Dead Seal Illustrates Need to Keep Away The elephant seal near Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach has passed away

Dog Fest and Cooking This Weekend Both the cooking class and the Mutt Masters Dog Show and Olympics happen on Saturday

Travel Warnings, Advice for Memorial Weekend A detailed survival guide for Memorial Day Weekend on the Oregon coast

Oregon Coast Aquarium Hosts Whale of an Author Oregon Coast Aquarium is teaming up with Writers on the Edge and Mountain Writers to bring Doug Thompson, author of "Whales: Touching the Mystery" to Newport

Oregon Coast Calendar: Newport Summer Events Summer heats up in the Oregon coast resort town of Newport

Summer of Fun at Oregon Coast Aquarium The much-lauded facility casts out a huge net of fun and frivolity for the summer

Stinky Dead Whale A Somewhat Rare Find A beaked whale carcass that landed in Cannon Beach had quite a long ride here

Long Look at Rockaway Beach It's still a little bit of a secret, in spite of its seven miles of pristine sands and being right on the main Oregon coast highway

Events: Pacific City, Manzanita, Rockaway It's a summer full of fun in Tillamook County

Aquarium Gets Ready for Exhibit of the Odd It's called Oddwater, and it will soon be the next big thing

Wine Flows Freely at North Oregon Coast Festival It's a day of wine and song in the North Oregon coastal resort town of Seaside on May 17

Tourism Industry Glad Snow Days Are Over Oregon coast business people are looking back with lots of relief

Florence, Yachats in Spring, Summer A complete listing of events for Yachats and Florence for spring and summer

Baby Seals Start Showing Up The irresistible little ones have begun popping up on Oregon coast beaches as birthing season starts

Aerial Joy Rides Start Again on N. Coast Two await the tourist, both with different, startling angles on fun in the skies.

Enormous Crab Fest in Astoria The Astoria Crab and Seafood Festival is held this weekend at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds

Don't Touch Baby Seals, Remind Officials They are getting anxious again as baby seal season kickstarts right about now.

Festival a Gathering of Dogs and Beer The Second Annual Brewer’' Memorial Ale Fest has been scheduled for May 16 - 17

Historic Finds Get Attention from PBS Detectives History Detectives looking into cannon - public viewing April 29

Film Crew on Coast with Duvall, Theron The beaches of the north Oregon coastwill again get the Hollywood treatment

More Than 20 Reasons to Coast It In Spring After the spring breaks are over, so begins a different time of year

Earth Day Celebrations on Oregon Coast Two different parts of the Oregon coast will celebrate in different ways.

Quirky Oregon Coast Winery Announces Year's Festivals The deliriously delightful and offbeat Nehalem Bay Winery, on the north Oregon coast, has announced its lineup of festivals for the coming tourist season

Coast Weather 'Gorgeous' for Weekend The sun is out and spring has sprung on the Oregon coast

Rescued Seal Adapts to New Home at SeaWorld A rescued Guadalupe fur seal that had been in rehabilitation at the Oregon Coast Aquarium is doing well in her new home in San Diego

Ghost Forest In Peril By Erosion That Exposed It The chunk of ghost forest at Neskowin is visible year-round these days

Invasive Species Threaten Coast in Unexpected Way It's the citizens of the state of Oregon versus small plants and creatures known as invasive species

Mysteries Make for Layered Tourism Experience Mother Nature can be a serious freak on the coast, but in a delightful way

Dogs Take Over Oregon Coast Town in May Every dog has his day, and May 17 brings the Mutt Masters dog fest to Lincoln City

April Wine and Live Music in Tiny Town It's days of wine and song in Yachats throughout the spring

Oregon Brewery Wins Australian Awards The Pelican Pub and Brewery recently came away with 10 prizes at the 2008 Australian International Beer Awards Festival

Weather Favors Washington Spring Breakers The mix of sunny with rainy conditions are more realistic to expect

North Oregon Coast Art Scene Has New Additions Seaside area galleries and stores have an inviting Saturday Art Walk on April 5

Cleanup Finds Big Buoy, Whale, Cancellations Icy conditions hurt attendance, but cleaners found lots of oddities

Snow on Beaches for Break, Roads Fine During Day Not only are conditions fine for driving during the day, but you’ll likely see the rare, coveted sight of snow on the beaches.

Killer Whales Coming Soon to Central Coast Around April, killer whales approach the area and patrol the central coast waters, looking for baby gray whales and maybe a few sea lions or seals to munch on

Week of Wacky Weather and Waves on Oregon Coast As snow looms on the horizon for much of Oregon, the Oregon coast gets prepared for a trace of that as well as looks back at a run of interesting, wacky weather.

Oregon's Whale Week Off to Good Start 320 whales were spotted on Saturday, 316 were spotted Monday.

Lower Elevations May See Snow This Week National Weather Service says there could be snow on the Oregon coast

Oregon Coast Aquarium Springs to Life Over the Season Newport's Oregon Coast Aquarium is buzzing with activity for the next few months

Whales, Whales, Whales This Week on Oregon Coast The complete guide to the big whale watch week - March 22 through 29 - on the Oregon coast

Freaky Crab Findings In Newport, a mass stranding of crabs, and a Siamese twin crab in Seaside

Spring Things To Do for Families and Adults Seaside and Cannon Beach will go nuts during the season

Cannon Artifacts Open for Public View March 18 Locals and media can see the cannon at Nehalem Bay State Park

Northbound Whales Already Spotted on Coast sMarch 22 through 29 brings the big whale watch week for the Oregon coast, as thousands of whales begin making their way north

N. Oregon Coast Facility May Have Two Scientific Firsts The Seaside Aquarium is the first to photograph rare larvae

Busy Tourist Weekend Brought Danger, Deaths With a flood of visitors came a run of rescues and two fatalities.

Brown Waves Puzzle North Coast Visitors Thick brown goo has been causing a buzz on the north coast over the busy weekend

Challenges of Spring Break One of life's biggest pleasures is finding a hidden beach spot with nary a soul around.

Seasons Bring Railroad and Arts Fun to Coast Thrills are coming for those who love old railroads, steam engines, and art

Latest On Historic, Geological Attractions Artifacts recently found on the Oregon coast apparently have a new owner

Science Facility Features Sea Turtles It's March Sea Turtle Saturday at Newport's Hatfield Marine Science Center

Cooking Classes Spice Up Coast in March Lincoln City's Pacific Coast Center for Culinary Arts holds classes

Goodbye Larry Norman Christian rocker Larry Norman - who passed away in Salem, Oregon on February 24 - left a big impression on me.

Discoveries, Possible Doom for Forest The now-infamous sand erosion of the coast has resulted in more geologic drama

Seaside May Be Best Prepared Town on Oregon Coast Recently it's gaining notoriety as one of the best prepared beach communities on the west coast for tsunamis

Relics Gone in Three Months W/out Preservation They would fall apart in three months without current preservation methods

Astounding Oregon Coast Hikes, Killer Views The coming of spring means hiking to many

How To Find Your Own Artifacts If you want to play tresure hunter or geology explorer on the coast, here's how

Science Behind Recent Treasures Here's how and why a big rush of unusual objects and artifacts have been found

Labyrinth Maze Gets to Spiritual Center One church in Lincoln City is bringing the age-old tradition back with a special Labyrinth walk on February 29 and March 1

Oregon Coast Sand and Plants Examined Presentations on beach sand and coastal plants will happen in Florence on March 4

Sand Reveals Cannons, Ancient Formations Two historic cannons from a shipwreck were found, as well as other oddities

Winners in Coastal Wine Competition Newport's 31st Annual Seafood and Wine Festival Commercial Wine Competition awards

Three Secret Views on the Oregon Coast Some of the best views are the hardest to find, and lurk behind hidden spots

Subtle Signs of Spring This Week It promises to be a fairly sunny Valentine's Day and weekend on the Pacific playground

Staggeringly Cool Ideas for Coast Romance Oregon's coastline has essentially cornered the market

Vacation Home Agency Expands to N. Coast Oregon Beach Vacations is getting ready to expand its operation up north

Pictures of Unusual Moments, Oddities They are the things rarely seen by tourists, even many locals.

Picks of the Week: Rock, Fossils, Truffles It's a mixed and wondrous bag of food, rock n roll, strange fossil finds

Nature Programs Bring Out Best of Oregon Coast Throughout February and March, as winter slides slowly into spring, the nature programs pick up on the Oregon coast.

The Oregon Coast That Whizzes By Regular trips up and down more than 130 miles of Oregon coast yield sights that would pop the eyes out of almost any visitor

Sea Lion Kisses and Dining w Sharks at Oregon Coast Aquarium Get kissed by a sea lion during Valentine's Day sea lion encounters, February 14, and a special “Breakfast with the Sharks” program on the following President's Day Weekend

Eagles, Agates, and Critters on Coast This Week It's been another eventful week on Oregon’s coast - from Seaside to Newport

Valentine's Day Highlights The Oregon coast and the cuddliest of holidays – Valentine’s Day – were a match made in heaven.

Baby Whale Died of Blunt Trauma It has managed to contribute to science a bit as well as educate

Oregon Coast Wacky Weather, Picks of the Week There's some tricky weather on tap for the week

Volunteer Enrollment at Oregon Coast Aquarium Spring Volunteer Training starts March 11 at the Oregon Coast Aquarium

Kooky Creatures Keep Washing Up On Coast Then this week, on the central coast, some real curiosities landed onshore, while in Cannon Beach a freaky fish made a stir recently.

Festival of Sweets on N. Oregon Coast It happens all around town, with numerous businesses in Seaside getting sweet on the visitor, providing a dazzling array of delicious delights, which sometimes includes seafood.

Oregon Coast Travel Tips: The Secretive Nature of Yachats Lodging Staying the night in this staggeringly scenic little village on the central Oregon coast has its jaw-dropping pleasures.

Baby Whale, Baby Seal Wind Up on Beach It was a case of the crusty and the cute on the north Oregon coast

Dolphin from Cali Makes Rare Appearance A northern right whale dolphin was found in the Cannon Beach area, a rarity

Keys to Watching for Sneaker Waves You may have a way to watch out for these deadly monsters of the sea.

Wine Fest Announces E-Tickets E-tickets will have a special line at the Newport Seafood and Wine festival

CD Review: Kids Book Bridges Coast, Portland 'One Night in Frogtown' is a massive, impressive collaboration between an Oregon coast writer/producer, a Portland illustrator and a host of Portland musicians

Wonders of Earth and Sea Odd, Even Scary From tiny creatures that look like they come from space to massive lava flows

Legendary Lodgings of Waldport and Seal Rock South Beach, Waldport and Seal Rock cloister dozens of mesmerizing places to stay

Winery is Haunted, say Ghost Researchers Ghost hunters believe the Oregon coast legend has more than wine spirits floating about

February FossilFest Digs Deep Into Coast February 9 brings the festival of fossils to Newport, with kids activities, a fossil swap, samples and lectures and more

Earthquake, Weather Turn Out Non-Events A magnitude 6.4 earthquake occurred off the coast along with high winds

Unusual and Unpleasant Unearthed by Surf Structures buried beneath the sand near Newport are seen again

Ocean Takes Out Chunk of Central Coast Cliff Waves damaged pavement in Newport and tossed up logs in Gearhart

North Oregon Coast Hosts Cutting Edge Barbershop Festival The shows will be held Friday and Saturday January 18 - 19 at the Seaside Convention Center, 4125 1st Ave, Seaside

Huge Wave Surges - Secrets to Watching Them Look for monster waves barreling in at your favorite beach spot

Locals: Storm Good for Oregon Coast Wind gusts may reach up to 70 mph and it will include enormous surf

Week Full of Wild Weather and Storms If you're looking for the first major storm action and drama of 2008, this week will provide plenty of theater

Man Caught Stealing from Whale Carcass Federal authorities are investigating the situation

Oregon Coast Best of Awards for the Year And the winners are: best of Oregon coast restaurants, lodgings, science, odd events in nature and stunning moments for 2007

Remarkable Oregon Coast Moments of 2007 This year it was a nonstop tour of wacky moments and escapades, with green flashes at sunset, weird ancient forests, decaying seal corpses and more.

Small Dinosaur Winds Up on North Coast A large sea turtle washed up just north of Seaside, on a beach in Gearhart

Interesting Beach Finds for Popular Holiday Week It's a time of oddities and delights, such as wild erosion, agates, ghost forests and crabbing and shellfish surprises, along with the whales

High Surf and Flood Advisories It's going to be a foamy, sudsy and wet Christmas on the coast

Still Misconceptions about Coast Conditions Things have been slow on the coast, even though roads have been fine since days after the big storm

Aquarium Throws out 'Claws' for Oddwater Staff will soon dismantle the Claws exhibit for the Oddwater feature coming in 08

Sizzling Places to Spend Cold Holiday Nights The coast is a big tradition for countless families, who check in for a night or a week

Whale Sightings At Record Levels This Year It could mean a bonanza of whales and their tails for tourists to the coastline

Big Winds, Surf Ready to Wow Coast A wind warning is back; officials urge visitors to come and see the madness now

Mesmerizing, Even Kooky Details of the Coast Sometimes the smaller wonders can be the most memorable

Seafood-Wine Fest Offers Special Group Tickets Newport's Seafood Wine Fest happens Feb. 22 - 24, and group tickets are now on sale

Winds a Non-Issue, But More Coming Although this storm carried little punch, the coastal region is bracing for more

Aquarium Feeds Minds During Winter Break A variety of events for kids are planned for the Xmas vacation week

Tempest Coughs Up Wacky Things on Beaches Catch glimpses of prehistoric stumps and a ten-mile stretch of ocean debris

New Year's Eve on the Coast: Complete Guide It comes alive with a particular kind of sparkle and energy, along with the sparkling stuff that flows freely on this night

North Coast Town Recovers from Storm Drama There is a palpable relief in people heading to their first Monday workday

Bad and Good Santa at Brewpub It's "Breakfast with Santa" on December 15, just as the brewpub launches "Bad Santa" ale

Spirits Good Despite No Power Coastal residents are glad to be getting the power on, but not everyone was in a bad mood

Wild Stories Emerge from Tempest One woman nearly lost her dog to a gust. Another fell through a second story floor and broke her ribs.

Oregon Coast Aquarium Encounters Little in Wake of Storm One thing that was not in the news was the Oregon Coast Aquarium

Whales Make a Splash on Oregon Coast This Month Something like 18,000 whales are going to put on a show at the end of December – and Newport, Oregon will be in the middle of it all.

Massive Recovery Effort Begun Residents and tourism businesses are still struggling with primitive conditions

Coast Slowly Repairs, Some Phones Still Out The central coast is mostly back up but the north coast is still in the dark ages

Eating Up Oregon Coast Beaches There are lots of edible stuff on the beach, just lying around

Damage 'Worse Than Columbus Day Storm' The region is in the middle of what many consider the worst storm ever

Storm Slams, Floods Coast; Power Outages Damage and power outages are reported all over

Hurricane-like Winds, High Surf Warning A high surf warning and a floodwatch all set to hit this weekend and Monday

New Years Party at a Castle It takes an especially glittering turn this year with another intriguing celebration at a castle on the north Oregon coast

Crabbing on Coast at its Prime Right Now It's a season of great oceanic gifts for those who love crabbing on the coast

Fighting to Get Your Property Some things you should know before you give up on buying that bit of real estate you've had in mind

A Different Holiday Gift Guide Buying Christmas gifts online can take a decidedly relaxed turn by turning to the beach

Holiday Events for Yachats, Waldport and Newport Seasonal happenings all along the central Oregon coast, throughout winter

Oregon Coast Storm Watch with a View A variety of spots give exceptional glimpses to the wanton waves of the season

November Turns the Seasons on the Coast It's a pivotal turning point in the seasons, a bridge between fall and winter

Sun, Fun and Nice Temps for Vacation Week Weather is predicted to be absolutely perfect, with temps pulling some surprises

High Tide Alert On Coast This Week State Parks says keep an eye out for sneaker waves, even though things may be calm

Lodging Availability for Holiday Weekend It's one of the busiest weekends of the year, but there are still some available

Small Town Celebrates 'Festivus' Seaside is going Seinfeldian this year with a week of extra hours of shopping

Gift Fair Rings in the Holidays Seaside's Holiday Gift Fair happens November 23 - 25

Bay Gets Festive with Light Show The Lighted Boat Parade fills Yaquina Bay with wonder on December 1

Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving on Coast Masses of hungry hordes will descend on those open coastal eateries

Thanksgiving Specials on Oregon Coast Specials, celebrations, restaurants and a list of lodging availability

Colored Waves on Oregon Beaches Cause Confusion The dark brown waves are not pollution

Storm, Trees Cause Damage, Create Show Winds have died down but the surf warning is still there

The Truth About Oregon Coast Winter Weather You're in for a load of surprises about what else happens

Sneaker Waves Mar Stormwatching Experience The most action-packed season requires the most caution

Holidays in Seaside, Cannon Beach The season gets off to a ringing start on the north Oregon coast

A Sea Of Holiday Lights at Aquarium The aquarium will host its 15th annual holiday event on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1

National Weather Service Predictions for Coast It could mean more stormy weather and interesting beachcombing

Storms Probably Don't Affect Whales, Says Expert Recent storms may have chased them away, but it's not the norm

Oregon Coast Calendar: Events for Pacific City, Tillamook, Rockaway and Nehalem Bay Happenings all along Tillamook County from November until the end of December

Sun and Fun To Remain on Coast The last week has been calm and gorgeous, and these conditions are expected to remain

Cute Seals Seal the Deal at Attraction These cuties run the show at the Seaside Aquarium, with different personalities

North Oregon Coast Ghost Tales It's here where the pioneer spirit took hold first, resulting in a long heritage of spooky stories

Weekends of Wine and Song in Central Coast A combination of wine tastings and live music in Yachats

Halloween Event Again Breaks Record It's annual Halloween broke the attendance record and brought in 3,375 pounds of food

Famed Quilts, Preservation Talks World-famous quilts and a lecture on preserving local historical buildings at the history center

Brewpub Wins Big at American Beer Fest Pacific City's Pelican Pub n Brewery won top honors over this month at the 26th annual Great American Beer Festival

Small Town Big on Paranormal Legends One place on the N. coast has a bevy of strange coincidences, as well as ghost tales

Major Feast Lights Up Town More than a dozen chefs conspire to create magic with Newport's Oyster Cloyster

Storms Dump Wild Stuff, Rarities on Beaches It's a beachcombers paradise right now

Coastal Town Has New Take on Glass Floats The Oregon Glass Float Giveaway starts in Newport, with some beachy real delights

Dark Side of Oregon's Lighthouses Four of the five lights on the upper half of the coast have weird legends, and even stranger facts

Another Crazed Romp Through Coast Bars More odd tales from the coast, a place where David Lynch was surely inspired by

Spooky Discoveries on the Central Coast Sometimes researching the ghosty tales can yield its own skeletons

Storm Brings Wild Sights, More Warnings Birds struggled in the wind - oddities coming like lightning, maybe funnel clouds

Surf Contest Makes Waves on Central Coast The Either Or Surfing Team Cup was a kick in the pants, say participants

Oregon Coast X-Files: The Beginning The search for weird tales of the coast begins with a strange moment in Neskowin

Two Shark Attacks on N Coast Two mammals have been found, wounded or killed by what appear to be a great white shark

Newport Celebrates 125 Years Various events in October celebrate the 125th anniversary of Newport

Seal Likely Chomped on by Great White Shark It washed up on Seaside Friday and had a gaping hole in its back

Winery Owner Makes Difference in Cambodia He's given money and strategies to help one small village make itself better

Month of Paranormal and Strange on Coast Look for a host of ghosts, the wierd, wild and out of this world on the coast

OPB Digs Into Oregon Coast Aquarium and Its Weird Fish Oregon Field Guide will air an episode on the aquarium's hatching of baby wolf-eels on Oct. 18

It's the Oregon Coast Storm That Wasn't Locals shrugged at the predictions, but it wasn't the first storm of the season anyway

Ghoulish Family Fun at Halloween Festival Seaside's Halloween Happenin's takes place Oct. 28-31

Arts Festival Brings Thousands to North Coast The 20th Annual Stormy Weather Arts Festival happens Nov. 2 - 4

Ghosts, Pirates to Haunt Oregon Coast Aquarium Creatures of the Night is its annual freakshow event, happening Oct. 27

Wild, Wet Weather Fun The key is finding beaches close to civilization, great drives or viewpoints - that's just the beginning

Pristine Quality of Coast and Beach Bill Celebrated Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition hold its meeting on Oct. 13 in Newport, with some fascinating lectures

Comparing the Coast to Other Shorelines From temperature, more public beaches, litter problems to traversable sands

One Week of Waves, Whales and Other Wonders This particular week in spring showed the coast on its best behavior

Quirky Festival Mushrooms in Tiny Village Yachats Village Mushroom Festival sprouts up all over town on October 19 - 21

Center Celebrates 125 Years of Central Coast Town Newport's 125th birthday means some intriguing historical fun at the Burrows House

Locals Tout Second Summer Season Summer doesn't end here, and in fact there are plenty of weather surprises on the way

Strange, Freaky and Funny: Ghosts of Coast Past Truth is stranger than fiction, especially on these shores

Aquarium Reaches Educational Arm Out to Rest of State An outreach program brings aquarium educators to the landlubbers around Oregon

Sci-Fi and Fantasy Author Visits Central Coast Ursula K. LeGuin will appear at the Hatfield in Newport on October 13

Lodging Deals Erupt Along with Seasonal Colors Things are getting enticing in the realm of places to stay

Pooches and Pups Swarm N Coast Town Cannon Beach's Dog Show on the Beach happens Oct. 20

The Weird, Paranormal Oregon Coast It’s a place full of atmosphere and hidden legends

Fall Calendar: Lincoln City Events for the Season Lincoln City is probably the most buzzing of all Oregon coast towns, and it's not slowing down in fall

Newport Events, Oct - Nov Fall means a load of interesting events and fun in the central Oregon coast town of Newport

Shark-Wounded Sea Lion Disappears One flipper has been ripped off by a shark and it still needs time to heal

Oregon Coast Aquarium Whoops It Up with Otters Sea Otter Week comes Sept. 23 - 29

Attraction Tells a Frightening Geologic Story The cliffs of Cape Meares show layers of geologic activity over millions of years

High Sand Covers Trash in Beach Cleanup Today's event brought in 30 tons of trash, but sand levels covered a lot of junk

Talks On Paranormal in Newport, Seaside BeachConnection.net's editor will give the lectures on Oct. 27 and 29

Special Look at Newport Lodgings A variety of hotels, vacation rentals and tiny motels are filled with charm here

Decomposed Whale and Puzzling Sharks Lots of unusual stuff has washed up on the coast recently

Days of Wine, Song and Coffee on Coast Wine tasting, a music festival and a coffee tasting event that is a lot like wine tasting

20 Monster Reasons to See the Coast in Fall Things don't slow down for a while, with the best weather of the year

Wild Skies and Beaches this Weekend A meteor shower, baby sharks, an ocean burp, and maybe flying anchovies

Unusually High Number of Sharks Wash Up 4 salmon sharks and 4 soupfin sharks have drifted in, puzzling coastal officials

Volunteer Training at Oregon Coast Aquarium Volunteers are asked to become a part of the aquarium

Live Music Hot Spot Sizzles in September It's a month full of national acts, curiosities and blues and rock

Motel Gives Glimpse Into Treasures, Past Whistling Winds in Lincoln City has quite a hilarious, even seedy history

Weekend Car Show Features 'Art on Wheels' Oregon Coast Aquarium is hosting the Labor Day Weekend Car Show, Sept 1 and 2

North Coast Says 'Come Back Later' Some in Seaside are begging regular visitors to come another weekend, when things are less insane

New Condo-Hotel Opens Its Doors The Rivertide Suites is an interesting new idea, where owners get revenue from their units

Of Geology and Ghosts: Scary Tales of the Coast Ghost tales are chilling, but geology is far stranger than fiction

New Surfing Contest Debuts in Sept The Either Or Surfing Team Cup happens Sept. 15 and 16

Summer Actually Starts with Fall on the Coast It's called Second Summer and it means the warmest weather of the year

Volunteers Called to Help Clean Beaches It's not only a worthwhile effort, but some interesting and truly odd finds can be made

Oregon Coast Weekend of Weird Weather, the Muse and Meanderings Late July meant some unusual conditions, finds and wacky fun

Dealing with Late Summer Travel on Coast It's now when things really get warmed up, in more ways than one

Lighthouses Celebrated w/ Special Tours August has been declared Lighthouse Month by the state

Tourist Attraction, Hotels, Win National Honors Ocean Lodge, Stephanie Inn and Oregon Coast Aquarium won big

Lewis and Clark Come Alive The unusually intense re-enactment happens at Seaside, Aug. 17 to 19

New Oregon Coast Cottages Completed The Cottages at Cape Kiwanda, in Pacific City, are finally finished

North Oregon Coast Shark Report May be Bull The sightings in Rockaway may well be only porpoises

Meteor Showers Especially Vibrant on Coast Skies can be more conducive to more spectacular showings of the shower on the coastline

Central Coast Brings Out Whales Whale Watch Week at the end of August centers on three places, but whales are everywhere

Rescues Up Due to Rip Currents, Cliffs People falling off cliffs and deadly currents have been a big problem all summer

The Ocean Burps, Other Surprises Arrive A host of somewhat unusual sights have happened recently

Unusual Birth at Seaside Aquarium It was a male fish, not the female, that birthed some little ones

Warnings, Tips and Secrets of Labor Day Weather, lodging, traffic and some other tidbits you probably never imagined

Nightclub Swims Against the Tide, Calls for Bands The Watering Hole in Nehalem is doing something strikingly different

Rock Stars of Oregon Coast Bars A funky guide to the most interesting people and places in the coast's nightlife scene

Living on the Edge: Wonders of Coast Science Just look around you and you'll see a dozen details that tell a wild tale

Alien Worlds of the Oregon Coast Bring out your inner spaceman with several places on the coast that have an otherworldly quality

Summer Celebrated with Wines in Yachats Various wines are featured each Saturday near the dramatic waves

Oregon Coast Tide Pools: The Complete Guide From Seaside to Florence, a complete guide to all tide pool areas you'll find

Astoria Buzzing with New Features New ways to have fun, places to eat as well as events that link the town to its past

Gobbling Up the Central Oregon Coast These upscale eateries are not only guaranteed to please but stun the palate

New Condo and Luxury Hotel in Seaside The Rivertide Suites will have 70 spacious rooms and ownership opportunities

Oregon Coast Aquarium Touted by Magazine The aquarium was named one of the nation's 10 best by the publication

Complete Tour of Seaside A walk down every single beach access, attraction and section of Seaside, Oregon

Colorful Sea Slugs Make Waves in Tide Pools More than 200 varieties of these surreal creatures inhabit the northwest

Quirky Winery Event Has Kesey Legacy Nehalem Bay Winery's Day of the Muse event started with Ken Kesey, and happens July 21

Public Warned About Jet Debris Washing Up Ocean currents may take it down to the central Oregon coast

3 Days, 130 Miles of Fourth of July Shindigs From Newport to Seaside, various celebrations lit up the area - in plenty of pictures

Aquarium Adds Sharks, Rockfish Exhibit Along with the new features, its youth volunteers won an award for a special project

Travel Tips: Extraordinary Lodgings of Depoe Bay There are some extraordinary examples of inspiration in design and approach

Esoteric Oregon Coast: Odd Places, Spirit Spots Discover some new, even strange coastal places on your jaunt to the beach

Oregon Rural Roads in Top 20 Most Dangerous, According to Study The University of Minnesota says Oregon's country roads were the 16th most dangerous

Reminder: No Fireworks or Camping on Beaches State Parks are inviting for the Fourth, but leave the fireworks at home

Motorcycle Festival Roars into North Oregon Coast Town, July 6, 7 BikeFest at Seaside may bring around 1500 to town over the weekend

Scott Cossu Performs on North Oregon Coast Next Week The new age artist plays Seaside on July 6

Hi-Tech Mobile Listings, Weekly Lodging Reports Mobile dining and lodging listings and other details for visitors are coming

Complete Guide to Cannon Beach Taking you through almost every possible beach access and viewpoint

Found Electric Ray Still Alive It was caught in a fishing net, but brought into the Seaside Aquarium in remarkably good shape

Lincoln City in Extreme Detail Every single beach access and more details than you've imagined about the tourist hotspot

Oregon Coast Camping Guide The Complete List of campgrounds from Warrenton down to Florence

Tourism Officials Sound Off on Courtesy, Safety Not very well known: camping on the beach is also a no-no

Oregon Coast Aquarium To Add Five Sharks They come from Wallapa Bay and will be released into the tanks next week

Atypical Things To Do on Coast Places to see, with some unusual ideas for beachy fun

New Oceanfront Timeshare Opportunity The Cottages at Cape Kiwanda is now taking reservations for fractional ownership

Someone Lucky Will Fly Over Fireworks Seaside's fourth features a parade, ice cream, fair and a chance to fly in a plane

Yachats Has Quirky, Ducky Party The Lucky Duck Race is a big part of the quirky fun of Yachats' big party

Still a Few Rooms Open for Fourth For those who didn't make their reservation, the fourth won't have a happy ending

Summer Calendar: Tillamook County Events Pacific City, Netarts, Tillamook, Beaver, Bay City, Garibaldi, Rockaway, Manzanita, Nehalem and Wheeler all present a ton of ways to enjoy summer on the Oregon coast

Portland: Nude Cyclists, Giant Foam Pranks 800 naked bikers filled the streets, while massive foam filled a landmark fountain

Weird Science of an Oregon Coast Summer Glowing sand, singing sands, ghost forests and more

Newport Goes Boom on Independence Day The surrounding mountains cause the sound to bounce around the bay, plus a whole host of other interesting features

Summer Travel Tips for Your Pet The WWPIA has released a set of guidelines for pets during summer

The Big Oregon Coast Fourth of July Preview Complete guide to celebrations from Astoria to Florence, with some surprises

Historical Clambake Revived in Coast Village Nye Beach's Clambake was a big part of town 100 years ago, now revived on July 7

New Wheeler Crab Festival Brings Fire to N. Coast The Nehalem Bay Winery has brought in Pacific Oyster for the June 16-17 event

Oregon Coast 101: Travel Guide for Beginners Miles of unforgettable moments are just a few hours' exploration away

1940's Dance Celebrates Return of World War II Bombers to Oregon Coast Seaside is holding a soiree in celebration of a vintage air show

Kooky, Rare Fish from Deep Washes Up A spotted ratfish was found alive in Seaside, looking not unlike a Disney character

Heat Wave Brings Interesting Sights, Tourists This week was already eventful on the coast, and the weekend looks fabulous

Dead Whale Buried After Tide Fails to Wash It Out It was buried about 200 yards north, but will continue to stink for a while

'Tis Season for Air Rides and Thrills Seaside's airplane and helicopter rides are kicking into full gear, with plenty of hidden sights

Oregon Microbrewery Cleans Up at Australian Awards Pacific City's Pelican Pub grabbed 10 awards for all ten beers entered

Dead Whale Could Mean Fines, Disease Such corpses can pose major health risks, or you could be fined $10,000

Oregon Beach Reveals Ghost Forest Again Arch Cape, near Cannon Beach, has had some unexpected guests these days

Seaside Promote Tourism with New Angles It's a fun and informative way to publicize the area's attractions

Find Cheap Gas Via Mobile Phone Mobio Networks launched a feature where you can find gas prices on your mobile device

Oregon Coast Tour in Pictures From Astoria to Florence in dozens, maybe hundreds of photos, it's Oregon Coast 101

Escaping Memorial Day and Summer Crowds Spots usable to get away from the floods of folks on the holiday weekend, or in early summer

Oregon Coast Science Becomes Ultra-Fun at Summer Event Newport's Hatfield brings back the famed SeaFest on June 23

Sandcastle Fest on Coast Atrracts Thousands The 43rd Annual Sandcastle Day Festival happens June 16 in Cannon Beach

Outdoor Seafood Market Adds Flavor to Coast Pacific Oyster's outdoor market starts this weekend and funs all summer

Aquarium on North Oregon Coast One of Oldest in U.S., Celebrates Anniversary The Seaside Aquarium holds its party this weekend, on May 25

Lodgings Urge Book Fast for Holiday Weekend A sizable herd of tourists have already snagged rooms, but...

Gearing Up for Summer Camping There are dozens of campsites, providing exceptional beachcombing and recreation

Lowest Tides of the Year This Week It depends a bit on where you're looking at and when - and gets more interesting from there

American Idol Contestant Surprises North Coast Tami Gosnell played a practicially impromptu set in Cannon Beach

Marine Ecology Gets Wet and Wild at Aquarium Divers can learn about sea creatures without logging long hours in the deep

Beating the Breakup Blues with the Coast A small guide for the broken-hearted, or whatever loss may ail your soul

Prepare for Freaky, Creepy Mole Crabs The critters make the tideline bubble and feel weird as they run across your feet

Memorial Day Weekend Travel Tips and Warnings Weather, traffic, lodging and plenty of things no one has ever told you

Town Now Officially 'Dungeness Crab Capital of the World' Record numbers of commercial hauls and more public crab docks make Newport the king

Memorial Weekend Events, Festivals Sparkle From blues to bluegrass, aquarium anniversaries to ice cream socials and clam chowder

Central Oregon Coast Town Goes to the Dogs for a Day May 19 is the Mutt Masters in Lincoln City, which brings a pack of doggie events to town

Mother's Day on Oregon Coast Full of Specials, Events Happenin's, stellar dining and lodging specials

Aquarium Celebrates 70 Years of Landmark Firsts, History The big party happens on May 25, but could go all year long

Weekly Tourism and Fun Picks for May 1 A new hotel, dining events, live music highlights and some exquisite beach frivolity are on tap

Brown Breakers Mystify Coast Tourists Thick brown patches of foam are freaking out visitors, but it's a good thing

Oregon Coast Aquarium Goes in Search of 'Giant Squid' A new exhibit from the Smithsonian will exmaine the myths and legends of this monster

Big Wine Tourism Festival Happens On Oregon Coast in May It's all about la dolce vita by the sea with Seaside's Downtown Wine Walk, May 17

Oregon Coast Officials Warn to Leave Seal Pups Alone Some major incidents this past weekend require a reminder

North Coast Gourmet Ice Cream Shop Goes Green Zinger's in Seaside has added biodegradeable spoons to their already large roster of responsible practices

Baby Seal Bitten by Dog, Whale Needs Rescue It started with two baby seals getting manhandled, including a whale in distress

Brown Goo Spotted on Coast Not Pollution The brown patches on the ocean are big blooms of phytoplankton

Whale Off Central Oregon Coast Needed Rescuing, Disappears It was tangled in crab pots, says the Coast Guard, and it's fate is yet unknown

Spectacular Spring Sights Continue A funnel cloud, whales, brown spots on waves, prehistoric forests and creatures washing up await

Deceased Seal Quite a Specimen, Say Experts It was the biggest seen on the N. coast in about 15 years, maybe more

Cuddly Baby Seals Cause a Raucous Both were newborns and picked up by various humans, which is a no-no

Cannon Beach Provides Unique, Magical Lodgings for Tourists No cookie-cutter aesthetics here, with places unlike anything else on the coast

Post-Winter Wonders on Coast: More Agates Weather pushes stuff onshore while it takes off sand, revealing treasures in rock

Earth Day Features Festivals, Global Warming Talks Lectures at the Hatfield about global warming and a three-day fest in Cannon Beach

Divers from Aquarium Clean Up Yaquina Bay The weeklong effort yielded 3,000 pounds of debris last year

Research Expedition Digs Up Oregon Coast Surrealism Strange sea life, odd coves and stumbling upon someone else's intimate moment are the result of digging into the coast

Lowest Tides of the Year on Oregon Coast in May May 17 ad 18 will be the lowest minus tides, clocking in at minus 2.5 feet

Mysterious 'Magic Rock' Beaches of the Oregon Coast A somewhat rare aspect of some Oregon beaches is this odd rattling noise made by polished stones in the tide

Cunning Culinary Feats Found on North Oregon Coast The area is seems to pull the most dining rabbits out of its hat with some of the coast's most memorable eateries

Small Spring Storm Rattles Coast Sunday It stomped through the north coast for only a few hours, but lasted all night in Lincoln County

Lodging Review: A Stately Victorian in Newport This beautiful BnB with its affectations for another era, takes you on quite a time trip

Central Coast Expecting Killer Whales in April They're looking to munch on baby gray whales or sea lions, and may stay into summer

Post Spring Break Weeks Full of Surprises on Oregon Coast Weird weather, odd sea foam, low lodging prices and even killer whales await discovery

Babies, Breaches, Spyhops at Whale Week 152 whales spotted in one lookout and many other spectacular sights

Coast Fishing Season Hits High Gear, Especially in Newport March is when many of the fishing seasons start because the weather lets up

Nearly a Week of Waves, Whales and Culinary Wonders From Yachats to Seaside, it's a slow journey up the coast, filled with great grub, sunsets and surprises

Wild Rides of the Oregon Coast Helicopters, horses, high-speed boats and ocean cruises are just part of the adventure

Four Interesting Oregon Coast Properties Listed for Sale A real castle, a business space with its own dock, two homes and a malt shop

Spring Break Weekend Lodging, March 30 The big wild weekend of vacation means many more vying for lodging spots

Have Your Tide Pool and Eat It Too - Plus Other Oregon Coast Wonders Be careful as you tread on Oregon's beaches: you could be walking on someone else's next meal

Insiders Tips and Unusual Bits of the Coast From birds, beach fires, fossils to armchair beachcombing

Record Amount of Trash Dragged from Beaches More than 54 tons of debris was taken away on Saturday, including some oddities

Open Mics Open Up Artistic Vistas The Sandbar in Newport hosts them every last Thursday of the month

Newport and the "Secret Season" of the Oregon Coast The clandestine spring is especially interesting in this central coast town

More Than 20 Reasons for a Late Spring Jaunt Lonely beaches, live music pleasures, weird storms to lodging surprises

Strange and Secret Places on the Oregon Coast Dig just a bit deeper and discover some wonders off the beaten path

Lessons Learned On the Oregon Coast Sometimes, exploring the beach is a little more adventure than you bargain for

Spring Break Lodging Availability Report, 3/23 Hope for those who haven't found rooms on this first weekend of vacation

Spring Travel Advice, Room Openings Lodging availability and a whole new world of tourism are on tap for spring break

What Happens When Oregon's Ocean Burps How to find ocean oddities on the Oregon coast and be a beachcombing hero

Oregon Coast Events: Yachats Calendar for March to May Gypsy punk, arts and crafts, pancake breakfasts and other forms of entertainment

Romanian Gypsy Punk in Yachats in March NY's Luminescent Orchestrii mixes klezmer with eastern European punk

Coast Prepares for Spring Break Lodging Rush Officials urge to book your rooms now as this may be a big one

Spring Break Tips: Finding Hidden Beaches Discovering a secret spot during this frenzied time is like snagging prime real estate

Aquarium Offers Family Activities During Spring Break Sleepovers and programs about shells, sharks and sea otters

West Winds to Blow Oddities in Spring Look for an abundance of interesting things for the beachcomber this season

Lincoln City Calendar March, April, May Music, theater, lectures, films and edibles from tide pools

Food Fest Pays Homage to Deceased deLay The festival takes place March 16 - 18

Finding Star Trek, Seinfeld and American Royalty One was a descendent of Clark; the other a star of Seinfeld and Star Trek

Infamous Hauntings of Oregon Coast Lighthouses These giant sentinels practically scream strange lore and paranormal tales

Weird Babies, Food Fest and Murder Nye Beach's Murder Mystery, a giant food fest, odd beach spots, stunning lodging and more

It's Soon Clean-Up Time On Oregon Coast Spring brings whales, more visitors and the Great Oregon Beach Cleanup, March 24

Oregon Coast Hosts Wedding and Bridal Show March 17 brings the event to the Seaside Convention Center

It's Balmy - So Where the Hell Are All the Tourists A journey through the mistakes of weatherforecasters and geologic time