Oregon: One Day in Florence, OR - Travel Vlog | Exploring the Oregon Coast - What to Do, See, & Eat

Oregon: One Day in Florence, OR - Travel Vlog | Exploring the Oregon Coast - What to Do, See, & Eat
Welcome to Oregon (state 46/50)! For our time in the Beaver State (yes, you heard that right) we spent one day exploring the quaint coastal town of Florence. Situated just an hour west of the larger city of Eugene, Florence is home to miles of rolling sand dunes, beautiful beaches, and charming boutiques making it an incredible small-town getaway. We started our day at an outboard motor repair shop turned coffee shop before making our way 15 mins north of town to the Heceta Head Lighthouse. After taking in the beautiful coastal sites, we headed back into town for lunch, but not without making a short pit stop at the famous Sea Lion Caves. We spent the afternoon exploring the many boutique shops, enjoyed a rainy evening on Heceta Beach, and ended our day with a delicious dinner in a 1912 train station that was moved in pieces from the town of Mapleton (15 miles east of its current location) and reassembled in Old Town Florence and is now home to Waterfront Depot… A riverside restaurant offering “Elevated Coastal Cuisine”. Even though the weather didn’t cooperate enough for us to experience the incredible playground that the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area presents, we still had a wonderful time in this awesome little town!
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Oregon: One Day in Florence, OR | State 46/50 | Travel Vlog 2021
Filmed October 27, 2021
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We’re Matt and Nat, a part time travel couple based out of Nashville, TN. Like everyone else, 2020 turned our world upside down. With more time on our hands than ever and multiple international trips canceled, we were left wondering what our 2021 travel plans would look like.
What we realized is that we wanted to see more of our own beautiful country, so we decided to set out on our biggest adventure yet… to see all 50 states in a year!
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[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Have you been to the coast of Oregon?! What are some of your recommendations?

[@barbaradarnell7376]

Near Canon Beach,Hug Point can be very beautiful.Oswald West park has nice scenery and a nice beach.The Samuel Boardman Corridor is some of the most beautiful coastal scenery of the North American continent.

[@loeyminske3459]

Astoria is a fun city. They filmed Goonies there. Museums, good places to eat

[@kaylaballinger495]

When you grow up in Oregon, you learn early to just "do it in the rain", whatever "it" is! 😅 When you embrace it, the rain turns a lot of normal days into adventures, it forces you out of your comfort zone sometimes and encourages creativity!

[@themerryrabbit5040]

Rain is the best part of OR! The Oregon coast with overcast skies is a whole vibe.

[@WAMama84]

First rule of the OR coast, never turn your back to it LOL. Florence is fun. Great vlog.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

🤣🤣We learned the hard way! Lol… Thanks for watching!

[@sarabillings4693]

I've lived in Florence for almost a decade! My husband and I were married on that exact beach. Seeing it from an outside perspective makes me feel extra appreciative to live here! Glad you guys enjoyed it.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww… That’s so awesome!! It’s a beautiful place! Thanks so much for watching!😊

[@willsimmons3492]

Bend Oregon is a great town to visit! Oregon is one of the most beautiful states in the country, so underrated. Southern Oregon coast is magical

[@Grwmnotmine]

I lived in Florence for about five years, and I loved it so much but we moved away to Texas and Texas is a lot different. I wish I could go back to Florence and we live all those old memories. I miss it so much it was beautiful there.

[@NickFaulkner]

Great place to take amazing photos!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Right?! Such a beautiful part of our country! Photo opps around every corner!😊 Thanks so much for watching!

[@mykl775]

Florence is my hometown, Seeing it from another persons perspective is awesome!! Thanks for showing people how beautiful My home can be!!!

[@TravelAdventureswithEricB]

That's one beautiful place,I know where I'm going on my next trip to Oregon.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

It really was so beautiful!! I can't even imagine how amazing it would be when it's sunny out! But it was a fun moody fall trip! 🤣 Thanks so much for watching friend! 🎉❤️

[@torysoper]

I totally agree Nat, bread is life and a good bread will elevate a meal

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Right?!?! 🤣👌🏼 It’s beyond the best!! Bread is LIFE! 🤣🍞🥖🥐

[@williamwalcott8808]

We are planning a trip to Florence in a couple days. Thanks for the great video.

[@DivineSisterhoodOfTheRose]

Such beautiful souls, thank you for sharing your journey together 💖

[@jeffausbun]

I just arrived in florence today. Thanks for the tips.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thanks for watching! Hope y’all have a great time in Florence!😊

[@dawnrebekah6522]

I love that you celebrate your dating anniversaries. We do too. We just celebrated our 25th dating anniversary. You guys are so joyful.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hey Dawn! In my book we find any reason to celebrate! 🤣🎉 I think it's fun to celebrate when it all started. CONGRATULATIONS!! 🎉 That's a huge accomplishment! Any advice you'd give? Aww that is so kind of you to say. 🥰 Thanks so much for watching and taking the time out to comment. It truly makes our day! ❤️ - Nat

[@shadralewis5433]

Watching this a year later. OMG! Playing with tides on the Coast is so dangerous! Every year, a few ppl get caught up in sneaker waves. I was hoping you’d say something about that. Locals try to get the info out, but tourists coming off the highway usually don’t get the warnings. Hopefully anyone seeing this will do their due diligence and ask about any dangers on the coastline they’re visiting.

[@leewomack3498]

It's sunshine there because of you two! 🌞I love 💕 your videos, they're so special to me. Take care you two, stay safe and God bless ✝️

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww… You’re so kind! Thank you so much for watching and for always making our day with your comments! 🥰

[@miranda1234651]

I really love how honest you guys are about what you like/don’t like. I feel like so many travel vloggers kind of like to paint everything in a really positive light and sometimes it’s nice to hear some honest feedback about the places/things to do/food. :)

[@JR-if7vh]

Welcome to my town. I hope you have a wonderful time exploring my home state.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thanks so much! We really enjoyed our time!😊 Thanks for watching!

[@landonwest4701]

Tickle approves! 🐈‍⬛

[@lindsayslaughter8234]

This really makes me want to go to the west coast. I’ve never been

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Ahh you absolutely should! It’s so beyond beautiful & there is such diverse landscapes out west! Thanks so much for watching & for your comment. It truly makes our day!

[@TravelAdventureswithEricB]

7K now and over 20K wooohooo!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

soooo crazy right!?! 🎉🤯 Our minds are BLOWN!

[@hedycohen9804]

Love the Oregon coast. Thanks for sharing.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

We had never been to the coast of Oregon & it really was so beautiful! We can’t wait to go back & explore more! Thanks so much for watching & for your comment! Makes our day!

[@JulieciousDrinksFoodTravelFun]

Wow this place looks amazing.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

It really was! Thanks so much for watching!😊

[@dearmountains3431]

Wow Wow Wow !! What a gorgeous experience👍👍 Thank you so much for the awesome experience and inspiration😉

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Right?! So beautiful! Aww… Thanks so much for watching!😊

[@Christianrose1974]

That’s hilarious beach action

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hahaha… It has us cracking up! As you could tell! lol… thanks for watching!🥰

[@JackChi]

You guys are a super cute couple. I was searching for Florence because I wanted to get an Airbnb rental there and found this video.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww... Thank you Jack! We're so glad you found us! And we hope you enjoy Florence if you visit!

[@Hexyb-mz5kf]

i have lived in roseburg OR for my hole life and i am alwas going to florence and it is so cool to see people go to places i have been to

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Oh that is so cool! That area is so cool! We can't wait to go back & explore more! Thanks so much for watching & for your comment!

[@MeansToTravel]

Another great video you guys! Sorry you missed out on a sunset, but just a good reason to go back! That area of Oregon looked AMAZING and I hope I get to visit there someday, too!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww… Thank you!!🥰 Yea, a beautiful sunset would have been the cherry on top, but like you said… We’ll just have to go back now! It really was a beautiful place! Thanks for watching! Hope y’all had a great time in Myrtle Beach!!😊

[@loeyminske3459]

Love Florence! Glad you enjoyed it and let's face it, it's the coast and it rains alot!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Isn’t that the truth!! Lol

[@BillandKelleyAdventures]

So pretty. I (Kelley) was laughing so hard the wave chasing y'all. Loved your jacket Roll Tide!!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

We were so shocked at how beautiful it was. We even secretly loved how moody and "Fall" it was. 🤣😜 OH MY GOSH.. I still can't believe Matt just ran off and left me to fend for myself. 🤣☠️ haha What it doesn't show is how long we were out there. maybe like 10 minutes... and literally NO waves had come. haha It was a close one! 🤣 Thanks so much for taking the time out to watch & comment. Means the world to us! ❤️ - Nat PS. Go Gators. 😜🐊

[@TravellyWorld]

👌👌👌👌 Nice VLOG! Thank you for sharing! Hi from Travelly

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thanks!! And thanks so much for watching!😊

[@atbreet]

Never been to the Coast of Oregon...but after watching this video we're thinking we might have to! Looks beautiful, great videos guys!

[@waynewilson-er7vr]

Just started watching, you guys are a treat!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Awww thanks so much for watching & for your kind comment! We are excited to have you on this adventure with us! 🥰💗

[@deefaye7336]

Boy oh boy, the giggles and the joy you two bring with your adventures. I have been to the coast of Oregon when I was much younger but I never saw anything as awesome as that Lighthouse. Thanks for sharing, loved every minute of it.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww… That absolutely makes our day to hear! The Oregon Coast is absolutely beautiful! We hope to go back for sure. Thank you so much for watching!😊

[@raveewat]

Hi Im from Thailand. Florence its very beautiful palce. I lived here for a while at Besthai cusine.

[@eprohoda]

Thank youu!superb ,;))

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thank you!!😊

[@MarkRadMarkandRad]

Love love love the new video guys! We went to Oregon a few years ago……long before we thought about VLOGGING, we need to go back. Oregon is beautiful and y’all captured it perfectly.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww… Thanks guys!! We know that feeling! We spent a weekend in Portland back in the fall of 2019 (before vlogging) and SO wish we had documented it! It was so much fun! We definitely need to spend some more time on the Oregon Coast! It was so beautiful! Thanks so much for your kind words!🥰🥰

[@leilawitherspoon503]

I'm from Oregon 😁 by the way if you visit again you should check out some of the hot springs in Oregon ☺️

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Ohhhh that sounds amazing!!! Honestly Oregon is SOOOOO beautiful! We can’t wait to come back & explore more!

[@leilawitherspoon503]

@@AdventuresofMattandNat perhaps we could plan to meet up and hang out whenever you get the chance to visit again 😊😇

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

@@leilawitherspoon503 we would love that!!

[@ShowMeAnAdventure]

Laughing SO hard I have tears in my eyes about Natalie running from the waves. 😂😂😂😂😂 Congrats on your dating anniversary!! 💕 (even though I know this was actually last year lol) I just love the moody vibe of all the b-roll from the rain/fog! I just love the west coast!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

😂😂😂 As you could see, we were in tears about that as well! 😂😂😂 Aww... Thank you! Even though we've been married for almost 5 years now, we will always celebrate our dating anniversary... Any excuse for a nice dinner and drinks! Haha... We totally agree!! Even though the weather wasn't what we'd hoped, it made for some great moody footage. Thanks so much for watching!😊

[@kellynd5]

So glad you came to Florence!! My wife and I along with our son are privileged to call Florence home!! Sorry about the rain, it comes with the territory. Love following along with you guys.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww… That’s so awesome! It’s such a quaint little town! We loved it! And I know we only got to experience a small bit. Haha… Yea, that’s what we hear about the rain! Thanks so much for watching!😊

[@passportquinn.c5435]

Yay for a new video! What a beautiful place! Running from the ocean was probably the best part 😂, the drone footage at the lighthouse was a super duper close second. Even though you didn't get a sunset, the cloudy sky looked amazing.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Awww thanks so much! 😭 We appreciate your patience! It really was such a beautiful place! Bahaha 🤣☠️ still can’t believe we ran for our lives like that! Haha we had been watching waves for like 15 minutes and no waves & then all of sudden 🤣 still can’t believe he left me! Haha aww thank you!! Looking back I’m happy it was a typical PNW moody fall. Thanks so much for watching & for your comment! It truly makes our day! 💗🎉

[@iyoalbarracin6752]

I really enjoy watching your videos. I ❤️ that you also include where to park cos you make it so easy for us to know where once we go there. Plus you write also the names + address of these places makes really everything about your vblog sooo informative! Keep it up. We’re here to support you. ❤️❤️❤️

[@georgecurry6108]

Awesome as always. Seems like you run into a lot of rain on your trips but that doesn't stop you guys from having fun.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww thanks so much George!! We appreciate you! Haha it is true but we were just happy that we had some good weather in the day! Lol thanks so much for watching & your comment! It really makes our day!

[@kelliwong1644]

Yay! I'm so glad you went to Florence! I've been there twice and we ate at the same restaurants and coffeeshops as you. Great choices! Loved the shots of the lighthouse you did.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

It is such a gem of a place!! NO WAY!! Really!? haha I love that!! 🤣 Great minds think alike! 😜🤣 Thanks so much for taking the time to watch & comment! It means so much to us! ❤️ - Nat

[@reubenherrington4552]

Hi 👋 you two! Another amazing vlog, beautiful scenery, could you imagine owning a home there 🤯. Salad did look really good , how was it Natalie? and Matt’s fish looked great…Stay safe God bless and keep having fun!🙏👍🤗🥗✈️

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww thank you so much Reuben!! It truly was such a beautiful part of the country! 😍 right?! That would be such a view! The salad was good… I do wish the shrimp would’ve been local & bigger but overall it wasn’t bad. God Bless you & the family! 💗🎉

[@patricianeitzel9366]

Welcome to Oregon! Now you know why we met you in Aruba!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww thanks!! Aruba was so fun!! 🎉🎉

[@jannahloigman6506]

I had hoped you would have visited Yachats !!! Just a little north of the lighthouse ! Small quaint artist village with great food !!!!

[@mydeedee32]

So I just found you guys from your Nebraska video. Started the July video that mentioned Matt leaving you i had to come see lol. You guys are so cute love it.

[@dsportsgirl]

You guys should come to Bend!! 🥰

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

We would LOVE to! It looks like a super fun time!

[@michaelbyrd524]

You guys picked the best place for dinner. Absolutely our favorite restaurant. We drive from Eugene to go to the Waterfront Depot.

[@JesseD9884]

Mancala love it

[@exploreandadore]

Wow 🤩

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

🥰🥰

[@PHX10100]

Hey, would you guys swing by Phoenix, we could use the rain. :) Great video, what a beautiful part of the country. We enjoy being along for the ride. You guys are are always a good vibe. Cheers!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hahaha we’ll do it! Haha it does seem like we kid being the rain. Haha 😂 it really is such an beautiful part of the country. Thank you so much for watching & for your kind comment! It really made our day! 🎉💗 -Nat

[@LegalShield3000]

Live near Portland. When I visit the Coast I usually stop in Newport and don't go farther. Florence the town is lame, but I love the Dunes.

[@grettagreen1]

Shame on the rain guys!! Sad the sea Lion was dead 😢 Looks like a beautiful place to go see!! Thanks for showing us so many great places to visit!!! Dinner looked SO GOOD!!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Yeah.. we are just happy it held off as long as it did! We'll just have to go back next time for a Summer experience! lol It really was a special place! Dinner was amazing!! ❤️ Thanks so much for watching & for taking the time to comment! ❤️

[@tonymontgomery5827]

Hello from Depoe Bay Oregon!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hiii👋🏻 Thanks for watching!😊

[@JesseD9884]

7k subscribers to 23k 🙌🏽🙌🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

🥰🥰

[@azlobster79]

We love Oregon and the beautiful coast. Isn’t it insane to be wearing coats at the beach? I don’t know why, but I had “Baywatch” flashbacks when y’all were running on the beach. 🏃‍♀️ 🏃 🌊

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

You aren't lying!! It's so beautiful!! We had only ever been to Portland before... The coast is just spectacular. and like you said it's weird wearing coats and seeing mountains right next to the water! 🤣🤯 I would've loved sunshine but the moody fall day was a nice change. haha I told Matt to chase me! 🤣🙈 Thanks so much for watching friend! So excited to see y'all soon! 🎉❤️🎉

[@shelabrehio1050]

It’s even weirder when in the winter it snows, and you have to wear your snow shoes on the beach. Lol but it’s so beautiful.

[@davidw4781]

I suggest you both visit Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the country.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Could not agree more!! We drove by it and WOW! It was spectacular! 🎉 we can’t wait to go back & explore!

[@blondie8600]

What hotel did you want to stay in that was booked close to the lighthouse? Love your videos!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

The Heceta Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast! Aww... Thanks so much!🥰

[@hellodeery]

The waterfront depot was a great choice for an anniversary! I had thought you both were married already 😃. I used to live in Florence, so it's fun to see it again!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Awww love that! Florence & that area is such a gem! Oh you are correct… we are married but we still celebrate when we started dating! 🎉 The waterfront depot was soo good and such a cool spot! 👌🏼🎉

[@hellodeery]

@@AdventuresofMattandNat Aww that is so sweet! What a wonderful idea to celebrate your dating anniversary too!

[@dionclark6581]

That was probably a harbor seal....

[@dekelly7726]

Fun fact for you Pacific Ocean has the highest and most frequent waves

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Ohhh interesting! Didn’t know that! That’s a cool fact! Thanks for letting us know!

[@gregdrivesdriver5104]

Florence? REALLY? Being a 5th generation Oregonian, I was wondering if you would visit Portland. The magical time in Oregon is July - October; otherwise, it's rainy and cold. Oregon is known for its incredible foodie scene with perfect seafood, fresh produce, berries and fruit. The Oregon Coast is beautiful but there's not much to do (It's for retired folks). Oregonians know that the best seafood is not at the coast but in Portland. Those shrimp that you had are known as bay shrimp, they are small and very strong in shrimp flavor.

[@nessa0587]

Whaaa Newport Oregon has amazing seafood. I live in Portland and I’d rather be at the coast then the city

[@kikismith3744]

Salmon is local there btw.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Yea, as we said in the video, the only local fish that the Bridgewater Fish House offered was the smoked salmon. Thanks so much for watching!

[@mish4315]

There is way more to see on the Oregon coast. You picked the wrong time of year. Try Charleston Beaches and Seaside.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

👍🏼

[@kostyafomin595]

If you’re looking to see anything Florence, OR related look elsewhere. If you miss living in Florence and wanted to see some Florence related videos look elsewhere. You will be forced to look up close at the hosts of this thing forcefully smiling at you every 45 seconds while they’re telling you how beautiful the place is. You will not see how beautiful the place really is.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

👋🏻

[@petermclaughlin3292]

Looks nice but l like Coos Bay better.

[@petermclaughlin3292]

Coos Bay is cooler and just as beautiful and more affordable with more business.

[@petermclaughlin3292]

Thank you. I appreciate you both and the live you have for each other stay forever.

[@A-Train23]

Omg, you guys are so original and genuine! Not….

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

🤣🤣🤣🤣