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The dramatic coastline of the Pacific Northwest is known for its rugged spectacular beauty and sandy stretches of beautiful beach. Visiting the Northwest coast, you will experience some of the Pacific Ocean's most scenic viewpoints, discover spectacular natural areas and historical locations, and enjoy the diversity offered by the many towns that dot the coastline.
Stay at a resort or cozy inn, visit the myriad art galleries, tour the area attractions and historic locales, shop the interesting boutiques and try some of the fine restaurants and casual cafes that call the Northwest coast home. The following is offered as a guide to your travels along the Pacific Northwest coast. Click on a community to view additional information about the particular coastal region including a resource directory & local events calendar. |
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ASTORIA Once a thriving fishing and lumber community, Astoria, Oregon is now vibrant with art galleries, excellent restaurants, boutique shopping and abundant historical attractions. Picturesque Victorian homes dot the hillside overlooking the Columbia River and a maritime port busy with cruise ships and freighters. |
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CANNON BEACH Home to Haystack Rock and Ecola State Park, Cannon Beach, Oregon is known for the natural grandeur of its rugged coastline. This picturesque village by the sea hosts an active arts community with world-class art galleries, live theater and plenty of interesting restaurants, inns and boutiques. |
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LINCOLN CITY Lincoln City, Oregon, and the surrounding communities of Gleneden Beach and Depoe Bay are located on the Central Oregon coast and offer broad inviting beaches and ever-changing surf and sunsets. The area is home to a casino resort, art galleries and shops, and great inns and restaurants. |
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LONG BEACH PENINSULA The Pacific coastline in Washington offers access to many of the region's most remarkable natural areas for hiking, biking, kayaking and more. In addition, the area plays host to a number of fine dining establishments and quaint inns, with plenty of opportunities for browsing in the local shops and art galleries. |
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NEWPORT Newport, Oregon is home to an active bayfront offering all the sights, sounds and smells of a busy waterfront: boats, fresh seafood markets, chowder houses, shops and galleries. Book a charter fishing trip, tour a lighthouse, watch sea lions on the docks or visit attractions like the Oregon Coast Aquarium. |
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SEASIDE Seaside, Oregon, a popular Pacific Ocean destination for families, is famous for its automobile turnaround at the beach and the three-mile oceanfront promenade. In the bustling downtown you will find great shops, art galleries, restaurants, an arcade with bumper cars and the historic Seaside Aquarium. |
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY Home to picturesque coastal towns like Tillamook, Pacific City, Manzanita, Nehalem and Rockaway Beach, Oregon. Glistening bays, scenic capes, rivers and beaches attract sightseers and other nature enthusiasts. Visit the great museums, galleries, restaurants and shops that dot the coast in this region. |
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