Surfing at Short Sands

I’ve walked the white sands along the western coast of Nicaragua. I’ve played on the warm, sunny beaches of the Southern California shoreline. And I’ve built sandcastles beside the turquoise waters of Key West. But my favorite beach remains on the wild, rugged Oregon Coast.

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Oregon Coast

Arch Cape snugs up against Highway 101 between Cannon Beach and Manzanita.

Surfers are drawn to the big waves at nearby Oswald West State Park, while beachcombers and hikers delight in the long sweep of beach to a hidden waterfall at Hug Point State Recreation Site. Watch for storms and migrating whales from Cape Falcon, or curl up by the fire at a cozy B&B.

Oregon Coast

Nearby cities: Tolovana Park, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler

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Coastal Treasures

Neahkahnie Mountain

Arch Cape, Oregon Coast

Hug Point State Recreation Site

Arch Cape, Oregon Coast

Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site

Cannon Beach, Oregon Coast

Ecola State Park

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