Ep. 315: Central Oregon Coast | Newport RV camping travel hiking sightseeing

We love the Oregon coast, especially that section of the Central Oregon coastline stretching from Florence north to Newport. This marks our third visit to this extraordinarily scenic stretch of coastline, with much to see and attract the RV traveler, and our objective in 2023 is to spend time visiting places that we've either overlooked or missed on prior visits. We'll travel the coast, visiting Newport, Waldport, Yachats, and Florence. We'll take an up-close look at Heceta Head Lighthouse, Cape Perpetua, Thor's Well and Cook's Chasm. We'll learn about Oregon marine life at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, dine on delicious local seafood, and visit the historic timber town of Toledo, all while RV camping at South Beach State Park.
Filmed: June 25-30, 2023
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:54 Central Oregon Coast
2:18 Waldport & Yachats
3:15 Cape Perpetua
4:25 Heceta Head Lighthouse
6:26 Florence
9:25 South Beach State Park
13:21 SPONSOR: RV Mattress by Brooklyn Bedding
15:13 Newport
18:45 Oregon Coast Aquarium
24:02 Toledo
26:58 Wrap-up and what's next
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* Oregon Coast Aquarium aquarium.org/
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[@GrandAdventure]

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[@kentonbates8131]

Wonderful video showcasing the central coast. It's truly a cool place! Thanks Marc

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you, and thanks for watching, Kenton!

[@sondraodell9351]

All I can say about this video is WOW, WOW, WOW! Just a wonderful representation of that part of Oregon and it's coastal area, beaches and special towns along the way! The Newport Aquarium was special also. Makes me want to shout MORE, MORE! Thanks Mark for taking us to a unique and fascinating part of our country!

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you so much, Sondra! We're happy that you enjoyed it.

[@jesib7526]

Fresh clam chowder..... yum.

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

thanks for the tour Marc

[@GrandAdventure]

And thank you for coming along!

[@daviscrt]

That's also my favorite fish market when I camp on the coast in Or. Those clams looks tasty. Thanks Don

[@GrandAdventure]

It's such a great place, Don, isn't it? They were lined up out to the street at times during our visit. In next week's episode, though, we went and harvested our own claims -- which tasted even better. 😉

[@AdamFrugoli]

We just stayed at yachats over the 4th of the July for 8 days. It was amazing!!

[@GrandAdventure]

We barely crossed paths, Adam. We wrapped up filming this episode on June 30.

[@GimpyCamper]

Beautiful area

[@GrandAdventure]

Yes indeed.

[@moore_2_explore]

So informative!! We’re headed that way in August and truly appreciate your honest assessment if things. and I’m salivating for that seafood market!! Thanks!!

[@GrandAdventure]

You are most welcome. Enjoy! Don't miss South Beach Fish Market, but choose your times carefully. While we were there, sometimes it was lined up out the door and out to the street.

[@gina50gina]

Such gorgeous coastal scenery, I could watch the waves for hours. I love the holiday feel of the small towns that you visited as well. Looking forward to the next adventure tonight! (Suzane)

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you so very much! I think you will enjoy tonight's episode.

[@gina50gina]

@@GrandAdventure I am sure that I will. 😍

[@skpjoecoursegold366]

I'll get back to Oregon soon, love Florence.

[@GrandAdventure]

As do we, Joe. As do we.

[@mikemurphy2764]

Absolutely beautiful. I haven't been that way for about 20 years. Need to get back there.

[@GrandAdventure]

Well Mike, perhaps this will provide the impetus to return. Thank you for watching!

[@jimlee8785]

Great video, loved it

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you very much, Jim!

[@davidgroner5088]

Love Oregon. Can't wait to see / hear your take it..

[@GrandAdventure]

As do we, David! We look forward to sharing it with you tonight.

[@gorrdd]

Marc, Nice to see you got your RV hooked up to the space station along the coast...🤣🙈😉 Gord

[@johnrambo7630]

Very good!

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you John!

[@marvelousmarv-marvelousper4886]

All that sea food looked so inviting. What would you say is the Marvelous sea food spot on this episode?

[@GrandAdventure]

Hands down, South Beach Fish Market.

[@gorrdd]

Beautiful images, Marc. I actually thought the aquarium looked great. But you may have done a great job capturing the various exhibits. Glad you got to stay nice and cool. We had 107° F here in Fort Worth today. The whole of next week will be mostly around 105° F. The seafood looked fab as well. Thanks for sharing all of that. Gord

[@GrandAdventure]

Thanks as always for watching, Gord. I think I just had higher expectations for the aquarium than it delivered. The week before we stopped in the little-known Charleston Marine Life Center and for $5, our expectations were exceeded. Here, folks lined up to pay $26 and I actually enjoyed the Charleston Marine Life Center more. There was nothing wrong with the Oregon Coast Aquarium, I was just let down by my own expectations.

[@gorrdd]

@@GrandAdventure Thanks Marc. Sounds more like a price-per-performance issue. Deep down, you likely felt abused and put off. I get it. Just know that when you see admissions this high, it is usually because the director in charge received a salary increase. He, in turn, approves a salary increase for those who approved his salary increase. Then they compute the expected attendence and calculate the necessary fee in order to justify their salaries. I agree in essence. Better to look at those high rates and just say no to their ploy. This is they difference between a self serving cooperation and a people serving Republic. The two are diametrically opposed organizations. Everything is a corporation today and none serves the people... they are only there to farm the people. The worst part is that the public have been trained and washed to support this abuse.🤔😳🙄🙊🐟💨 Gord

[@RamblinRoadies]

Thanks for sharing Marc. We love the Oregon coast.

[@GrandAdventure]

As do we, Frank. Thank you as always for watching!

[@mickster1780]

i need to be there! we're suffering through temps of 103-106 here in central Texas

[@GrandAdventure]

So we've heard! Grab a bag of ice and a wet towel.

[@laughingram7287]

We have driven this coast. So many little towns. Lots of unique bridges as well. So that’s what that park campground looks like. We happened to be passing through on a three day weekend and it was full….. go figure. The food looked great! Thanks for sharing. Ram 👍🏼👍🏾

[@GrandAdventure]

And thanks to both of you for watching, as always!

[@michaeltablet8577]

I may comment too often but your videos are like world class productions. Great content, amazing videography, narration and editing! Thank you so very much for sharing your travels!

[@GrandAdventure]

You are much too kind, Michael. And comments like those can never be too frequent! 😁

[@surfpapo]

Nice video we went there on our motorhome from ID. to Newport is beautiful there good food too 🦞🥩

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you so much! Glad that you enjoyed it. The food there is wonderful.

[@joyces3550]

Always fun! Thanks Marc! Happy travels!

[@GrandAdventure]

And thank you as always for watching, Joyce. Happy travels to you as well!

[@mccarthy7566]

You packed a lot of great content into this episode Marc! Glad to see none of it was another mishap with The Beast!😜😜😂😂

[@GrandAdventure]

🤣 Thank you Pete! Yes, I would like to avoid any further disasters. 😉

[@rossvillegas3927]

wow your in my neck of the woods you can find me in lincoln city

[@GrandAdventure]

Well, we were, Ross. We are now up on Whidbey Island in Puget Sound, Washington. We passed through Lincoln City, you live in a beautiful place.

[@gormanthomas8135]

Hi Mark! Nearly certain I passed you on I-15 today (Sunday July 16). I was s/b around Pocatello when I saw your rig n/b. Safe travels!!!

[@GrandAdventure]

Nope! That was someone else, on Sunday we were driving entirely within the state of Washington.

[@gormanthomas8135]

@@GrandAdventure Ah ok. Could have been a twin to your rig then - same truck, same 5th wheel, same kayak rack - Amazing coincidence. Wow.

[@tammyramey3219]

I would love to know about hotels more camping sites and cost. Need to play this trip next year.

[@GrandAdventure]

We can't comment on hotels, Tammy, because we bring our home with us. But Google is your friend. Start planning that trip no later than this fall, as campgrounds fill up quickly.

[@akgobears]

Just had this conversation with another youtuber about vacationing on the Oregon coast to beat the heat...We found that out yrs ago and have taken advantage of it as often as we can ...Its always been convenient for us because we have relatives in Crescent City and Tillamook/Garibaldi...We have casino camped in Florence at the Three Rivers Casino...Have also been to MO's there for the chowder ...YUMM !! ...My guess is you have gone past or i would recommend stopping and having a crab sandwich at the Old Oregon Smokehouse in Rockaway Beach just north of Garibaldi and Tillamook..Its right across the st. from the red caboose you see in town on HWY 101...We like to stay at a nice little place called Harborview RV park in the harbor of Garibaldi as it only has about 20 spaces and its right on the water.....Found Toledo interesting in your video as i have never been there....Looking forward to next week , travel safe , and all be well...

[@GrandAdventure]

Same to you! You are correct, we are now several weeks further north on Whidbey Island in Washington State's Puget Sound. And thank you for the tips for the next time we travel through the Northern Oregon coast!

[@akgobears]

@@GrandAdventure I have been to Whidbey Island many moons ago when i was 18yrs old...Like 50yrs ago full of moons...Puget Sound was beautiful then i can imagine its just as nice now...

[@GrandAdventure]

@@akgobears It sure is.

[@carvingCode]

We’re heading to Oregon in late Summer. With a coast like this, what else is there to see there? ;-). Great video. Well done.

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you Randy! Honestly, the options are nearly limitless. Kayak the harbor and Yaquina Bay, visit Yaquina Head and Yaquina Bay lighthouses, stroll the quaint waterfront streets of Nye Beach, go for a hike, ...

[@normgibson6565]

Love South Beach SP they just more dump stations.

[@GrandAdventure]

Boy, that's the truth, Norm! A single dump station bay for 200-something campsites is completely inadequate. There was nearly always a lineup the whole time we were there.

[@normgibson6565]

@@GrandAdventure The line at the dump is like being at the LTVA in Quartzsite.

[@GrandAdventure]

@@normgibson6565 That's an apt comparison.

[@MingoMoon]

Enjoyed your video. We traveled through the Oregon Coast in 2019, we loved it, we visited Tillamook and Coos Bay areas, and we would day trip north and south of those areas. The area you are in now we only drive through on our way to Coos Bay and need to return and visit the coast much more intentionally, we had very difficult time finding places to stay as we only booked about 1-2 months in and in the middle of summer it was all booked. But I need to try that site you mentioned for cancellations. Are you a solo traveler or are you married/life partner? You always say we but I only see you and maybe your dog. A technical recommendation, when shooting video of self place your camera on a tripod, I was getting sea sick watching the background swim around your head 😂. But we truly enjoy eating your videos.

[@GrandAdventure]

LOL! Sometimes I get lazy and just grab the GoPro for the intro and/or outro, instead of the mirrorless on the tripod with wireless lav mic, all of which takes some time to set up. But point noted. Yes, there's a "we." Mrs. GA, however, is intensely private online and refuses to appear in the videos. Every now and then, however, she gets caught on camera in the background. Campnab works wonderfully. We booked our stay for 5 days only about two weeks in advance, as did our friends who are traveling with us for a while. Campnab allows you to grab a cancellation as soon as it happens, before most folks find it. And we'll bring you to the Tillamook Coast this Wednesday!

[@MingoMoon]

@@GrandAdventure we really enjoyed Tillamook, see y’all next episode

[@billdarrah5030]

We were in Florence last week and enjoyed the Old town, Heceta Lighthouse, and Sea Lions Cave. We are in northern Washington for wedding then heading south. We will be staying at Pacific City then heading to Crescent City, CA to see the Redwoods. I know the coastal drive will be beautiful, but how will the driving be with a class a gasser? Thanks.

[@GrandAdventure]

If you continue South of the redwoods, avoid CA-1 and you should be fine.

[@scotty92028]

Another inspirational episode to go out and get some!! I heard you say the cost of the cg……did you get charged the non-resident 25% fee?

[@GrandAdventure]

Thank you! If I did get charged a non-resident fee, Scott, it was included in that price. I booked online and of course used my Utah address.

[@donaldvesey8295]

Hey Marc, Did they have any senior discount at state park or just 35 flat daily rate?

[@GrandAdventure]

To be honest I'm not sure, Donald. My age is not yet advanced enough to usually qualify, although I was surprised the other day to be offered a senior discount at a restaurant for anyone over 50.

[@donaldvesey8295]

Well keep working I need help paying my ssi 😂 thks don

[@GrandAdventure]

@@donaldvesey8295 I've got ya covered.

[@BigSeppiWen]

Tourists are ruining the Oregon coast. The damage is already done so if you're considering a visit, stay the hell out!

[@GrandAdventure]

You need to apply for a job with the local chamber of commerce!