TOP 10 PLACES TO VISIT ON THE OREGON COAST - 4K TRAVEL GUIDE

Notable moments

1. 00:54 Exploring Thor's Well and Tide Pools

   Visitors walk along the rugged basalt coastline near Cape Perpetua to view Thor's Well, a natural bowl-shaped hole where ocean waves rush in and spout water upward. The surrounding rocky shelf features rich tide pools filled with marine life, accessible via the Captain Cook Trail.

   Thor's Well, Yachats, Oregon
2. 01:56 Visiting The Goonies Movie Locations

   Fans of the classic film The Goonies can visit the historic Clatsop County Jail building, now housing the Oregon Film Museum, and see the famous Goonie House in Astoria. Visitors can pose for mugshots, explore movie memorabilia inside the jail cells, and see props from classic 1980s films.

   Oregon Film Museum, Astoria, Oregon
3. 02:46 Arcade Games and Bumper Cars in Seaside

   Seaside's vibrant downtown strip features classic family entertainment including the Funland Arcade and vintage ride parlors. Visitors can play arcade games like Crossy Road and Fascination, or drive bumper cars in an arena on Broadway Street.

   Funland Arcade, Seaside, Oregon
4. 03:54 Whale Watching and Dining at Depoe Bay

   At The Horn Public House and Brewery, diners can enjoy bowls of clam chowder with large windows looking directly out over the harbor and ocean. Depoe Bay is known as the whale watching capital of Oregon, where gray whales are frequently spotted close to the seawall during lunch.

   The Horn Public House, Depoe Bay, Oregon
5. 04:26 Walking Through Oregon Coast Aquarium Tunnels

   The Oregon Coast Aquarium in South Newport features an immersive acrylic underwater tunnel system called Passages of the Deep. Visitors can walk through clear archways as sharks, stingrays, and schools of fish swim directly overhead.

   Oregon Coast Aquarium, Newport, Oregon
6. 05:19 Viewpoints at Samuel H. Boardman Corridor

   This 12-mile coastal stretch features dramatic sea stacks, natural bridges, and sheer cliffs rising out of the Pacific Ocean. Viewpoints like Arch Rock and Secret Beach offer panoramic vantage points overlooking rugged rock formations shrouded in coastal fog.

   Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, Brookings, Oregon
7. 06:45 Golfing at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

   Bandon Dunes features world-renowned Scottish-style links golf courses laid out along dramatic ocean bluffs. Golfers play on sweeping grassy dunes high above the Pacific Ocean on award-winning public courses designed by top architects.

   Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Bandon, Oregon
8. 07:12 Self-Guided Tour at Tillamook Creamery

   The Tillamook Creamery offers an interactive self-guided tour where visitors learn about dairy production and observe the factory floor through viewing glass windows. Guests can sample free cheese cubes, buy local ice cream, and explore educational exhibits about cow care and cheese packaging.

   Tillamook Creamery, Tillamook, Oregon
9. 08:02 Climbing Cape Kiwanda's Massive Sand Dune

   Adventurous visitors hike up a steep 240-foot high sand dune towering above Pacific City's beach. Once at the top, hikers enjoy panoramic coastal views before running, jumping, or sandboarding back down the soft slopes.

   Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area, Pacific City, Oregon
10. 09:12 Dune Buggy Tour on Oregon Dunes

    Thrill-seekers can take a high-speed dune buggy tour across the expansive white sand dunes surrounding Florence. Passengers gear up in goggles and helmets as open-air buggies climb high sand ridges and carve down steep sandy slopes.

    Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Florence, Oregon
11. 09:49 Viewing Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach

    Haystack Rock stands 235 feet tall directly on the shoreline of Cannon Beach as an iconic sea stack landform. At low tide, visitors can walk right up to its base to see marine birds nesting on the cliffs and examine colorful sea anemones in surrounding tide pools.

    Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach, Oregon