Both the Oregon Coast and Washington Coast are covered city by city in our online guide.
You will find detailed lodging accommodations,
activity info, maps, weather, picture galleries, event calendars, lighthouses,
real estate and more.
Make sure to bookmark NWcoast.com as your lodging and vacation resource for the NW Coast!
OREGON COAST
The Oregon Coast has a number of beautiful vacation areas.
There are rivers, lakes, trails, sand dunes, and amazing state parks to visit.
The coastal terrain is a beautiful combination of sandy beaches and towering rock cliffs.
Oregon's Coast is the perfect spot for an executive retreat, a weekend with the family,
or a romantic vacation with your loved one. Several cities can meet your needs.
Seaside and
Cannon Beach
are among the most popular of the Oregon Coast. They are also the closest cities to Portland and offer very nice vacation rental, resort and motel accommodations.
Just a short drive south of Cannon Beach you will find the Manzanita Area -
the three towns of Manzanita, Nehalem and Wheeler offer a community with a small feel,
relaxed setting and terrfic beach along with fishing and kayaking on the Nehalem River and Bay.
As you continue south you will find one of the larger and more entertaining cities, Lincoln City.
This city has numerous hotel and restaurant options and is another one of Oregon's favorite destinations. Further to the south are
Newport, Waldport, Yachats and
Florence. These are four
popular destinations on the Central Oregon Coast. People traveling this
region love to visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Heceta Head and the Sea Lion Caves.
Coos
Bay, Bandon, Port Orford, Gold
Beach and Brookings
finish up the Southern Oregon Coast. When visiting
Brookings, you are just miles from the California border and the
Redwood Forests.
Use NWcoast.com to find your perfect motel, cabin, rental, or camping spot on
the Oregon Coast. If you are searching for that perfect coastal property, please review our
Oregon Coast Real Estate section.
If you are unfamiliar with this area, make sure to visit the Oregon Coast Home Page and learn more.
WASHINGTON COAST
The Washington Coast has
a beautiful setting for a vacation. It can include
anything from watching the wildlife to building sandcastles to fishing
the fertile Pacific waters. Washington's southern coast has miles of sandy beach.
The Long Beach Peninsula
is a favorite destination of many northwest travelers. Westport is known for its
terrific fishing. Ocean Shores
is an amazing spot for the family to vacation, offering some of the finest hotel and resort accommodations anywhere.
If you are looking for a new property or land on Washington's coast, we cover the regions mentioned above as well as
Port Townsend and Port Angeles. Take a look at Washington Coast Real Estate on NWcoast.com to learn more!
Beyond the Beach: Guide to Great Coastal Attractions
Take a walk underwater with sharks and stingrays, pilot a tugboat on the mighty Columbia River or visit with America's famous explorers Lewis and Clark at their winter camp. The coast's top attractions offer plenty to see and do whether you are a history buff, nature lover or fun seeker.
So you've felt the sand between your toes, built a castle or two and maybe even been brave enough to dip one of those toes into the chilly ocean waters. Now what? The attractions of the Northwest coast don't end at the shoreline. Museums, aquariums, historic lighthouses and action-packed arcades promise something for every age and inclination.
Aquariums & Marine Life Attractions
You can immerse yourself in undersea exploration and discover the fascinating world of the Pacific Coast's sea life at several coastal aquariums and marine life attractions. Choices range from one of the nation's top aquariums in Newport to a decades old classic attraction in Seaside where generations of families have come to feed the seals.
Take a walk underwater with sharks and stingrays, pilot a tugboat on the mighty Columbia River or visit with America's famous explorers Lewis and Clark at their winter camp. The coast's top attractions offer plenty to see and do whether you are a history buff, nature lover or fun seeker.
