Discover Oregon Coast Beach Getaways and Vacation Rentals in Eugene

Florence - Oregon 's Getaway The Americas Best Value Inn Newport, Nye, Agate Beach Lincoln City Beach

Oregon's diverse and dramatic coastline is one of the most scenic destinations in the world, as well as one of the most panoramic drives in the U.S. Wind through old growth forests, explore rocky beach heads and tidepools, and embrace miles of pristine public beaches and nature trails.

Florence - Oregon 's Central Coast Getaway. Located on Oregon 's breathtaking central coast, 60 miles from Eugene, Florence is a diverse coastal destination where lush green forests embrace dramatic coastline. Explore boundless beaches, lovely lakes, rushing rivers, soaring sand dunes, forested trails and parks. Take a stern wheel ride along the Siuslaw River, fish area lakes, and play c hampionship golf at Sandpines. For amazing scenery, visit the wave-pounded Cape Perpetua and Heceta Head. Old Town Florence, a quaint fishing village situated on the banks of the Siuslaw River, has terrific restaurants, art galleries, antique shops, wine tasting rooms, clothing and specialty shops at Gazebo Park and the Boardwalk overlooking the fishing docks.

At Devil's Elbow State Park, Heceta Beach offers miles of white sand beaches, ocean surf, and picnic area s just four miles north of Florence . Tide pools and tiny sea caves are filled with shells, sea anemones, star fish and mussels. A trail leads to the historic Heceta Head Lighthouse, offering with daily summer tours. Enjoy beachcombing, horseback riding, fishing, picnicking and camping on Baker Beach, five miles up the coast. Baker Beach Trail provides access to the beach, lakes and vistas for hikers and horse back riders.

Explore the famous Florence Sea Lion Caves, where hundreds of endangered stellar sea lions inhabit the largest sea caves in the world. Forty miles of massive sand dunes, some 300 feet high, span lakes, forests, and wetlands from Florence to Coos Bay . The largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America, the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area offers horseback riding, dune buggy tours, trail walks, ATV rentals, and an enclosed Dunes Overlook.  [Top]

Newport, Nye Beach & Agate Beach. Newport is an incredible seaside destination with two lighthouses, a gorgeous bay area bridge, incredible scenery, natural wildlife refuges, a historic bay front with sea lions basking in the sun, whale watching tours, and the Oregon Coast Aquarium, where visitors can walk through underwater tunnels surrounded sharks, stingrays, tiny see-through jellyfish and giant sea lions. From dozens of seafood restaurants and shops to Ripley's Believe It or Not and the Undersea Gardens, Newport 's Historic Bay Front is a tourist delight.

Historic Nye Beach, Newport 's first resort area, is a charming oceanfront neighborhood offering a variety of fabulous restaurants, unique shops, art galleries, performing and visual arts, and miles of pedestrian friendly beach. According to Sunset Magazine, Nye Beach is “The Most Romantic Beach" on the Oregon Coast . Three miles north of Newport below Yaquina Head, A gate Beach is prime agate-hunting territory. Beachcombing is best when high seas and winter waves carry sand off the beaches uncovering fine red, amber and blue agates. Some agates contain fossilized clams, snails and shark's teeth.

At Yaquina Head, the tallest lighthouse on the Oregon Coast still radiates. Towering at 93 feet, Yaquina Head Lighthouse (1872) is 114 steps to the top. Explore surrounding tidepools that fill Quarry Cove, where diverse sea life can be observed, and watch the bird species that inhabit sea-shaped rocks that jet out to sea. From seagulls to pelicans, Yaquina Head State Park is heaven for bird-watchers. The historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, the oldest remaining structure in Newport, shines a steady stream of white light at 161 feet above the sea from dusk to dawn.  [Top]

Lincoln City Beach. Located along seven miles of sandy beaches on the Central Oregon Coast, Lincoln City is nestled between the 680-acre scenic Devils Lake and the Pacific Ocean . A charming resort paradise of beauty, history and adventure, you'll enjoy beach combing, crabbing, boating, hiking, fishing, hunting, shopping, kite flying, sand castle building, whale watching and recreation at the popular Chinook Winds Casino. Challenge the greens at seven golf courses or check out the art galleries, factory outlets, book stores, antiques shops and boutiques that abound.

Watch the waves, whales, sunsets and storms from 15 gorgeous beaches that are a treasure trove for collecting driftwood, agates, and shells. Large rocks emerging from the sea create ideal pockets for tide pooling, and beach hiking, surfing, windsurfing and fishing challenge adventure seekers. Devils Lake, a popular lake for windsurfing, waterskiing, knee-boarding and jet skiing, also beckons fisherman with nine species of freshwater fish. Voted the "Kite Capital of the World,” Lincoln City receives steady winds because of its location on the 45th parallel. Fly a kite or watch the colorful aerial displays at the D River Wayside. Watching a feisty coastal storm from a cozy perch is a winter thrill.  [Top]