Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest - Oregon Coast (PDF Chapter)

This is the Oregon Coast chapter from Lonely Planet’s Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest guidebook.

A drive along Oregon’s coast is a scenic adventure any time of year. Rocky headlands loom high above the ocean, providing astounding vistas, while craggy rocks lie scattered along the shoreline like oceanic sentinels.

• nibble fresh-off-the-boat fish, crab cakes or chowder in laid-back Seaside or many adorable coastal towns like it
• maps
• spot mighty gray whales during their migrations from a serene, forested point in Depoe Bay
• transport
• look for mussels along Cape Falcon or sweat up Neahkahnie Mountain Trails for one of the coast’s best views
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Northern Oregon Coast, Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem & Wheeler, Tillamook, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Yachats, Southern Oregon Coast, Florence, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Reedsport, Coos Bay & North Bend, Charleston & Around, Bandon, Port Orford, Gold Beach, Brookings.