Oregon Coast
Alterna-Guide
and Oregon Coast
Complete Guides

More is available at Oregon Coast Beach Connection - More Oregon Coast Secrets

Because there's more to the Oregon Coast than meets the eye....

Because the coast isn't just for families or road rage-inducing idiots lumbering down the highway in first gear..... No Snooze-o-rama Oregon Coast Tourism here....

It's a Detailed, Alternative Look at the Oregon Coast: Every Single Beach Access, Oregon Coast Lodging and Dining Secrets, Hidden Vacation Rental Fun, Bars, Weird Science and Wacky, Unusual Facts about the Oregon Coast

This isn't your mama's guide to the Oregon coast. It's not your grandparents' either. Hell, it's not even your's - we own it.

OK, now we forgot what we were going to say.

Oh yeah!!!! Keep Exploring the Coast....


Find Every Single Oregon Coast Beach Access and Attraction (more added all the time)

Seaside, Oregon Complete Guide (hidden beaches, parks, Seaside Turnaround, Promenade)

Cannon Beach, Oregon Complete Guide (unpopulated beaches, mysteries, Ecola, Indian Beach)

Lincoln City, Oregon Complete Guide (beach oddities, secret spots, wild sights, lodging nirvana)

Complete Guide to South Beach, Seal Rock, Waldport (hidden beaches, geologic wonders and sand dunes)

Oregon Coast Camping (every campsite on 180 miles of Oregon coast)

All Oregon Coast Tide Pools (where to find them - every single tide pool)


Oregon Coast Articles from Oregon Coast Beach Connection

Oregon Coast Room Openings, Availability for Holiday Weekend
Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Rockaway Beach, Neskowin, L City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Yachats, Florence
Oregon Coast Ready for Best Weather of Year, 'Second Summer'
This season often means temps in the upper 70s and little to no wind
Oregon Officials Open Wild Coho Fisheries on Coast, Buoy 10 Closes
Oregon wildlife officials came up with a postivie enough forecast for fish numbers
Viewpoints of Ecola State Park: Tillamook Rock Lighthouse
New photo added to Cannon Beach, Oregon Coast Virtual Tour
What's New with an Old Oregon Coast Town
Numerous interesting developments are popping up at the very end of the north Oregon coast
UFO Spotted in Seaside, Oregon Coast
Some visitors come farther than others to the Oregon coast
The Freakiest Part of Oregon Coast Second Summer: Glowing Sand
A weird and wonderful secret nature is in store for the beachcomber
Oregon Coast Lodging Openings, Weekend August 27
The coast is expected to be mostly sunny, some open for Hood to Coast area
Day and Night on the Central Oregon Coast
The epitome of a relaxed day at the beach, but about to get very surreal; a new way to look at beaches
Oregon Coast Right Now: Depoe Bay at Dusk
Dusk can make the town look a bit like a bunch of Christmas lights

 

See More Oregon coast travel info at Oregon Coast Beach Connection
LODGING GUIDE (find a place to stay)
Oregon Coast Vacation Rentals Guide
Oregon Coast Dining

Oregon Coast Lodging Specials

Seaside, Oregon Lodging
Cannon Beach, Oregon Lodging

Manzanita, Wheeler, Rockaway Beach Lodging

Lincoln City Lodging

Depoe Bay Lodging

Newport Oregon Lodging

Waldport, Seal Rock Lodging

Yachats Lodging

Oregon Coast Beach Connection

Oregon Coast Beginners' Guide

Oregon coast weather

Calendar of events

Beach news

Important Links

Adventure blogs

Coastal pubcrawl

Coastal science

Oregon coast mileage chart & map

Day trips, suggested itineraries

Oregon Coast Real Estate

Oregon Coast Pictures

Atypical Things to Do

Oregon Coast Camping

OR TAKE THE VIRTUAL TOUR

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