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Freaky Crab Findings on Two Ends of Oregon Coast In Newport, a mass stranding of crabs has drawn some attention, and in Seaside, someone has discovered a Siamese twin crab maturing amidst a brood of thousands of scarlet king crabs.

Treasures, Shipwrecks Create Huge Publicity for Oregon Coast It may be the biggest chunk of press the Oregon coast received since Keiko the Whale or the New Carissa shipwreck, and it's helping after the economic damage done by media coverage of the December storm

North Oregon Coast Town Recovers from Storm Drama There is a palpable relief present in the normalcy of people heading to their first Monday morning workday since the end of the north Oregon coast blackout

New Claims, Problems for Oregon Coast Artifacts and Oddities Artifacts recently found on the coast apparently have a new owner and some exceptionally strange tourist attractions may be in danger

Finding Hidden Oregon Coast Beaches at Spring Break These beaches are the best for finding yourself completely alone, even during spring madness.

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.

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

Wild, Wet Weather Fun on the Oregon Coast The key is finding beaches close to civilization, great drives or viewpoints. But that's just the beginning

Brown Waves Puzzle North Oregon Coast Visitors A run of thick brown goo has been causing a buzz on the north Oregon coast over the busy weekend

Strange, Freaky and Funny: Ghosts of Oregon Coast's Past Truth is stranger than fiction, especially when it comes to the odd history and science on these shores

Comparing Oregon's Coast to Other Shorelines From temperature, more public beaches, litter problems to traversable sands, local travelers offer some insights

Unusual Birth at Seaside Aquarium, on North Oregon Coast It was a male fish, not the female, that hatched some little ones

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

Oregon Coast Real Estate Watch: Condos Continue to Change Seaside The stunning Seaview Condominiums at the Prom is a soaring oceanfront property with enormous units still available – including one 2,300-sqare-foot townhome

Condo-hotel that offers the amenities of a fine hotel, but also includes ownership of a vacation home on the north Oregon coast. It is a unique opportunity, as condo owners have an opportunity to share in the revenues of their unit. All have either spectacular, nearly aerial views of the ocean and city, or they gaze out at the lush forests of the coast range mountains. There are private balconies in all rooms, which come as studios or units with one bedroom or two - as large as 850 square feet. Each is fully furnished. $189,000 to $449,000, (with most in the $300,000 range.) When owners are not using their units, they may be rented out as hotel rooms, and owners may share in those revenues. Lunar Eclipse Wows on Oregon Coast Photos by Tiffany Boothe of the Seaside Aquarium show some incredible moments, made much more spectacular by the atmospheric coast

Freaky Facts About Oregon Coast Lighthouses Truth is definitely stranger than fiction for these lights from the upper half of the coast

Oregon Coast Travel Site Goes Wireless Provides Lodging Reports - Oregon Coast Beach Connection now has mobile lodging and dining listings, along with weekly lodging availability reports

Oregon Coast 101: A Travel Guide for Beginners 360-something miles of unforgettable moments are just a few hours' exploration away

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

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

More Oregon Coast Ghosts: Upstairs in the Seaside Aquarium A collection of spooky shots and weird history behind the landmark

Oregon Coast Seal, Octopus Get New Lease on Life An endangered seal has a new home in San Diego, while the Hatfield will release its octopus into the wild to breed

Cool Caves of Oregon's Coast Mysterious indentions to larger, cavernous wonders

Oregon Coast Travel: A Tale of Two Vacation Rentals A look at Bella Beach near Depoe Bay and Seaside's Northwind Vacation Rentals

Seaside: Three Faces of an Oregon Coast Town Seaside is part carnival, natural wonder and living history

And Now for Something Really Different on Oregon’s Beaches Hidden spots and beaches with some oddball features

Oregon Travel Oddities: Sparks Above, As Below Proof that summer can yield the wildest, weirdest moments

Oregon Beach Spots The Locals Don’t Want You To Know Hidden details, a ghost town and other secrets

The Ocean Burps on Oregon Coast, Other Surprises Arrive A host of somewhat unusual sights have happened recently, and more are likely coming

Odd Objects on Oregon's Beaches Yield More Wonders Strange creatures washing up on shore show something new

Hiking It and Roughing It on Oregon’s Coast A look at trails and rugged campgrounds

Complete Guide to Cannon Beach, on the Oregon Coast This guide takes you through almost every possible beach access and viewpoin

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

Deep Sea Fish Washes Up on Oregon Coast - Alive The longnose skate is unusual because it was alive and it lives deep beneath the sea

Last Time Drexler Will Mate, Says Aquarium The seal, not the Trailblazer, is on his last legs (or fins)

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

Movie Crew Brings Monsters to Oregon Town A movie made in Astoria is based on the works of HP Lovecraft

Pet Friendly Travel Grows on Oregon Coast A sample list of pet friendly lodgings on Oregon's coast

Oregon Travel: Fun with Nocturnal Beaches Something new awaits the coastal traveler at night

Ghost Hunters Say Oregon Winery Haunted According to some employees and a group of ghost hunters, the Nehalem Bay Winery, on the north Oregon coast, hosts more than wine spirits

Oregon Coast Travelogue: A Truly Manic Tour 24 hours, and over 130 miles of coastline

Oregon Coast Travel: Life on Lighthouse Wasn't Easy The lightouse atop Tillamook Rock near Seaside was called 'Terrible Tilly'

Oregon Travel Adventures with Wine, Crabs, Lost Keys and Eating Dirt One weekend, one hundred adventures

Strange Delights Found on Oregon Coast Geologic and oceanic wonders are popping up all over this spring

Deep Inside An Aquarium on Oregon's North Coast After 70 years, the Seaside Aquarium is still splashing up fun

Oregon Travel Secrets: Funky Coastal Facts World records, UFO rumors and other tales and trivia

Coastal Copter Ride an Oregon Favorite Seaside Helicopters provides a rollicking, fascinating ride above the waves

Lodging, Vacation Rentals in Seaside, Oregon

Virtual Tour of Seaside

Guide to Every Beach Access in Seaside

THE TIDES BY THE SEA, Seaside. History meets modern luxury here. 51 oceanfront condos, individually owned and decorated. 2316 Beach Drive. 800-548-2846. www.thetidesbythesea.com.
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ASTORIA
Where the Columbia meets the Pacific, Land of Lewis & Clark and loads of atmosphere & history

SEASIDE
The Promenade, Tillamook Head, family fun & broad, sandy beaches

CANNON BEACH
A mysterious lighthouse, upscale yet earthy, a huge monolith, fine eateries & an art mecca

NEHALEM BAY
Manzanita's beaches, Nehalem and Wheeler's quirky beauty; laid back Rockaway

TILLAMOOK BAY
Garibaldi, Barview, Bay City, Tillamook & an oceanfront ghost town

THREE CAPES LOOP
The hidden secret of the coast: Cape Meares, a lighthouse, Oceanside, Netarts and Pacific City

LINCOLN CITY & THE CORRIDOR OF MYSTERY
Miles & miles of unbroken beaches, Cascade Head, Neskowin and many manmade attractions
DEPOE BAY
A spouting horn downtown, freaky hidden cliffs and whales, whales, whales
NEWPORT
Time-tripping Nye Beach, a bustling bayfront, marine science-central and two lighthouses
WALDPORT / SEAL ROCK
Pristine, even secretive sands and wild geologic landmarks
YACHATS
Constantly dramatic wave action, a mix of the rugged & upscale
UPPER LANE COUNTY
25 miles of deserted beaches & oodles of wonders
FLORENCE
A lighthouse, ancient bayfront and miles and miles of fluffy dunes