Oregon Coast what is your must see???

[starcraft69]

So the wife and I are getting ready to take a nine day trip on the Oregon coast. We will be starting from Depot Bay for the first three days meeting up with sister and brother-in-law. Day trips from there are planned as far north as Tillamook. One of those days will be fishing out of Depot Bay on a charter. Then we will be heading south down the coast the next four days. The remaining days are travel days to and from. So what are your must see on the Oregon coast and a must do??? Thanks in advance for any and all of your tips and secret places that you are willing to share!!!!

[Murphsmom]

Don't forget the Newport Aquarium and Hatfield Science Center just south of the bridge in Newport.

As far as air museums go, the one in McMinnville is far superior to the one in Tillamook, but that is inland off of I-5..

[bradyk]

A lot of the places have been mentioned but can't say enough about booking a spot. We went 2 years ago in September figuring it would be quiet by then but was still a challenge for us to get 2 spots. As was said if you can go without services don't be afraid to ask as we did that a few times and got spots no problem.
Make sure you allow lots of times as there is lots to see and lots of driving too if you like to see it all and walk some of the nice beaches. We took 2 weeks on the coast and could have used another.

[bighatnohorse]

I like Bandon even better than Big Sur.
Florence has turned into a froo-froo tourist town with the usual trinket trash shops.

[downtheroad]

Bowpicker...for fish and chips...Astoria.

[jimh406]

The Hoh is in Washington, but since you want to fish, you could go over the Astoria bridge to Grayland and camp there. Then, go out on a charter from Westport and drive the short drive to the Hoh from there. You probably would want to see Ruby Beach while you are in the area.

Probably the most expedient thing to do though is drive up I-5 and cut over to the coast in WA. When done in WA drive down the coast North to South.

[BradW]

Hoh Rain Forest

[Camper_Jeff___K]

Fort Stevens and Astoria should get a couple days. Tillamook Air Museum if still there and the cheese factory. Lincoln City and Devil's Lake State Park. Haceta Head Light House and the little State Park just north of there are nice. Newport has the big aquariums. Waldport for a drive by and a snack. I like Beverly Beach but it's popular. Has WIFI. Beach access and go north along the shore and see the ancient 20 million year fossil beach. Also the giant tree remains on the way to the beach. Florence is pretty nice with lots of places to stay. There's a USFS site north and west of town straight in from where the river meets the ocean. There is one campsite with a spectacular view but good luck on getting it during high season. Honeyman SP is nice too. We have stayed at the Port of Siuslaw Florence right in the old down town which is very handy and reasonable but luck is required in the high season again. And lastly is a little gem of a USFS park we came across and just loved. See image.

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This is west of Dunes City which is between Florence and Coos Bay. Beautiful park and nice hiking. Nice scenery and lots of birds and critters.

Hope this helps and have a great trip.
You can also look up a couple of my old trip reports in the trip report section about the Oregon and Washington Coasts.

J&K

[jimh406]

Florence dunes on a guided tour. Gold Bar, jet boat trip up the Rogue River.

[sdianel_-acct_c]

Tillamook Cheese and Ice Cream Factory!

[RedJeep]

Tidal pools. You need to check when tide is out or in. Google can help. As mentioned, Haystack Rock at Canon Beach and our favorite is Ecola State Park for the beach and tidal pools.

Make reservations now! All RV parks, state parks, etc. Do up fast.

now here is a secret just between you and me. Do not tell anyone else. But if you call state parks that have no more RV sites available you can ask if you can camp with an RV on a tent site. it will be a dry site, no services, but that is okay because it is so nice at the Oregon coast.

[starcraft69]

Wow you guys stepped up good!!!! Some of the places listed I have planned once again thank you and please keep them coming

[pawatt]

Sea Lions in Downtown Newport. Tide pools at Haystack Rock at low tide. Town of Bandon, Crabbing, The entire coast is beautiful.

[bricetribe]

You can't go wrong with most stops on the Oregon Coast but, Devils Punch Bowl State Park is a favorite of mine. Google it for details. If you make up to Astoria, experiencing a clamming tide on Long Beach, Washington is impressive! The sheer number of web foots out digging for the bivalve molluscs is shocking.

[Royals_Fan]

Love the Barview Jetty campground in Rockaway,but you can't go wrong on the Oregon coast.

[amandasgramma]

Bandon....old town Bandon is a blast now. The little blue building in the middle (you'll see it) has the BEST fried shrimp in the country. 🙂 🙂 A nice stroll thru the town is a must do. 🙂

And Shore Acres State Park near Coos Bay is really pretty neat. Right now, flowers will be blooming...however, EVERY season they have something going on. (my goal -- Christmas lights there).

Other than that......just enjoy the coast. 🙂 LOTS of Kodak moments there.