EVERY Town on the Oregon Coast -The Drive Down Highway 101

[@garypeacock5919]

Thanks for posting this. We drove the Oregon coast a few years ago from Glasgow, Scotland, staying in Gold beach, yachats, manzanita and cannon beach. This is the best video I've seen about the Oregon coast. You've put us in the mood for going back again. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇲

[@PlantBasedJan]

Wow! The Oregon Coast is a long way from home for you! Thanks so much for jumping in for the ride and your endorsement. I really appreciate it. If you go back I might see you out there. I need to hit the places I've missed.

[@garypeacock5919]

This September we're visiting Joshua tree, zion, Bryce and grand Canyon NP, as well as Sedona. Maybe next year, bit will definitely be back. It was nice to visit Glasgow, Oregon. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇲

[@specag31]

You drove from Glasgow to Oregon? That's impressive. 😀 My Scottish ancestors took a boat, in 1849, ended up in Kincardine, Ontario. Their surnames were pretty famous, but I don't want to disclose them here. I can say that she was born in the castle of the Duke of Argyle because her father was the Gameskeeper, her mother was a domestic, a storm was coming in so the Duke insisted they stay and Isabella was born there. One of their 7 sons, my Great-Great Grandfather and G-G-Grandmother, from Nova Scotia, moved to Minnesota. My Clan Chief is coming across the pond this summer for a festival. Guess I have to order a kilt.

[@terryallen7356]

This was a great video and Oregon has a nice coastline but if you're coming from so far away I'd like to recommend a different drive along the California coastline on Highway 1. There are many videos on You Tube about the highway 1 scenic drive. Please check it out.

[@terryallen7356]

@@garypeacock5919 Next month we're going to Bryce, Zion, and Moab and looking forward to it. Can't believe I'm 70 and just now getting around to them.

[@rickalexander2801]

I'm a recently retired salesman who for the past 30+ years has traveled every inch of the Oregon coast for my job; averaging about 4 trips per year. That's over 120 times driving that route. Never tired of it and makes me appreciate the beauty of my state. Perhaps now that I have more free time I can stop and smell the roses instead of making it to my next appointment.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Congrats on retirement! Yes, stop and smell the sea spray now. 🌊

[@specag31]

@@PlantBasedJan right before I escaped, Lincoln County out lawed all open spraying of any thing. Sorry, you cannot smell the sea spray. They also passed a resolution that the county belongs to the first people. Showed a long timer, he laughed. I spent five years at BIA, I said he shouldn't laugh, its the kind of thing that sneaks up on you.

[@shaggy1202]

Great idea!

[@lisawhite7779]

You missed sooo many important parts of the Oregon Coast. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I’ll give this video a 4. Native Oregon Coast Girl.

[@cecilstehr1435]

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[@saena971]

I think it's important to mention that the reason Oregon has SO much beautiful coastline is because in 1913, the Oregon Beach Bill decreed that all land within sixteen vertical feet of the average low tide mark belongs to the people of Oregon, and guarantees that the public has free and uninterrupted use of the beaches along Oregon's 363 miles of coastline. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to governor Oswald West! If you ever get a chance, you should visit the state park named after him - a walking path through old growth forest that crosses a beautiful little creek and leads to a gorgeous cove with a sandy beach popular with surfers. One of my favorite places in the world.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Excellent point and history about the Oregon Beach Bill. I will definitely check out that park. Thank you for the tip. 🥰

[@augustpollok4935]

I think you were on hwy 1 where beach not 101

[@heythere6983]

Aren’t the beaches cold tho? I read the water is like 50 degrees mostly so it kinda makes the beach useless imo other than for scenic views

[@sissyrayself7508]

Thinking of Naming my grandson after him

[@sissyrayself7508]

And the cold water keeps out the rif raf..only the true, die hard, Oregon Coast lovers will truly enjoy our beaches.

[@rvvanlife]

I like how you include where one is able to camp for the night, thank you

[@PlantBasedJan]

Very important! It was pretty easy to find spots if you’re flexible. Up north is more challenging.

[@tinaashworth8282]

There are lot of beautiful camping parks all along the oast but you have to book about 5 months in advance! They are all booked up the whole summer!

[@vickywingerter2495]

Was wondering if you could recommend some campsites up and down the Oregon coast

[@TheSackylacky]

Both my parents were born and raised in Oregon. Dad was a Navy Chaplain for 28 yrs and in the early years of his Navy career, we lived on the west coast and made so many trips up to Oregon to visit family. I love that drive down the coastline of Oregon. 🙂 So many great memories!

[@PlantBasedJan]

I love it! The Pacific Coast Highway is a great memory lane drive isn’t it?

[@JJacks920]

Every town except Florence. And they are a good sized town. Not sure how you missed that one. Haceta head is near there though. Beautiful video. Hope you had some fresh caught Salmon and Dungeness crab. Would like to see where you ate too.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Yes, I already got scolded for missing Florence. What was I thinking?? ! Huge miss. The obvious issue is that you really can't fly down the coast in two weeks without missing some major points. Perhaps I'll do a "One Month on the Oregon Coast" video next. Haha. And, share my insanely delicious meals from the road. 😉 Cheers.

[@garylepak1023]

I also am scolding you for missing FLORENCE 😄 I have done the Oregon coast many times since the 60's and lived in Florence 5 years in the 90's. As your video moves down the coast I was eagerly awaiting your stop in Florence and couldn't believe you skipped it. I love Bandon too, but I think Florence is just as charming. The bridge across the Siuslaw River is a WPA work of art and the downtown waterfront is great. All in all though, a great video. Thanks

[@dananorth895]

Bandon cheese is one of my fav's, even tho Tillamook acquired the co. they seem to have stayed true to the recipe.

[@zaneshovar6518]

2:19 Where did youncamp during this two week period,we want to do the same trip with out back tracking to much. We are pulling a TT as well . ​@PlantBasedJan

[@gaiamagick4082]

I live in Southern Oregon. I have driven this a few times. I love going to the coast, I love all the small town. I have many videos and pictures from our drives. Thank you so much for sharing our beautiful coast line.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Oh lucky you! You’re close proximity to the Southern coast areas - gorgeous! Thanks for the comment. 🥰

[@hondakid9170]

I'd like to hop in here and say you made a marvelous video! It's inspiring, beautiful, high quality! I haven't been to the coast since May 2020 so seeing this brings back memories! Thank you for your video production! God bless 🎉

[@PlantBasedJan]

So glad you hopped in! I really appreciate your feedback. Putting this video together was a lot of work because I wanted to keep it fast paced which required MANY video clips. Of course, video is nothing compared to the real thing! As you know…. Thanks again. 🥰

[@catmccabe400]

I lived in Oregon and California ❤this is my favorite drive! Absolutely stunning ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five for quality and peaceful! Great work 🌷 Looking forward to doing this again next year!

[@PlantBasedJan]

Thank you! Five stars for your comment. 🥰The west coast Highway 101 is amazing. I’m looking forward to doing California.

[@terryallen7356]

@@PlantBasedJan yessss down highway 1. I'd love to watch a video from you.

[@TrumpWinsChristmas]

My most favorite place in the whole wide world is the Oregon coast even scattered my wife’s ashes in the ocean there, she also loved the coast more than any other place.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Oh wow. 🥲. The coast is the most beautiful, perfect place to remember someone by. And, nice to go back and visit. I’m sure you picked an amazing spot. Take care!

[@ornamolarapol7795]

Same here.. my fiancé’s parents and his siblings are planning to spread his ashes this coming June into the ocean as well. He loved the Oregon coast where grew up. He passed in March 2024. I really miss him 😢

[@PlantBasedJan]

@@ornamolarapol7795 A beautiful place to remember someone. ❤

[@MightyDyckerson-u4g]

Stop littering the ocean with your MAGA ashes.

[@annahudson4087]

Hitch-hiked it back in the early 70's, driven it several times. So beautiful, wild and quaint towns. Thank you for this video, bringing back great memories.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Brave!! 👍 😎 The early 70s would have had the best soundtrack too. Thanks for coming along!

[@dananorth895]

I'll 2nd that! Went to camp based out of Lincoln City/Devils Lake for 2 mths for 4 yrs. back in early 70's. They drug us all over the coast from seaside to Dunes and Suisilaw Coastal Forest as well. Best memories of my life, back before surfing, jetskies, development, high prices. The atmosphere had a special, unique vibe and electrcity to it. I've been afraid to go back so much has changed, but I think I'm going to try to take that drive. Thanks!

[@dananorth895]

And I definately remember that soundtrack, it became my life's soundtrack! Incredible!

[@PlantBasedJan]

@@dananorth895 camp Oregon coast! You pretty much have to put your bell bottoms back on and go drive it again! 😉

[@annahudson4087]

@@dananorth895 Yes! That would be fun!

[@leanneadams2549]

I loved this vid ! I wasn’t bored and definitely put this on my bucket list as a trip I’d love to also take !! Thanks again ! ❤

[@PlantBasedJan]

You should! Thanks for the feedback - I appreciate it. 😍

[@sanebanana]

so gorgeous, loved every second of the video. all the towns out there feel like a dream place to live in. i hope someday you'll do every town along the california coast too, that'd be fun.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Excellent! California, here I come! 😎

[@sarameitner6770]

My parents are from Oregon (mom was born in North Bend, my father in South Junction, Central Oregon - and my parents met in Reedsport) - I'm from Washington State - but I've been living in Germany for the last 35 years. My daughter just sent me the link for your channel. This video has been a true delight. The last time I was able to see a lot of the Oregon Coast was in 2007. Nostalgia - memories - and downright awe at the quality you show here. Thank you so much for having done this!

[@PlantBasedJan]

Comments like yours inspire me! Thank you! This particular video was a huge amount of work but it’s all worth it if someone else appreciates it. So cool about your parents - small world. I’m planning to do more in Oregon as well as other travels so stay tuned!

[@evanmitton5007]

The most beautiful place on the west coast,we spent a summer in gold beach and the Rouge river, Jerry's 30 mile Jet boat trip is well worth the money and you get a nice bbq burger at the restaurant where they stop,thanks for taking us on the coast tour with you,cant wait for summer to see it again,ps i agree with you on bandon its an awesome beach town.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Doing the Rogue is absolutely on the list! That Wilderness is something else. Thanks so much for coming along on the trip. 😉

[@loveandrockets4life]

Jan, what a great video! Thank you for putting this together! My family did a 101/1 road trip three years ago. We flew into Seattle, and after going around the Olympic Peninsula, drove the 101/1 all the way down to Los Angeles. The stops we made in Oregon were some of our favorites. It was great to see towns like Seaside and Bandon again. The views of the coast never disappoint. Great video! You have a new subscriber here!

[@PlantBasedJan]

WOW! I should have followed you with my camera. 😁 you canvassed the majority of the US west coast. One of my favorites was Olympic National Park. I put together videos on the beaches, the mountains and the rain forest but they don’t have nearly the action as this is Oregon Coast vid. Thanks so much for joining me! 😍

[@thomasthedoubtful]

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[@jeanad.4703]

Despite being a lifelong Oregonian, I've not been to California since I was a babe in arms, way too young to have any memory of it. It is a goal of mine to drive down 101 from my home here on the central Oregon coast, into California for a few days, visiting their coastal towns on 101. I would love to see you do a video just like this Oregon one, but from the Oregon state line, down 101, showing us the CA towns. For me, this would be a perfect preview.

[@dancahill4872]

PB Jan: The video was great and the commentary informative and to the point. Just what I have been looking for. I am planning to do a trip like this upon retirement and your video gave me an outline of what I can accomplish during a two week schedule. Thank you.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Perfect! You nailed my objective - to fly through all the towns and do a couple micro highlights. I hope you get the weather on your trip, it’s like the icing on the cake. Thanks for watching!

[@rootbox]

I spent a month going down (then up) the Oregon coast in a van. It was incredible. I went in an off month and there was a strong El Nino weather pattern so was able to enjoy warm, summer-like weather and less people. I cherish that memory and realize how lucky I was to experience consistently brilliant weather (average 80's) and hardly any people.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Nice work. Cruising north and south in a van is an Adventure! I agree with your weather feedback - I feel like I should have mentioned a few more times that the weather was unusually incredible for the Oregon Coast.

[@Cobbmtngirl]

I’ve wanted to do this forever. Now even more. Thanks so much.

[@PlantBasedJan]

You totally should! #roadtrip! My idea was to fly through everything and get a pretty good glimpse and then come back and stay longer in my favorite areas. Have fun. 😉

[@MH-pr2gc]

There’s nothing like Oregon coast, from Astoria to Brookings, every inch is stunning!!!

[@PlantBasedJan]

I agree!

[@philipgrice1026]

Apparently you somehow managed to drive through Florence without noticing. No mention of the lifting bridge, the picturesque Old Town, the port, seafood restaurants, campground in town, etc., etc.

[@PlantBasedJan]

The Florence omission has been brought up a few times. 🥹. Unbelievable, but true. I’m going to fire my editing team. (Me). Therein lies the challenge with trying to do the whole coast in two weeks! It’s actually not that I missed it since it’s on highway 101, I just well… missed it for this video. I’m thinking I’ll do an epic video on Florence because I’d also like to do the Dunes area properly too. Thanks for the feedback!

[@jeanad.4703]

Your town is lovely.

[@ralph-io6bj]

Loved this trip! The scenery was awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@PlantBasedJan]

And you didn’t have to buy gas! 😉 thanks for stopping by

[@jeraldheinrich3589]

I've traveled the Oregon coast a couple of times by motorcycle. Very scenic trip.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Open air travel. Love it!

[@tnphung]

One of the best video for guided tour with lot of information for the Oregon coast.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Wow, thanks!

[@Todd.B]

great video. As an Oregonian, I watched this video out of curiosity and think you did an excellent job of hitting all the important points and it was just nicely made, the video that is.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Why thank you! I appreciate the feedback from an Oregonian. 😎

[@Rad499]

You did even show Florence, The best town on the coast in my opinion. Great shopping on 101 and Bay Street and great Restaurants, parks, jetty’s . Next time give it the love it deserves.

[@PlantBasedJan]

I will. I will! ❤️ Florence, Oregon

[@oregonoutback7779]

You did an excellent job covering my beloved Oregon Coast. I was blessed to spend a few years living on the Central Coast. I believe you covered each of my favorite spots. There is so much to see and experience. Thank you for a job well done !!

[@PlantBasedJan]

Thank you! Glad to hear from another Oregon coast native. You’d know all the best spots!

[@georgebuscay8511]

You didn't show Seal Rock where I live.😊 Nice state park and some shops and a restaurant. It's between Newport and Waldport. Kathleen

[@PlantBasedJan]

You win ! First one to tell me what I missed. Thank you! There are so many towns and incredible spots, I was worried one would get missed. Like I mentioned, a couple weeks is far too fast to do the whole coast. Sounds like I need to schedule a trip back to Seal Rock.

[@georgebuscay8511]

Yes. There are so many smaller places along the way. Seal Rock is nice to stop by at low tide and check out the tidepools. Glad you saw the beauty of the coast. Kathleen

[@rayraysphone]

As a frequent driver of this entire stretch, I gotta say you did an amazing job. Thanks for this!

[@PlantBasedJan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@squiretomasie7003]

Thank you for this fantastic video! I have been visiting the Coast for the last sixty years and you have shown me that I have missed a lot.

[@PlantBasedJan]

You just made my day! Thank you. On that point, I have really enjoyed reading other comments about their favorite places that I didn’t include in the video in the interest of time. Very inspiring!

[@user-mf3qk9zt3r]

Bandon is my favorite. Started staying there annually in 2007 renting a house overlooking Face Rock. So therapeutic watching the waves crash off the rocks. Great restaurants also. Love it there!

[@PlantBasedJan]

Face it - you picked the smartest annual trip ever. 🌊 Nice work!

[@martinjdesmond]

Our family is lucky enough to live in Newport on the central coast of Oregon. Real estate prices have become ridiculous in the past five years .

[@PlantBasedJan]

Agree, ridiculous real estate prices seem to be a very common theme all over.

[@missnbiss2]

Driving from Lincoln City to Florence this weekend. This was great! Thank you!

[@PlantBasedJan]

Have fun!

[@maybee...]

Prior to the Astoria Bridge the main crossing was a ferry, so glad I had the opportunity to ride the ferry. This is an wonderful video, thanks for sharing.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Riding that ferry would have been historical experience. Thank you for chiming in! I learned that the original ferry from the 1920s actually sank in Astoria waters.

[@RelentlessHomesteading]

Your segment here was so very well done, ...that's a rarity. Of course the coastline there is sublime. Your video was so well organized, with the maps, the location tagging on the timeline, good videography, and you even enunciate so that you can still be understood even despite the wind noise. It was fun and not draggy - etc. - surprised you don't have 10x as many subscribers. My wife and I did video production for our church denomination for years. Thankyou.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Thank you for your “professional” feedback! You understand how much work goes into the quality. 😉. I would say your comment made my day, but I’ll round that up to a month! Thanks so much for coming along with me on the coast. I’m canvassing the Rockies, Northern Arizona and Utah so more to come.

[@RelentlessHomesteading]

@@PlantBasedJan People have NO idea how much effort it is to put together a tight & quality video. You do... So I truly appreciate those that take the time. How many travel related videos I see where, you keep wondering where are they. Why don't they show a map. Or I can't understand what they are saying, or they overplay music so you can't hear what they say. We enjoy watching Less Junk More Journey - and they do a great job. He is very good with the camera. We used to trailer around a little bit in our little 21' trailer. Editing -- Even on my channel, before I had dropped off for church media ministry, it took many long hours to do a serious video. And I use a fairly professional editor (Vegas Pro). I remember when we gave end time seminars (about what the bible clearly shows about our time), where we were filming nearly every day, and then editing it for the next day; it took a great toll on us. But anything to help those that don't know. I grew up an atheist/scientist/engineer, but it was science that brought me to the bible, and the Bible brought me past nominal Christiandom to Adventist. That's one reason why we are so health conscious. Blessings !

[@henrychinaski5223]

Such a beautiful shot of y'all driving into Hebo. Just to the right of the 101 Junction with Hyw 22 is a red, two story building. That was the Hebo Elementary School. I attended there 1st through 3rd grade starting in 1959. We lived in Air Force housing a mile or two below the summit of Mt. Hebo. The Air Force had an early warning radar site on top of the mountain. It was a boy's paradise living on the mountain for 3 years. BTW, the building on the right hand side of 101 is the Hebo Inn. A fantastic place for many, many years with some of the best clam chowder on the coast. People have tried to restore the Inn, but so far it hasn't worked out for anyone.

[@PlantBasedJan]

What a great story and place to spend a few childhood years! The Hebo area is one of those places that probably hasn’t changed a whole heck of alot in 60++ years. The Hebo Inn is a cool building. I had the same thought about restoring it. 😁

[@henrychinaski5223]

@@PlantBasedJan I was a FB friend with a guy (Dave)who grew up in Hebo, moved to Florida and then came back to Hebo when he retired. His aim was to restore the Inn to its glory days. He had a funds page set up and many of us contributed to his dream. I even met him one time at the Inn in 2010 or so. He said that he was getting so much grief from the inspectors that he really couldn't go any further. He also said the whole area was a haven for druggies. Sadly Dave passed away. One other thing this reminds me of is stepping off the plane in Portland and the smells of the PNW come rushing in and all the memories of Oregon come flooding back. Same way when going to Cape Kiwanda and the salt air fills your nose.

[@brianarbenz1329]

I'd heard all about the Oregon coast. Now I've seen it in fantastic detail. Thank you.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Thank you! Glad you came along for the ride.

[@foxymusic8386]

Your videos are cool! European here, coming this summer to visit the NorthWest and drive on the 101. I'm excited now!

[@PlantBasedJan]

Thank you! You’ll have a blast. 🥳

[@bobrod5834]

Florence Oregon is beautiful and a nice quiet small town to live in. Stores, shops and beaches...just beautiful..

[@PlantBasedJan]

Florence definitely needs its own video!

[@donneary7104]

Right you are. Florence didn't makethis video but it is well worth the stop. It has coastline/mountains vistas/large sand dunes/inland lakes .. The lakes are only one mile off the coastal highway and they give you the feeling of being in a old growth forest of trees 100's of feet high. Florence has an Indian casino to entertain your nights.

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

Great video Jan, memorable places. Time to return after about 14 years, I miss this coast. Stayed at a house on Tillicum Beach, between Weldport and Yachats. You missed it, but next time please check out Tillicum Beach, its a WIDE flat section of beach, beautiful for swimming in early Fall. Love the Yachats area overall. My favorite place is Heceta Head.

[@PlantBasedJan]

I'm with you - I miss it already and it's been months, not years. There's a few places I need to focus on and I'll add Tillicum Beach to it for sure. Thanks for the tip! And, for coming along for the ride! See you out there.

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

@@PlantBasedJan thanks Jan. Tillicum Beach technically in Yachats, but at very north edge on the coast. A little creek runs into the ocean there, and my daughter loved running and splashing there in the gentle surf when she was 18 months old. No rocks at all up there. The water was that warm, the week after Labor Day.

[@PlantBasedJan]

@@Arturo-sm1tb Warm water on the Oregon coast is rare buy wonderful!

[@cookiescott2165]

Love The Oregon coast drive. Very well put together. We will have to try it. Thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@PlantBasedJan]

Have fun!

[@pistol80]

I drove down Highway 101 from starting from Olympia, WA to Highway 1 down to San Diego. It was a fantastic trip. I camped out, stayed in hotels, visited sights every day all day long for two weeks before I turned back up to the the western states eventually working my way back to WA state. It's a blast.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Wow - that's a bucket list road trip! The West Coast done right.

[@margaretr.4427]

New viewer here and I was very impressed with this video! You provided so many details and the visuals of the maps were helpful. I have driven the Oregon coast many times and it’s one of my favorite vacation destinations. I would love to retire somewhere here but the challenge is picking just one town! There are so many great choices! Great video 👏🏻👏🏻

[@PlantBasedJan]

I agree! So many smart choices. The good news is that you’ll have to make many more trips to all the areas to make the best decision. 😉🧳

[@JJacks920]

Florence is nice. It has everything you need there. And only an hour from Eugene. We're contemplating moving there.

[@JJacks920]

Cannon beach and Manzanita is beautiful but expensive.

[@janc1148]

@@JJacks920 Good! I'll have more friends in Florence.

[@MarieFitts-od6mv]

Did this trip about 2 years ago. Visited every town, every lighthouse, and every quilt shop in less than 2 weeks. Had a great trip

[@PlantBasedJan]

Every quilt shop too?! I love it! You’re in the advanced class. 🥰

[@janiceroberts4805]

To me the Oregon Coast is such a savage majestic beauty, especially during storms. It's always my ideal vacation..

[@PlantBasedJan]

I agree, the winter storms are a completely different experience.

[@sissyrayself7508]

I know.....Right? ❤

[@markcrowther2355]

Brillant!!! Just found your channel whilst researching from Vancouver Island. Looking at relocating to the USA. Great Job and looking forward to watching more content. Thx for a great show!.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Nice to meet you! Thanks for your feedback, all the way from Canada. I’ve done videos on Olympic national park where I pan across to Vancouver island. You might be in it ?! 😍

[@RicDaly-i3z]

I've driven the entire Oregon coast many times and love it. One point, though--you don't curve around after getting off the bridge at Astoria to get onto US-101. If you're crossing on the bridge, you're already on US-101.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Excellent point! I should have said getting into the Oregon side of 101. I love that bridge! Washington’s side of 101 doesn’t hug the coast nearly as much. I’ve got a little of it in my Olympic National Park video.

[@GH-oi2jf]

@@PlantBasedJan- You enter Oregon when you are still on the north truss section of the bridge. Most of the river is in Oregon.

[@sandyk6657]

Brought back memories of our trip there 3 years ago. Just love the views, the sea stacks, cool ocean breeze, quaint town, light houses, rugged coastline. We stayed in Newport and another town down south and drove into Northern California. Hit most of the scenic sites, hikes and viewpoints along the way. Even got lucking seeing a kite flying contest in Brookings.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Sounds like a very successful trip - you hit all the essentials! The sea stacks are my favorite feature, especially the ones that rise straight out of the sand with nothing else around. 😎

[@gregoryhagen8801]

​@@PlantBasedJanIt's the sea stacks that makes the Oregon coast unique & primitive looking.

[@PlantBasedJan]

@@gregoryhagen8801I agree!

[@penniprater5571]

Thanks so much. My daughter and her husband and our grandkids all live in Brookings. It was so great to watch this video!

[@PlantBasedJan]

Brookings is a cool town! Lucky for you - a great place to visit.

[@shirleyandrews1152]

Very enjoyable. I used to travel 101 on my way to visit family in Corvallis. My fav town was Florence. The gallery’s & shops were the best. Yachts was great too. I camped nearby & in the morning went to a bakery for coffee & cinnamon rolls. YUM😋

[@PlantBasedJan]

Coffee and cinnamon rolls on a beautiful coastal morning? I’d say you’ve pretty much figured out the meaning of life. Cheers!

[@sammy2840]

I’ve taken this drive! Wow! Minnesota’s North Shore is also gorgeous!

[@PlantBasedJan]

Thanks for the tip!

[@teresakennedy4860]

Great video and I totally agree! Bandon is the most beautiful in the land of beauty.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Thank you! And, another check for Bandon. 🏆. Thanks for coming along!

[@kellysullivan6625]

Great job! Was raised outside of Nehalem. Near Manzanita and what a special area with so many things to do and see. Near the ocean, bay and inland. Have driven the entire coast and it's truly all encompassing you could take months to see it all. Enjoyed your video and insightful appreciation and to do it in only two weeks. Impressed.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Thank you for the feedback - especially as someone who was raised there! I agree, the trip really should take a few months so you could spend enough time at every area. 😎

[@dennishice326]

Thank you so much for this video. We are getting ready to travel out west from Florida and will be staying in Eugene, Oregon and going on the coast to see all of the sites.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Fantastic! A different landscape from Florida for sure. Have fun!

[@equus3333]

My husband and I did this in 2019 right before COVID. It’s one of my favs EVER

[@PlantBasedJan]

That’s great- tons of fresh ocean air and memories to last through a challenging time.

[@LisaFladager]

This was a great travel video. I loved that you went town by town in a continuous journey. Fantastic. I hope you do some others!

[@PlantBasedJan]

Thank you! I’ve done a number of other videos on places I’m inspired by. BUT, none of them have that chronological format - the Oregon coast worked so well for that. North to South. If you check out my channel @plantbasedjan you may see another area that interests you? Happy travels!

[@lanalorenzen]

Darn it! Thought you were going to stop in Florence-that’s why I watched. Good trip, though.

[@PlantBasedJan]

My mistake! 🙈. I’m planning to do a Florence exclusive. Stay tuned.

[@timkirkpatrick9155]

Thanks nice weather, well done and not too chatty!

[@PlantBasedJan]

The weather was unbelievable. One thing I should have mentioned more is that we got pretty lucky with the sun.

[@charlesoris]

@@PlantBasedJan Great video. What month of the year did you make this trip?

[@PlantBasedJan]

@@charlesoris. It was August! Perfect month.

[@renmuffett]

Oh no! I was so looking forward to seeing you drive by the small town of Winchester Bay on 101 with the beautiful lighthouse and Marina and the City of North Bend because I lived there 15 years and miss it. But you didn't show it or mention those two towns. The Mile long North Bend Bridge on 101 that enters you into North Bend is pretty famous too for the viewpoint . Coos Bay is after that. The most Beautiful place on the Oregon Coast is Shore Acres. But you have to get off 101 to the coastal town of Charleston to see it. Next time you visit that area, you have to check it out and the Botanical Gardens. You will love it. Loved the video!

[@PlantBasedJan]

I did get Winchester Bay - the marina and aerial views of the spots for RVs. I agree with you - I LOVED that area but didn’t get to spend a whole lot of time at all in any one place. Try this - at 23:42 in the video I start at North Bend and then show the Umpqua Lighthouse (and river drive - wow). I think that’s the lighthouse you mention? I am planning to go back and get that area in far more detail. The Dunes, Florence, North Bend. A couple other people have mentioned how beautiful Shore Acres is, so your note seals the deal. Thank you for the feedback!

[@renmuffett]

Thanks! I'll check. Yes, if you love flowers, you will love the Botanical gardens at Shore Achres as well as the Ocean crashing against the rock cliffs. . Behind the old house out of view of the main garden, there's a rose garden. The Oriental Pond with Water lilies is so lovely. I went there nearly every week for 15 years. Had a yearly pass. So much amazing history there. Blessings.

[@mindibabb8067]

Well put together video. We are obsessed with Manzanita. Such a cute town

[@PlantBasedJan]

Manzanita is a crowd favorite! Without the crowds….

[@evergreenskyworks]

Love the video! The Bandon Dunes golf course is on my bucket list.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Thank you! Good call - those golf courses are world class! Thinking they really need to be seen with great drone footage.

[@dreamages9838]

I love Florence. We stay at the Thousand Trails there south jetty perfect for dunes and beach access

[@PlantBasedJan]

Nice spot!

[@herado3798]

We just spent the weekend Hecata lighthouse, it was great weekend. Not cheap.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Nice! I think you had great weather?? Probably a little too cold to swim. ❄️

[@julieruin3730]

My family and I are from western Canada and used to travel to Reedsport every summer to see my aunt and her family through the 80s and 90s..I recall it often with fond memories. Thanx for the video

[@PlantBasedJan]

Reedsport and the surrounding areas are so cool. I loved the drive up the river too. Thanks for coming along! 😍

[@nurtenfoster6731]

That was an excellent tour, thank you! I am definitely inspired to do it as well!!

[@PlantBasedJan]

Good to hear! I hope you do. 😍

[@Skibbityboo0580]

I am going next week! Thank you for uploading this so I know where to stop at!

[@PlantBasedJan]

Have a blast! Happy that the video gave you some ideas.

[@victoriaaydelott6187]

Thank you for making such a beautiful and informative video! So very helpful for our future trip!

[@PlantBasedJan]

Thank you for watching! Have an amazing roadtrip.

[@jsarkozy]

Fantastic video, thank you for sharing this. We love the Oregon Coast, just got back from spending a week there.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Lucky you! Hope your weather was good. ☀️

[@jsarkozy]

@@PlantBasedJan yes, it was good, the last day was foggy along the water but cleared up as we made our way inland heading home

[@kerrischuh8000]

We used to live in Bandon. I would go out at low tide on nice days and explore all the tide pool among the sea stacks.

[@PlantBasedJan]

A Bandon native! When you get the weather, that beach is unreal.

[@kathyh9423]

Thanks so much for this video and how well it is organized. It showcases such helpful information. Last week, we booked a 4 night stay in Bandon right on the beach. Now after seeing your video, I am so excited to be headed there!

[@PlantBasedJan]

That is a perfect stay! Hope your weather window is nice and sunny. 😎

[@joycebell6912]

Thank you for. a lovely trip down the Organ Coast… it was very enjoyable you did a great job…. ❤❤❤

[@PlantBasedJan]

Thank you! I appreciate it. 😉

[@lynntaubeneck7383]

Lived and worked on the west coast. Loved the cinema photography, the narration sounded like it was being read from a tour book. Good for first time visitors.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Thanks, I wanted to keep it light and quick for folks looking for a general overview! 😊

[@jameshamre8778]

Nicely done! Thanks for sharing.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Thanks for watching!

[@briang4583]

I appreciate your video. I was fortunate to drive this same journey both North and South along the entire Oregon Coast last summer with our travel trailer. It's a trip I'd like to do again. Thanks

[@PlantBasedJan]

It’s magical and always changing! I enjoyed all the times of the day.

[@williamlloyd3769]

Since a sectioned of Highway 1 near Big Sur, CA collapsed in storm recently (March 2024), this looks like a great alternative. May try this drive in late summer.

[@PlantBasedJan]

I saw that! They usually repair those fairly quickly but if not, head north.

[@65diligaf]

Amazing trip. Thanks for the show

[@PlantBasedJan]

Anytime! Thanks for the comment.

[@logant1234]

I took this trip a few months ago. I started at the southern tip of Cali and went all the way up past Seattle. Camped the whole way, what an amazing adventure

[@PlantBasedJan]

Wow! That’s a trip of a lifetime. Nice work.

[@davidhaugen9966]

Really great photography of your video.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Thank you! There’s so much incredible scenery to capture.

[@keithliermann692]

I worked in Bandon in the 70’s I saw the rocks. It was beautiful. Loved your trip!!

[@PlantBasedJan]

So cool! The rocks are exactly the same. 😁 Thanks for watching!

[@bobbyGnOly]

really well done...concise, but didn't leave anything out....great video....thanks

[@PlantBasedJan]

Alright! Thanks so much for stopping by.

[@RamblinRalph]

Great video! Refreshed my memory of all the beautiful spots I saw on more than one trip up or down the Oregon coast. Took a look at the map I keep of every place I've stayed, and there were 13 campgrounds on or near the Oregon coast. Safe travels!

[@PlantBasedJan]

Outdoors on the Oregon Coast is spectacular. 🌊 Thanks for the feedback!

[@HenryHill-p1x]

Manzanita's beaches are definitely my family's favorite. Good video

[@PlantBasedJan]

Manzanita is gorgeous.

[@JJacks920]

On our way next week. Our favorite place ever.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Next week?! I'm jealous. 😎 Thank you for your comments. Cheers to a great coast trip!

[@Michael-lq5di]

Now that I live in New Mexico I miss the many years I lived on the coast from Coos Bay Yachats New Port Astoria loved the video 😊

[@PlantBasedJan]

I’d say that’s quite a different landscape! Thanks so much for the comment. 👍

[@Errr717]

Astoria is the first the city in the country that built or deployed cable for cable TV. Inn at Otter Crest was our favorite place to stay.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Thanks for sharing that amazing fact about Astoria. It looks like it all started with Ed Parsons. Very interesting.

[@GH-oi2jf]

True, but it was really a Community Antenna TV (CATV) system, not the cable system we have today.

[@elizabethveverka5738]

Thank you!❤ I am so glad you did this! Helped me in planning my travels from Astoria

[@PlantBasedJan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CindyArnold-e5t]

Yah quinna Bay (Yaquina). Came for a visit in 1992. Never left. Live with my family just south of Depoe Bay. Truly heaven on earth.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Spectacular area! I can see why you never left.

[@margiesplace259]

Fun trip! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@PlantBasedJan]

You bet! 😍 Until next time…

[@shireenotero1408]

Great video and so informative. We have this trip coming and I’m a little nervous for the drive. Not a huge fan of heights, rugged coasts or winding roads but love the beach. Your video definitely helped. Thank you.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Have fun! There’s really no areas of concern since it’s a pretty major highway. You will want to pull off quite a bit. 😉

[@renewable20002000]

You have presented a very useful video for curious people like me. Special interest for me was the rock formations on the beaches. As a physicist who has worked on crystal formation and crystals, the rock formation gave me a lot to think on the early formative period of Earth, our common home.

[@PlantBasedJan]

You have a totally different perspective with your knowledge - but we all appreciate the beauty of the formations and our amazing planet! Thanks for the comment! I have another video with a “glass mountain” and a gypsum cave you might like - it’s Cathedral Valley loop in Utah. Intense drive!

[@jeanad.4703]

Good job on the video! You even covered a thing or two in my area that most travelers never know about. One thing though...Yaquina ( your Newport segment) is actually pronounced yuh-KWIN-uh. If you hear anybody in the area calling it yuh-KEEN-uh, that is a clear sign that either the person is just traveling through or they moved here a short time ago and haven't learned the proper pronunciations.

[@PlantBasedJan]

Thank you and appreciate the corrections! I did try. I was obviously asking the wrong people. Perhaps it's a good thing to keep the pronunciations to the locals so you can spot the visitors?? 😉

[@jeanad.4703]

Pronunciations aside, I have lived in various towns on the coast since 1977. Part of the job I have held for 14 yrs requires speaking with travelers about the place where I work. But I feel it's my duty to make sure they don't miss anything else great in my town, so some conversations are much longer than necessary! 🙂

[@dananorth895]

The PNW has multitudes of native American names all over. Even as a native born I still get some mistaken. But it's always interesting to see/hear out-of-towners trying to pronouce local names according to their own regional dialect/pronunciation. 😎

[@sissyrayself7508]

I lived in Newport from 2016 to 2018 ..worked for the Lincoln County School District. Later I moved to Corvallis..then to Bend Or. I loved Yaquina Elementary School. it overlooked the bay. Oh how I long yo move back. My soul longs for Newport.

[@59TeddyBoy]

Well done. Excellent video!

[@PlantBasedJan]

Thank you! 👍

[@cakedoodle]

Just beautiful - especially the South Coast (Brookings in particular)

[@PlantBasedJan]

I agree, I love the southern part - that whole Samuel Boardman area is spectacular.

[@slimpickins9124]

Well done! This is certainly inspiring. Thanks!

[@PlantBasedJan]

That’s always the goal! 🥰

[@sketchypeoplepdx]

Once upon a time there was a comic con inside the Tillamook Air Museum. It was two days in that blimp hangar and it was so cold! But fun! I grew up in Newport and I see you got the Yaquina pronunciation note so I won't get into that, but rather get into the amazing job you did covering this amazing coast line! The sand dunes! These were the inspiration for Frank Herbert's Dune books.

[@PlantBasedJan]

What a venue for an event like that! The size of that building is incredible… especially against the backdrop of pastures and fields. And, I had no idea those books were inspired by the dunes of Oregon. Thanks for the tip!

[@qiaoqiaotang5224]

This is very helpful for me to plan my Oregon coast trip. Thanks !

[@PlantBasedJan]

That’s great. Have fun!!

[@nhkhuntingclubpakistan]

Beautiful State💖 my favorite place to visit, on top of the list

[@PlantBasedJan]

It’s stunning and all accessible by road.

[@sherriwillette2492]

Really enjoyed your video!! Thank you

[@PlantBasedJan]

Thanks for coming along! 🥰

[@jtjrmints]

we honeymooned here and try to go back every year!!!! now we have a trailer and truck to do this for a month!

[@PlantBasedJan]

For sure! I thought one of the best RV spots was out on the piers in Winchester Bay if dry camping works. Everyone was having a blast.