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Oregon Coast Hotels and Visitor's Guide

This USA Oregon coast travel guide is a virtual tour of the best beaches and coastal Oregon scenery. We concentrate on the region between Lincoln City, Depoe Bay and Florence on the central Oregon coast and further south between Port Orford and Pistol River on scenic Highway 101.

Lincoln City is about 90 miles driving distance from Portland, Oregon via Highways 99W, 18 and then onto Highway 101 (S).

Oregon Beaches

Lincoln City has a long sandy beach which is regarded as one of Oregon's best beaches and a good choice of cheap hotels.

Gold Beach in southern Oregon offers some of the State's best sunshine hours and warmest summer temperatures. Sunset at Gold Beach is memorable. Many coastal Oregon hotels and motels have direct beach access. We recommend the Gold Beach Inn.

Best Scenery

	Otter Rock Loop		Yaquina Head
	The Otter Rock scenic vista is a driving loop accessible from Highway 101 about 4 miles south of Depoe Bay. Part of Cape Foulweather, which was discovered and named by Captain James Cook in March 1778. Storms with winds of 100mph are not uncommon here in winter.		Yaquina Head Lighthouse is located 7 miles south of Depoe Bay, Oregon. It is Oregon's tallest lighthouse at 93 feet. A 114 step spiral staircase takes you to the top. Also visit the rocky beaches and great tidepools at the base of the lighthouse. A $5 entrance fee is charged.
Close by are Devils Punchbowl and Beach, formed by the lashing Pacific Ocean on Oregon's rugged coast. Don't forget to stop at Mo's Restaurant for a warm welcome.		Yaquina Bay Lighthouse was built in 1871 and now forms a museum in Yaquina Head State Park.

	Cape Perpetua		Heceta Head
	Cape Pepetua is 4 miles south of Yachats on the central Oregon coast on Highway 101. A trail leads from the car park scenic vistas to the beach. Cape Perpetua has giant rocks and cliffs and is home to a variety of Oregon's sea birds and coastal wildlife.		Situated about 10 miles north of Florence on rugged coastline is Heceta Head Lighthouse. Built in 1894, the light which is still operational, can be seen 20 miles out to sea. A viewpoint is provided off Highway 101.

	Oregon Dunes		Cape Sebastian
	The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is located between Florence and Gardiner, OR on Highway 101. Florence is located in the south of Oregon's central coast and home to spectacular sand dunes. Rent an all terrain vehicle nearby for some dune country fun!		Cape Sebastian is considered by many to be Oregon's finest coastal scenic vista, offering far reaching views along the rugged Oregon coast. The view from Cape Sebastian is breathtaking and the it's also one of the best places for whale watching along the coast.

Whale Watching and Oregon Beachcombing

Other attractions of the Oregon coast include whale watching and beachcombing in the tidepools for Agates. Storm watching is also popular during the winter season. Many tidepools exist which host a multitude of sea creatures, especially after winter storms. Rocky inter-tidal areas are considered best for Oregon beachcombing particularly around low tide. Some of the best Oregon coast tidepool areas are:-

Myers Creek (7 miles south of Gold Beach, OR)
Whiskey Creek (14 miles south of Gold Beach in Boardman State Park)
Cape Ferrelo at Lone Ranch Wayside (near Brookings, OR)

Try Whale watching along the Oregon coast for the 300 - 400 grey whales that inhabit Oregon's Pacific coastal waters year round. Look for water spouts 12 feet in the air as the whale surfaces. One of the best whale watching areas is Cape Sebastian, 5 miles south of Gold Beach.

Oregon Coast Aquarium

The Oregon Coast Aquarium offers personal encounters with sea life found along the Oregon coast. Highlights are 'Passages of the Deep', the giant sea Octopus (weighing 80lbs) and close up participation with Starfish and Sea Anemones.

Located at 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Rd, Newport, Oregon, 97365. Tel: +1 (541) 867 3474.

Coastal Oregon Hotels and Accommodation

Book cheap Oregon hotels and accommodation along the coast with Expedia. Just enter your Oregon coast destination into the destination field, then enter travel dates to find discount hotels for your Pacific north west vacation. Opodo provide some of the best rates at Oregon hotels and motels.

Shilo Inns

Shilo Inns are comfortable budget Oregon hotels at 5 locations along the coast including properties at Newport and Seaside OR.

Best Western Inns

Best Western Inns are 3 star Oregon hotels and motels located throughout the State and along the coast. They offer discounts and bonus offers on hotel room nights at a low rate guarantee. Click the link (left) to check Oregon hotel availability for these cities.

Best Inns of America

These individually owned Oregon hotels are run under a franchise agreement. If your are looking for budget Oregon hotels then these properties offer great value.

Budget Oregon Motels

Motel 6, Econo Lodge and Days Inn all have motels along the Oregon coast. To search for Oregon motels, try Expedia for some of the best rates online.

Oregon Coast Hotels and Visitor's Guide

Oregon Beaches

Best Scenery

Otter Rock Loop

Yaquina Head

Cape Perpetua

Heceta Head

Oregon Dunes