Northern Oregon Coast
Located 3 miles south of Yachats, this volcanic remnant was sighted and named by England's Captain James Cook in 1778. Famous for dramatic rock formations…
Must-see attractions in Northern Oregon Coast
Northern Oregon Coast
The region's top attraction, this cutting-edge aquarium is especially fun if you have kids along. Marine celebrities include seals, sea otters and a giant…
Northern Oregon Coast
Built in 1894 and towering precipitously above the churning ocean, this lighthouse, 13 miles south of Yachats on Hwy 101, is supremely photogenic and…
Northern Oregon Coast
Haystack Rock is Cannon Beach's iconic symbol, a beautiful hulking monolith that rises 235ft and has had cameos in several movies. It's part of the Oregon…
Northern Oregon Coast
Located just north of town, Ecola State Park offers seclusion, various hikes and great picnicking. Short paths at Ecola Point lead over the headland to…
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
Northern Oregon Coast
Stretching a mile out to sea is the popular Yaquina Head, a grassy headland just north of Newport. Short trails lead to viewing areas for shorebirds,…
Northern Oregon Coast
Ten miles west of Astoria, this park holds the historic military installation that once guarded the mouth of the Columbia River. Near the Military Museum…
Columbia River Maritime Museum
Northern Oregon Coast
Astoria's seafaring heritage is well interpreted at this wave-shaped museum. It's hard to miss the retired Coast Guard boat, frozen mid-rescue, through a…
Northern Oregon Coast
Fifteen miles south of Yachats is an enormous sea grotto that's home to hundreds of Steller sea lions. An elevator descends 208ft to a dark interpretive…
Lewis & Clark National Historical Park
Northern Oregon Coast
Five miles south of Astoria, this historical park holds Fort Clatsop, a reconstructed fort similar to the one the Corps of Discovery occupied during their…
Hatfield Marine Science Center
Northern Oregon Coast
This excellent science center has great exhibits, especially on wave energy and the local fishing industry. There's a touch tank and you can see the…
Northern Oregon Coast
Families with kids will enjoy this aquarium on the promenade. Don't expect anything like Newport's cutting-edge version, but rather a few fish tanks, a…
Northern Oregon Coast
Situated on a bushy bluff above the north entrance of the bay, this park is popular for beach access and views over Yaquina Bay. Visit the Yaquina Bay…
Northern Oregon Coast
The forested headland at Cape Meares offers good views from its lighthouse, which is 38ft tall (Oregon's shortest). Tours of the lighthouse are available…
Northern Oregon Coast
Located 22 miles east of Tillamook on Hwy 6, this excellent forest center educates the public on forest fires and the area's first white settlers. Cross a…
Northern Oregon Coast
The extravagant Flavel House was built by Captain George Flavel, one of Astoria's leading citizens during the 1880s. The Queen Anne house has been…
Northern Oregon Coast
This worthwhile museum has a great taxidermy room and some very interesting pioneer artifacts. There are also curiously carved Neahkahnie stones (actually…
Northern Oregon Coast
At Munson Creek State Natural Site, 7 miles south off US 101, an easy quarter-mile hike through old-growth spruce reaches Munson Creek Falls, the highest…
Northern Oregon Coast
The old county jail, featured in the movie The Goonies, is now home to the Oregon Film Museum, dedicated to made-in-Oregon movies – of which there have…
Northern Oregon Coast
Aircraft lovers shouldn't miss the large collection of fighter planes and the 7-acre blimp hangar. It's 2 miles south of town; a portion of the planes …
Northern Oregon Coast
Downtown's Liberty Theater is a landmark known for elaborate Italian Renaissance styling. It dates from 1925 and once hosted silent films and vaudeville…
Northern Oregon Coast
Rising high on Coxcomb Hill, the Astoria Column (built in 1926) is a 125ft tower painted with scenes from the westward sweep of US exploration and…
Northern Oregon Coast
Housed in the former city hall, the Heritage Museum commemorates Astoria's various ethnic communities and early settlers. There's a lot of interactive…
Pacific Maritime & Heritage Center
Northern Oregon Coast
This modern museum, on the bayfront, educates the public on the central Oregon coast's maritime history and fishing industry, displaying such artifacts as…
Northern Oregon Coast
View displays and paraphernalia from the Civil War, WWII and other conflicts at this museum within Fort Stevens State Park. Guided tours available in…
Northern Oregon Coast
This museum displays an impressive collection of Siletz artifacts, a rectangular grand piano and a hand-carved 'Dining Room' sign for the first resort…
Northern Oregon Coast
The Corps of Discovery camped here from December 1805 to the following March. There's a replica of the original fort, a visitor center, interpretive…
Northern Oregon Coast
Wonderful if you like sea creatures and dioramas. There are also opportunities to book educational whale-watching trips with a marine biologist through…
Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio
Northern Oregon Coast
Like glassblowing? Then don't miss the Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio where you can learn to blow your own float – or just watch someone else do it.
Seaside Museum & Historical Society
Northern Oregon Coast
Curious about Seaside's past? This museum displays old photos and relics; ask about Lewis and Clark's saltworks history and summer re-enactments here.
North Lincoln Historical Museum
Northern Oregon Coast
This good museum highlights Lincoln City's history with Native American basketry, pioneer artifacts, glass floats and exhibits on its past industries.
Northern Oregon Coast
In town, this museum displays historical items donated by local residents.
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