View of Heceta Beach from Driftwood Shores
: Diana Wells

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

  • 5 minute read
  • 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

  • 10 minute read
  • 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

  • 2 minute read
  • Exploring Oregon's Coastal Tide Pools

    Beaches in Oregon are publicly owned from the water to sixteen vertical feet above the low tide mark. To… Read More

  • 3 minute read
  • Beachcombing on the Oregon Coast

    Oregon's beaches are especially perfect for long sandy strolls because there are miles of pristine… Read More

  • 4 minute read
  • 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…

    Explore More