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If you’ve ever struggled to choose between a cabin in the woods and a seaside getaway, you’ll love Oregon’s Coast – especially in the summer. This 363-mile-long stretch of Pacific wonderland offers a unique blend of breathtaking coastline and lush, old-growth forests, making it an ideal location for both relaxation and adventure.
With small towns, craft breweries, and quiet beaches, the Oregon Coast is tailor-made for road-tripping.
Reedsport is a small town on the Oregon Coast, located where the Umpqua River flows into the Pacific Ocean. This picturesque location is nestled in the heart of the renowned Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. These unique features combine to make Reedsport a delightful destination, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Below are some of the top activities to engage in while visiting Reedsport, Oregon.
All 363 miles of the Oregon Coast are public lands. This includes 79 different state parks, each offering various attractions and amenities such as campsites, hiking trails, beach access, and visitor centers. Among the working and historic lighthouses scattered along the coast, 7 are open to the public. Oregon Coast towns feature unique shops, delectable seafood restaurants, and diverse lodging options, drawing visitors from different regions and around the world.
With its stunning, rocky shoreline, smooth-as-glass beaches, and friendly, relatively affordable towns, the northern Oregon coast has become increasingly well known over the years as the Northwest’s premier Pacific playground – it’s a very popular destination among LGBT residents and visitors of nearby Portland (just a 90-minute drive from Cannon Beach) and Seattle (about 3.5 hours away).