Top 10 Places to Visit on The Oregon Coast! A locals perspective!

ULTIMATE TOUR OF THE OREGON COAST: HWY 101 FROM ASTORIA TO BROOKINGS. LOCALS FAVORITE STOPS! Hello everyone and welcome to another adventure. In this video Kim and I travel the entire Oregon Coast from Astoria Oregon in the North all the way to Brookings, Oregon in the South. As locals we have been traveling to the Oregon Coast for years. We are going to take you to some of the most scenic areas of the Coast you may not have known existed.
Thoughts fade away along this wind-swept shoreline, home to soaring sand dunes, pristine state parks and bustling harbors.
It doesn't get much more coastal than this region. And thanks to a pioneering beach bill, all 363 miles of Oregon's coastline remain free and public. That means endless opportunities to comb for agates or glass floats, catch your own Dungeness crab or razor clam, watch for whales, seals and puffins, make footprints in the sand or simply be captivated by a winter storm from inside a cozy beachfront lodge. No matter the season, the Oregon Coast is a rejuvenating getaway.
Things are different on the Southern Oregon Coast.
Wild and scenic rivers are rowdier, beaches are less crowded and trails offer more rugged terrain. If you're looking for crowds, the Southern Oregon Coast is not for you. But if outdoor adventures, secluded beaches, artistic communities and fresh coastal cuisine light your fire, the Southern Oregon Coast is your next destination.
SAMUEL H. BOARDMAN STATE SCENIC CORRIDOR
This corridor is a 12-mile, forested linear park with a rugged, steep coastline interrupted by small sand beaches. This park was named in honor of Samuel H. Boardman, the first Oregon Parks superintendent. He and others of his generation felt this shining coastline should be saved for the public. What gems they gave us: admire the 300-year old sitka spruce trees, gaze at the amazing Arch Rock and Natural Bridges, and walk the 27 miles of Oregon Coast Trail that weave through the giant forests.
Seaside prairies, spectacular vistas, secluded cove beaches, rugged cliffs and forested sea stacks come one after the other throughout this park. Stand and ponder the old shell middens and wonder what it was like to live in a Native American village by the Pacific Ocean.
WALDPORT, YACHATS AND SEAL ROCK
Not everyone knows about this enchanting stretch of the Oregon Coast. And that's probably a good thing.
Here you have plenty of room to explore, whether that means hiking, biking or paddling - along rocky shorelines and long, sandy beaches; bays, rivers and estuaries; coastal mountains and temperate old-growth rainforest. Trails range from wheelchair-accessible to difficult, so every family member can get outdoors. Surrounded by nature, each community has its own distinct character. Discover a variety of amenities in these friendly villages: fishing and crabbing; shops, art galleries and restaurants; campgrounds, cottages and luxury lodges. At Yachats, Waldport and Seal Rock, it's all up to you.
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[@kd4pon]

That was beautiful! Well worth the effort.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Jim Carter Thank you Jim. Really appreciate that.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you

[@JasonRenfrow]

The Oregon Coast is beautiful. So many fantastic spots to see.

[@adventuresofjandk]

FlightTrack Tech & Gaming yes it is.

[@kimberlyrenfrow461]

This was a quick Covid trip. 🙃 We were able to see the entire coast in about 36 hours but didn’t have a lot of time to stop and play. One thing about the coast though, you’ll always want to go back for more. And we will!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Kimberly Renfrow 👍

[@youlikemyshorts8039]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@adventuresofjandk]

I am Frow yes it is.

[@martinmalkovich6323]

Great journey. I've been that route many times. And God willing many more times. Stay Blessed.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you Martin. Much appreciated

[@jeannetteantry1086]

Looking forward to 3 weeks on the Oregon coast. You gave me some fun things to look forward to seeing. I hope you can get back there too. A thousand thanks for this video.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Much appreciated. We are locals so if you have any questions just let us know.

[@aaronmkeith1622]

In Port Orford there is "The Crazy Norwegian". It's a great little fish and chip place!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thanks Aaron. We will have to check that out.

[@garyt6479]

Beautiful shots and enjoyed the commentary, you are so right about the Oregon Coast. As i have stated before we travel down to the coast from the Seattle area regularly. We are currently at Oceanside Rv park in Coosbay for 9 days, enjoying ourselves in our Lance Trailer.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Gary T Thank you Gary. That is awesome. We wish we had that kind of time to spend there. Have a great time.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you

[@tessrnwannagoplaces1995]

Oregon coast is my bucket list to visit. Thank you for this video I was searching for Oregon coast and found your blog

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you Tess. Happy to help if you visit. We know everything anyone would ever want to know about the Oregon Coast.

[@haftacmp1_]

Really liked your video and Pics. After getting our plans cancelled last March, we have Reservations for Astoria/ Warrenton KOA in September! We love the Oregon Coast! Stay Safe, and Healthy you Two!

[@adventuresofjandk]

haftacmp1 _ Thank you so much. Stay safe and healthy as well. Hopefully sooner than later we can get back to living normal lives again.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank yoi

[@louiethe15th]

Awsome video , I was down there when fires started, sad to watch , keep up the good work !

[@adventuresofjandk]

louiethe15th thank you. Sad indeed.

[@valerieschluger]

Beautiful!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you Valerie.

[@Fishbabies]

Great video!! I'm moving to Brookings by the end of this year & I can't wait! 😃 It was great seeing The SHB Corridor up to Bandon, as we did that trip last year when we we're up there. Can't wait to go from Bandon north up to the Wa. border! 😍😍😍

[@adventuresofjandk]

That is awesome Becky. Such a beautiful part of the Country.

[@melodeedanielle1282]

Looks like y'all were at the best western in reedsport!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Yes we were. 😂👍

[@ActiveDutyOutdoors]

Pretty awesome. Now come do one of the A1A.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Active Duty Outdoors ok.

[@docwatson1134]

I'm just seeing this, a year later. And wow, that is some hardcore driving, I hope you can take a at least four days on your next trip. Relax and explore a little more.

[@adventuresofjandk]

😀. Ya we live in Oregon so we are there all the time. We just thought it would be fun to see how far we could get in a day. Won’t be doing that ever again.

[@joelavenburg5761]

Beautiful video! I need to get up to the northwest some time. Good seeing you guys again, I hope you are both doing well.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you Joe. No doubt it’s been a tough time but everyday it gets a little better. Hope you are doing well as well.

[@joelavenburg5761]

@@adventuresofjandk Thank you. Yeah, it certainly takes time. She will always be in your heart. God bless.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Joe Lavenburg Yes she will.

[@oobiegoobie940]

Stunning views. Thanks for sharing.

[@adventuresofjandk]

oobie goobie you bet. Thanks for watching. Hope all is well.

[@oobiegoobie940]

Thx, all is good. Hope your feeling better.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you

[@MattCookOregon]

Wow your beach landscapes are great quality.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Matt.Cook.Oregon Thank you Matt. Appreciate that.

[@patbraden4342]

Hey Matt that have great beauty to work with I did that trip last week. Spectacular scenery

[@adventuresofjandk]

Pat Braden hard to go wrong with the Oregon Coast. Spectacular everywhere you turn.

[@patbraden4342]

@@adventuresofjandk yup my favorite on West coast hands down. Love british columbia's coastline too

[@MattCookOregon]

@@patbraden4342 sup Pat?

[@gypsyheartadventures]

Not taking 199 (the redwood highway) was a big mistake. It follows the Smith River. So beautiful!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Yes it is.

[@chrisburkhalter7361]

Glade to see you with more videos hope all is well

[@adventuresofjandk]

Chris burkhalter Thank you Chris. Sorry it’s been awhile. We are doing okay. Hope the same for you.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you

[@Wanna.Wander]

Hello y'all 💜I found this delightful video and decided to sub you! Bless your travels and I hope to see you on down the road, Travelers💜

[@adventuresofjandk]

We really appreciate that. Safe travels to you as well.

[@michellestone8238]

needed a fix ! thank you !

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thanks so much for watching. Much appreciated.

[@sd6458]

Stay off 101 Wessington big speed traps

[@adventuresofjandk]

I’m usually pulling a trailer and not trying to put anyone’s life in danger so not speeding anyway.

[@jupa94544]

I love your video

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you so much Juan. We really appreciate that.

[@josephwilson4074]

I watched ur video, I live in Brookings oregon, when u stopped at arch rock, there is a bigger arch beyond it, mack arch, but u can't see it from hwy 101, the only view is from house rock view point!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Appreciate that. Will check it out next time we are in the area.

[@jerryford8385]

Isn’t the picture of the awesome wave at cape Disappointment

[@adventuresofjandk]

Yes it is. Close enough to Oregon that we had to add it. Took that photo during a king tides storm.

[@territ8837]

I love your b&w photos! Grab and go’d funny 😆 Our favorite trip ever was Oregon coast. We are retiring end of 2021 and plan to head back to Oregon early 2022 for an extended vacation. Are we crazy to explore the coast in February or March?

[@adventuresofjandk]

ArkansasTraveler not at all. It’s our favorite time as that is when storms tend to come in. Be prepared for any type of weather but having no crowds is worth it to me.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Awesome

[@joetorrey6922]

J n K, great little piece of video here, thank you. I'm in Seattle and have been up n down the west and Oregon coast lots of times, but it's also been awhile so, great rerminder, and particularly of the So. coast. Did you then {tho obviously a quick trip] or since get any sense of good places to stay down there? From Bandon South? I'm headed there in a couple 3 weeks n gotta get my ducks in a row. Anyway, Thanks!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Hi Joe. We have stayed at the Best Western in Bandon many times. Believe it at face rock. Nice spot really close to the beach. We usually take our trailer with us but the times we did hotel we always stayed there. Hope that helps,

[@longrider42]

As some one who has spent many a vacation on the Oregon Coast, I'd watch your video even if it was an hour long. But WHY didn't you stop in Newport? That is my favorite place on the whole Oregon Coast. Any ways, its still a nice video.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you James. It was all due to timing. We live outside of Portland so of course Newport and Lincoln City are our go to’s when we visit. You are correct though that Newport is a great town. We actually have a video just on Newport itself.

[@TransistionalMemories100]

Loved the video but wheres your RV Trailer?

[@adventuresofjandk]

oasis thx. Couldn’t get a spot to for it. Almost impossible if you don’t book out 9 months ahead on the Oregon Coast. Plus that would have been a lot of gas. 😂

[@davem3249]

Looks amazing what time of year was this ?

[@adventuresofjandk]

If I recall this was in May

[@ramiroolarte7169]

Great video ! Is the water swimmable in summer? Thanks

[@adventuresofjandk]

Hi Ramiro. Thank you for watching. Very few days. If it’s 95+ in Portland then the ocean is sswimmable. Most that surf throughout the year are in wetsuits as it’s definitely cold. In 25+ years I have been it it maybe 3x. 😂

[@ramiroolarte7169]

@@adventuresofjandk really thanks you for your answer! I'm from Argentina and planning travel to visit all west coast sometime. Maybe start in summer down in California, at which point you could say "from here to canada beach is only for drink some mate"? (Mate is the "national drink" and also "national sport" in bad beach days...) Thanks and good travel!

[@adventuresofjandk]

@@ramiroolarte7169 happy to help. You ever make your way up here look us up. Would love to meet up for a drink.

[@patbraden4342]

What a carb filled sugar filled breakfast

[@adventuresofjandk]

No doubt about that.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Ya and it’s awesome

[@valerieschluger]

Beautiful!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you.

[@cokerichert]

Loved your video, we are going to be crazy and do the same thing as you. We are starting out in Seaward and going to Coos bay day 1 and day 2 going from coos bay to Samuel h boardman and to grant pass for overnight. We are not foodies so will just grap something and eat on way. What are the must sees in that amount of time. Thank you and love your video.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Oh there are so many things to see. Luckily most of it your going to see right outside your car window. Don’t miss the natural bridges within the Boardman Scenic Area. In fact, try and hit all those stops along the way if you can, most are just right ma few steps from where you park. You are going to love every second of it.

[@deanshirra1889]

why the discord from astoria to boardman, no central or northern?

[@adventuresofjandk]

Sorry I don’t understand the question. Astoria is as far North as the Oregon Coast goes.

[@GH-oi2jf]

The clip starting at 0:15 appears to be in Washington.

[@adventuresofjandk]

It is. Just across the bridge from Astoria so added it in. Couldn’t not show those crashing waves.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Hope you enjoy our crazy trip down the Oregon Coast. It’s Kim and I’s favorite getaway. Would love to know yours.

[@obijuankenobi6565]

My family's favorite getaway is Newport Beach, CA. Oregon coast seems too cold.

[@barclayimages8369]

We get out to the Oregon Coast at least once a year from Iowa. The Samuel Boardman Corridor is easily our favorite part of the coast (and we've driven every mile). I hiked Natural Bridge last year and my legs are still shaking :)

[@adventuresofjandk]

@@obijuankenobi6565 Depends on the time of year. Definitely not the same as California coast.

[@adventuresofjandk]

@@barclayimages8369 awesome. We have not had a chance to walk that bridge yet but it’s on our to do.

[@barclayimages8369]

@@adventuresofjandk wear shoes with agressive tread and then head to Arch Rock Brewery after to...calm your nerves.

[@Clifton_McWilliams]

Do you have instagram ? I would Love to ask you some questions about the coast, I live in Washington and I am planning a trip much like this one

[@adventuresofjandk]

Hi Will. We do have an Instagram under Adventures of J & K. Might be easier to search jason_and_kim. Happy to help. You can also ask your questions here if easier. Might help others looking to make a trip.

[@Clifton_McWilliams]

@@adventuresofjandk i was looking for any spots along the coast that allow camping

[@adventuresofjandk]

@@Clifton_McWilliams would you be camping in tent or trailer? Any specific part of the coast you plan to visit?

[@Clifton_McWilliams]

@@adventuresofjandk down the 101 to the Samuel H, I’ll be car camping or tent. I’m open to both

[@adventuresofjandk]

@@Clifton_McWilliams that actually opens a lot of options up for you. We only really know the State Parks along the way which are many. Take a look at the Oregon State Park website for a map. They should all be clearing out now as tourists start leaving the State. October and November are usually wide open. That would be my recommendation. Sure there may be other options but I don’t know them. Hope that helps.

[@starcrap8583]

I went there last week

[@adventuresofjandk]

Nice. How was it? What part?

[@cherylbrandow4707]

I did from coos bay to California my first visit then June 3 2022 did from Washington to coos bay. Loved every minute of it!!!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Ya you got to see it all. Nice.

[@heiz1962]

Which Lighthouse is that at the end of the video? I drove that drive from Eureka to Westport, WA with my St. Bernard back in 2008. She posed beautifully for me🐾

[@adventuresofjandk]

Good Morning. That is. Cape Disappointment on the border of WA to and Oregon just above Astoria.

[@73challenger5031]

Harris Beach was my Mom's favorite spot to camp where as my Dad's was Fort Stevens so, we would alternate Summer Vacation camping. I always preferred Fort Stevens because of the Military installation there. More to explore. There is nothing more picturesque than a Westward look at Seal Rock just as the Sun is rising behind you. A panoramic camera is a must.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Well said and we couldn’t agree more. Fort Stevens is my favorite as well. Not only because of the military installations which are awesome but I also love Astoria.

[@llee8177]

Very nice video and I enjoy. Appreciate it and thanks. The sea lion you mentioned in the video is actually a harbor seal, I think.

[@adventuresofjandk]

😂. I am sure you are correct. I always mess it up.

[@kapwajoelofficialvlog6528]

Wow a beautiful sea sending my support

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you so much

[@TheGconrad]

Getting ready to do this as a single day photo tour. I really enjoyed your video.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Awesome Gary. So many spots for photos along the coast.

[@twominutetravel]

That bridge looks amazing! Would be good to see some lower graphics about where the bridge is in Astoria. Interesting to see the shipwreck too! Good video, well done.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you so much. You can’t miss the bridge as you drive into town as you run right into it. It’s spectacular.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Good point

[@sspinkgrape]

Love it 💕

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you.