SAND DUNES FRONTIER, 83960 Hwy 101, Florence, Or. 97439  (541) 997-3544.  Experience the world of the scenic Oregon Dunes at Sand Dunes Frontier, with Sand Dune Buggy Rides you can enjoy glistening valleys, vast hills, ghost-like forests and a desert atmosphere amidst dunes towering up to 400 feet high. Ride Sand Rails or our Famous Big Buggy driven by Sand Dunes Frontier staff. Self Drive ATV Rentals available (by Torex Inc) including Polaris Quads And Yamaha Rhinos.  ATV Camping with Direct Dune Access, Miniature Golf, Gift Shop & Snack Bar. Located 4 miles south of Florence Next to Honeyman State Park.

  MARINER SQUARE, 250 SW Bay Blvd. Newport (541) 265-2206.  On Newport's historic bayfront, Mariner Square encompasses several attractions, including the Undersea Gardens, the Wax Works and Ripley's Believe It or Not.

  NEWPORT'S HISTORIC BAYFRONT has easy access docks to view the busy waterfront with fishing boats, whale watching and charter fishing boats, undersea gardens, restaurants, galleries, fresh seafood shops and many other activities. (photo by Nick Boren)  View the Newport Bayfront Video. 

OREGON COAST AQUARIUM, 2890 Ferry Slip Rd, Newport, Or. 97365 (541) 867-3474 Features 2 1/2 acres of rocky pools and plant topped cliffs, wave tumbled pools, and sandy shores. Four indoor galleries, where waves crash and fish dart in and out, the smells and sounds of Oregon's coast are everywhere. Grey whales star in a 10 minute video in the Qwest Theater. Outside, sea otters roll and tumble in a large pool in the rocks. Open 10-5 Daily (Winter Hours). Group rates are available in advance.  Located in South Beach, just across the bridge from Newport.

HATFIELD MARINE SCIENCE CENTER, South Beach, Or. (1 mile south of Newport) (503) 867-0100 Oregon State University's premier oceanographic research facility and aquarium. Have a close encounter with a giant Pacific octopus. Learn about current coastal and marine research through interactive diplays. Take a leisurely stroll along the self guided estuary trail. Educational programming offered. Free Admission. Open 10am-4pm.

  YAQUINA BAY LIGHTHOUSE STATE PARK is Newport's oldest wooden building. It was built in 1871 and operated only 3 years as a lighthouse. It was home to the crews of the U.S. Lifesaving Service, now known as the U.S. Coast Guard for 37 years. Once scheduled for demolition, local residents rallied to save it, and the lighthouse is now considered an historical landmark. Admission is free and features a 20 minute video. The lighthouse is open Mon.-Thurs. from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. Tours and weddings can be arranged upon request. Join the Friends and be a keeper of the light as a $10 supporting member. 846 SW Government, Newport, Or. 97365.

   NYE BEACH in Newport is a home to galleries, restaurants, the Performing Arts Center and is a great place to walk and browse thru dozens of shops.  Located west of Hwy 101 from the center of Newport, take Olive St west.  Several fine hotels are within easy walking distance of the Nye Beach area.

NEWPORT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 777 W. Olive PO Box 1315 Newport, OR 97365 

  DEPOE BAY, "The Smallest Harbor in the World", is a center of activity for charter boat trips, whale watching and the famous "Spouting Horn" where incoming waves create a huge fountain when funneled through the shoreline rock formations.  Locate midway between Newport and Lincoln City, call 1-877-485-8348 for more information.

YACHATS is a village situated on one of the most scenic and rugged areas of the Oregon Coast, on a peninsula of spectacular rocky outcroppings, with oceanfront trails and hotels.  

  OVERLEAF EVENTS CENTER, 280 Overleaf Lodge Lane, Yachats, Oregon 800-338-0507 .  The Overleaf Event Center located at the entrance to Overleaf Lodge is available to host your event, reunion, reception, meeting, workshop or corporate retreat in a beautiful, relaxing setting.  A wood burning fireplace and cozy setting add to the warmth and ambiance of the gathering.  French doors lead out onto a large deck for outdoor entertaining or breaks.  And, all the amenities of the Overleaf Lodge are here to support you!  The Overleaf Event Center can accommodate up to 80 people, depending on the type of event held.  Call the Overleaf Lodge for more information regarding the Overleaf Event Center.

OREGON DUNES NATIONAL RECREATION AREA 855 Highway 101, Reedsport. 541-271-3611. The Oregon Dunes Park features 30 lakes, 14 hiking trails, 13 campgrounds, 11 beach parking areas, 9 day use areas, 3 off-highway riding areas, 1 dunes overlook, and a visitor center. Fee is $3 per vehicle per day. Stretching along Hwy 101 from North Bend to Florence. 32,000 acres of shifting sand dunes up to 385 ft. high in a Sahara like atmosphere. Includes ghost forests, lakes, and ocean beaches.

FLYING DUTCHMAN WINERY, Three miles south of Depot Bay in Otter Rock (exit at Cape Foul weather), (541) 765-2554.  They make handcrafted wines in small batches.  This personalized attention is resulting in award winning wines and rave reviews.  Stop by for a tasting and tour.  Open 11-5pm daily.  

BIKING THE OREGON COAST, traveling the Oregon Coast by bicycle is becoming more and more of a popular way to see the coast.  It is advisable to travel north to south in the summer months as there is a steady north wind, which works as a tailwind.  Scenic state parks with camping and/or picnic sites dot the 300 mile route from Astoria to Brookings. 

SILETZ BAY in South Lincoln City has many recreational, lodging and restaurant opportunities with sheltered sandy beaches, shallow water access, fishing, clamming and crabbing.  3 large hotels and Mo's restaurant overlook the bay.  

  OREGON COAST BRIDGES are gateways to new adventures, varied in design and are numerous. Pictured here the Alsea Bay Bridge at Waldport.

OREGON STATE PARKS are among the most scenic in the world, with campgrounds, picnic sites, day use areas, hiking and more.

OREGON COAST RV PARKS provide year round recreation opportunities at scenic sites.

CAPE FOULWEATHER, 3 miles south of Depoe Bay is a worthwhile stop to see the Look Out Observatory and learn more about Oregon Coast history, article by Jackie Meredith.

YAQUINA PACIFIC RAILROAD & LOGGING HERITAGE SQUARE, 100 NW A St., Toledo, Or. (541) 336-5256.   See restored railroad and logging equipment, including a railroad steam engine and a 1933 railway post office car.

TOLEDO HISTORY CENTER, 208 N. Main St., Toledo, Or. (541) 336-1203.   Visitor information, interpreting the history of Toledo in photographs and artifacts.

WHALE WATCHING

NORTH COAST ATTRACTIONS AND RECREATION