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What are some fun activities on the Oregon Coast for a young family? -Corin

There are some great family attractions on the coast. Obviously the beach is the number one attraction, but many communities also offer the opportunity to catch live crab off the docks which is always a hit with kids. You may want to consider some of the following:

Seaside: Indoor carousel, kiddie rides and Seaside Aquarium.
Newport: Oregon Coast Aquarium
North of Florence: Sea Lion Caves
South of Bandon: West Coast Game Park Safari (petting zoo with opportunity to pet exotic baby animals).
Reedsport: Umpqua Discovery Center (Interactive walk through natural history exhibits). Nearby is a dependable location for elk watching.
Between Gold Beach and Port Orford: Prehistoric Gardens (rainforest walk with 23 life size dinosaur replicas).

You didn’t mention which part of the coast you are visiting, so this list includes attractions covering almost 300 miles of the Oregon Coast. If you’d like to let me know where you will be spending your two days, I can get more specific about that region. Hope this helps for now. Happy exploring!

Answered by Gary Hayes, Ask Oregon Coast Expert
October 24th, 2012

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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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