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Oregon Coast
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What to Do on the Oregon Coast
Follow the Oregon Coast National Scenic Byway from Dunes City to Cape Perpetua on bicycle, by car or RV. Stop at beaches, parks and historic monuments. Lodging is available all along this route.
Unique activities on the Oregon Coast include tours by dune buggy, helicopter or bi-plane; sandboarding; golfing or camping among coastal dunes; and gaming at the Three Rivers Casino. Discover special events year-round, from the beaches to the Florence Event Center.
For more suggested adventures, check out our Oregon Coast Adventure Guide.
AeroLegends - Biplane Rides
- 2001 Airport Way
- (At Florence Municipal Airport)
- Florence OR 97439
- Phone: 541.991.6139
- Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
- Subcategory: Outdoor Adventures
Flying on the Oregon coast is a magical experience, with the beautiful scenery and the breathtaking sunsets. Enjoy the seldom seen beauty of the cliffs, beaches and MORE >>
Alder Lake
- Hwy 101
- Florence OR 97463
- Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
- Subcategory: Water Activities
Located 6.5 miles North of Florence, West of Hwy 101. Good fishing for stocked rainbow trout in spring. Bank fishing from trail along lake. Access from USFS Alder Dune MORE >>
ApexHeli
- 2001 Airport Way
- Florence OR 97439
- Phone: 541.997.3270
- Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
- Subcategory: Outdoor Adventures
Experience the Oregon Coast and Willamette Valley like you have never seen it before. You will always remember a helicopter tour with ApexHeli. Offering a variety of MORE >>
Cape Perpetua Visitor Center
- 2400 Hwy 101
- Yachats OR 97498
- Phone: 541.547.3289
- Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
- Subcategory: Natural Wonders
Towering trees looming through a coastal fog. Frothy surf crashing upon jagged shores. Majestic headlands offering clear views for miles. Located two miles (3.22 km) MORE >>
Carter Lake
- Hwy 101
- Florence OR 97439
- Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
- Subcategory: Water Activities
28 acres (11 ha) This lake is located south of Florence, west of Highway 101. Fish for largemouth bass, yellow perch, and hatchery rainbow trout. MORE >>
Cummins Creek Trail
- Highway 101
- Florence OR 97439
- Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
- Subcategory: Outdoor Adventures
Riding along this path is an easy to moderate difficulty level. It is 9.2 miles of nature, ocean, steep descents, and fast cruising on a double-track trail. The more MORE >>
Deadwood Covered Bridge
- Deadwood Creek Rd
- Deadwood OR 97430
- Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
- Subcategory: Arts, Culture & Heritage
Stream: Deadwood Creek Length: 105 feet (32 m) Year Constructed: 1932 Nearest Town: Swisshome Located five miles (8 km) north of Highway 36 just off Deadwood Creek Road MORE >>
Florence Events Center
- 715 Quince St
- Florence OR 97439
- Phone: 541.997.1994
- Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
- Subcategory: Arts, Culture & Heritage
A full-service convention and performing arts facility in Florence on the central Oregon Coast capable of hosting groups up to 500. There is a 457-seat proscenium theater MORE >>
Florence Skatepark
- 18th St & Oak St
- Miller Park
- Florence OR 97439
- Phone: 541.997.4106
- Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
- Subcategory: Sports & Recreation
The Florence Skatepark at Miller Park was designed by Airspeed and opened in 2004. It features a quarter pipe, full pipe, bowl, vert, metal coping, pool coping and a MORE >>
Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint
- 92072 Hwy 101 S
- 12 miles (19 km) north of Florence
- Yachats OR 97498
- Phone: 541.547.3416
- Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
- Subcategory: Arts, Culture & Heritage
Just north of Florence OR, the Heceta head Lighthouse stands above Cape Creek as it flows into the ocean. The beautiful beach cove below is a stunning spot for beach MORE >>
Heceta Head Lighthouse Trail #1370
- 12 mi north of Florence on HWY 101
- Florence OR 97439
- Phone: 541.750.7000
- Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
- Subcategory: Outdoor Adventures
This easy 1 mi (1,6 km) trail starts at the North end of Devil's Elbow State Park and climbs .3 mi (,5 km) through salal and a spruce grove to an old road. On your MORE >>
Kentucky Falls
- USFA Rd 919
- Mapleton OR 97453
- Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
- Subcategory: Natural Wonders
80-90 foot (24-27 m) twin waterfalls spilling over a cliff surrounded by Douglas fir and Western Hemlock. From Hwy 126, approximately 12.5 miles (20.1 km) east of MORE >>
Lake Creek Covered Bridge
- Nelson Mountain Rd
- Greenleaf OR 97430
- Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
- Subcategory: Arts, Culture & Heritage
Stream: Lake Creek Length: 105 feet (32 m) Year Constructed: 1928 Nearest Town: Greenleaf Located on Nelson Mountain Road, just off Highway 36, 30 miles west of Highway MORE >>
Loon Lake
- Hwy 101
- (South on Florence of Siltcoos beach access road)
- Florence OR 97463
- Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
- Subcategory: Water Activities
About 7.5 miles south of Florence west of Hwy 101. Stocked rainbow trout in spring. Access from Siltcoos Beach access road. Turn left on gravel road near telephone booth. MORE >>
