Oregon Coast
Alterna-Guide
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Complete Guides

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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.

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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

Enormous Waves, Tornado, Rattle Oregon Coast
Massive foam, lightning damage and deadly surf have also been reported
Central Oregon Coast Town Rocks Out
One little club in a small Oregon coast town seems to have put the 'hot' in Yachats
Oregon Coast Prepares for Crazed Surf, Winds
There will be massive surf conditions and what is likely to be some tremendous storm watching
Oregon Coast Hosts Programs for Bird Lovers, Watchers
November brings two intensely interesting birding programs to the central coast
New Additions to Oregon Coast Arts Festival
This weekend's celebration has some extra features at two of the town's more prominent lodgings
North Oregon Coast Town Explodes with Fun in Fall
At the very tip of Oregon, Astoria is a boomtown of frivolity during the season, and beyond
Oregon Coast History Museums Mark Milestones
Developments from historical societies in Cannon Beach and Newport
Former Portland Music Icon Carothers Returns to Oregon Coast
Craig Carothers fronted The Nerve in the 80's, now returns to Newport w/ Don Henry
Oregon Coast Aquarium Celebrates New Exhibit with Halloween
It's is the kickoff to the facility's newest exhibit of Turkey Vultures
Oregon Coast Foam Puts on Spectacular but Deadly Display
Churnings waves create sights, but deadly problems for birds

 

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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
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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