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Oregon Coast Travel, Tourism, Science, Entertainment News - Breaking News from the Oregon Coast
Covering 180 miles of Oregon Coast Travel, Entertainment and Science: Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler, Rockaway, Garibaldi, Tillamook, Oceanside, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Waldport, Yachats and Florence. Seaside Aquarium got some new creatures; nearly-paranormal statues are in Newport
Some snow is expected this week in the coast range; gas prices rise
Two young female California sea lions arrived by truck at their new home at the Oregon Coast Aquarium
Much awaits on the Oregon coast for the spring months, with events, fun and nature at her most interesting
Several captains joined in Astoria to talk about Phil Harris
On March 13, there will be a murder in Nye Beach and local businesses will be extremely pleased
Portland novelist Jon Raymond will be the featured author at the March 20 Nye Beach Writers' Series
Much of the west coast of the United States was under a tsunami warning or advisory
Stone Crest Cellars BnB near Newport has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride's Choice Award
Scams are going around the north coast, while the Lincoln County is now featuring access to online crime updates
The city will take input on the park while a beer fest takes over Seaside in March
Whale Pointe Resort in Depoe Bay brings nature to your front door
There's a glut of extra lovely weather on the coast, and it's around for the weekend
Winter has not conjured up much on Oregon's beaches this time around, but a few weird objects are visible
The central Oregon coast town of Lincoln City continues its lively way of entertaining on into the spring
The pair allegedly did over a half million dollars to the north coast lighthouse
Winter means plenty of fun on the lower central coast
Experts descended on the Cape Meares Lighthouse to evaluate damage
The best the past year had to offer in terms of restaurants, bars, lodgings and other attractions
A contest put on by Newport yielded some beautiful photos and stories
Stay in Arch Cape and they will donate two percent to a wilderness fund
The massive Newport Seafood and Wine Festival is held February 26 to 28
The coast was actually generally warmer than inland during much of the week
The Pelican Pub and Brewery is showing off a bevy of new brews as well as a new chef.
Authorities have been receiving calls about Brown Pelicans either washing up dead or exhibiting uncharacteristic behavior
Romance packages are sprouting up all over the beaches
A run of Brown Pelicans is making a splash in the Lincoln County area; record whale numbers
Newport, like all state tourism entities, wants to remind the public about beach safety
A monster of a storm ripped through not just the length of the Oregon coast but in places like Portland
Dungeness crab from Newport's fishermen will be the toast of the town on January 31
It's a case of whale, whales, whales on the coast, and it'll be that way for a bit longer
Someone shot the beacon area several times as well as took the U.S. Coast Guard active light out of commission
Be Jeweled - a vintage, collectible and costume jewelry sale - will happen January 30
One is in the middle of a kind of coastal nowhere, the other hidden in plain sight
As a baby sperm whale is found dead on the north coast, the central coast has better news about two turtles
There will be a special concert on January 16 in the former home of composer Ernest Bloch
Various non-profits worked with the aquarium throughout the year, and made a splash
There's unforgettable stormwatching possibilities as the old year gives way to the new
Here is a list of openings for those who haven't reserved their room yet.
Tornados, frozen squid, killer whales, new graves and the economy topped the headlines
It happens that final week of December, from December 26 to January 1
There's a lot coastal tourism entities haven't told you - and they won't
Any place on the coast will yield the freakiest surprises, if you know where to look
Along the beaches, as the daylight hours lessen, so do the hours that many businesses stay open
It's a crabbers delight in the on the Oregon coast as crabmeat is at its best this time of year
You're missing an incredible show, which, aside from the cost of gas to get there, is free.
There are bundles of fun to be had on the coast at the end of the year
It's a week full of promise and frivolity in both the natural and manmade worlds
The bitter chill on the coast is causing some oddball sights with stranded squid
With all the recent gargantuan wave action of November, lots of interesting aspects have been discovered
The historical societies for Cannon Beach and Newport have been the beneficiaries of those passionate about preserving history through quilts
Newport is helping to revive the traditional thrills of finding Japanese glass floats along its beaches
Advanced online tickets are now available for Newport Seafood and Wine Festival, February 26 - 28
The Hatfield's latest octo-pal Amigo will be released into the wild while some high-profile events for fans of birds are planned
Two sea turtles were brought into the Oregon Coast Aquarium this week after stranding on two different northwest beaches
Exceptional deals and individualized gifts abound on Oregon's beach
It's likely you've driven by some of the best the coast has to offer
Newport's Yaquina Bay will get festive in a particularly spectacular way on December 5
Strange new facts about sea stars, worms, and what ocean creatures do to their surroundings
Name an octopus and have dinner with Santa in Newport
Arch Cape, Oregon: small dust devil on the ocean and weird foam action
Here is a list of restaurants open for Thanksgiving along the Oregon coast
Monday's storm left a strange set of conditions afterwards to spectacular results
Warnings and advisories about high winds, exceptionally heavy surf and some flooding on the Oregon coast
High winds and large waves - warnings until Tuesday morning
FisherPoets On The Edge happens in Newport, January 16 - 18
The season is soon upon us all, which means towns on the Oregon coast will be getting all gussied for the holidays
Major windstorms, massive waves and even lightning hit the coast
One little club in a small Oregon coast town seems to have put the 'hot' in Yachats
Massive foam, lightning damage and deadly surf have also been reported
There will be massive surf conditions and what is likely to be some tremendous storm watching
November brings two intensely interesting birding programs to the central coast
This weekend's celebration has some extra features at two of the town's more prominent lodgings
At the very tip of Oregon, Astoria is a boomtown of frivolity during the season, and beyond
Developments from historical societies in Cannon Beach and Newport
Craig Carothers fronted The Nerve in the 80's, now returns to Newport w/ Don Henry
It's is the kickoff to the facility's newest exhibit of Turkey Vultures
Churnings waves create sights, but deadly problems for birds
Women's Only Weekend and Stormy Arts Festival are on tap
According to the Seaside Aquarium, there are lots of edible things you can find on the beach
Several arrests were made for DUII and various drug charges
Both Seaside and Cannon Beach keep up the pace as the tourist crowds die down
The 9th Annual Oyster Cloyster Festival in Newport
One at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Oct 30; another at Portland's La Prima, Nov 2.
The NWS said gale force winds and lots of rain are a possibility
It's no wonder Oregon's northern coast has a load of ghostly tales swirling about.
Lincoln City continues its massive fare of fun throughout the fall and early winter
A lecture on Japansese internment Oct. 14; singer Jill Trenholm performs Oct. 24
Fall is underway on the Oregon coast
A health advisory is issued for one beach in Lincoln City, while Newport's tap water is grand
The Oregon coast is back to normal after a government-issued tsunami advisory had officials clearing the beaches
Stay off Oregon coast beaches tonight because of surges, but no other problems are expected
Two major donations have made the day for two different entities on the Oregon coast
Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition has announced Phillip Johnson as its new executive director
All sorts of things have gone crazy on the north coast
Locals compare Oregon beaches to those in N. Carolina, California, Washington, England, France and more
More than 3,700 volunteers turned out for the SOLV Great Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup
When it comes to food and wine, even tiny Depoe Bay has a distinctive take on dining
From special dinners, wine tasting, to loads of live music
Newport sports something different in the way of eateries
From whales, weird phytoplankton to sea lions popping up places they shouldn't, to funky bugs and interesting birds
It's still a bit of a secret to fans of the beaches
Weiss' Paradise Suites is a literal oasis of a small lodging, which also includes a handful of nifty vacation rentals
A historical cottage tour and some outstanding regional blues happen in Cannon Beach this month
Summer's last waltz has begun, with hordes heading to the beachesr
Numerous oddball attractions and 25 miles of nearly hidden beaches
In search of zombie whales, ghosts on the coast, glowing sand, the green flash at sunset, and strange, alien bar life
Friday evenings in Newport will keep their jazz flavor throughout the Oregon coast's glorious second summer
Both Pacific City and Seaside are hosting their own brand of the Oktoberfest on September 19
The auction and food, wine celebration will happen September 19
Watch as a whale tries to watch you, Depoe Bay
Whales are getting spotted in an unusual place on the Oregon coast - in Seaside, and it's taking state whale officials by surprise
An Astoria lecture covers tracing the ocean's currents
The Iris Festival celebrates the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community September 18 - 20
Labor Day weekend is a crazed time on the coast: dealing with traffic, lodging and more.
Where to get away from it all during summer madness on the coast
Nehalem Bay Winery's Bluegrass 'n' Barbecue takes place August 15 and draws in hundreds
A new upscale eatery in Depoe Bay, and another famous one in Cannon Beach is headed to New York
Where Oregon's coastline meets civilization, there are bundles of hotels, motels, rentals and other kinds of lodgings
Celebrate the historical Lewis and Clark expedition with the Salt Makers Return on August 14 - 16
Newport recreates the 'Golden Age of Radio' with live performances of classic radio plays from the 1930s
Interesting critters - both microscopic to massive - have been buzzing about the beaches lately
The festival runs continuously over the weekend of August 8 - 9 at the Newport Performing Arts Center
Lodging availability for Thursday through Saturday on the Oregon coast
Weather from all over Oregon: Eugene, Bend, Portland, Medford, Ashland, Mountain conditions, eastern Oregon, southern Oregon, coast, central Oregon; weather blogs and articles
Summer camp season is in full swing at the Oregon Coast Aquarium
A heady jaunt through Lincoln City, Newport and Yachats with a skewed view
AIt's a rush of folks to the coastline, where it may actually hit around 80 - and very little lodging availability
An ever-growing part of the Oregon coast experience, and often a necessary one when the weather gets a bit rowdy
They cover the strange and unusual, and the beautiful and sublime
The last half of the season contains much for those who want to take in the fun and frivolity of the Oregon coast
Sometimes, exploring the beach is a little more adventure than you bargain for
No hoax apparently, as Chappelle showed up about 1:40 a.m. Watch crowds grow from 1,000 to ten thousand
Motorhome tumbles over cliff; locals and tourists allegedly made criminal decisions
Restaurants in Cannon Beach mean dining in some rather extraordinary surroundings, and often innovative in decor and approaches
When it comes to dating advice, the Oregon coast just seems to speak for itself
You'll be surprised how many useful little factoids exist somewhere under the surface
Art Deco August will spotlight and celebrate the appreciation of Newport's art deco heritage throughout the final month of summer
From Pacific City, Oceanside and Tillamook, through to Garibaldi, Rockaway Beach and Manzanita
When the night comes, Oregon's coast becomes an entirely different creature
The summer calendar for the north Oregon coast
The recent surge in visitors may have only evened out effects of a bad economy, but the tourism industry remains hopeful
Sometimes the famous just wander through the coast, sometimes they're part time residents
Summer in the Lincoln City comes with a big dose of culinary fireworks, Independence Day fireworks and outdoor fun of all kinds
Video: Zip up the coast, south to north (from Florence to the very tip of NW Oregon), in just over four minutes.
Major low tides are hitting the Oregon coast in recent days, and more are coming this week and through the summer
Dining along the Three Capes Loop means jaw-dropping views in little towns like Neskowin, Pacific City, Netarts and Oceanside
Newport's Fourth of July fireworks display will continue to be larger than previous years
The seventh Annual Newport Clambake and Seafood BBQ again comes to Newport on July 4
One BnB recently acquired an inflatable kayak available for guests to borrow for a little nautical jaunt
There's more to Independence Day than Fourth of July celebrations
A brief guided tour of Nye Beach, mysterious Jump-Off Joe rock structure, Newport's beaches, the bayfront
The Art Sea Street Fair will be held on SW 51st Street in the Taft District of Lincoln City on Saturday June 13 and 14
The three-day event for rock hounds happens June 19-21 in Newport
A video tour of Manzanita, on the north Oregon coast
Two lodgings have made some dramatic new changes, while one new eatery is making a splash
Spike Walker, from Discovery Channel's 'Deadliest Catch' show, will be the featured author at the Nye Beach Writers' Series on Saturday, June 20
'Oregon Is Indian Country' will open at three county sites June 6 and continue through the month.
World Oceans Day on June 8 and Father's Day weekend with sharks on June 20 - 21
Cannon Beach's Sandcastle Day Fest happen June 13, with special events starting June 12
The June 6 conference covers climate change and how it may affect Oregon's coastal region in coming decades
The Second Annual Cannon Beach Film Festival will celebrate 'Paul Newman through the Decades' on June 5 - 7
A guide to hiking trails and more primitive campgrounds that allow you to really get down to basics
May 30 is the date for the latest Newport Marathon
An extensive look at lodging on the Oregon coast, with vacation rentals, hotels, motels and BnB's in Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Arch Cape, Manzanita, Wheeler, Rockaway Beach, Oceanside, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Yachats and more
Sport anglers can look forward to a banner year of ocean coho salmon fishing under final season recommendations
Yachats Lodging, Vacation Rentals - Places to stay in this scenic little village on the central Oregon coast. Yachats, Oregon Vacation Rentals, Lodging, Hotels, Motels
What was looking like a dreary weekend for lodgings turned around last minute, but economic worries remain
The central Oregon coast is about to be the epicenter of crabbing and clamming for a while
A large guide to Lincoln City lodgings, hotels, motels, inns, vacation rentals and BnB's
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, some are even offering special prices for that holiday
Some wild, weird and wonderful secrets can be found, even if many are quite rare
Find the Nehalem Bay Memorial Blues Fest on Saturday, May 23, on the North Oregon coast
All the stuff the officials never tell you about the coast
It leads to further speculation there could be many more such forgotten burial plots
A closer look at Oregon's beaches often reveals new things, but it can create more questions than it answers.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center's annual open house and community festival will take place on Saturday, June 27
Ona Beach BnB is allowing guests to purchase some of their stellar collection of 550 wines
Manzanita's San Dune Inn is one fun-filled little bit of lodging on the Oregon coast
Sport fishers will be able to put one more groundfish in the marine fish daily bag
The PFMC recommendations include a 10-week season South of Cape Falcon
Pacific halibut season opened on the Oregon coast May 1.
Two significant cannon are now in the hands of professional marine artifact experts in Texas
A guide to BnB's, Bed and Breakfast lodgings, on the Oregon coast
It documents the 100-year battle, covering three major legislative events. May 3 in Newport.
Lincoln City will literally go to the birds with its first ever Wings and Waves Birding Festival
The central Oregon coast is about to hit high gear
The central Oregon coast is about to hit high gear
Two new places to find fine wines, and one winery is connected to Ryan Newman's team
This small mansion was recently honored by admittance into Select Registry, Distinguished Inns of North America
DailyNewsOregon.com lets you scan various media around Oregon quickly for the latest news. Find up-to-the-minute headlines from Portland, the Gorge, Eastern Oregon, Salem, Eugene, Central Oregon, Bend, Ashland, Roseburg and more
Seven orca whales were spotted last week, and more are expected
Gift certificate purchases made through Mothers Day will see 20 percent of that donated to Tillamook Habitat for Humanity
Food fests, movies, music, nature events, jazz, classical and various forms of regional rock and blues are big here
The Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival happens April 24 - 26
A major park on the south coast is shutting down for a time, two features in Astoria are opening up, and a famed B-17G bomber is set to set down in Tillamook
For generations, the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse has captured the imaginations of visitors to Seaside and Cannon Beach
Throughout Tillamook County: in Manzanita, Wheeler, at the Nehalem Bay Winery, Rockaway Beach, Garibaldi, Bay City, Tillamook, Cape Meares, Hebo and Pacific City.
On April 24, the sirens will blare in Seaside for a citywide voluntary tsunami evacuation drill
Stumbling across a real hidden spot on the beach is one of life's real pleasures
The Landmark Lounge is filled four days a week of tunes, and The Wine Shop offers up plenty of vino for your weekend pleasure
An elephant seal or two, jellyfish, a dead porpoise on the Oregon coast and a dead whale on the Washington coast
The City of Seaside is launching a special Tourism Stimulus Program April 15 through June 15
The world often forgets the Oregon coast exists well after the sun goes down
The giant islands of plastic waste in the world's oceans is the subject of a series of free lectures in Portland, Salem and Newport
Touring the Oregon coast is a multi-layered experience
Oregon comes home, more or less, and comes to the Oregon coast on April 6 and 7
Spring is filling the Oregon coast town with a ton of things to engage in
Learn all about shipwrecks and lighthouses this weekend, and then maybe apply for an interesting summer job at a major Lewis n Clark landmark.
Lincoln City's Inaugural 'Wings and Waves' Birding Festival happens May 1 - 3
4,300 volunteers later, the Oregon coast is some 60,000 pounds of trash lighter.
Spring, especially, is when these manic weather tendencies hit the beaches of Oregon
New, strange beings are sprouting up at Seaside Aquarium; more corpses wash up onshore
The north coast is also home to a vast array of life forms other than human
Newport, on the central Oregon coast, is holding its First Annual Restaurant Week, March 27 through April 2
I did not research the hotel being a hotspot, as I had no motive or reason or inkling beforehand to do so
Beyond the pretty sights and sites of the Oregon coastline, there's a layer of creepy and bizarre.
The first weekend of spring break is turning out to be fairly busy
Oregon's Whale Watch Week and the big spring beach clean up fill the spring break
Extreme low tide events, strange brown waves, whales, strange tide pool creatures that emerge now, to the possibility of glowing sand fill these next two weeks
Neskowin is a mystifying yet resplendent secret little village that seems to eternally defy change or progress in any great surge
Amid the roar of the surf on the Oregon coast, there are moans from tormented souls who are lost in time
Spring is shaping up to be something very interesting on the coast
A favorite state park of Oregonians and tourists appears to be shut down to camping, possibly for good.
A favorite state park of Oregonians and tourists appears to be shut down to camping, possibly for good.
Four of the five lighthouses on the upper half of Oregon's coast are some of the most legendary
Newport is holding its First Annual Restaurant Week, March 27 through April 2
Two legendary sections of the Oregon coast were shut down Sunday due to a rare whale that died in the area
Pacific Way Cafe in Gearhart, the Pizza Hut in Tillamook and one eatery so wrong it will actually remain unnamed
On March 14 and 15, it's the Nye Beach Murder Mystery Weekend, where the public is the detective.
What hovered over the skies of Salem, Oregon one night in 1988
Its beginnings are a salty sea tale indeed, and the result is an interesting example of being green - very green - but with a historical twist
The town at the tip of Oregon comes alive with various events throughout March
The Oregon coast is one of the most dynamic places on Earth, where things constantly change, sometimes in truly freaky ways.
TravelParanormal.com has recently hit the Net, with the subheading of 'Paranormal Fun for the Traveler and the Skeptic'
The tiny town hosts the Weddings at the Beach Bridal Show on Saturday, March 21
Some folks across the nation are getting that sinking feeling again when it comes what's in the dark, including some UFO goodies
A new web cam for Seaside, a benefit for a nature program and a national folk musician are all on tap
So begins a time of year with a variety of really different aspects going on
The Newport Seafood and Wine Festival he festival has announced its lineup of food vendors, arts and crafts booths, and some 80 wineries
If you're a restaurant or a lodging, there's still a bunch of territory to explore
Maybe take a scenic drive: you're sure to find something to make your eyes pop out
Five out of Five Stars. It's hard to beat this legend on the north Oregon coast for consistency and sheer pleasure
If you haven't made reservations yet for lodging on the coast during this big weekend, you may be in trouble.
Economic, Wall street, personal finance news, udpated constantly. Good news or bad news about money, the economy or mortgages, it's here: scanning a variety of news sources
Along these shores, as winter quickly slides into spring, things are starting to percolate
Newport is just a little bonkers with stuff to do as the region slowly rambles into springtime
Sixty-two years after an object originally said to be a 'flying saucer' crashed in Roswell, New Mexico, the prospect that aliens could exist and are visiting Earth still fascinates up to five million people who tune in to George Noory's late-night syndicated radio show
Yachats simmers with music, food, romance and nature events
It's a wild little nature walk through the eight or so miles of South Beach, Seal Rock, Waldport, and the areas in between
Get advanced online tickets for the Newport Seafood Wine Festival; and it has announced its lineup of food vendors, arts and crafts booths, and some 80 wineries.
It's here on the coast right now, in all its balmy glory, making for 70-degree temperatures on some parts of the beach
It's the Second Annual Oregon Coast Beach Connection Best of Awards, spotlighting the niftiest in lodging, dining, natural events and nightlife.
It's the kind of expedition to the Oregon coast that's like a wild spy novel: filled with so many twists and turns
From North to South Seaside, Beginning at the Northernmost Access
Necanicum Rivermouth at Gearhart, Seaside's beaches, Seaside Aquarium, Broadway, Promenade, Gilbert District, Quatat Park and more - in dozens of Oregon Coast pictures
As winter gets into full swing, the central Oregon coast town of Lincoln City remains anything but cool
San Diego's Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is offering loads whale opportunities through March
Much is brewing at the very northwestern edge of the Oregon coast in winter and spring.
Lincoln City has the largest array of restaurants available on the coast, and no shortage of something for everyone
The tiny town of Yachats is big on stuff to do
It's not only on a weekend - a Saturday - but it falls on a three-day weekend
More history is coming to light in Newport and a unique event is set to benefit a local charity
The good news is the meat is thick; the bad is that they're harder to find
There's much to do in Cannon Beach and Seaside as February arrives
Dig into local Dungeness crab from Newport's fishermen at the Crab Krack on January 25
Wacky stuff is showing up on the beaches, weather temps are almost record-setting, and more
Like the Portland area, some glittery, slightly balmy conditions are headed for the Oregon coast
There's new stuff between Seaside and Astoria, in the realms of traffic laws, history programs and entertainment
Agates abound on the central Oregon coast right now, along with ghost forests and ancient bedrock
Winter on the coast isn't all it seems, even with its notoriously crazed storms
Winter promises little down time on the lower part of the north Oregon coast, in spots like Pacific City, Tillamook and Garibaldi.
From Cannon Beach down to Yachats, the lodging specials are springing up like spring flowers
Northwest Oregon is in for some interesting times over the next few days.
With 2008 behind us, it quickly becomes apparent what an interesting year it was on Oregon's coastline
The Seaside Aquarium was kept busy with a green sea turtle and a shark hitting the north Oregon coast
They've shown up in the millions - nine million to be exact
The roads to the coast not only vastly improved but completely cleared up, as Highways 6, 26 and 18 lost all trace of snow.
There are still plenty of places to hide from the weather on the coast
Scientists say future increases in wind strength may have far-reaching effects on the dead zone, storms
Some of the wildest sights happen in spring, others occur year-round
Painkiller, Quake Wars, Portal, Half-Life 2, Crysis Warhead, FEAR, Battlestar Galactica
The abominable snowman has one more big punch in store for Portland, northwest Oregon and the coast range
Lincoln County's Sheriff has seasonal tips about drunk driving and buying pets
Experts are urging Portlanders to run their errands Tuesday before the big one hits.
It's not expected to end soon - even expected to get worse.
The way to and from the Oregon coast will be clear for the weekend, allowing some fantastic viewing of crazy coastal storm conditions
It'll be a weird mixed bag of weather along the Oregon coast, coast range, Cascades and in the Portland area this weekend
It's a season of great gifts for those who love crabbing on the Oregon coast.
Music, whale watching, nature and theater all take the front seat, along with big events and the holidays
Mackworth Island, Boothbay, Kennebunk, Lucerne, Bangor, Port Clyde and more ghosts, hauntings
A year ago this past week, the north Oregon coast saw the most devastating storm in decades
Online tickets are now available for the Newport Seafood and Wine Festival, happening February 20, 21, and 22
A couple dozen boats take to the water gussied up in a variety of lights for the 15th Annual Lighted Boat Parade.
Not all is at it seems in winter, and plenty of oddball aspects abound on the beaches
North coast towns like Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Wheeler, Rockaway Beach and Tillamook will be hopping for the season - whatever the weather.
For those doing their holiday shopping online: why not do a bit of cyber-beachcombing
The entire shoreline of Oregon is celebrating the holidays in some unique ways
There are a surprising number of eateries open for the big turkey devouring day along Oregon's coastline
The big holiday tradition for many families is to transplant them to the coast for Thanksgiving
The 34th Annual Seaside Holiday Gift Fair happens Nov. 28 - 30
This weekend and parts of the pre-holiday week look sunny and bright - quite literally
The Nye Beach Holiday Celebration takes over the quaint, time-traveling neighborhood of Nye Beach in Newport - on the central Oregon coast
Three and A Half Stars Out of Five: exceptional food rules in the comfort food vein and the atmosphere is somewhere between the upscale yet dreamy and relaxed.
One magnificent natural oddity caught twice on camera on the Oregon coast in recent weeks
The mid-week storm wreaked plenty of havoc in the Portland, coast range and northern Oregon coast: but what a difference a day makes.
There's been a promotion at one restaurant, and the town is letting you take home local recipes.
There are plenty of folks who remember chunks of living history about the region, and its more rugged, even ruddy appearance and vibes.
A series of storms which will bring heavy rain, winds and possible flooding to the coast as well as Portland
If you've got a hankering for warmer weather, Nassau, The Bahamas, Amanyara in the Turks and Caicos Islands and Hawaii beckon Oregonians
November is a pivotal turning point in the seasons on the coast and an interesting mish-mash of conditions
The north coast towns of Cannon Beach and Seaside are sliding into the winter and the holiday celebrations with a particularly individualistic sense of frivolity
State officials say five beaches have higher-than-normal levels of bacteria in the nearby waters, meaning you should stay out of the water for a day or two.
The Pizza Garden in Nehalem is becoming a culinary legend on the north Oregon coast because of some unusual offerings.
Last week, hordes of moon jellies hit the north Oregon coast, between Gearhart and Warrenton.
There are some new travel offers in the air these days and some tempting developments overseas.
It's the whole 'second summer' thing gone mad in the latter half of the month on the coast
This fall, travelers can eat, drink and explore their way around Oregon's historic north Oregon coast with a special "Bites, Books, and Buzz" package.
His orphanage that began last year has expanded from one building to three, allowing for more babies to be rescued.
One Newport man has made some interesting discoveries about stuff found on the beach and even brought one specimen back to life.
Hundreds of Humboldt Squid are now washing up in parts of the coastlines of Washington and Oregon.
There's more to those dunes than pretty postcards: they're a testament to what happens when you screw with nature.
Four of the five lighthouses on the upper half of Oregon's coast have some of the most legendary spooky tale
The 9th annual Village Mushroom Fest is held this weekend, Friday night through Sunday.
It's a weekend of painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, chefs, dancers and musicians
Checking out the purportedly haunted or paranormal spots along the Oregon coast is a non-stop kick in the pants.
Dozens of Humboldt squid have been washing up on the north Oregon coast this past week.
The Cannon Beach History Center has a new housing for its prize exhibit, among other tidbits
Two talks on Oregon coast ghost tales and other oddities will be given in Newport and Seaside in the final week of the month
The Oyster Cloyster happens November 1 at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport
October 25 is the date for the sinister soiree filled with candy known as the Creatures of the Night
Sisters in life and literature, they will both be featured authors at the Nye Beach Writers' Series in Newport on Saturday, October 18.
In the tiny little village of Yachats, things will be sizzling this month with wine and song.
The half-alive creature was covered in parasites in a way they had never seen before.
The first 'storm' of the season is set to hit the Oregon coast on Friday and Saturday, bringing gusts up to 50 mph hour
Lincoln City, on the central Oregon coast, will veer into a season of cozy events
The diminutive Oregon coast burgh of Yachats is filled with a lot of manmade and natural discoveries
It presents plenty of untouched sands with a heavier dose of larger towns and civilization
Coastal winds aren't just for cooling off, says one local
Auto tours are one idea, which show off fall and the scenery, but allow you a chance to stop and goof around the beach.
That glittering 'second summer' is making a stellar appearance on the Oregon coast this weekend, with weather crawling up into the 70's.
That glittering 'second summer' is making a stellar appearance on the Oregon coast this weekend, with weather crawling up into the 70's.
The Mwamba Uganda Childrens Choir, a group of 22 from Uganda, made a surprise appearance.
DragonFire Gallery's portion of the citywide event is three days of color, light, music, food and conversation
It's called the coast's 'Second Summer,' although many in the region sometimes consider it their main summer of the year.
The SOLV Great Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup annual event held Saturday lifted over 40,000 pounds of garbage and weird beach stuff
It mostly happens on the north Oregon coast: a weird delight for tourists and locals alike.
TravelParanormal.com is asking the public to submit their tales of the paranormal from either their hometown or from their own travels.
The annual SOLV Great Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup will take place on September 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The tiny village on the central Oregon coast gets big on fun stuff
There are plenty of locals who'd like to keep the secret to themselves, but some are more than willing to relay a few tips about this warmer season
A few places on the Oregon coast have been carved out by time, tide and other factors to become so surreal in appearance
The Newport attraction celebrated a landmark, watched a president resign and recieved a major grant
September 21 features 'Reading Houses: What Architecture Tells Us About Ourselves' in Newport
For those wanting to try a bit of stargazing a la Oregon coast, the dark beaches and dark spots won't be hard to find
The pleasant town of Yachats had some truly dark, even demonic beginnings.
Lincoln City is brewing up a glass float gala, some cooking classes and the first ever gay pride festival on the Oregon coast
Two towns on the upper half of the Oregon coast are going German in September
There's plenty to do in the north Oregon coast towns of Tillamook County: Manzanita, Nehalem, Rockaway Beach, Garibaldi, Bay City, Tillamook, Oceanside and Pacific City.
A strange lesson in things you probably never imagined about the Oregon coast
Look for little or no winds, lots of blue skies and temps hovering in the 70's
This Weekend The Jazz at Newport Festival happens this weekend, September 4, 5, 6 and 7.
Sometimes, you have to not only read between the lines, but look between the beach accesses.
The real facts about the Oregon coast can be a truly odd ride - amusing, offbeat or simply wowing.
The Nye Beach Writers' Series presents novelist and musician Willy Vlautin and poet Tim Sproul Saturday, September 20.
If you're a walk-in over the holiday weekend, you'll pay considerably more than if you reserved, at least at many lodgings.
The annual SOLV Great Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup will take place on September 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
They are almost completely secret, spectacular and downright odd in many ways.
The mural depicts scenes of the daily life of the Clatsop and Nehalem tribes at the Seaside estuary with Tillamook Head in the background.
After only a day of health advisories for three beaches along the Oregon coast, state officials have removed the warnings.
The Surftides' remodel comes complete with updated guest rooms, a new lobby, and a terraced outdoor lounge
A baby salmon shark carcass showed up just north of Seaside on Friday
It's the end of August and the Hood to Coast is set to hit Seaside this weekend, but there are openings
A new trail in the central Oregon coast resort town debuted in early 2006, and gradually started generating buzz among residents and regulars
Another weather system is making its way into the coastline, carrying gusts up to 50 mph in some areas.
Hundreds of jazz fans will descend on Newport, Sept. 4 - 7
Fall is just the beginning of really warm weather, and the start of features that make this the most inviting time of the year on Oregon's beaches.
This weekend's a monster, with the massive heatwave hitting the inland part of Oregon
Get inside the brains of those who run the most advanced weather prediction and research facilities in the world.
On August 14, Douglas Deur Ph.D., will present tales from a collection of rediscovered local native stories.
Astoria Sunday Market is hosting the Commercial Fishing Expo and Hotdog Highliners Fisherman Competition on September 7
"Sharing the Coast" includes a talk by a renowned oceanographer, spending the night at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, to a "Flotsam and Jetsam Scavenger Hunt."
The more summer there is, the less lodgings there are on the Oregon coast
You can win a variety of gift cards or larger prizes, such as a getaway to Lincoln City, just by proving you visited.
When the night comes, Oregon's coast becomes an entirely different creature
They are the beaches lost to most tourists and even to most locals
Oregon's north coast will be zipping along during the late summer months and early fall
The Nehalem Bay Winery's 15th Annual Bluegrass 'n' BBQ is held on Saturday, August 16
August is now here, and that means more vacationers running to the Oregon coast than ever before.
The Oregon coast is one of the most dynamic places on Earth, where things constantly change, sometimes in truly freaky ways
For a fairly small motel, there's a lot going on at Trollers Lodge, in tiny Depoe Bay
Three stars out of five: Perhaps stick with simpler dishes and keep the expectations down a bit, or be prepared to have an excellent meal with some disappointing aspects.
The coastline and its rugged landscape justifiably calls to you with its numerous viewpoints and chances to be alone on a trail
The cannon found at Arch Cape will be available for public viewing Saturday, August 2 from 1 to 2 p.m.
From hiking and unusual walking opportunities, to water sports of different kinds and a variety of other wacky hybrid activities, the coast isn't your average destination for the outdoorsy types
Again it's the fourth of July, which is not merely a holiday to me and the Oregon coast - it's a season.
As summer gains in intensity the rooms on the coast dwindle.
The Cannon Beach History Center features a special lecture on August 13 about the historical objects found in Arch Cape earlier this year and a raffle to win a massive quilt
There's plenty to do out on the beaches, both during the day and at night.
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is looking for teenagers to join its Youth Work Experience Program
The Nye Beach area was briefly covered in a densely packed layer of worm tubes, and some jellyfish made an onshore appearance as well.
They are sneaker waves of the Oregon coast, the biggest possible curse to tourism officials in the state
The result of this summer heatwave exodus is very few lodging openings on the coast
Here we are, smack dab in the middle of the summer, and the Oregon coast is hopping with stuff to do and things to experience.
A brief tour of spirits on the Oregon coast: a madcap expedition of 140 miles of opportunities to booze it up on the beach
Strange and beautiful are the active words for some spots on Oregon's coast
If you're looking beyond a simple drive to the Oregon coast for summer, some recent developments in western and eastern Europe are offering some tantalizing reasons to zip across the pond
Sharks are in the spotlight starting this month in some interesting ways at Newport's Oregon Coast Aquarium, just as tickets go on sale for the September 27 event called Jellyfish Jubilee
Terra Cotta Cafe in Manzanita, which our writer gave four and a half stars out of five.
There are options for kid-friendly lodgings, restaurants and towns which pull out the stops for the kidlets or bring out the kid in everyone - yet don't force Mom and Dad to sacrifice the good stuff.
The first normal weekend of July sees another flood of people to the coast
Art, interesting cooking classes, theater, outdoor events, clamming and other nature to-do's populate this season
From lodging to staying dry on the beaches and weather secrets
Some people collect hubcaps for a hobby. I collect Oregon coast paranormal tales
The reason this area is so engaging has much to do with how things slowly got burned into existence
Cannon Beach sits up against its rather spectacular stretch of beach with an upscale vibe
The central Oregon coast and the north Oregon coast are about to experience some really low tides this week, and then again in a month.
They're all part of Tillamook County history, with some surprising realities lurking behind the legends. And yet, there are still numerous mysteries in there.
There are some of those extraordinarily beautiful beach spots on the Oregon coast that suffer from a kind of identity crisis: they don't have one.
Being a weekend and the Fourth of July means the Oregon coast will be extra packed at the hotels and lodgings.
The two historic cannon recovered from the beach at Arch Cape in February will be available for public viewing Saturday, July 5, from 1 to 2 p.m.
Harmless but a little creepy to feel on your feet, they're often sought after by fishermen as bait
It's the first big, nasty heatwave of the summer season, and it seems it has valley residents fleeing to the coast like rats from a sinking ship.
An unprecedented flood of local, regional and national musical performers is slated to invade the Landmark in Yachats, on the Oregon coast
Special events will spotlight the steamboats of the region, lectures on wildlife rehabilitation, local geology, local tribes, as well as some events that feature blues and sake tasting.
Dig just a little deeper, look a little closer, and you'll see whole worlds beneath your feet or nearby that you didn't imagine possible.
The hotels and motels of Cannon Beach - and the hotels and motels of towns nearby - reflect that atmospheric vibe, with intoxicating architecture and style.
One attraction growing in fame is the Oregon coast, with its untouched beaches, its scenic, twisting highway, and the distinctly noncommercial approach in many places.
Shark Week happens July 27 - August 2 at Oregon Coast Aquarium, with a variety of events highlighting the fascinating world of sharks.
The sixth Annual Nye Beach Clambake again comes to Newport on July 5, with food and fun on the beach, all with a historical theme
The funk over fuel has many lodgings on the Oregon coast offering more specials to cajole the tourists, including the coveted gas card.
Some areas celebrate all weekend, and some have their fireworks on the fifth or the third, instead of the fourth.
There's lots for folks who are into coastal birds and marine critters. All events take place in or around Newport and are free.
A guide to dining and restaurants in Seaside, Oregon
The north coast and the central Oregon coast will see even more impressive minus tides in July.
A guide to the basics of clamming on the Oregon coast, as well as unique secrets and insider tips
A guide to the basics of clamming on the Oregon coast, as well as unique secrets and insider tips
Rogue Ales is honoring their revered Chairman, Brewer the Brewdawg, with his own beer, Brewer's Ale.
It's here where you'll find long-standing gems that seem timeless and classic, yet often cutting-edge in their culinary fireworks.
There are fossil tours, wildlife tours, tips on where to find fossils, events for birders, kayaking possibilities, hidden nature spots most don't know about and much more. Especially this summer, there's much to do.
The Hoffman Center in Manzanita hosts Seattle author Jennie Shortridge, while Newport features Oregon writer Jan Baross
Inspired Cafe, inside Dragonfire Gallery of Cannon Beach, is continuing its Summer Sake Tasting series on various Saturdays throughout the summer.
It's a summer of wine, dancing and song in the tiny town between Florence and Newport, a village already full of magic
Fighting high gas prices, the rules for fires on the beach, where can you go camping on the beach, avoiding getting stranded on the highway, and more.
June 28 brings the large-scale festival of scientific frivolity to the Hatfield in Newport
A big, curmudgeonly sea lion and an adorable seal pup are lounging around two different beaches near Cannon Beach Thursday
Ocean Day on June 8 will host a variety of events highlighting the marine environment
The First Annual Cannon Beach Film Festival has been changed to June 21 and 22
A baby harbor seal, only a few days old, washed up near Haystack Rock in the famed Oregon coast resort town this busy holiday weekend
Two magnificent aerial joy rides await the tourist to the Oregon coast, both with different, startling angles on fun in the skies
It will celebrate International Migratory Bird Day IMBD on May 31 with activities focusing on migratory birds
The big holiday is upon us and that means big crowds on the Oregon coast. That, in turn, means few hotel rooms
Travel author Carol White doesn't believe the ever-soaring price of gas should prohibit summer and Memorial Weekend travel, even to the Oregon coast.
A host of oddities have been showing up on the Oregon coast lately
New beers, a festival of live music, summer games and food, and various beer contests are on tap this season for Pacific City's Pelican Pub and Brewery
There's much that is new at the very northwestern tip of Oregon.
A heat advisory for western Oregon has been issued by the National Weather Service, covering I-5 corridor towns, the coast range and the Oregon coast.
The Oregon coast hides some wild 'n' wacky secrets that add a whole new dimension to your getaway.
Coast lovers of all ages are will get to see a familiar stretch of shoreline in a whole new way in Florence
The elephant seal that has been resting for several days near Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach has passed away
Both the cooking class and the Mutt Masters Dog Show and Olympics happen on Saturday
Oregon Coast Aquarium is teaming up with Writers on the Edge and Mountain Writers to bring Doug Thompson, author of 'Whales: Touching the Mystery' to Newport
An unusually detailed survival guide for Memorial Day Weekend on the Oregon coast, with a quite a few tips you've probably never even imagined
Newport began celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, and the final chapter of the celebration will happen at the town's Fourth of July fireworks display.
It's right on the beaten path, right there in front of you, yet it's still not one of the biggest tourist hotspots
Summer heats up in the Oregon coast resort town of Newport
The much-lauded facility casts out a huge net of fun and frivolity for the summer
A Somewhat Rare Find A beaked whale carcass that landed in Cannon Beach had quite a long ride here
It's still a little bit of a secret, in spite of its seven miles of pristine sands and being right on the main Oregon coast highway
It's a summer full of fun in Tillamook County, with Pacific City, Rockaway Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Tillamook and Oceanside hopping like crazy
A complete listing of events for Yachats and Florence for spring and summer
The 44th Annual Sandcastle day Festival takes over the town on June 7
It's called Oddwater, and it will soon be the next big thing at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
It will mean tourists and travelers will get treated to some more scenic eye candy along coastal passes like Highway 26, Highway 18 and Highway 20
It's a day of wine and song in the North Oregon coastal resort town of Seaside on May 17
Now, Oregon coast business people are looking back with lots of relief that spring is finally here and the freak snowstorms have stopped.
A complete listing of events for Yachats and Florence - on the Oregon coast - for spring and summer
The irresistible little ones have begun popping up on Oregon coast beaches, as birthing season starts up for seals along the shores.
Some of the best views on the coast are the hardest to find, and involve the most rarest of moments.
The places you'll find in sleepy Netarts, Oceanside, Tierra Del Mar, Neskowin and Pacific City will astound you
Two magnificent aerial joy rides await the tourist to the Oregon coast, both with different, startling angles on fun in the skies.
Officials on the Oregon coast are getting anxious again as baby seal season kickstarts right about now.
The Astoria Crab and Seafood Festival is held this weekend at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds
The Second Annual Brewer's Memorial Ale Fest has been scheduled for May 16 - 17 at the Rogue Ales World Headquarters in Newport
History Detectives are now looking into them, and the public will get another chance to view them on April 29
AThe beaches of the north Oregon coast, parts of Portland and the Gorge will again get the Hollywood treatment this spring
After the spring breaks are over, usually after the first weekend of April, so begins a time of year with a variety of really different aspects going on.
Two different parts of the Oregon coast will celebrate in different ways. One, in Cannon Beach, will have a very real celebration of all things wild and earthy.
The deliriously delightful and offbeat Nehalem Bay Winery, on the north Oregon coast, has announced its lineup of festivals for the coming tourist season
The sun is out, spring has sprung on the Oregon coast, and that season of unusual weather patterns and other natural phenomenon called the 'secret season' seems in full bloom.
A rescued Guadalupe fur seal that had been in rehabilitation at the Oregon Coast Aquarium is doing well in her new home at SeaWorld in San Diego
The chunk of ghost forest at Neskowin is visible year-round these days, and it appears it may be in trouble in the future.
It's the citizens of the state of Oregon versus small plants and creatures known as invasive species
It's the citizens of the state of Oregon versus small plants and creatures known as invasive species
Every dog has his day, and May 17 brings the Mutt Masters dog festival in the central Oregon coast town of Lincoln City.
Mother Nature can be a serious freak on the Oregon coast, but in a delightful way
Lincoln City is again energizing the food world with another series of intriguing classes
It's the most neglected time of the year on the coast, yet it probably has the most interesting and awe-inspiring aspects of any season
The Pelican Pub and Brewery recently came away with 10 prizes at the 2008 Australian International Beer Awards Festival
It's days of wine and song in Yachats throughout the spring, with a steady schedule of wine tasting events and live rock, reggae and world music
The consistent mix of good with rainy conditions is something coastal locals are trying to emphasize about the area: it's not always as the weather reports spell it out to be.
Seaside area galleries and stores are undertaking a particularly inviting first Saturday Art Walk on April 5
For most of the tourists to the Oregon Coast, it's the sandy stretches of beaches that are the big attraction.
Icy conditions hurt attendance, but cleaners found a live whale, a weather buoy, a TV, water tanks, burned furniture and other oddities
Icy conditions hurt attendance, but cleaners found a live whale, a weather buoy, a TV, water tanks, burned furniture and other oddities
There's still plenty of good news for spring breakers, however, as not only are conditions fine for driving during the day, but you'll likely get to see the rare, coveted sight of snow on the beaches.
The second week of spring break promises to be a monster, with two states on vacation and various events
Around April, killer whales approach the area and patrol the central coast waters, looking for baby gray whales and maybe a few sea lions or seals to munch on
As snow looms on the horizon for much of Oregon, the Oregon coast gets prepared for a trace of that as well as looks back at a run of interesting, wacky weather.
320 whales were spotted on Saturday, all along the Oregon coast, from Brookings to Cape Disappointment, Washington. 316 were spotted Monday.
With a decidedly non-spring break spirit, the National Weather Service is predicting there could be some snow on the Oregon coast and the coast range this week
Newport's Oregon Coast Aquarium is buzzing with activity for the next few months, with a ton of activities for kidlets, happening every week
The complete guide to the big whale watch week - March 22 through 29 - on the Oregon coast
There's a bundle of stuff happening on the coast this weekend, just as the main spring break week for most Oregon schools kicks into gear.
The 24th annual Great Oregon Spring Beach Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, where thousands of volunteers are needed to help clean Oregon's beaches
In Newport, a mass stranding of crabs has drawn some attention, and in Seaside, someone has discovered a Siamese twin crab maturing amidst a brood of thousands of scarlet king crabs.
Spring rushes in like a lion on the central coast, with Lincoln City bustling with activities for families and grownups.
Seaside and Cannon Beach will go nuts during the season
March 22 through 29 brings the big whale watch week for the Oregon coast, as thousands of whales begin making their way north
One of life's biggest pleasures is finding a hidden beach spot with nary a soul around.
Locals and media can see the cannon at Nehalem Bay State Park, but other rarities are still viewable on the beaches
It appears the Seaside Aquarium is the first to photograph or even raise the young of a scarlet king crab
Sunny conditions and somewhat deceptively calm seas brought a flood of visitors to the Oregon coast over the weekend, but with that came a run of rescues and two fatalities.
A run of thick brown goo has been causing a buzz on the north Oregon coast over the busy weekend
Artifacts recently found on the coast apparently have a new owner and some exceptionally strange tourist attractions may be in danger
May and the fall months will provide an extra thrill for two kinds of people: those in love with old railroads and steam engines, and those with a passion for arts and crafts
Explore the fascinating world of marine science and share knowledge as an Aquarium interpreter
These beaches are the best for finding yourself completely alone, even during spring madness.
Artifacts recently found on the Oregon coast apparently have a new owner and some exceptionally strange tourist attractions may be in danger
On March 15, it's March Sea Turtle Saturday at Newport's Hatfield Marine Science Center, which presents an in-depth look at the species which does indeed exist off the Oregon coast
Staff at the Seaside Aquarium gave away the body of a loggerhead turtle to the Hatfield Marine Science Center last week, and they will release its resident octopus back into the wild.
Christian rocker Larry Norman - who passed away in Salem, Oregon on February 24 - left a big impression on me.
Lincoln City's Pacific Coast Center for Culinary Arts holds classes on the elegant art of making small plates and another on entertaining appetizers
The now-infamous sand erosion of the coast has resulted in more geologic drama and finds, including possible threats to an ancient stand of forest
The coming of spring means hiking to many. And if you're looking for an astounding view with your hike, the Oregon oast is calling you.
An endangered seal has a new home in San Diego, while the Hatfield will release its octopus into the wild to breed
The historic fishing communities of Astoria and Warrenton again celebrate the incredible bounty of fresh Oregon seafood this April during the 26th annual Astoria-Warrenton Crab and Seafood Festival.
The now-famous cannon would fall apart in three months without current preservation methods, and restoring these could take as long as two years, officials said.
Much of the United States is focusing on the Oregon coast at this time, with various geologic developments and historic objects popping up left and right.
If you want to play tresure hunter or geology explorer on the coast, here's a list of places to find the good stuff
A big rush of unusual objects, some thousands to millions of years old, have been appearing on the Oregon coast. Here's why and how.
One church in Lincoln City is bringing the age-old tradition back with a special Labyrinth walk on February 29 and March 1
Presentations on beach sand and coastal plants will happen in Florence on March 4
Staff from Oregon Parks and Recreation Department late Tuesday removed a pair of historic cannons that had been buried on a north Oregon coast beach
This is one exciting weekend you don't want to miss on the Oregon coast, for a number of reasons beyond the festivals. But lodging is a rarity
Two historic cannons from a shipwreck were found, as well as strange formations that look like something out of Dr. Suess and forest stumps at least 4,000 years old
It's one gigantic mixture of music and outdoor recreation - in some very unexpected ways, all happening this weekend.
The Newport Chamber wishes to thank the many sponsors of the festival that have made the massive event possible.
It's not pollution. It's not algae. It's not an oil spill from a shipwreck, nor is it sewage or sludge of some sort. It's actually a good thing.
Newport's 31st Annual Seafood and Wine Festival Commercial Wine Competition awarded awarded 25 gold Medals, 31 Silver and 43 Bronze.
Some of the best views on the Oregon coast are the hardest to find, and lurk behind hidden spots or exist only at certain moments
It promises to be a fairly sunny Valentine's Day and three-day weekend on Oregon's Pacific playground
The central Oregon coast resort town of Newport has a new image, at least in the marketing sense.
Be it the season of Valentine's or be it any time of the year, Oregon's coastline has essentially cornered the market for cuddle-inducing possibilities and gushy activities for the hand-holding set
Oregon Beach Vacations is getting ready to expand its operation to include cities all the way up to Astoria.
According to some employees and a group of ghost hunters, the Nehalem Bay Winery, on the north Oregon coast, hosts more than wine spirits
They are the things rarely seen by tourists, even many locals. Those matchless moments or singular events so off the wall they seem unreal sometimes.
Throughout February and March, as winter slides slowly into spring, the nature programs pick up on the Oregon coast.
Regular trips up and down more than 130 miles of Oregon coast yield sights that would pop the eyes out of almost any visitor
It's a mixed and wondrous bag of food, rock n roll, strange fossil finds and some stunning places to stay on the central coast that will spark the imagination
Get kissed by a sea lion during Valentine's Day sea lion encounters, February 14, and a special 'Breakfast with the Sharks' program on the following President's Day Weekend
Lincoln City's Antique Week kicks off this week, on February 8, and runs until February 18, with a bevy of activities all over town, including appraisals by national TV figure Harry Rinker
The Oregon coast and the cuddliest of holidays - Valentine's Day - were a match made in heaven
It's been another eventful week on Oregon's coast from Seaside to Newport, with the weather and the waves causing a variety of changes on the beaches, as well as all sorts of stuff washing up or being exposed.
The baby gray whale that washed up on the beach at Seaside almost two weeks ago managed to contribute to science a bit on January 25, as well as to the education of a group of youngsters from the north coast town.
There's some tricky weather on tap for the week, which will later likely yield some surprises on the beaches
Spring Volunteer Training gets underway March 11 at the Oregon Coast Aquarium
This week, on the central coast, some real curiosities landed onshore, while in Cannon Beach a freaky fish made a stir recently.
It's been a bit extra white on the coast this weekend, and more is predicted for the shoreline as well as the coast range routes to the beach
It happens all around town, with numerous businesses in Seaside getting sweet on the visitor, providing a dazzling array of delicious delights, which sometimes includes seafood
There are some other events you should check out - actually well worth driving out to the coast for by themselves
It was a case of the crusty and the cute on the north Oregon coast
One event spotlights sea turtles, and the other features whales during the spring break whale watch week
A northern right whale dolphin was found on a beach in the Cannon Beach area, the first time this species has ever shown up on the Oregon coast
Here's the weird hidden secret about sneaker waves: you may have a way to watch out for these deadly monsters of the sea.
Towns like Seaside, Cannon Beach, Rockaway Beach, Lincoln City and Newport will be out in the cold this weekend, but no snow for the beach towns
Stellar weather is predicted, whale watching will be great and some weird geologic wonders have popped up
Several events in April will celebrate decades of preserving the Oregon coast experience in the Newport area
The E-tickets - like the group tickets - will have a special line at the festival, allowing e-ticket holders to bypass the normally long lines of those who are waiting to get in.
'One Night in Frogtown' is a massive, impressive collaboration between an Oregon coast writer/producer, a Portland illustrator and a host of Portland musicians
The Wine Place, the Yachats wine shop specializing in Oregon vintners, announces free wine tasting every Saturday in January and February
South Beach, Waldport and Seal Rock cloister dozens of mesmerizing places to stay
From tiny creatures that look they should come from space to massive lava flows hundreds of miles long
February 9 brings the festival of fossils to Newport, with kids activities, a fossil swap, samples and lectures and more
A group of ghost hunters visited in the fall and believe the Oregon coast legend has more than wine spirits floating about
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake occurred off the Oregon coast Wednesday night, as high winds and rain began pummeling the region
4,000-year-old oddities are appearing south of Newport, beach erosion creates interesting sights on the N. coast, and the dead appear on other beaches.
Waves damaged pavement in Newport, tossed up logs in Gearhart and have caused some erosion
The shows will be held Friday and Saturday January 18 - 19 at the Seaside Convention Center, 4125 1st Ave, Seaside
Look for monster waves to come barreling in at your favorite beach spot, creating some irresistible photographic moments
Wind gusts may reach up to 70 mph and it will include enormous surf, but tourism officials are concerned people will get scared away
If you're looking for the first major storm action and drama of 2008, this week will provide plenty of theater
Federal authorities are investigating the situation, which may result in a fine as high as 100,000 dollars
Throughout January, February and the warming month of March, a variety of happenings take place throughout the central Oregon oast city
And the winners are: best of Oregon coast restaurants, lodgings, science, odd events in nature and stunning moments for 2007
This year it was a nonstop tour of wacky moments and escapades, with green flashes at sunset, weird ancient forests, decaying seal corpses and more.
2007 kicked proverbial behind for the Oregon Coast Aquarium, with a bevy of bountiful achievements
You don't want to just head out to the coast for New Year's Eve and hope to find a place to stay after you've partied like it was 1999. It probably won't happen
Christmas Eve brought an unusual and ancient traveler, as a large sea turtle washed up just north of Seaside, on a beach in Gearhart
It's a time of oddities and delights, such as wild erosion, agates, ghost forests and crabbing and shellfish surprises, along with the whales
It's going to be a foamy, sudsy and wet Christmas on the coast, as the National Weather Service has issued a high surf warning and a flood warning for Monday
Things have been slow on the Oregon coast, even though roads have been fine since days after the big storm and there is wild stuff to be found
Staff will soon dismantle the Claws exhibit for the Oddwater feature coming in 08
New Year's Eve takes an especially glittering turn this year with another intriguing celebration at a castle on the north coast, Arch Cape House
The Oregon coast is a big tradition for countless families, who check in for a night to often the whole week, enjoying the storms, whale watch week and even those sunny days
Sightings of whales have been smokin' all year long, and it could mean a bonanza of whales and their tails for tourists to the Oregon coastline
A wind warning is back, but residents are urging visitors to come and see the madness now
Although this storm carried little punch, the coastal region is bracing for a series of storms throughout the next week which could turn out some heavy-handed winds.
For those looking for something more than a little different for a holiday gift, consider the beach bum in your life
A strong front is causing a high wind watch on the coast, which could pose problems with trees weakened by the previous storm
Newport's Seafood Wine Fest happens Feb. 22 - 24, and group tickets are now on sale
A variety of events for kids are planned for the Xmas vacation week
Stuff Thanks to the storm of last week, there are some curious nuggets of nature for people to see - not to mention glimpses of damage of a historical nature
The world of the Oregon coast comes alive with a particular kind of sparkle and energy, along with the sparkling stuff that flows freely on this night
It's a beachcombers paradise now: Catch glimpses of sand erosion, prehistoric forest stumps and a ten-mile stretch of ocean debris that filled with all sorts of weird things, both living and dead.
There is a palpable relief present in the normalcy of people heading to their first Monday morning workday since the end of the north Oregon coast blackout
It's 'Breakfast with Santa' at the Pelican Pub and Brewery in Pacific City on December 15, just as the brewpub launches its new seasonal ale, 'Bad Santa.'
Oregon Coast residents are glad to be getting the power on, essentially again joining civilization, but not everyone was in a bad mood
One woman nearly lost her dog to a gust. Another fell through a second story floor and broke her ribs. Two people died in the Nehalem area., and the list goes on
One thing that was not in the news was the Oregon Coast Aquarium
Something like 18,000 whales are going to put on a show at the end of December - and Newport, Oregon will be in the middle of it all.
An updated list of useful and important information for those still on the Oregon coast or those considering a trip there.
The central Oregon coast is mostly back up and running, but the north coast is still in the dark ages
Oregon coast residents and tourism businesses are still struggling with primitive conditions caused by a lack of phone service and no power
With gusts over 100 mph, trees down everywhere you look, power out along almost the entire northern half of the Oregon coast, and major damage to property, the region is in the middle of what many consider the worst storm ever
The worst of the storm hasn't even hit yet and damage and power outages are reported all over
A guide to interesting music for the lover of tunes just a bit different
There are lots of edible stuff on the beach, just lying around. You'll be surprised about the smorgasboard floating in Oregon coast tidepools
Rocky shorelines of the Oregon coast will the focus in Florence, December 7 and 8
Oregon's coast will soon bear the brunt of what could be one of the biggest storms in a decade, with almost hurricane force winds, a high surf warning and a floodwatch all set to hit this weekend and Monday
New Year's Eve takes an especially glittering turn this year with another intriguing celebration at a castle on the north Oregon coast
It's a season of great oceanic gifts for those who love crabbing on the Oregon coast
Some things you should know before you give up on buying that bit of Oregon coast real estate you've had in mind
Snow is sticking and freezing temperatures are happening above 1000 feet in the Oregon coast range
Buying Christmas gifts online can take a decidedly relaxed turn by turning to the beach. Numerous places on the Oregon coast allow you to either take a bit of the beach home with you, or you can order some of the Oregon coast online or over the phone.
Seasonal happenings all along the central Oregon coast, throughout winter
A variety of spots on the Oregon coast will give exceptional glimpses to the wanton waves of the season
It's a pivotal turning point in the seasons, a bridge between fall and winter with aspects all its own
Weather is predicted to be absolutely perfect for traveling and tourism, with temps pulling some surprises
When November rolls around, it always bring me back to some of the more eventful times I've had goofing around the coast
State Parks says 10 foot high tides may pose a danger during calm conditions
Oregon State Parks says keep an eye out for sneaker waves, even though the waves may be flat and calm
Seaside is going Seinfeldian this year with a week of extra hours of shopping, and no airing of grievances
Seaside's Holiday Gift Fair happens November 23 - 25
The Lighted Boat Parade fills Yaquina Bay with wonder on December 1
Masses of hungry hordes will descend on those coastal restaurants that are open
Over the river and through the woods to the coast is where many are going, and for good reason
Somethinng like 18,000 whales will put on a show in December
The holiday means some interesting ways to celebrate on the coast, and a list of lodging availability
The north Oregon coast is the recipient of dark brown waves that have caused bewilderment among visitors
Winds have died down but the surf warning is still there; numerous downed trees and outages
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning and a high surf advisory, meaning spectacular but dangerous conditions
A weird delight for tourists and locals alike, it's a puzzling, esoteric noise created by stones moving and crackling in the tide
Storms and pouring rain certainly are more frequent, but you're in for a load of surprises about what else happens
The most action-packed season requires the most caution
Seaside's downtown Wine Walk happens November 17, with many wineries offering samplings of their creations
The season gets off to a ringing start on the north Oregon coast
The aquarium will host its 15th annual holiday event on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1
Happenings all along Tillamook County from November until the end of December
It could mean more stormy weather and interesting beachcombing, but forecasters aren't yet sure. It will mean more rain, however.
Recent storms may have chased them away, but it's not the norm
The last week has been calm and gorgeous, and these conditions are expected to stick around, providing some interesting sights as well
These cuties run the show at the Seaside Aquarium, with different personalities and different ways of begging for goodies
It's here where the pioneer spirit took hold first, resulting in a long heritage of weird tales and spooky stories
A combination of wine tastings and live music just down the street makes Yachats the hub of activity on weekends
Its annual Halloween broke the attendance record and brought in 3,375 pounds of food
Cannon Beach hosts its Stormy Weather Arts Festival Nov. 2 - 4
World-famous quilts and a lecture on preserving local historical buildings are on the plate at the history center
Pacific City's Pelican Pub n Brewery won top honors over and over this month at the 26th annual Great American Beer Festival
More than a dozen chefs conspire to create magic with Newport's social event of the year, Oyster Cloyster
One place on the north Oregon coast has a bevy of strange coincidences, as well as ghost tales
From December through March, visitors to San Diego have the unique opportunity to witness one of nature's most extraordinary events
It's a beachcombers paradise right now, with large fish, jellyfish and quite possibly agates littering the beaches
The Oregon Glass Float Giveaway starts in Newport, with some beachy delights
Four of the five lights on the upper half of the coast have weird legends, and even stranger facts
More odd tales from up and down the coastline, a place where David Lynch had to have been inspired by
More odd stories, freaky situations and wild experiences that defy logic, even for bars
Sometimes researching the ghosty tales can yield its own skeletons
Birds struggled in the wind, waves were big, and there's still other oddities coming like lightning and a warning for funnel clouds
Something big is predicted to arrive Thursday, bringing wind gusts of hurricane magnitude
The Either Or Surfing Team Cup was a kick in the pants, say participants
Two shark attacks have injured a sea lion and killed a harbor seal in a spectacular way
The search for weird tales of the coast begins with a strange moment in Neskowin
Two mammals have been found, wounded or killed by what appear to be a great white sharks
Various events in October celebrate the 125th anniversary of Newport
The seal that washed up on Seaside Friday had a gaping, nearly two-foot hole in its back, likely from a shark
Ray Shackelford has given money and strategies to help one small village make itself better
Over the next two and a half weeks, look for a host of deeper digging articles on ghosts, the wierd, wild and out of this world on the coast
Oregon Field Guide will air an episode on the aquarium's hatching of baby wolf-eels on Oct. 18
After the sun slides down below the horizon, it's when this region shows its true colors
Locals shrugged at the predictions, but it turns out it wasn't going to be the first storm of the season anyway
A high wind watch has been issued, but coastal locals are largely yawning about the first storm of the season
Seaside's Halloween Happenin's takes place Oct. 28 - 31, and features a parade of costumed pets
Pelican Pub in Pacific City features its fall dinner on Oct. 21, featuring food paired with crafted beers
The 20th Annual Stormy Weather Arts Festival will fill Cannon Beach with as many as 10,000 people on Nov. 2 - 4
Creatures of the Night is its annual freakshow event, happening Oct. 27
The key is finding beaches close to civilization, great drives or viewpoints. But that's just the beginning
Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition hold its meeting on Oct. 13 in Newport, with some fascinating lectures
This particular week in spring showed the coast on its best behavior, with an abundance of surprises in nature and weather
There's a lot of interesting stuff to be learned and observed from the beaches of elsewhere
From temperature, more public beaches, litter problems to traversable sands, local travelers offer some insights
The Yachats Village Mushroom Festival sprouts up all over town on October 19 - 21
Summer doesn't end here, and in fact it there are plenty of weather surprises on the way
Newport's 125th birthday means some intriguing historical fun at the Burrows House
Truth is stranger than fiction, especially when it comes to the odd history and science on these shores
An outreach program brings aquarium educators to the landlubbers around Oregon
Ursula K. LeGuin will appear at the Hatfield in Newport on October 13
From Cannon Beach to Yachats, things are getting enticing in the realm of places to stay
Cannon Beach's Dog Showon the Beach happens Oct. 20
It's a place full of atmosphere and hidden legends, the kind of conditions set to intrigue and spark the imagination into flights of fancy, in the same way Lovecraft was inspired
Lincoln City is probably the most buzzing of all Oregon coast towns, and it's not slowing down in fall
Fall means a load of interesting events and fun in the central Oregon coast town of Newport
One flipper has been ripped off by a shark, and it needs time to heal, as well as distance from humans
It was apparently maimed by a shark, and is recovering on a beach that is being kept secret
The cliffs of Cape Meares are a cross section of the Earth, showing layers of geologic activity over millions of years
Today's event brought in 30 tons of trash, but sand levels covered a lot of junk
SOLV holds its enormous Fall Beach Clean-Up on Saturday, scouring all 384 miles of Oregon coast
BeachConnection.net's editor will give the wacky lectures on Oct. 27 and 29
Learn about the ancient art of making paella and about making seafood soup from the experts
A variety of hotels, vacation rentals and tiny motels filled with charm grace this part of the coast
Super Bill the Exercise Man has walked backwards across the nation, and will break another record in Newport
Wheels and Waves draws thousands to Seaside every year with its multitude of hot rods
Baby sharks, a badly decomposed porpoise, a baby seal and a horribly decayed whale have all washed up in the last few days, while the spate of so many dead sharks has experts puzzled
Things don't slow down for a while, with the best weather of the year and the holidays then around the corner
The stunning Seaview Condominiums at the Prom is a soaring oceanfront property with enormous units still available - including one 2,300 sqare foot townhome
The Aurigid meteor shower promises extraordinary sights, but there are also baby sharks washing up, glowing sand, an ocean burp, and maybe anchovies flying out of the water
Photos by Tiffany Boothe of the Seaside Aquarium show some incredible moments, made much more spectacular by the atmospheric coast
Four salmon sharks and four soupfin sharks have drifted in with the tides, puzzling coastal officials
Volunteers are asked to become a part of the aquarium, and training starts Sept. 15
Whistling Winds in Lincoln City has quite a hilarious, even seedy history, filled with wacky twists and turns, and drama
Some in Seaside are begging regular visitors to come another weekend, when things are less insane
Oregon Coast Aquarium is hosting the Labor Day Weekend Car Show, Sept 1 and 2
The Rivertide Suites is an interesting new idea, where owners get revenue from their units
It's a month full of national acts, curiosities and blues and rock
Ghost tales are chilling, but the truth of geology is far stranger and scarier than fiction or the area's folklore
It's called Second Summer, and it means the warmest weather of the year, less crowds and lower prices
It's not only a worthwhile effort, but some interesting and truly odd finds can be made; there's quite a history of funky stuff discovered on these beaches
Late July meant some unusual conditions, finds and wacky fun
It's now when things really get warmed up, in more ways than one
August has been declared Lighthouse Month by the state, with special tours, events and open house hours
The Ocean Lodge, Stephanie Inn and Oregon Coast Aquarium all have big accolades
The unusually intense re-enactment happens at Seaside, Aug. 17 to 19
The Cottages at Cape Kiwanda, in Pacific City, are finally finished
The sightings in Rockaway may well be only porpoises, but the beaches have been closed to swimming
Skies can be more conducive to more spectacular showings of the shower on the coastline
The Whale Watch Week at the end of August centers on three places, but whales are everywhere
Lodgings in Manzanita, Wheeler, Rockaway Beach and nearby towns like Seaside, Oceanside, Arch Cape and Cannon Beach
Nehalem Bay Winery, and its sister Depoe Bay Winery, are a major source of fun along the Oregon coast
People falling off cliffs and deadly currents have been a big problem all summer, says the US Coast Guard
A host of somewhat unusual sights have happened recently, and more are likely coming
It was a male fish, not the female, that hatched some little ones
The famed facility is again offering its popular encounters with sea lions, sea otters, sharks, and a giant octopus
Weather, lodging, traffic and some other tidbits you probably never imagined was of importance: it's a complete guide to all you need to know about the holiday weekend travel nuthouse
The Either Or Surfing Team Cup happens Sept. 15 and 16
Nehalem Bay Winery's Bluegrass n BBQ takes place Wednesday, Aug. 15
A funky guide to the most interesting people and places in the coast's nightlife scene
Just look around you and you'll see a dozen details that tell a wild tale
Bring out your inner spaceman with several places on the coast that have an otherworldly quality
Various wines are featured each Saturday near the dramatic waves of this interesting part of the central Oregon coast
New ways to have fun, places to eat as well as events that link the town to its past
These upscale eateries are not only guaranteed to please but stun the palate
From Seaside to Florence, a complete guide to all tide pool areas you'll find
The Rivertide Suites is the latest edition to Seaside, with 70 spacious rooms and ownership opportunities
The aquarium was named one of the nation's 10 best by the publication
Take a little closer look at the beach spots you hang out at, or spend a bit more time exploring, and you'll discover another world
Take a little closer look at the beach spots you hang out at, or spend a bit more time exploring, and you'll discover another world
More than 200 varieties of these surreal creatures inhabit the northwest, existing in a myriad of shocking colors, shapes and patterns
Nehalem Bay Winery's Day of the Muse event started with Ken Kesey, and happens July 21
Ocean currents may take it down to the central Oregon coast
In some places it's around 100 degrees, although Newport is 68
From Newport to Seaside, various kinds of celebrations lit up the area - in plenty of pictures
Along with the new features, its youth volunteers have won an award for a special project
The University of Minnesota says Oregon's country roads were the 16th most dangerous
Oregon Coast Beach Connection now has mobile lodging and dining listings, along with weekly lodging availability reports
There are some extraordinary examples of inspiration in design and approach
Discover some new, even strange coastal places on your jaunt to the beach
In light of recent tragedies, a few things need to be pointed out about bad driving and missing persons cases
State Parks are inviting for the Fourth, but leave the fireworks at home
The populace could see nothing, while one air scenic ride could spot some activity
Singing sands, glowing sand, strange creatures, freaky sunsets and other aspects of the coast make for a very different kind of experience, if you only know what to look for
Mobile dining and lodging listings and other details for visitors are coming
This guide takes you through almost every possible beach access and viewpoint, from Cannon Beach's downtown area, through famous beach spots like Arcadia, Hug Point and Arch Cape, and deep into the forests and sands of Oswald West State Park, its hiking possibilities, and the freaky hidden spots you'll find all along the way
It was caught in a fishing net, but brought into the aquarium in remarkably good shape
Every single beach access in Lincoln City, and more details than you've ever imagined about the Oregon coast tourist hotspot
180 miles of Campgrounds, from Warrenton, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Rockaway, Tillamook, Oceanside, Pacific City, Hebo, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Toledo, Newport, Elk City, Waldport, Yachats and Florence
They come from Wallapa Bay and will be released into the tanks next week, adding a little spice to an already fabulous tourist destination
Watching the tide and rolling logs are the usual warnings, but camping on the beach is also a no-no
It's a Different Guide To Oregon Coast things to do and places to see, with some unusual ideas for beachy fun
The Cottages at Cape Kiwanda is now taking reservations for fractional ownership
The Lucky Duck Race is a big part of the quirky fun of Yachats' big party
Pacific City, Netarts, Tillamook, Beaver, Bay City, Garibaldi, Rockaway, Manzanita, Nehalem and Wheeler all present a ton of ways to enjoy summer on the Oregon coast
A protest involving 800 naked bikers filled streets, while massive foam filled a landmark fountain
The surrounding mountains cause the sound to bounce around the bay, plus a whole host of other interesting features
The World Wide Pet Industry Association has released a set of guidelines for pets during summer
A thorough guide to celebrations from Astoria to Florence, with some surprises
Nye Beach's Clambake was a big part of town 100 years ago, now revived on July 7
Glowing sand, singing sands, ghost forests and more mean there's something starkly different about this season
360-something miles of unforgettable moments are just a few hours' exploration away
A spotted ratfish was found alive in Seaside, with a comical look not unlike a Disney character
This week was already eventful on the coast, and the weekend looks fabulous
It was buried about 200 yards north, but will continue to stink for a while
Seaside's airplane and helicopter rides are kicking into full gear, with a bounty of hidden sights to see
Pacific City's Pelican Pub grabbed 10 awards for all ten beers entered
Such corpses can pose major health risks, or you could be fined as much as $10,000
It's a fun and informative way to publicize the area's attractions
Arch Cape, near Cannon Beach, has had some unexpected guests on the beach these days
Earlier this week Mobia Networks launched a feature where you can find gas prices on your mobile device
From Astoria to Florence in dozens, maybe hundreds of photos, it's Oregon Coast 101
If you haven't made your reservations yet, you may be in trouble
Spots usable to get away from the floods of folks on the holiday weekend, or in early summer
Newport's Hatfield brings back the famed SeaFest on June 23
Pacific Oyster's outdoor market starts this weekend and runs all summer
The Seaside Aquarium holds its party this weekend, on May 25
Grand Victorian BnB is an awe-inspiring lodging that is just as the name implies
Less crowds and lower lodging prices await the tourist, along with other delights
A sizable herd of tourists have already snagged rooms, but you may still have a chance
There are dozens of campsites, providing exceptional opportunities for beachcombing and recreation
Tourists and residents alike waren't waisting any time diving into the glorious weather
It depends a bit on where you're looking at and when - and it gets more interesting from there
There's something for just about every taste: jazz, dance, theater, food, art, science and more
Tami Gosnell, who was cut early in the show, played a practicially impromptu set in Cannon Beach
Divers can learn about sea creatures without logging long hours in the deep
A small guide for the broken-hearted, or whatever loss may ail your soul
Record numbers of commercial hauls and more public crab docks make Newport the king
The little critters make the tideline bubble and feel really weird as they run across your feet
From blues to bluegrass, aquarium anniversaries to ice cream socials and clam chowder
Weather, traffic, lodging and plenty of things no one has ever told you
May 19 is the Mutt Masters in Lincoln City, which brings a pack of doggie events to town
The 17th Annual Memorial Weekend Wine Country happens May 26 - 28, with more than 120 wineries
The big party happens on May 25, celebrating the first breeding of harbor seals in the U.S. and other historic accomplishments
A new hotel, dining events, live music highlights and some exquisite beach frivolity are on tap
The Coastal Natural History Center,is crammed with stuff on the natural sciences of the area
Thick brown patches of foam are freaking out visitors. But it's a good thing, say experts, meaning good clamming and healthy ocean water
The Cannon Beach History Center has announced some new additions of rather large enormous proportions, as well as a new lecture that will capture the hearts of minds of history buffs
The Wine Place in Yachats hosts a variety of tastings all month
It's all about la dolce vita by the sea with Seaside's Downtown Wine Walk, May 17
Zinger's in Seaside has added biodegradeable spoons to their already large roster of responsible practices
The sweet stuff will flow through the coastal town on May 12, with the Seaside Downtown Wine Walk
A new exhibit from the Smithsonian will exmaine the myths and legends of this monster
Some major incidents this past weekend require a reminder
It was tangled in crab pots, says the Coast Guard, and it's fate is yet unknown
It started with two baby seals getting manhandled, including a whale in distress and more
The coast hosts a myriad of fascinating secrets and strange tales, from lighthouses, wacky history, to ghosts, ghost forests, crazed sea foam and more
Both were newborns, maybe only hours old, but were picked up by various humans - which is a no-no
Newport's Loyalty Day and Seafair Festival hapens May 3 - 6
It was the biggest seen on the N. coast in years, a nearly full-grown elephant seal clocking in at 10 feet
A funnel cloud, whales, brown spots on waves, prehistoric forests and creatures washing up await
No cookie-cutter aesthetics here, with places unlike anything else on the coast
The brown patches on the ocean are big blooms of phytoplankton, which create other interesting sights too
Weather and surf push stuff onshore while they take off sand, revealing treasures in rock
Lectures at the Hatfield about global warming and a three-day fest in Cannon Beach
Strange sea life, odd coves and stumbling upon someone else's intimate moment are the result of digging into the coast
The weeklong effort yielded 3,000 pounds of debris last year
The area seems to pull the most dining rabbits out of its hat with some of the coast's most memorable eateries
Three wild secret spots for snagging amazing food
A somewhat rare aspect of some Oregon beaches is this odd rattling noise made by polished stones in the tide
It stomped through the north coast for only a few hours, but lasted all night in Lincoln County
A number of spots meeting the beachfront criteria are still available
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