Oregon Coast Magazine

Central Coast
Spectacular Scenery
B
etween Florence and Lincoln City lies
the spectacular central Oregon coast,
blessed with long, sandy beaches, massive headlands, and picturesque lighthouses.
This part of the coast boasts numerous lodgings with dramatic ocean views. Its towns,
located 10 to 20 miles apart, provide a marvelous selection of places to stay and eat, ranging
from economical to elegant.
Many visitors came to Florence, Newport,
Depoe Bay, and Lincoln City as children
and now return with their own children.
They come to Florence to play in the dunes,
Newport to see the world-class Oregon Coast
Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science
Visitor Center, Depoe Bay for whale watching, and Lincoln City to fly kites at the D
River Wayside. Of course, these are only a few
of the many activities and sights available.
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Florence
Westlake & Dunes City
Dunes City, located approximately 7 miles
south of Florence, includes Westlake on the
shores of Siltcoos Lake and communities near
Woahink Lake. Both lakes are popular for
fishing and water sports. Services include fishing lodges, public boat ramps, campsites, and
hiking and canoe trails.
Florence has two commercial districts:
Hwy 101 and historic Old Town. Both cater to
visitors, but Old Town, which sits right on the
Siuslaw River, does it with waterfront charm.
Unusual shops and galleries, historic buildings,
restaurants, and a harbor with fishing boats
greet visitors. Just east of town on Hwy 126 is
the Three Rivers Casino, with a new hotel,
casino, restaurants, and an entertainment venue.
The Oregon Dunes dominate Florence’s
landscape. A favorite for off-road vehicle users, hikers, birders, and sandboarders, the
towering dunes are a playground for the entire
family. Commercial operators offer guided
excursions and dune buggy rentals south of
town, and a sand park offers sand-boarding at
the north end of town.
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Yachats
This delightful coastal community (pronounced YAH-hots) offers uncrowded beaches
for tide pool exploring, agate hunting, picnicking, or just enjoying the sound of the surf. The
town also has many eclectic shops and a variety
Cape Perpetua
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area encompasses
2,700 acres within the Siuslaw National
Forest. In addition to a Sitka spruce rain
forest with many miles of hiking trails, tide
pools for exploring, and the informative Cape
Perpetua Visitor Center, the scenic area includes dramatic ocean views. The best views
are from the top of the cape, which is the
highest place on the Oregon coast that you
can drive to. While at Cape Perpetua, don’t
miss the CCC-built stone Overlook, Cooks
Chasm, and the spouting horns. The shore-
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Bob Creek Wayside.
line is a protected marine garden, so look,
but don’t take. And check out Devil’s Churn,
a deep cleft in the basalt where storm waves
rush in and crash over each other creating
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Park, with a large campground open yearround, is 3 miles south of Florence on Hwy
101. Two lakes are accessible within the
park—Cleawox, a great swimming spot, and
Woahink, popular with anglers and water
sports enthusiasts. The campground has
yurts, as well as a hiker/biker camp.
Golf in the dunes can be enjoyed at
Ocean Dunes Golf Links, an 18-hole, par 71
public course, and at Sandpines Golf Links,
an 18-hole, par 72 public course.
Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, located in
historic Old Town, preserves and displays artifacts and photographs from the region’s past.
Sea Lion Caves, 11 miles north of
Florence on Hwy 101, is the largest sea cave
in the world, home to a colony of Steller sea
lions. An elevator takes visitors 208 feet down
into the cave.
Heceta Head Lighthouse is 12 miles
north of Florence. The lighthouse, the most
photographed on the Oregon Coast, is easy
to see from turnouts off the highway. Both
the lighthouse and assistant lightkeeper’s
house are open for tours in the summer. The
Victorian-style house has been fully restored
and is now a bed-and-breakfast.
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Rhododendron Festival
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Yachats 804 Trail is approximately 2 miles
in length, running along the coastline from
Yachats State Recreation Area to the 7-mile
stretch of beach north of town. The original
3/4-mile section of trail that heads north from
Smelt Sands State Wayside in Yachats is wheelchair-accessible. The trail offers great hiking,
whale watching, and birding.
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of restaurants and lodgings. Many events take
place at the Yachats Commons, including the
popular Celtic Music Festival in November.
Little Log Church and Museum, built
in 1930, is in downtown Yachats. The rustic
structure was built in the shape of a cross from
timber hauled down the Yachats River.
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Waldport boasts miles of sandy beaches
and a beautiful bay. Nearby are scores of forest
roads, peaceful hiking trails, and wilderness
areas. Outdoor adventure seekers will appreciate the area’s sea kayaking, windsurfing,
hiking, golfing, mountain biking, boating,
fishing, and crabbing.
The Historic Alsea Bay Bridge
Interpretive Center, on the south side of
the bridge, is an informative stop for visitors
interested in the history of bridges and transportation.
Seal Rock is 5 miles north of Waldport on
Hwy 101. Seal Rock State Recreation Area’s
offshore rocks are home to birds, seals, and
sea lions.
Newport
Newport is a vibrant city, as diverse as any
community on the coast. There are four main
districts to explore: Hwy 101, Historic Nye
Beach, the Bayfront, and South Beach.
South Beach State Park, 2 miles south
of Newport, has a campground that includes
the largest yurt village on the Oregon coast.
Guided kayak tours launch from nearby Ona
Beach to explore the Beaver Creek marsh.
Oregon Coast Aquarium has indoor galleries that provide a close-up look at marine
life, outdoor pools for otters, seals, and sea
lions, and an aviary for seabirds. “Passages of
the Deep” features three large ocean habitats
connected by a 200-foot acrylic underwater
tunnel where visitors get eye-to-eye with marine life, including sharks and bat rays.
Hatfield Marine Science Center on the
Yaquina Bay estuary is a research and teaching
facility of Oregon State University. Its visitor
center—part aquarium, part laboratory—
showcases the wonders of the marine world
Yachats, Oregon
since 1911
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Gallery in Gleneden Beach
Breathtaking ocean views
Oceanfront walking trail
• Tidepools and sandy coves
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7755 Highway 101N
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34930 Brooten Road
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110 SW 7th St., Dundee
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Gallery in Historic
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Depoe Bay.
Oregon Coast History Center preserves
the pioneering, logging, fishing, and Siletz
Indian history of the Central Coast.
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural
Area, north of Newport, has an impressive
interpretive center and a manmade system of
tide pools. The natural area also contains the
Yaquina Head Lighthouse. At 93 feet tall, it
is Oregon’s tallest lighthouse, and it has been
in operation since 1873. It was extensively
renovated in 2006.
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in its exhibits and interactive programs, many
geared for young people.
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, located at the
south end of Newport, was built in 1871 and
decommissioned three years later. It was officially restored as a privately maintained working lighthouse in 1996. It is the only Oregon
lighthouse with attached living quarters and
the only wooden lighthouse still standing in
Oregon.
The Bayfront offers visitors an entertaining walking tour of a working waterfront.
Turn-of-the-century storefronts, chowder
houses, shops and galleries, and a busy commercial fishing fleet await the curious. A
variety of charter operators offer fishing and
whale-watching excursions. Among the attractions are the Undersea Gardens, Ripley’s
Believe It or Not, and the Wax Works.
Nye Beach was a major attraction on
the coast in the early 1900s, offering hot
sea baths, taffy stores, and agate shops. Nye
Beach is now a popular destination because
of its restaurants, galleries, shops, and unique
lodgings. Newport’s Performing Arts Center
and Visual Arts Center are located here.
Located approximately 7 miles east of
Newport along the Yaquina River, this historic community has become an artist mecca.
Along Toledo’s Main Street, shoppers enjoy
antique shops and art galleries. Six metal
sculpture benches line the street through
town. Don’t miss the Centennial Celebration
Mural, the largest outdoor mosaic tile mural
in the Northwest, located on Main Street.
At the Toledo History Center, visitors
enjoy a display of photographs and artifacts
showcasing the history of the town.
Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical
Society, a group of rail fans, spearheaded installation of historic rail equipment for public
viewing, including a 1922 Baldwin steam locomotive named One Spot, a restored rail post
office car, and a 1907 caboose.
The 10,000-square-foot Toledo
Skatepark has been getting rave reviews from
skateboarders.
The brand new Port of Toledo Paddle
Park is a great place to launch a non-motorized boat, enjoy a picnic, or birdwatch.
Otter Rock
This small village sits at the base of Cape
Foulweather, approximately 8 miles north of
Newport. Devils Punch Bowl State Natural
Area, site of a collapsed sea cave, is nearby.
Tide pools are abundant and surfers and surf
watchers are drawn to the area.
The Flying Dutchman Winery, perched
on cliffs above the Pacific, offers handcrafted
wines in a boutique setting.
Depoe Bay
This charming community boasts the
smallest navigable harbor in the world. A seawall runs the length of downtown. Residents
proudly assert that Depoe Bay is the whalewatching capital of the Oregon Coast. About
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60 resident gray whales enjoy the waters off
the Central Coast during summer and fall.
Charterboats provide whale-watching and
fishing opportunities. Stop by the Whale
Center located at the south end of the seawall.
Face it.
It’s the most beautiful
coast in the world.
Gleneden Beach
A few miles south of Lincoln City,
Gleneden Beach is home to Gleneden Beach
State Recreation Site and Salishan Spa and
Golf Resort, with its new spa facilities and 18hole, par-71 golf course.
Lincoln City
Five communities—Oceanlake, Delake,
Cutler City, Taft, and Nelscott—merged in
the mid-1960s to form this lively city. With 7
miles of sandy beaches and summer afternoon
winds, it is a favorite spot for flying kites; kite
festivals are held in spring, summer, and fall.
The community thrives with art galleries,
more than 100 antique dealers, theater, music
festivals, and family entertainment.
At the Jennifer L. Sears Glass Art Studio
visitors can observe free glassblowing demonstrations or learn the craft themselves by making glass floats or paperweights.
The Connie Hansen Garden was once
a private garden. Now the public can wander
along paths and over bridges to enjoy the collection of hybrid and exotic plants. Connie
Hansen Garden Conservancy maintains the
park, guides visitors, and conducts classes.
The Culinary Center in Lincoln City
shows attendees how to prepare the finest
Northwest cuisine.
Chinook Winds Casino Resort boasts
more than 1,200 slot machines, oceanfront
lodging, a renowned chef, and an 18-hole golf
course. Kids can explore the Play Palace and
Games Galore Arcade while adults try their
hand at blackjack, poker, craps, roulette, slots,
keno, and bingo. Top-notch comedy and music acts are scheduled throughout the year.
Tanger Outlets caters to shoppers with
more than 65 stores packed with designer
names and national brands.
Devils Lake accommodates every kind of
water sport and is stocked several times a year
with rainbow trout, making it popular with
anglers. Bass, perch, and bluegill are hooked
during regular derbies and tournaments.
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Whether hiking Cascade Head or simply
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your own balcony, there’s always a view
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Newport
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Performances in 2 theatres, shows in 2 galleries. coastarts3.org
Vacation Rentals
Newly renovated•oceanfront•spa/pool•fireplaces•balconies
thecohoinn.com
Lincoln City Visitors & Convention Bureau 800-4522151
801 SW Hwy 101, #1 Lincoln City, 97367
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13 D Sands Condominium Motel
800-527-3925
14 Inn At Spanish Head Resort 800-452-8127
Oceanfront. Easy Beach Access. Penthouse Restaurant/
Lounge. spanishead.com
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Where to EAT
Yachats
04 The Landmark 541-547-3215
Authentic Oregon Coast Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Fresh Fish.
Oceanview at every table. Live Music.
Where to Shop
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Quiet forest setting within walking distance to the beach and
Chinook Winds Casino. Libertyinn.com
800-262-7844
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Oregon Coast
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Toledo Chamber of Commerce 311 NE First Street, Toledo,97391
541-336-3183
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Waldport Chamber of Commerce 541-563-2133
620 NW Spring Street, Waldport,97394
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Sea Lion
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555 SW Coast Hwy, Newport,97365
Yachats Visitor Center 800-929-0477
Relax and energize the Spirit! Yachats – the Gem of the Oregon
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Exploring tidepools in the rocks along the Coast.
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Spectacular ocean views from every room! Romantic weekend
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09 Lighthouse Inn 866-997-3221
Historic 1938 Inn One block from Old Town
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Lincoln City
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03 Blue Pacific Vacation Rentals 10 Ashley Inn & Suites 12 The Coho Inn 800-848-7006 / 541-994-3684
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Only remaining and world’s largest mainland cave for wild
Steller Sea Lions. Open year round
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25 Florence Chamber Of Commerce 541-997-3128
Neskowin
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Storm Watching
Gas Fireplaces
Kitchens
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1-800-767-1835
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Depoe Bay Chamber Of Commerce 877-485-8348
223 SW Hwy 101, Depoe Bay, 97341
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