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OREGON COAST / WASHINGTON COAST TRAVEL UPDATES


Heceta Head Lighthouse Light is Out For Only Third Time in 130 Years of Oregon Coast History
Once in '61 and then in 2000: no repair date yet. Florence, Yachats, traffic

Lincoln City's D River Access Goes Under the Knife: Construction Starts at Oregon Coast Landmark
Popular access will see parts close and change. Depoe Bay, Pacific City, traffic

Scientists Find First Mama Gray Whale and Calf of Migration Season Off Washington Coast
Video, First sign of good news: baby whale is plump, well fed. Marine sciences

Orcas from This Week ID'd as Some Show Up on South Oregon Coast
Killer whales appear around Winchester Bay, Coos Bay. Newport, marine sciences

Rare Fin Whale Washes Up on Washington Coast: What Necropsy Revealed
Evidence of starvation and a killer whale attack. Salish sea, marine sciences

Two Vehicle Incidents in Different Parts of Oregon Coast Range, One Killed
A fatality near Florence and a bizarre police chase on Highway 6. Traffic

Galaxy Will Be Missing from Northwest Skies for Awhile
Oregon / Washington Coast astronomy: blazing satellites, extreme low and high tides. Astronomy, weather

Six Orcas Dazzle Oregon Coast - Pacific Northwest Sees 2st Gray Whale Wash Up
Oregon had its fifth dead gray whale; orcas heading south. See video. Marine sciences, whales

Drone Ban Along Majority of Oregon Coast: A Deeper Dive and Strong Reactions
A look at rule details, how it affects creators. Weather

Unique Quartet Show By Candlelight On Oregon Coast Gives Rock Some Twists
NPAC on Thursday, May 14, experience string versions of Bowie, Stones. Newport events

Ontario Eastern Oregon Weather - Forecasts, Sky Cams, Alerts, Current Conditions
Weather forecasts, sky cams, alerts and current conditions for Ontario in eastern Oregon

Camping and Parking Rate Hikes Kick In Around Oregon, Coastline - More Possible
This season means higher rates and more could be coming. Sciences, travel tips

Bloom Newport Brings Live Music and Food to Central Oregon Coast Town in May
Newport Performing Arts Center on May 16, 2026, going from 3 to 7 p.m. Newport events

Yet Another Rare Sighting of Snowy Owl on Oregon Coast - Third This Year
Latest in Newport, two others this year. Sciences

Another Major Fireball Above Washington, Oregon - Caught on Video on the Coast
Reported by over 100 people and mapped by NASA satellites. Astronomy, weather




   

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TRAFFIC OREGON WASHINGTON + COAST

Oregon Coast Road, Traffic Conditions, Updates All Hwy 101, inland routes

Portland, Oregon Highway Traffic, Road Conditions - Traffic Cams: I-5 - I-205 - I-405 - Hwy 217 - I-84

Salem, Oregon Traffic, Cams, Conditions

Eugene, Oregon Traffic

Cascade Mountains Traffic

Bend, Oregon Traffic

Medford - Roseburg - Ashland Traffic

Columbia Gorge Traffic

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OREGON COAST FEATURES

Featured Travel Articles

Oregon Coast Science Experts: What is Sea Foam? Foam in the ocean is just sea bubbles, started off by tiny little phytoplankton that have died and the way their skeletons change the surface tension of the water

rules of the oregon coastSurprising Unknown Rules of the Oregon Coast There's a lot coastal tourism entities haven't told you - and they won't.

All About Oregon Coast Whales, Whale Watching

South Oregon Coast Travel - Dig deeper into Reedsport, Coos Bay, Charleston, Bandon, Port Ofrord, Gold Beach, Brookings

More to History of Oregon Coast's Peter Iredale Than Just a Shipwreck Its rusted bones are a huge attraction to those visiting Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach and Washington coast

Surprising Science Factoids About Oregon Coast Weather How many more minutes of daylight on the coast? What's the truth about Oregon coast winters? Suprises abound

Oregon Coast Lighthouses at a Glance A list of Oregon coast lighthouses and some supplemental information

Oregon Coast Oceanfront Lodging, Hotels; Oceanfront Vacation Rentals

Oregon Coast Outdoor Guide - At a Glance Quick reference to hiking, beaches

All About Oregon Coast Geology - Science behind the sights

 




OREGON COAST VIRTUAL TOURS
Explore Every Beach Spot

TO WASHINGTON COAST


Astoria - at the northernmost tip of Oregon
Astoria / Warrenton

Where the Columbia meets the Pacific, Land of Lewis & Clark and loads of atmosphere & history
Seaside, Oregon
Seaside

The Promenade, Tillamook Head, family fun & broad, sandy beaches
Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast
Cannon Beach

A mysterious lighthouse, upscale yet earthy, a huge monolith, fine eateries & an art mecca
Nehalem Bay, Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler and Rockaway Oregon Coast
Nehalem Bay - Manzanita, Rockaway, Wheeler
Manzanita's beaches, Nehalem and Wheeler's quirky beauty; laid back Rockaway
Oregon Coast: Tillamook Bay, Tillamook, Bay City, Barview, Garibaldi
Tillamook Bay / Garibaldi
Garibaldi, Barview, Bay City, Tillamook & an oceanfront ghost town
Three Capes Loop, Oceanside, Netarts, Pacific City, Cape Lookout, Cape Meares
Three Cape Loop - Oceanside, Netarts, Pacific City
The hidden secret of the coast: Cape Meares, a lighthouse, Oceanside, Netarts and Pacific City
Lincoln City, Cascade Head, Neskowin, Inland Highway 101
Lincoln City & Neskowin
Miles & miles of unbroken beaches, Cascade Head, Neskowin and manmade attractions
Depoe Bay on the Oregon Coast
Depoe Bay
A spouting horn downtown, freaky hidden cliffs and whales, whales, whales
Newport, Nye Beach on the Oregon Coast
Newport
Two lighthouses, timeless Nye Beach, bustling bayfront, regal bridge
Waldport, Seal Rock
Waldport, Seal Rock
Sands and dunes, craggy Seal Rock, semi-secret beaches
Yachats
Yachats
Constantly dramatic wave action, a mix of the rugged & upscale
Between Florence and Yachats - oodles of secret beaches
Upper Lane County
25 miles of deserted beaches & oodles of wonders
Florence - on the central Oregon coast
Florence
A lighthouse, ancient bayfront and miles and miles of fluffy dunes

South Oregon Coast Travel

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COASTAL REVIEWS

April Gets Even Cheaper Midweek at Depoe Bay, Lincoln City: Oregon Coast Deals
Off-season rates plus more at Keystone Vacation Rentals. Depoe Bay lodging specials, Lincoln City hotel reviews, Newport hotel reviews

Florence Rhododendron Fest Offers Further Preview: Adds Oregon Coast Radio Host
Grand Marshal picked, Rhody Fest runs May 15 - 18. Florence events

New Expansive Vacation Home on Oregon Coast Soars to Where Neskowin Meets the...
5 bedrooms, 600 ft of deck and a sauna so fire. Pacific City hotel reviews, hotel news, Neskowin hotels, vacation rentals, Lincoln City hotel reviews, Rockaway Beach hotel reviews

Exquisite Spring Break Hangouts on Oregon Coast with New Discoveries
The wows of Lincoln City and Cannon Beach, including the beginning of a ghost forest. Lincoln City hotel reviews, Cannon Beach hotel reviews, specials, Seaside hotel reviews

Vacation Rentals in Cannon Beach: Check Out Reduced Rates at Beachcomber Vaca...
Cannon Beach Specials - reductions in winter and spring. Cannon Beach hotel reviews

Reviews: Oceanfront Kitchettes in Seaside, Near Gearhart, Near Cannon Beach
Large rooms right up against the surf and Promenade. Watch for whales as you prepare a meal

Astoria/Warrenton Hotels, N. Oregon Coast
Astoria/Warrenton Hotels, Astoria hotel reviews, Warrenton vacation rentals

A Less Expensive May in Newport: Handful of Oregon Coast Inns Still Offering ...
Inn at Nye Beach, Nye Beach Cottages, Ocean House BnB: Newport hotel specials. Newport hotel reviews

Manzanita Hotel Review: Oregon Coast Inn A New Hotel
Nehalem River Inn is nearly 100 years old. Nehalem Hotel Review

Oregon Coast Vacation Rentals - 363 Miles of Rentals
Oregon Coast Vacation Rentals, vacation rental reviews, hotel reviews, vacation rental news

Capping Either End of Cannon Beach: Two Different Charmers of the N. Oregon C...
Like a pair of bookends, two of its more engaging places to stay cap either end. Cannon Beach hotel reviews, Schooner's Cove Inn, the Wayside Inn, Seaside hotel reviews









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