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Oregon Coast

Oregon CoastWhat You’ll Find

Sprawling gray skies, ice cold ocean water, and views that just don’t compare, the Oregon Coast provides an exciting experience that you won’t get in a traditional beach setting. Each coastal town has different but thrilling attractions, from Astoria’s Goonies historical background to Cannon Beach’s Haystack Rock, and even Newport’s Oregon Coast Aquarium, you’ll be sure to find something for everyone. You can find lots of boutique shops, selling all kinds of souvenirs and jewelry that you can take home to fondly remember your trip by. Check out Outdoor Pursuits in the Beauchamp Recreation Center for some fun trips!

How to Get There

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To Seaside

Turn right onto N Willamette Blvd | Turn right onto I-5 Ramp | Take exit 302B for I-405 | Take exit 1D for US-26 for 73 miles | Merge onto US-101 N | Total trip time: 1 h 36 min/84 miles

To Cannon Beach

Turn right onto N Willamette Blvd | Turn right onto I-5 Ramp | Take exit 302B for I-405 | Take exit 1D for US-26 for 73.5 miles | Merge onto US-101 | Turn right onto Sunset Blvd | Turn right onto S Hemlock St. Total trip time: 1 h 35 min/85 miles

To Lincoln City

Turn right onto N Willamette Blvd | Turn right onto N Greeley Ave | Take I-5 South Ramp | Stay on I-5 South for 21 miles | Take exit 278 toward Donald/Aurora | Turn right onto Ehlen Rd | Continue onto Yergen Rd | Continue onto McKay Rd | Turn right onto OR-219 N | Turn left onto OR-18 | Turn slightly right onto State Hwy 18/99W | Turn left onto OR-18 W/OR-233 S | Stay on OR-18 for 53 miles | Merge onto US-101 S | Total trip time: 2 h 9 min/104 miles

To Newport

Turn right onto N Willamette Blvd | Turn right onto N Greeley Ave | Take I-5 South Ramp | Stay on I-5 South for 72 miles | Take exit 228 for OR-34 | Turn right onto OR-34 W | Turn left onto OR-34 Bypass W | Continue on US-20 W for 48 miles | Total trip time: 2 h 31 min/138 miles