Thing to Do Along the Oregon Coast
Rent a couple of bicycles or motor scooters and then explore the pathways, alcoves.
Bring or purchase a colorful kite from one of the many friendly shops in the area and let the sun and wind take you to a new level of fun. Participate in one of the annual kite festivals.
You will love getting to go and spend a day or more at one or all of the annual sandcastle contests.
Explored the tide pools and enjoying the many levels and wide varieties of sea life hiding among the rocks.
See who can find the most beautiful agates or other rocks and shells along the beach. Keep watch for the beautiful and rare Japanese glass floats that sometimes wash up on shore.
Take a charter boat and go whale watching along the Oregon Coast.
Prepare for an evening dinner by grabbing shovels and a bucket and go on a clam hunt.
Rent a crab ring and go after the popular and succulent Dungeness crab.
Stop by a local market and pick up a few pounds of oysters.
I all fails, take a trip to Lincoln City's popular outlet shopping center, Tanger Outlet Center, and buy direct from over 65 brand name manufacturer and designer outlet stores. You'll discover big names like Coldwater Creek, Eddie Bauer, Mikasa, OshKosh, Old Navy, Pendleton, Rockport and more.
Stay and play your nights away at one of the coast's three beautiful gambling resorts.
Enjoy world-class golfing at some of the highest-rated courses in the world,
Pack a big lunch, grab your fishing gear and head out for some of the finest fishing anywhere,
Visit some of the wonderful old lighthouses along the coast that all have maritime stories to tell.
Investigate the mysterious and ghostly tales that haunt the coastline towns,
Enjoy the outdoors on into the night by renting a yurt, tepee, wagon, cabin or tent and camp along the coast.
Try your hand at kite flying, paragliding, kiteboarding, sandboarding, take a short or extended hike along the Oregon Coast Trail, hit some of the popular attractions, and more!
The Oregon Coast isn't only fun in the warm months. No sir-ee! Things are happening here all year round!
Take a tour of the world famous Tillamook Cheese Factory. Watch the cheese-making process, discover the history and story behind this company, enjoy the smells of freshly-made products and, best of all, taste samples of their wide-selection of cheeses and enjoy over 40 choices of ice cream!
Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, OR. This beautiful aquatic and marine science aquarium is stocked to the rafters with fun and educational exhibits, showcasing life native to the Oregon Coast. From seabirds and sharks to invertebrates, fishes and plants. This is a must-see when when finding things to do and while visiting Newport.
Tradewinds Charters in Depoe Bay, OR. Charter a top-notch vessel from the remier ocean charter service on the Oregon Coast for a wonderful time of whale watching, sport fishing, bird watching, or an ecology tour. Book a ship for a special wedding that you and your guests won't soon forget.
Sea Lion Caves - Florence, OR. Take an exciting, 208 foot elevator ride to the depths of a natural grotto. There you will find nearly 200 sea lions and many aquatic birds, living and playing during the fall and winter months. This is an unforgettable experience, so put it on your things to do list.
Go Fly/Ride A Kite! - Various Locations. Kite flying is a popular activity around the coast. As you travel up and down the shores, you'll find many people flying kites recreationally and many cities hold large kiting festivals that really draw the crowds. These festivals are for both outdoor and indoor competitions. Indoor kiting is amazing! Kite businesses not only sell the kites (from small, novice kites to large, professional ones), but some offer kite building workshops and kite flying lessons. Lincoln City is known as the "Kite Flying Capitol of the World." You will find some of the largest and most beautiful kites in the world right here at the Oregon Coast. If you want to blend right in with the natives, here is one of the things to do. Why fly a kite, when you can ride it? For some heart-pumping action on the ocean, learn what Kiteboarding is all about. Such fun!
Crabbing and Clamming - Various Locations. You want the freshest, most mouth-watering seafood you can get, right? You may consider doing it yourself! For an ultimate things to do time, It's a lot of fun and pretty exciting to rent some gear from the local bait shop in town and start trolling for the coast-wide favorite: Dungeness crab.
Or take your shovels and buckets, wait until low tide and go adventuring for fresh clams. Once you're ready, be prepared for a scrumptious evening dinner to remember. Discover the fun of catching crabs and clams along the coast.
Horseback Riding - Various Locations Talk about relaxing things to do! Being on the back of a horse as it gallops along the beach and through the surf is a freeing and awesome experience. Check with the local Chamber of Commerce for stables in the area you are in. Many offer excellent escorted riding trips.
Bicycling - Various Locations. Renting a couple of bikes to cruise around town is relaxing and fun.
You want to have a real blast? Rent a Funcycle from one of the local shops in the area you're in. These three-wheel vehicles are allowed right out on the beach. They come in different sizes for various ages and tend to run around $10 for an hour and a half or $20 for two and half hours. Make sure to stop by the Oregon Coast Guide Book section and download your own copy of the Oregon Coast Bike Guide.
Whale Watching - Various Locations. Looking for things to do? Not taking the time to go whale watching while visiting the Oregon Coast is almost considered sinful! It's an activity that is well-loved by locals and visitors alike. Take a charter out to sea or grab a whale watching guide and go exploring yourself.
Agate Hunting & Collecting - Various Locations. Agates ahoy! If you are a collector or just an admirer of these beauties, the Oregon Coast is the place to find them. The surrounding Newport beaches are probably the best places in the world for grabbing a few nicely formed agates to take home.
Don't stop with the agates. Beachcombing can net you tons of lovely things!
Hydro Boat Trips - Rogue River, Gold Beach, OR. How about a thrilling hydro boat trip to get your adrenaline pumping? There a two companies in Gold Beach that offer visitors these exciting trips down the rough and rugged Rogue River, providing an entire day of things to do.
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