We are traveling the entire Oregon Coast. What are the top scenic viewpoints?
The top 10 attractions I would recommend include (north to south):
Astoria’s historic attractions including the Columbia River Maritime Museum and Lewis and Clark’s Fort Clatsop.
Seaside’s automobile turnaround and oceanfront promenade, famous landmarks dating from the 1920s.
Ecola State Park and Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach.
Three Capes Scenic Drive southwest of Tillamook (Cape Meares, Cape Lookout and Cape Kiwanda).
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area in Newport (lighthouse, views, bird watching and beautiful tidepool area).
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area (rainforest hiking trails, views of dramatic coastline formations like Spouting Horn, Devil’s Churn, Cook’s Chasm and Thor’s Well).
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (Honeyman State Park and Oregon Dunes Overlook near Florence or hike the John Dellenback Trail south of Reedsport).
Cape Arago (three spectacular State Parks southwest of Coos Bay).
Beach Loop Drive in Bandon (beautiful beach with many rock formations at the edge of the shore).
Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor (lots of viewpoints and beaches south of Gold Beach).
Hope this helps and happy exploring!
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About Ask Oregon Expert Gary Hayes
Gary Hayes is publisher of Coast Explorer Magazine and founder of Pelican Productions, Inc, a travel media and marketing company based in Seaside, Oregon. Gary is a native Oregonian whose earliest memories include working on his grandfather’s fishing boat on the Oregon Coast. He now lives in Cannon Beach, Oregon with his dog Jackson, a nearly constant travel companion. An extensively published photographer, Gary loves exploring the Northwest’s dramatic landscapes and capturing its natural wonders. He does clean up nicely though and he may also be found sampling Northwest wines and fine regional cuisine at every opportunity. He is a food and wine writer and is the Executive Director of the SavorNW Wine Awards.
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