Hike of the Month

Hike of the Month: Ecola Point to Indian Beach

Lighthouse views and inland shade on this Oregon Coast trail near Cannon Beach

08/12/2022 By Michelle Harris

Home Remodel

A Manzanita House with a History Gets a Game Changer of a Makeover

Out went the beige carpet and surfboard décor; in came smart built-ins, nautical curves, and a spa dream of a bathroom.

08/11/2022 By Julia Silverman Photography by George Barberis

Editor’s Note

From the Editor: Why You Should Heed the Oregon Coast’s Invitation to Dive In

It may not be warm, but it's full of wonder.

06/07/2022 By Fiona McCann

Oregon Coast

Food, Vintage Finds, and Ecola State Park: The Many Wonders of Cannon Beach

There's more to this town than just Haystack Rock.

06/07/2022 By Julia Silverman

Oregon Coast

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play on Oregon’s Central Coast

Yachats, Florence, the Oregon Dunes, Reedsport, and beyond: This stretch of 101 comes with sea lions, a lighthouse, lots of sand, and a real whale of a tale.

06/07/2022 By Margaret Seiler

Oregon Coast

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play on Oregon’s South Coast, from Coos Bay to Brookings

Frozen-in-time dinosaurs, a private zoo, and Captain Kirk reward those who make the big drive.

06/07/2022 By Margaret Seiler

Oregon Coast

Seaside, Oregon, Is a Hesher Sanditon and We’re Here for It

Take an edible and fly a kite, eat something fried, feed the seals, and love every second.

06/07/2022 By Heather Arndt Anderson

Oregon Coast

Find a Wild Writer’s Retreat and The Ring Vibes in Newport

Lincoln City has the casino and the kite festivals, but Newport has that certain air of mystery.

06/07/2022 By Conner Reed

Almost Oregon

Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula Is an Honorary Part of the Oregon Coast

Seafood restaurants, fresh oysters, a distillery, beach trails, and yurts await, just north of Astoria.

06/07/2022 By Matt Wastradowski

Oregon Coast

Find Funky Towns, Fancy Chowder, and More from Manzanita to Pacific City

The laid-back stretch of the coast is more than worth the Portland pilgrimage.

06/07/2022 By Fiona McCann and Julia Silverman

Oregon Coast

Here’s Where to Camp at the Beach

You’re practically in the bosom of the Pacific Ocean at these Oregon coast campgrounds.

06/06/2022 By Margaret Seiler

Beach Eats

Pronto Pup, the Corn Dog Born on the Oregon Coast

The story of the beloved hot dog on a stick, from the giant fiberglass corn dog in Rockaway Beach to the bustling counter by the bumper cars in Seaside to beach shacks and food carts in the Midwest

06/06/2022 By Margaret Seiler

Bars

12 Essential Oregon Coast Bars

From the Triangle in Astoria to the 101 in Brookings, these small-town taverns help you feel like a local.

06/02/2022 By Margaret Seiler

Real Estate

Property Watch: In Waldport, a Vintage, Hand-Built A-Frame Cabin for $349,900

Calling all vintage lovers—check out this 1971 cutie.

05/31/2022 By Melissa Dalton

For the Birds

Tufted Puffins Are Disappearing from Oregon’s Coast

A conservationist group in Cannon Beach is on a mission to save the iconic seabirds, who make Haystack Rock a summer home.

04/22/2022 By Michelle Harris

Real Estate

Property Watch: An Adorable A-Frame in Arch Cape

It has two decks and a sauna, and Oswald West State Park is practically in the backyard

12/13/2021 By Melissa Dalton

Film Review

Dune, a Sci-Fi Classic Inspired by the Oregon Coast, Returns to the Cinema

Frank Herbert's heady novel has taken failed trips from page to screen before. Is this time any different?

10/26/2021 By Conner Reed

Wildfires

Even the Oregon Coast Is Burning

Traditionally a place of refuge from heat and smoke, the skies above parts of the Pacific have turned red.

09/09/2020 By Ainslee Dicken

Left Coast, Best Coast

In Praise of the Wetsuit, Essential Gear In Pandemic Times

With public pools closed, suited-up swimmers can find solace in the sea.

08/28/2020 By Julia Silverman

Coronavirus

Spring Break In Place: State Parks, Campgrounds, and Forests Are Closing to Overnight Guests

And while we’re on the subject—is it even safe to stay in an overnight rental on the coast?

03/19/2020 By Benjamin Tepler and Julia Silverman