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Oregon Coast

Bring your camera to capture spectacular views of the Oregon shoreline as you travel this dazzling segment of the Oregon Coast National Scenic Byway. Thrilling dune buggy rides, sandboarding, kayaking and hiking are all within easy reach from the highway. Whether you come for a day of exploring the trails and tidepools or a weekend of storm and whale watching, the Oregon Coast promises memories you'll never forget.


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Featured Points Along This Route

Cape Perpetua Visitor Center
  • 2400 Hwy 101
  • Yachats OR 97498
  • Phone: 541.547.3289
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: Parks & Public Lands

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 >>

Carl G. Washburne State Park
  • off Hwy 101
  • 14 miles (23 km) north of Florence
  • Florence OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.547.3416
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: RV Parks/Campgrounds

This campground includes full hookup campsites, hiker/biker sites, and two yurts surrounded by native rhododendrons within a short walk to the beach.  Hike to Heceta MORE >>

Sea Lion Caves
  • 91560 Hwy 101 N
  • Florence OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.547.3111
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: Wildlife & Animal Viewing

A cavernous sea cave adopted by a herd of Steller sea lions, some years numbering as many as 200. Take an elevator ride 200 feet (61 m) down into the cave as tall as a MORE >>

Sand Master Park
Sand Master Park
  • 5351 Hwy 101
  • Florence OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.997.6006
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: Sandboarding

The 'World's First Sandboard Park'. 40 acres (16 ha) of private sculpted sand dunes surrounded by 200 acres (81 ha) of public dunes and forest. Sand Master Park is the MORE >>

South Jetty Day Use
  • South of Florence on Hwy 101
  • Turn west on South Jetty Rd
  • Florence OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.750.7000
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: Beaches & Dunes

South Jetty Day Use activities include OHV riding, picnicking, beach access, crabbing, fishing, surfing, beach combing, dog walking, and wildlife viewing from twelve MORE >>

Sandland Adventures
  • 85366 Hwy 101 S
  • Florence OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.997.8087
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: Dune Buggy Tours

Featuring exciting dune buggy-tours up to 10 passengers and scenic giant tours on 27+ passenger buggies (accommodating up to 54). Also offering a fun center with MORE >>

Sand Dunes Frontier
  • 83960 Hwy 101 S
  • Florence OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.997.3544
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: Dune Buggy Tours

A unique opportunity to experience the Oregon Dunes. Located four miles (6.4 km) south of Florence, direct access to the dunes offering guided tours, group tours, ATV MORE >>

Jessie M. Honeyman State Park
  • 84505 Hwy 101 S
  • 3 miles (5 km) south of Florence
  • Florence OR 97439
  • Phone: 800.551.6949
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: RV Parks/Campgrounds

Forty-seven full hookup sites, 119 with electricity. Group areas, 10 yurts, hiker/biker camp; meeting hall; day use fee area. Lakes, concession with meals, supplies, MORE >>

Siltcoos River
  • South of Florence on Hwy 101
  • Dune City OR 97439
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: Water Trails

For a peaceful experience try this water trail just south of Florence. The route, 3 miles one-way, begins at the outflow of Siltcoos Lake and takes you through a quiet, MORE >>

Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
  • 855 Hwy 101
  • Florence to Coos Bay
  • Florence OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.271.6000
  • Region: Florence - Oregon Coast
  • Subcategory: Parks & Public Lands

Part of the Siuslaw National Forest, the Oregon Dunes cover 40 miles along the coast, North America's largest coastal dunes. There are many ways to explore this dramatic MORE >>