Oregons Best Coastal Beaches

Beautiful and unique rock formations, crashing waves, and long stretches of pristine beaches. Oregon's coastline is one of the most beautiful and dramatic in the world. From Fort Stevens State Park at the mouth of the Columbia River to Crissey Field State Recreation Site on the southern border with California, Oregon's Best Coastal Beaches shares the facilities, amenities, and activities for beaches on the Oregon coast. Information provided for each beach, includes a scenic photo, accessibility, parking, camping, restrooms, phones, horseback riding, hiking, biking, tidepooling, whale watching, even an aerial shot that gives you the lay of the land and provides geographical reference to Highway 101 or other coastal roads. In Oregon's Best Coastal Beaches, you?ll find everything you need to explore and enjoy Oregon's beautiful coastline.

First and only comprehensive guide to the entire Oregon Coast Trail Experienced, passionate author is the authority on the OCT Perennial interest in long-distance trails From vast beaches and lush forests to windswept bluffs and dramatic sea stacks, the stunning wild coast of Oregon is emerging as the next great long-distance hiking experience. The OCT includes 200-plus miles of publicly accessible beaches, as well as established trails through city, county, and state parks and national forest lands. Breaking the trail into five major sections, each with an elevation profile, Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail provides detailed descriptions of 34 route legs with mileage, maps, resupply options, itineraries, hazards, camping or lodging options, and more. Introductory chapters advise on when to start, what to bring, and what to expect, while sidebars throughout share trail history, flora and fauna, and worthy side trips. The OCT is a truly singular experience with unique challenges such as finding campsites in some areas and navigating coastal tides, weather, and river mouth crossings. This guide synthesizes everything hikers need to know to plan and enjoy a successful adventure.

Make Your Escape with Moon Travel Guides! Discover incredible hiking, camping, seafood, and wildlife along this picturesque coastline with Moon Coastal Oregon. Inside you'll find: Flexible, strategic itineraries that can be adapted for your schedule, including: "Coastal Road Trip," "Coastal Camping," "Trails and Tidepools," "Save It for a Rainy Day," "Cozy Seaside Inns," "Foraging the Coast," "Surf Oregon," "Top 10 Photo Ops," and "Undiscovered Beaches" Honest advice on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay, from quaint coastal B&Bs to camping in the redwoods Full color photos and detailed maps throughout Expert insight from Oregon locals Judy Jewell and Bill McRae The best spots for outdoor adventure: surfing, fishing, hiking, biking, whale-watching, and more Activities and ideas for every traveler, season, and budget: Hop in the car and take the 101 for a stunning coastal road trip, stopping along the way to explore charming harbor towns. Camp among sand dunes and shipwrecks, gaze at free-swimming sharks at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, or visit one of Lewis and Clark's expedition landmarks. Hike through any of the 80 state parks along the coast, forage for your own dinner of fish, crabs, clams, and mussels, and discover the best spots to catch that perfect Pacific sunset Detailed coverage of small towns along the coast, as well as the larger hubs including Astoria, Newport, and Lincoln City Thorough information, including background on the landscape, plants and animals, climate, and local culture With Moon Coastal Oregon's expert tips, myriad activities, and local insight, you can plan your trip your way. Hitting the road? Try Moon Pacific Northwest Road Trip. Exploring more of the Beaver State? Try Moon Oregon.

Cannon Beach is a small town nestled off Highway 101 along the Oregon coast. It has been called one of the "World's 100 Most Beautiful Places" by National Geographic and one of "The 100 Best Art Towns in America" by author John Villani. Located 80 miles west of Portland and 25 miles south of Astoria, the town is surrounded by the Oregon Coast Range, ocean beaches, and rivers. Only four miles in length, and with a population of less than 2,000 residents, Cannon Beach is a popular and picturesque town catering to almost 1 million visitors annually. Life seems simpler, more beautiful, and quieter here. People stroll along holding hands, enjoying an ice cream cone or a latte, and daydreaming of building a fire later that evening on the beach. The salty air frizzes their hair, and sand is found in every shoe. But no one is bothered by this, because they are at Cannon Beach, with the legendary Haystack Rock.

Observe mighty forces of nature, hike coastal cliffs, and savor a moment of solitude with Moon Coastal Oregon. Inside you'll find: Flexible, strategic itineraries, from seaside weekend getaways to a 10-day road trip along U.S. 101, with lists of the best off-the-radar beaches, campsites, fishing spots, photo ops, and much more The top activities and unique experiences: Scan the ocean for spouting whales or gaze at free-swimming sharks from inside the underwater tunnel at Oregon Coast Aquarium. Admire local art in Astoria's galleries, learn to blow glass Lincoln City, or soak in the sounds of a music festival in summer Outdoor adventures: Wander along the stack-speckled shoreline of Cannon Beach, admire the endless horizon from the top of a lighthouse, or hike across vast sand dunes. Set up camp in a yurt near shipwrecks, sand spits, or redwood forests. Explore any of the 80 state parks that line the coast, try your hand at sandboarding, or take an exhilarating jet-boat tour through Rogue River Local flavors: Sample award-winning cheddar cheese in Tillamook, slurp fresh-shucked oysters, or enjoy organic produce at a county farmers market. Kick back at a brewery with ocean views for traditional Northwest IPAs, light saisons, and sour wild yeast beers Expert insight from Oregon locals Judy Jewell and W.C. McRae on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay, from quaint coastal B&Bs to campgrounds in the redwoods Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Thorough background on the landscape, plants and animals, climate, and local culture With Moon Coastal Oregon's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of this unique region. Hitting the road? Try Moon Pacific Northwest Road Trip. Exploring more of the Beaver State? Try Moon Oregon.

Whether you want to drink wine in the Willamette Valley, hike the Columbia River Gorge, or climb (or ski) Mt. Hood, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Oregon are here to help! Fodor’s Oregon guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s Oregon includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS for the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Willamette Valley’s Best Wineries,” “Best Things to do in Portland,” and “Best Roadside Attractions” TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money SPECIAL FEATURES on “Wine Tasting in the Willamette Valley,” “Whale Watching in the Pacific Northwest,” and “Oregon’s Best Beaches” HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems COVERS: Portland, Powell’s Bookstore in Portland, Columbia River Gorge, Crater Lake National Park, Mt. Hood, Oregon Sand Dunes, Willamette Valley Wine Country, Bend, Oregon Caves National Monument, the Oregon Trail, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, and more. Planning on visiting Portland or the Pacific Northwest? Check out Fodor’s Inside Portland (brand new guide) or Fodor’s Pacific Northwest. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us! *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

First in the Ultimate Oregon Coast Travel series: a deeply detailed guide to Cannon Beach. Every beach access in the area, wild nature facts, history, geology, funky beach finds. Find oddities such as glowing sand, green flash at sunset, the surreal Red Towers, singing sands, and more. Full of photos and walk-throughs of each area. Perfect guide for those who are new to the area or for those looking for a deeper, more intense coastal experience. Comes with a Quick Guide to all beaches, then the mind-bending array of details.

Tillamook County on the Oregon Coast is a hiker's paradise. From a thigh-pumping trek to the top of Neahkahnie Mountain to a leisurely stroll in Kilchis Point Reserve, hikers will find the trail just right for their ability or sense of adventure. Walk through Douglas-fir forests, along rivers and estuaries, on beaches, and in nature preserves. To plan your trip, go to www.tillamookcoast.com.