inspires you to visit often this year.
Whether you feel most comfortable in a cozy cabin, a deluxe beachfront lodging or a campsite in the woods, you can find a place to make happy new memories. When you’re hungry for coastal cuisine, our farm stands, fish markets, restaurants and craft brewpubs are here to fuel your discoveries and make every meal special.
We’re all here to treat each other with kindness and respect. No matter your race, creed, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation, we welcome all here. And kindness extends to the creatures of the Coast, as well, which we ask that you help us protect.
If one area’s too crowded for you, we’ve got 363 miles of Oregon coastline to explore — all with stunning panoramas, sustainable seafood, and outdoor fun from disc-golf courses to mountain biking.
Go to VisitTheOregonCoast.com/Travel-Guides for ways to enjoy the Coast and to get answers to all of your questions about what’s open. We can’t wait to see you.
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Bandon
Adventure beckons year-round on Oregon’s rugged coastline, a 363-mile stretch of magnificent beaches, wildly racing rivers and centuries-old forested trails. Natural beauty abounds with any outdoor activity. Anglers can cast in pristine rivers for spring and fall chinook or winter steelhead, while paddlers easily glide through coastal waterways to marvel at eagles, seabirds, migrating whales and other sea creatures. Single-track trails twist and turn through old-growth forest, and mist-draped golf courses with stunning ocean views entice both novices and expert golfers to tee time. Few places on earth rival the beauty and thrill found on the Oregon Coast. That sound you hear in the crashing ocean waves — it’s your sense of adventure calling.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Start with some of Oregon’s most picturesque landscapes, add trails that make the most of its undulating terrain, top it off with nature’s gift of perfect tacky dirt…and you have the recipe for an outstanding twowheeled adventure. Mountain biking trail networks are expanding up and down the Oregon Coast, designed by mountain bikers who know just how to please riders of all levels. Thanks to the Coast’s mild winter climate, many trails are rideable year-round.
On the South Coast between Bandon and Coos Bay, two trail networks offer everything from easy, rolling cross-country loops to technical steeps and jumps. The Whiskey Run system comprises more than 25 miles (40 km) of trails, with gentle climbs and swoopy, bermed descents. There’s plenty to challenge advanced riders, and adjacent forest roads make an efficient climb or shuttle for downhillers. The nearby Winchester Trails — a network shared with dirt bikes and ATVs — adds even
more variety, with rooty, rocky routes spinning off into forested hills. Get local beta from South Coast Bicycles in Bandon and Moe’s Bike Shop in North Bend.
For a fun and flowy ride, hit the 4-mile (6.4-km) Siltcoos Lake Trail south of Florence. It’s such a pleasant route, locals suggest lapping it back-to-back in both directions. Cummins Creek is another favorite on the Central Coast, a challenging 10-mile (16-km) loop of forest road and single-track near Cape Perpetua.
On the North Coast, 8 miles (13 km) of trails dip and wind through firs and ferns at Klootchy Creek near Seaside. It’s one of the Coast’s newest mountain-bikespecific trail networks, with more trails planned. Another big project is underway in the lush coastal forest north of Pacific City, where the nonprofit Tillamook Off-Road Trail Alliance is mapping out 20 miles (32 km) of new single-track. Stay tuned — and keep your bike tuned for the next trip to the Coast.
Whiskey Run
KAYAKING
A sea kayak is a golden ticket to exploring Oregon’s waterways, filled with natural wonders inaccessible on foot. In the cockpit of a kayak, you can glide past herons and egrets stalking through marshes, come eye-to-eye with curious harbor seals, or get a thrilling new perspective of hidden coves and coastal rock gardens.
Many coastal lakes, estuaries and flatwater rivers are well suited for beginners, and boat rentals are available in several communities. Forays out into the Pacific require more advanced skills and equipment, and Oregon has a wealth of experienced outfitters and instructors who can guide you on the paddling adventure of a lifetime.
Astoria may be synonymous with big waters meeting at the Columbia Bar, but the tip of the state also offers miles of flatwater paddling. Launch into the Lewis and Clark River at Netul Landing to explore sloughs and interconnected channels near Fort Clatsop, where the expedition established its winter camp. A bit farther south, Kayak Tillamook leads day trips year-round to Cape Meares Lake, the Nehalem River and other protected waterways around Tillamook Bay.
In Lincoln City, Safari Town Surf Shop guides paddlers on the pristine Salmon River estuary, capturing views of Cascade Head and Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge. South of Florence, enjoy a mellow 3-mile (4.8-km) paddle from Siltcoos Lake to the Pacific on the Siltcoos River Canoe Trail, floating past old-growth spruce, dunes and the sweet stare of harbor seals. Siltcoos Lake Resort rents kayaks.
South Coast Tours has the gear and guides to get you out in the ocean, exploring Port Orford’s working port, rocky coves with roosting seabirds and the chance to spot passing gray whales. For a truly unique coastal adventure, sign on for its kayak and snorkeling tour to examine Port Orford Heads above and below the water. The South Coast Paddle Guide has more great trip ideas; pick one up at local visitor centers.
Bringing your own watercraft? Boats and paddleboards 10 feet and longer require an Oregon State Marine Board Waterway Access Permit ($5 weekly/$17 annually), available online at the Boat Oregon Store. And remember your life jacket!
FISHING
Abundant wild rivers, forest-rimmed lakes and Pacific waters add up to some of the most exceptional angling in the world along the Oregon Coast. No matter when you visit, something is in season and challenging you to make the perfect cast. Visit the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (MyODFW.com) for regulations and licensing information and the Boat Oregon Store (Apps3. Oregon.gov) for a list of guides and charters.
Winter steelhead grow fat and wily in North Coast rivers like the Nehalem and Nestucca, where float trips slip through grand spruce and hemlock forest. Coveted chinook and coho run from Tillamook Bay up swiftflowing rivers that include the popular Wilson, and the nearby emerald-green Kilchis harbors cutthroat trout, chinook and chum salmon. With easy shoreline access, Hebo Lake, Olalla Creek Reservoir and other inland waters make great family fishing spots, stocked with trout in spring and fall.
On the South Coast, the mighty Umpqua and Rogue tumble cold and clear through deep, forested canyons on their way to the Pacific. The South Umpqua teems with bass and winter steelhead. Hire one of the area's expert guides for excellent chinook salmon and steelhead fishing on the Lower Rogue, Chetco or Sixes rivers.
Fly-fishing on the Nehalem River
Siltcoos River Canoe Trail
DISC GOLF
You can see signs of disc golf’s soaring popularity up and down the Oregon Coast, as new courses join existing favorites. In Florence the 18-hole Munsel Greenway Disc Golf Park is new for 2022, a professional-grade course that winds through dune and coastal forest. Bring brightly colored discs for the challenge of Red River Disc Golf Course in Waldport, where 18 holes thread through dense Sitka spruce with plenty of elevation change along the way. In Newport put those technical skills to work at Wilder Disc Golf Course, where hilly wooded terrain rewards tight placement shots. Another Newport course at South Beach State Park is beginner-friendly, instead rewarding players with views of the Yaquina Bay Bridge (and free rental discs at the hospitality center).
On the South Coast, Gold Beach’s beloved 10-hole course in Buffington Park is tucked back in the woods away from ocean breezes. In Brookings 18 holes zig and zag around ballfields, tall trees and blooming bushes at Azalea Park, and a wilder nine-hole course overlooks the beach at McVay Rock State Recreation Site. At the northern end of the Oregon Coast, Fort Stevens State Park is home to the Columbia Shore Disc Golf Course Its 23 holes meander along the mouth of the Columbia and among the concrete bunkers and batteries of an early 1900s military defense installation. Coastal winds, beautifully distracting views and even grazing elk make for challenging throws at this unusual course. A rainbow of discs are for sale in the state park store.
GOLF
With a backdrop of forested mountains, golden dunes and grand ocean vistas, novice and expert golfers get rewarded along the Oregon Coast. Players at Salishan Golf Links in Gleneden Beach tee off alongside old-growth forest and play the back nine above a crescendo of Pacific waves. The round of a lifetime awaits at internationally acclaimed Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Known for its rugged natural topography and sweeping Pacific scenery, its five courses provide a challenging array of European and American designs. In Oregon’s “banana belt” near Brookings, Salmon Run Golf Course offers plenty of shot variety and elevation changes, tucked at the foot of the mountains along a salmon-spawning stream. On the North Coast, Gearhart Golf Links comes with a slice of history, the oldest continually operating golf club west of the Mississippi. Nearby Highlands Golf Club caters to all levels, a walking course with the added treat of ocean views.
Red River Disc Golf Course
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
SPOUT SPOTTING: MIGRATING WHALES
Visitors to the Oregon Coast get a front-row view of one of the world’s great animal migrations: Every spring and fall, about 20,000 gray whales travel along Oregon, part of a 12,000-mile (19,300-km) journey between their summer home in the Bering Sea and warmer winter waters of Baja California, Mexico. As they hug the coastline, they blow great plumes of water, breach above the water, and dive with a great flash and splash of their fluked tail.
Gray whales are massive mammals, longer than a school bus and weighing up to 80,000 pounds. They typically travel in pods of two to 10; in spring, calves born over the winter join the pod headed north. Some whales decide to stay put right here, so it’s possible to see gray whales in Oregon any time of year.
WHEN AND WHERE
Spring migration along Oregon begins in March and continues until June. High vantage points like capes and headlands offer the best viewing. Visit ORWhaleWatch.org for a map of recommended locations. In late March, Oregon State Parks hosts its Whale Watching Spoken Here® program at 24 prime viewing sites, with binocular-equipped volunteers who help spot passing pods.
LEARN MORE
Summer and fall are ideal for viewing the hundreds of resident whales that stay in Oregon yearround. Resident pods often frequent Port Orford, Depoe Bay, and the waters between Cape Perpetua and Cascade Head, coming close to shore to feed. Better yet, get out on a whale-watching tour. See VisitThe OregonCoast.com/Activities for a current directory of tour operators.
Winter brings a more concentrated migration, typically focused on the month of December. That’s good news for whale watchers: On average, about 30 whales per hour pass by during those peak weeks, when Oregon State Parks hosts another Whale Watching Spoken Here program.
Check out exhibits about the gray whale at the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, and the Oregon State Parks Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay.
Whale-watching tour in Newport
fran mathews / marine discovery tours
CREATURE FEATURE: EXPLORING
TIDE
POOLS
During the daily transitions between high and low tides, the receding surf reveals a remarkable world tucked amid the rocky nooks and crannies of Oregon’s coastline. With colors and shapes that look straight out of a cartoon, plants and animals like purple and orange sea stars, fluttering anemones, squishy sea cucumbers and ruffly sea lettuce are all part of our rich coastal environment. Low tide exposes this miniature marine world for easy viewing — a fun and fascinating way to connect with life at the edge of the ocean.
EXPLORE WITH CARE
Wave-washed intertidal areas may look rugged, but they’re actually fragile ecosystems that are easily damaged. Here’s how to enjoy and protect these critical habitats:
Bring a tide table. Time your visit for a receding tide, and make sure you can safely return to open beach before the tide comes back in.
Be careful where you step. Aim for bare rock and sand. Even sturdylooking barnacles and mussels can be damaged or killed if stepped on.
Don’t touch, pick up or move anything living. It may be tempting, but it can injure the animal or disrupt the delicate balance of the ecosystem. Also, as of 2022, it is now illegal to remove any sea stars.
Bend down and peer up under rocky ledges. It’s an overlooked but rewarding spot to discover sea stars and other critters.
Take pictures. Wet, colorful sea life make for great vacation photos, which also help you identify plants and animals later.
Participate in interpretive programs offered at many state parks and tide pool areas. Rangers and volunteers often lead guided walks and bring along displays to help explain what you’re seeing.
TOP TIDE POOL AND INTERTIDAL AREAS
Ecola State Park, Cannon Beach
The Three Graces, between Rockaway Beach and Garibaldi
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area, Pacific City
Roads End State Recreation Site, Lincoln City
Devil’s Punchbowl Marine Gardens, Otter Rock
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, Newport
Seal Rock State Recreation Site, Seal Rock
Cape Perpetua, Yachats
Heceta Head State Scenic Viewpoint, Florence
Cape Arago State Park, Coos Bay
Coquille Point Marine Garden, Bandon
Rocky Point, Port Orford
Harris Beach State Park, Brookings
Sea stars under a ledge in Florence
WINGING IT: WHERE TO WATCH BIRDS
The diverse habitats along the Oregon Coast — rocky cliffs, sandy spits, rivers, forests, wetlands and the big blue Pacific — attract a remarkable variety of birds throughout the year. More than 450 species have been recorded here, so keep those binoculars handy! Here are a few recommended spots.
Fort Stevens State Park, Hammond. Where the Columbia River meets the Pacific, thousands of shorebirds gather in autumn, and swirling tides often concentrate them near shore. Check out the viewing platform at the South Jetty and the wetlands of the Jetty Lagoon.
Tillamook Bay, Tillamook. Plenty of pullouts along Highway 101 provide a good view of the thousands of bufflehead, northern pintail and other waterfowl in the winter months. Plovers, sandpipers and dowitchers spend summer and fall along its shores.
Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint, Tillamook. Steep cliffs and sea stacks attract common murres and pigeon guillemots. Park trails pass through grand old Sitka spruce and hemlock to clifftop viewing areas.
Cascade Head Preserve, Lincoln City. Trails wind through old-growth hemlock and spruce to grassy meadows high above the Salmon River estuary. Watch for everything from warblers and owls to raptors and seabirds at this diverse preserve.
Boiler Bay, Depoe Bay. This wayside provides a great overlook of black oystercatchers, marbled murrelets, rhinoceros auklets, brown pelicans and other seabirds that frequent the rock-rimmed bay.
Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport. An easy 1-mile (1.6-km) trail along Yaquina Bay draws birders yearround. Peak shorebird migration is late April, a good time to see whimbrels, long-billed curlews, dunlins and plovers. Caspian and elegant terns show up in summer.
South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, Charleston. Tens of thousands of shorebirds descend on the beaches, marshes and mudflats of the rich Coos River Estuary during spring and fall migration. The reserve manages 7,000 acres of natural areas, with trails, waterways and an interpretive center.
Harris Beach State Park, Brookings. Just offshore, 21-acre Goat Island and surrounding sea stacks provide prime habitat for Leach’s storm petrels, tufted puffins, rhinoceros auklets and other charismatic seabirds.
Visit OregonCoastBirding.com for more on Oregon’s birding trails, birding sites and a birding checklist.
Western snowy plover
Western sandpipers
Surf scoter
Chestnut-backed chickadee
WELCOME WAGGIN’: OREGON’S PET-FRIENDLY COAST
The People’s Coast is also the canine coast, with a wealth of tail-wagging areas that welcome dogs and their owners. Dogs can frolic on hundreds of miles of Oregon beaches — often off-leash — and join you at designated dog-friendly trails, recreation areas and campgrounds.
Nearly all Oregon State Parks along the Coast allow dogs, including in campsites and on many trails. South Beach State Park near Newport has 14 pet-friendly yurts, the most of any state park campground. A few miles inland, William M. Tugman State Park is a retriever’s dream, with pet-friendly yurts and several spots along North and South Eel lakes that are perfect for chucking a tennis ball.
When romping on the beach with Fido, be considerate of other beachgoers. Opt for times or areas where beaches aren’t busy with kids, sports gear and other activities. Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site is a secluded and expansive beach just north of popular Seaside. The D River State Recreation Site near Lincoln City also has lots of room for stretching four legs. On the South Coast, so many sandy coves scatter along the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, you and your pooch might have one all to yourself.
Many Oregon Coast businesses are pet pleasers, too. Plenty of restaurants and pubs welcome dogs on their outdoor patios. Rogue Ales Public House in Newport even has a canine menu. Surfsand Resort in Cannon Beach provides a canine welcome basket and paw-wash station. Salty and sandy dogs in Astoria get a spa day at The Pet Works, a self-service dog wash and pet store with shampoo and dryers provided. And dogs can stay and play at the Gearhart Indoor Dog Park, rain or shine.
BRUSH UP ON DOG MANNERS
They’re designed to keep the landscape pristine, the wildlife safe and all visitors happy.
Leash Laws
Dogs can be off-leash on many beaches but must be within sight and responsive to voice commands. Carry a leash at all times, and steer your pet clear of seals, tide pools and other wildlife. Dogs must be leashed within state park boundaries. Don’t ever leave your dog tied up and unattended.
Protect Plovers
March 15 to September 15 is nesting season for western snowy plovers, a threatened shorebird. Look for signs at
beach-access points noting restricted areas for dogs (even on-leash).
Etiquette and Safety
Bring waste-disposal bags to pick up after your pet. Some parks have Woof Waste stations for disposal. Don’t forget to carry water for your pup, and make sure it’s wearing an identification tag. Remember, owners are fully responsible for their pet’s behavior. Always keep a close eye on your pet’s interactions with other dogs and people, especially children.
View from the Surfsand Resort
LIGHTHOUSES
The region’s most emblematic structures are the lighthouses that dot the coastline. These pristine white beacons of light offer a glimpse into the past and — often whether or not you climb their winding staircases — panoramic views of the stunning seascape.
The 1,000-foot-tall (305 m) Heceta Head Lighthouse north of Florence dates back to 1893 and, like a number of the coastal lighthouses, is still operating today. It’s special not only for its stellar views and iconic addition to a sunset silhouette; visitors can also stay at the former lightkeeper’s home, which has been converted into a bed-and-breakfast.
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, affectionately known as “Terrible Tilly” for its grueling construction amid raging seas, sits perched on an abandoned rock about a mile off the Coast near Ecola State Park, which also offers the best views of the structure.
A lighthouse that doubles as a whale-watching viewpoint is Cape Blanco Lighthouse near Port Orford. Dating back to 1870 and open seasonally, this lighthouse is the oldest operating lighthouse in the state.
The youngster on the Coast, on the other hand, is the Cape Arago Lighthouse near North Bend, built in 1934. Its Fresnel lens is on display in the Coos History Museum.
Just 30 miles (48 km) north, the Umpqua River Lighthouse is also worth a visit for its unique red-andwhite lights, which, in the evening, are emitted onto trees and the horizon in a dazzling rotating light show.
Heceta Head Lighthouse
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse
SHIPWRECKS
Local history and adventure merge with some of the Coast’s most romantic stories: the shipwrecks that still haunt the shores. These rust-covered remnants bear the tales and tragedies of another time. Find one and you’re all set for an alluring, moody or magical photo and a deeper understanding of maritime commerce.
Due to weather and geography, the North Coast has earned the colorful nickname “Graveyard of the Pacific.” The Columbia River Bar near Astoria, where the river meets the ocean, has wild waves and shifting sand bars that can be tricky to navigate. Although modern jetties have mitigated the danger, since 1792 roughly 2,000 vessels have sunk in the area.
One of the most iconic and haunting shipwrecks on the Oregon Coast is the Peter Iredale near Fort Stevens State Park, a ship that ran aground in 1906 and has remained on the sandy beach ever since. The vessel’s steel hull is visible year-round.
Another rusty historical landmark near Astoria is not technically a shipwreck. The T. J. Potter was a sidewheel steamer once considered the fastest in the region, and it served as a ferry from Portland to Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula until 1916, when it was condemned and abandoned on Youngs Bay.
Depoe Bay’s Boiler Bay is named after a boiler from the J. Marhoffer shipwreck that has remained in the small cove since 1910. The steam schooner was en route to Astoria from San Francisco when the engine caught fire and exploded.
Winter storms at Rockaway Beach occasionally reveal a shipwreck buried on its shores. If the tide is right, you can spot the ribs of the Emily G. Reed, a coal ship that ran aground in 1908.
To explore more of Oregon’s shipwrecks, check out the shipwreck exhibit at the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria.
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CENTRAL OREGON COAST ITINERARY
From Oregon’s “Whale Watching Capital” to one of the Northwest’s oldest craft breweries, the Central Coast lays claim to commanding Pacific vistas and handsome bayfronts.
Go to VisitTheOregonCoast.com/ Regions/Central-Coast for more info on the Central Coast.
LINCOLN CITY
Stretching from the Salmon River to Siletz Bay, Lincoln City has something to tempt nearly any kind of beachgoer. Its miles of shoreline make for popular spots to beachcomb and build sandcastles, and it’s also where large kite festivals are held in summer and fall. Scores of volunteers show their love for the coastline during the SOLVE beach cleanups in spring and fall.
When Lincoln City’s beaches are crowded or over-windy, head to Roads End State Recreation Site; this sheltered spot just north of town can be surprisingly quiet. The flat, 7-mile (11.3-km) stretch of beach is a great place for fat-tire biking. Safari Town Surf offers bike rentals.
Siletz Bay draws crabbers (both by boat and on shore) as well as clammers at low tide. It’s also a favorite spot for anglers, agate hunters and storm watchers. Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge is a popular spot for a short nature walk and a free launch
for nonmotorized boats, the only one on the Siletz River. Devils Lake is also a busy spot for kayaking, canoeing and waterskiing, and where SUP-ers and windsurfers seek calm breezes. Fishers cast for trout, bass, catfish and perch year-round. Boat rentals are available at Safari Town, Lincoln City Surf Shop and ZuhG Life Surf Shop; East Devils Lake Day Use Area is a good spot to park and view the lake. Hikers can get the heart pumping at Drift Creek Falls, a popular trail that plunges into a wooded canyon, crosses a 240-foot (73.2-m) suspension bridge and offers dramatic views of a 75-foot (22.9-m) waterfall.
Lincoln City is a haven for artists. The pioneering Sitka Center for Art and Ecology, a bucolic campus nestled in the trees near Cascade Head Preserve, offers weekend and weeklong workshops in a variety of disciplines from poetry and printmaking to photography, painting and writing, all led by noted regional creatives. Public programs at Sitka
Lincoln City Kite Festival
DID YOU KNOW?
The Central Coast region has over 22 state sites that offer amazing opportunities to explore nature. Visit OregonStateParks.org for updated information on facilities, services and closures.
OREGON STATE PARK SITES
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CENTRAL COAST FOOD TRAIL
The terroir of the Central Coast is reflected in its produce, meat and artisan products, so a few culinary stops are a must. Make an appointment to select the freshest beef and lamb at Euchre Creek Farm in Siletz, or pick blueberries in season at nearby Gibson Farms. If you’re exploring around Yachats, make someone’s day with organically grown flowers and organic jellies at Forks Farm Flowers, or head a bit farther south for culinary delights at the Florence Farmers Market
Don’t start your day without a cup of custom-roasted, award-winning Cape Foulweather Coffee if you’re in Lincoln City. For an evening of entertainment with your dinner, bowl a few games at Olde Line Lanes & Kitchen with a side of fried chicken or pizza.
Central Coast chefs will wow you with their culinary chops. Sample dumplings at Asiatico Asian Kitchen in Depoe Bay, or stop into Newport’s Local Ocean for seafood selected from local fishing boats. Also in Newport, Clearwater Restaurant offers spectacular views of the Yaquina Bay Bridge. For healthy eats and plant-based plates, try Nosh Eatery in Florence’s Old Town. See more options at CentralCoastFoodTrail.org.
include exhibitions, music performances and author readings. Browse work by regional contemporary artists at Pacific Artists’ Co-op Gallery, Freed Gallery and the Lincoln City Cultural Center, which is also a performing-arts venue. Chinook Winds Casino Resort is another performance venue with big-name entertainers, along with Las Vegasstyle gaming and restaurants. Dozens of clay artists are showcased at Mossy Creek Pottery near Siletz Bay, and you can get a front-row seat to glassblowers as they work at Alder House, open seasonally from May to October. Give it a try yourself at The Lincoln City Glass Center “Finders Keepers” is a one-of-akind, year-round event when more than 3,000 blown-glass floats are hidden along Lincoln City beaches for all to find — and keep.
On the north end of town, more than 100 video games and an entire wall of pinball machines at Game Over Arcade Bar and Grill will keep the kids busy on a blustery day.
At the south end of town in the Taft neighborhood, the North Lincoln County Historical Museum houses exhibits that describe what life was like as a homesteader in this area.
Stop in for a pint and a hearty bite at Beachcrest Brewing Company and Olde Line Lanes & Kitchen, a restored bowling alley known for its scratch-made fried chicken and biscuits. Browse the fascinating collection of rocks, minerals and fossils at Prehistoric
Located at the north end of the Taft neighborhood, the Inn at Spanish Head has unmatched views and is a favorite of whale watchers who want to scour the horizon while snuggled warmly inside. Volunteers from the Whale Watching Spoken Here program are stationed in the 10thfloor lobby during the official Whale Watching weeks (the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day as well as the last week in March) to help you spot migrating gray whales. Salishan Coastal Lodge in Gleneden Beach, about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Lincoln City, is worth a detour to experience the resort’s thrilling
Aerial Park, browse the resort shops and enjoy the nine-hole putting green, popular with families.
Shoppers will do well at the Lincoln City Outlets with its 50-plus brands, including Oregon-born ones like Nike and Pendleton Woolen Mills. Or go treasure hunting at the numerous antique shops in the area. Antique & Collectibles Week is a 10-day celebration in February featuring citywide sales and special events. Year-round, the Little Antique Mall features nearly 100 vendors under one roof.
DEPOE BAY
With a thriving fishing industry true to its roots, Depoe Bay was voted the best harbor in the U.S. in 2020. In fact, it claims to be the “Whale Watching Capital of the Oregon Coast.” As waves crash and spray on the rocks below the town sea wall, visitors gather to scan the horizon, hoping to glimpse migrating gray whales or the resident pod that lingers here year-round. Watch out for Depoe Bay’s Blow Hole, a geologic oddity that can spout water as high as 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 m) in the air; it’s the only town on the Coast with such a feature smack downtown. When visiting the harbor, note the sign commemorating the filming of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest." Go to DiscoverDepoeBay.org for local visitor information.
At the Oregon State Parks Whale Watching Center, rangers help you spy whale spouts. Binoculars are available, and volunteers offer a wealth of information about whales. Exhibits, along with hands-on opportunities to touch baleen and whale vertebrae, make the whale center a favorite for visitors of all ages. Whale Research Eco Excursions offers educational whale-watching tours with marine biologist Carrie Newell and her team of marine mammal naturalists. Newell founded the Whale, Sea Life & Shark Museum, which houses her own collection of shells, sharks, seabirds, seals and whale artifacts. Venture down to the harbor (touted as the smallest in the
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CITIZEN HIGHLIGHT
When it comes to fishing on the Oregon Coast, Nancy Fitzpatrick has nearly done it all. Growing up, she and her family fished for salmon recreationally in Depoe Bay. She then worked on a commercial fishing boat out of Pacific City during her summers off as a teacher. Now her husband runs his own boat out of Newport, and she works as a liaison for the commercial salmon and albacore industries. While her job includes a variety of duties, it mostly comes down to educating others on the heart of the coastal fishing community.
“On the Coast, it’s not corporate fishing. These are real men, women and families who go out and do this, and they do it with pride,” she says. “It’s what they do, it’s in their hearts.”
It’s a job Fitzpatrick loves telling others about. Up and down the Oregon Coast, there are fleets of independent family fishers working hard to bring their freshly caught fish to the markets, restaurants and, sometimes, directly to customers. Because the people catching the fish are Oregonians, Fitzpatrick notes, their love of adventure and respect for their environment is reflected in every catch. “These fishers are bringing in a quality product, and they treat it as if they were going to eat it,” she says.
Horned puffins at the Oregon Coast Aquarium
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world) to get a unique perspective on the iconic 1927 Depoe Bay Bridge designed by C.B. McCullough, or hop on a fishing boat with Dockside Charters or Tradewinds Charters Both operate ADA-accessible vessels. North of town, storm watchers and photo buffs enjoy Boiler Bay It’s named for the boiler of the J. Marhoffer, a freighter wrecked here in 1910, which you can still see at low tide. Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area, also north of Depoe Bay, is a little cove of a beach with rocky outcroppings and agate hunting. South of town, Otter Crest Loop is a 4.2-mile (6.8-km) scenic drive along an old coastal highway with a surprise around every corner; turnouts are great spots to see even more whales. Cape Foulweather offers a dramatic vista and was named by Captain James Cook on his 1778 voyage. The beauty and the fury of the Pacific are on full display at Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area, a geologic formation filled with turbulent, churning water.
NEWPORT
With its idyllic setting on Yaquina Bay, Newport is not only Oregon’s largest commercial fishing port, it’s also one of the most photogenic towns on the Coast. Its most recognizable symbol, the graceful art deco span of Yaquina Bay Bridge stretches 3,223 feet (982.4 m) and features grand stairways on each end that lead to observation areas.
Three distinct neighborhoods feel like destinations unto themselves, each with their own personality. The historic Bayfront is a cacophony of sights and sounds, where tourists rub elbows with fishers off-loading the day’s catch. Storefronts are primarily gift shops and boutiques. Fortify yourself at Surf Town Coffee Company or Local Ocean Seafoods, where those in the know go for some of the freshest seafood around and front-row views of the action along the docks. The barking sounds of Newport’s resident sea lions echo above the din; grab an ice
cream cone, and watch them loll in the sun and battle it out for fish scraps. Locals and visitors alike toss crab rings off the docks; rent equipment at Embarcadero Marina, where you can also buy fresh albacore tuna, salmon and crab right off the boat. Yaquina oysters are what originally propelled the growth of Newport; you can sample and purchase them at Oregon Oyster Farms on Yaquina Bay Road, a beautiful waterfront road that connects Newport to Toledo. Venture out to sea with Yaquina Bay Charters for fishing or with Marine Discovery Tours for educational excursions to see gray whales, harbor porpoises, seals, sea lions, pelicans and bald eagles. Both experiences offer incredible views of the bay, river and coastline.
The Nye Beach district exudes a laid-back, creative vibe. It’s a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood dotted with beloved spots such as Panini Bakery and Sylvia Beach Hotel , with each room inspired by a famous literary figure.
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The Taphouse at Nye Creek shakes up craft cocktails and pours a rotating selection of beer and wine from 32 taps. Beach access is just off the main drag, and it’s a peaceful place for a stroll or pedaling a fat-tire bike, which you can rent at Bike Newport
Cross the Yaquina Bay Bridge and you are in South Beach, an industrial area that’s home to the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the top-rated Oregon Coast Aquarium Both feature live animals, touch tanks and displays on all facets of coastal marine life. The Yaquina Estuary Trail is an easy loop dotted with signage explaining the estuary environment. Rogue Ales Brewer’s on the Bay offers great views of the bay, and dozens of taps feature their awardwinning beers. Patrons of South Beach Fish Market feast on fresh seafood at the roadside picnic tables. South Beach is also home to two new world-class disc-golf courses at South Beach State Park and Wilder Park. Wilder Park also is home to a recently upgraded mountain bike trail system that is garnering rave reviews among enthusiasts.
Newport claims two iconic lighthouses, both open year-round. The 1871 Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is the only wooden lighthouse on the Coast. It was in operation for only three years before it was decommissioned; in 1996 it was reinstated as a working lighthouse. You can also tour the adjacent living quarters. The aptly named Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area is truly spectacular. The centerpiece is the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, a 93-foot (28.3-m) marvel — the tallest on the Coast — that has been a beacon to fishing vessels and to visitors who have flocked here since its opening in 1873. A guided tour takes you up the 114step staircase, while trails connect you to Yaquina Head Interpretive Center, where you can learn more about the natural and cultural history of the park. Offshore rocks are home to numerous bird species, including common murres, Brandt’s cormorants, pelagic cormorants, and western gulls; harbor seals and sea lions laze
as well. In-season, rangers guide visitors in exploring tide pools, home to urchins, sea stars, anemones and other marine life.
Get a taste of Newport’s history: The Log Cabin Research Library and the Burrows House Museum comprise the Lincoln County Historical Society, home to exhibits on lumber, farming and maritime history. It also claims an excellent collection of Siletz Indian baskets and other Native American artifacts. The Pacific Maritime Heritage Center, part of the Historical Society, features a working wharf, educational programs, and maritime-related exhibits and art.
TOLEDO
Travel 7 miles (11.3 km) up the Yaquina River from Newport to Toledo, a former lumber town with an active arts community, antique shops and restaurants.
In the summer, the Toledo Waterfront Park hosts two swap meets and the Toledo Waterfront Market, an event that includes live music and vendors selling everything from furniture to ice cream and baked goods. The Containerboard Boat Contest is a madcap dash back and forth across the Yaquina River, with competitors piloting all manner of watercraft made from cardboard.
Railroad buffs shouldn’t miss the Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society, housed in a 1907 wooden caboose. Learn about local history — the rail line once hauled logs out of the woods and into town — or hop aboard the museum’s restored RPO mail car to envision life on the rails as a mail carrier. The Toledo History Center has exhibits and photos of early settlement and the town’s timber and fishing history.
Kayakers and wildlife watchers flock to the 25-acre (10.1-ha) wetlands at Port of Toledo Paddle Park Sculptures by local artists are on display at Briseño Park , or get an insider’s look at local artwork during Artist’s Open Studios every summer.
Looking for yet another reason to detour to Toledo? It’s just far enough inland to enjoy warmer temps than the beach and often has blue skies when the Coast is shrouded in fog. That means it’s a prime spot for a picnic — head to the newly opened Waterfront Park for some DIY alfresco dining.
WALDPORT
Leave the crowds behind at Waldport, which is situated on Alsea Bay and the mouth of the Alsea River. The most visible landmark in the area is the elegantly arched Alsea Bay Bridge, spanning the bay. The Alsea Bay Historic Interpretive Center has displays on the many bridges along the Oregon Coast. The Waldport Heritage Museum houses artifacts and records related to local history.
Sate your need for cakes, pastries, breads and other confections at Pacific Sourdough, the town’s beloved bakery, or sink a birdie at the nine-hole Crestview Golf Club, within walking distance of the new Red River Disc Golf Course, which follows the Woodland Trail and includes a skate park.
Beach lovers will want to stroll along the secluded coastline at Bayshore, where you may not see anyone except for the seals splashing in the waves and sunning on the rocks. Winter’s storms bring dramatic tidal changes; there’s a total of 7 miles (11.3 km) of sandy beaches just south of town, including Driftwood Beach, known for its agates.
If wooded trails are more your speed, cruise or ride along the Woodland and Lint Slough hiking trails. Bring your bike for the annual Oregon Coast Gravel Epic in the
spring to ride through both gravel logging roads and smooth pavement winding through the lush Siuslaw National Forest. The Alsea River Trail and Lint Slough Trail are ripe for exploring by kayak or stand-up paddleboard year-round. Enjoy crabbing and clamming, as well as some fishing. The Port of Alsea is an excellent place to start, as well as Dock of the Bay and Shrimp Daddy's Waldport Flea Market and Lil Joe’s General Store are full of charming knick-knacks to remember your trip by.
YACHATS
You can spot visitors here based on how they pronounce the name of this peaceful village, which sounds like YAW-hots when you say it correctly. No matter how you say it, come hungry to relish the dining scene, which has an outsize reputation among frequent road-trippers. The good news is that there are plenty of sandy beaches and hiking trails nearby to help you work off the calories.
Sample craft beers and a flavorpacked menu at Yachats Brewing , known for its house-made ferments and smoked meats. The crab cakes at Ona Restaurant & Lounge were recently named No. 1 in Oregon, while Bread & Roses is known for scrumptious baked goods. The funky, eco-conscious Green Salmon Coffee and Tea touts house-roasted and free-trade coffee, as well as author readings and live music. Fresh albacore tuna, lingcod, king salmon fish and chips, or a whole Dungeness crab are on the menu at Luna Sea Fish House and its fresh-fish market, Village Fishmonger. It comes fresh off the boat from owner Robert Anthony, a local fisherman. During the summer months, a Sunday Farmers Market highlights local produce, artisan foods and local artists plying their wares.
Peek into the Little Log Church and Museum, built in 1930 from timber hauled down the Yachats River, home to historical artifacts and curiosities.
As you enjoy the wonders of Oregon’s wildlife and wild beauty, please help keep it that way. Here’s how you can help:
Watch your step. Roped-off beaches might be protecting nests of the western snowy plover. Stay on wet sand and obey closures. Follow designated trails through dunes and meadows; misplaced footsteps damage vegetation that prevents beach erosion and protects threatened species like the Oregon silverspot butterfly. Step on sand and solid rock when exploring tide pools to avoid crushing marine life.
Make room for wildlife. Encountering wild animals like harbor seals makes a visit to the Coast all the more magical. But disturbing them stresses the animals — and is a federal offense. Stay at least 100 yards away. Shorebirds might be resting during a long migration, so teach children to admire their feathered friends, not scare them away. If an animal is changing its behavior because of your presence, you’re too close.
Let it be. It may seem benign to pick up a sea star or poke an anemone, but human touch harms fragile marine creatures. When beachcombing, make sure that shell or driftwood you’re collecting isn’t home to a live animal. Better to leave discoveries in their natural place.
Know the rules. Some sections of Oregon’s shoreline are protected, and collection of plants, animals and natural debris is either not permitted, or there are specific guidelines in place. In any areas where you can keep beach souvenirs, it’s encouraged to do so with restraint and respect.
Keep Fluffy under control. We love dogs and dogs love Oregon beaches. But make sure they’re under control so they don’t harass birds, seals or other wildlife. Dogs must be leashed within state park boundaries and are prohibited in designated nesting areas.
Avoid crowding. Lessen human impact by visiting off-season, midweek or early in the day. Consider less-popular destinations, or have a Plan B if a particular spot is busy.
Practice Leave No Trace principles.
Pack out food scraps, pick up litter and properly dispose of dog poop. Strive to leave our beloved Oregon Coast better than you found it.
PLAY IT SAFE
Make the most of your beach time, but don’t underestimate the power of the mighty Pacific.
Time the tides. Consult a tide table so you’re not surprised and stranded by an incoming tide, especially if you’re exploring coves and rock gardens.
Watch for sneaker waves. Never turn your back on the ocean, and always watch for larger-than-usual waves. Unexpected waves can toss heavy logs to shore or sweep you off your feet and carry you out to sea. Be especially careful in small cove beaches and out on jetties.
Stay away from the edge. Coastal bluffs and headlands are fragile and may collapse unexpectedly. Areas with overhangs are especially dangerous.
Be aware of rip currents. The topography of the ocean floor generates currents that pull people and pets away from shore. Study the conditions before jumping in.
Keep an especially close eye on kids. Their adventurous spirit is more likely to put them in danger by playing too close to powerful waves, big logs, slippery rocks or fragile cliffs.
Know tsunami safety. If you’re near the beach and feel an earthquake, immediately head for higher ground when the shaking stops. Blue and white signs offer guidance to tsunami evacuation routes.
Devil’s Churn at Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
GET INVOLVED IN COAST CARE
We all share in the pride of the People’s Coast, where every one of its 363 wild and beautiful miles is shared by the public. Countless volunteers work to enhance this legacy, protecting the environment and preserving public access. Join them and discover a new way to love your Coast.
Adopt a beach. Become part of a citizen-science project by adopting a mile through the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition’s CoastWatch program, monitoring, documenting and learning about your stretch of beach.
Clean up. Local chapters of the Surfrider Foundation and SOLVE host cleanups to help keep the beach free of litter and marine debris. Seaside
holds a cleanup the first Saturday of each month. Volunteers with Washed Ashore in Bandon sort plastic refuse repurposed for colorful art sculptures.
Educate. Ambassadors for the Haystack Rock Awareness Program and the Cape Perpetua and Cape Falcon Tidepool Ambassador programs teach visitors how to recreate safely and responsibly.
Build trails. Volunteer organizations like Northwest Trail Alliance, Tillamook Off-Road Trail Alliance and Wild Rivers Coast Mountain Biking Association work with local governments to design, build and maintain bike-trail systems. Trailkeepers of Oregon relies on volunteers to maintain coastal hiking trails and serve as trail ambassadors.
Haystack Rock Awareness Program
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
STATE WELCOME CENTERS
Travel Oregon operates eight staffed Oregon Welcome Centers throughout the state, seven days a week May through September*. Each center features a treasure trove of amenities — well beyond free state maps and travels guides, Wi-Fi and restrooms. Stop by a center for personalized travel information, tailored just for you.
ASHLAND
500 Crowson Road, at the Siskiyou Safety Rest Area near milepost 12, northbound
BOARDMAN
101 Olson Road, off I-84 East or West at Exit 164, in the SAGE Center; 541.481.7243, VisitSage.com
BROOKINGS
14433 Hwy. 101 S., ½ mile north of the Oregon/California border and 5 miles south of Brookings at the Crissey Field State Recreation Site; 541.469.4117
KLAMATH FALLS
11001 Hwy. 97 S. in the Midland Rest Area, 9 miles north of the Oregon/ California border and 8 miles south of Klamath Falls; 551.882.7330
ONTARIO
377 I-84 W., in the Ontario Rest Area (milepost 377), ¼ mile west of the Oregon/Idaho border, accessible when traveling into Oregon; 541.889.8569
OREGON CITY
1726 Washington St., off I-205 at Exit 10 at The End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center; 503.657.9336, 800.424.3002
PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL
7000 NE Airport Way, off I-205, located in the arrivals level near baggage claim carousel 5; 503.284.4620
SEASIDE
7 N. Roosevelt (Hwy. 101) and Broadway St. in the Seaside Visitors Bureau; 503.738.3097,
*Winter and holidays will vary, please call ahead
ROAD CONDITIONS
For up-to-date information on road and weather conditions on the Oregon Coast, including helpful webcams, visit the Oregon Department of Transportation’s TripCheck website (TripCheck.com)
