Coastal Beaches
Discover sandy beaches all along the Oregon Coast, only one hour west of Eugene - Springfield. There is easy beach access at parks from Dunes City to Cape Perpetua with park facilities and convenient parking. Fishing, horseback riding, tidepooling and beachcombing are popular beach activities. Search for shells, crabs, and agates or view local shorebirds and seabirds. Oregon's dramatic sea cliffs offer many scenic vantage points, including a historic lighthouse.
The mountainous wind-sculpted dunes that hug the coastline in Dunes City and Florence invite exploration by all terrain vehicle (ATV) or dune buggy. The Oregon Coast is also home to the world's first sandboarding park. Embrace the Oregon Coast experience by staying overnight in a beach front hotel or camp at the dunes' edge. The Oregon Coast is also a magical destination for beach weddings!
Explore the Beach
Splash Around Safely - Tips for Water Fun
Playing in the water can be the best part of summer — and Oregon's got plenty of the wet… Read More
Guide to Florence's Best Beaches
Let's go fly a kite — or build a sand castle! Oregon's wide open beaches are the perfect… Read More
How to Explore Oregon's Tide Pools
Coastal marine life provides fascinating sightseeing and photography opportunities! Here is how to… Read More
Beachcombing on the Oregon Coast
Oregon's beaches are especially perfect for long sandy strolls because there are miles of pristine… Read More
A New Year's Night in Florence, Oregon
New Year’s Day was coming up fast and I decided that my daughter and I needed a quick getaway… Read More
Beaches & Dunes Access
Reserve a beach-going wheelchair on Heceta Beach in Florence, OR! A track chair facilitates beach and ocean access for individuals who use a…
Oregon Coast Sand Dunes
Florence is connected to a 40-mile (64.37 km) stretch of sand dunes known as the Oregon Dunes National…