Top Things to do in Oregon Coast
Top Hotels in Oregon Coast
- 1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Seaside-Convention Center, an IHG Hotel
- 2. Hallmark Resort
- 3. Inn at Cannon Beach
- 4. Bandon Inn
- 5. The Whaler
- 6. Salishan Coastal Lodge
- 7. Best Western Salbasgeon Inn & Suites of Reedsport
- 8. Starfish Manor Oceanfront Hotel
- 9. Beachfront Manor Hotel
- 10. The Coho Oceanfront Lodge
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What to do and see in Oregon Coast, Oregon Coast: The Best History Museums
The Southern Oregon coast is home to isolated beaches, rugged cliffs with breathtaking views of the Pacific and quaint seaside towns. If you stay in the Bay Area, go whale watching at Coos Bay or explore the region on a bike or a hike along the coastline. Antique shoppers will want to explore old town Bandon while golfers hit the links at the world-renowned Bandon Dunes golf course. And don’t forget to bring your fishing gear – you’ll want to cast for salmon and other Pacific Northwest fish at Gold Beach, one of the region’s top fishing spots.
The Central Oregon Coast is a great place for fishing, clamming, hiking, golfing and other outdoor activities. Take the kids and visit the Sea Lion Caves near Florence, the world’s largest. Head up to Newport for a view of the state’s second-tallest lighthouse and shopping in this seaside town popular with vacationers for the last century. Go fly a kite on the beach in Lincoln City, kite capital of the world.
The Northern Oregon Coast offers a relaxing way to enjoy the region. A stay in the scenic town of Astoria on the Washington border will allow you to explore the western edge of the Lewis and Clark trail, with views of the Columbia River and the Pacific. Walk the sandy beaches in Seaside and Cannon Beach and then grab saltwater taffy and other treats while shopping these seaside towns.
Restaurants in Oregon Coast
1. Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society
2. Marshfield Sun Printing Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
The Marshfield Sun Printing Museum is a historic newspaper and job printing shop on the National Register of Historic Places. It features the original equipment of The Sun newspaper (1891-1944) and exhibits on printing and local history. The Museum is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, daily on Tuesday - Saturday from 1-4pm. We are closed on Sunday and Mondays. Personal tours are available by appointment all year. Please call the Chamber of Commerce at 541-269-0215 to schedule an appointment. We are located at 1049 Front Street in Coos Bay, OR, 97420. Admission is free (donations accepted).
3. Tillamook County Pioneer Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Focus is to preserve and interpret the environmental and human history of Tillamook County. Many local artifacts and library with over 3,000 volumes, many devoted to genealogy.
Reviewed By lorrid248 - Rockaway Beach, United States
Such a great museum for such a little town. Something for everyone. In addition to museum artifacts there is an extended display of taxidermy.
4. Camp 18 Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 329 reviews
Reviewed By MNmom55336 - Glencoe, United States
We were introduced to this place 10 years ago and made a point to come here when we returned to the area. Great food (come hungry-- generous portions), the log building/restaurant & logging equipment/collections are impressive (check out the "ridge pole" at the top of the ceiling as well as the solid-log bar in the basement) and the staff friendly (despite the fact that we showed up right before closing). Husband & son enjoyed the machinery/logging stuff; daughter & I enjoyed the fall decor/fireplaces; we all enjoyed the food. :-)
5. Little Log Church
6. Toledo History Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
7. Seaside Museum & Historical Society
8. North Lincoln County Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
The mission of the museum is to provide the public with an educational resource dedicated to the interpretation and preservation of North Lincoln County History.
Reviewed By suzans992
This small town museum is top notch! It tells the story of the central coast, offers interactive displays for kids, and houses the wonderful glass float collection of Dr. Nick Simpson, a local dentist. Every time you turn a corner you’ll be surprised at what you see and learn! The Lincoln City Historical Society is a definite must-see.
9. Cannon Beach History Center and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
The Museum was organized for the purpose of preserving the history of Cannon Beach by seeking, collecting, and protecting historical memorabilia of all kinds, by recording oral histories, and by making these materials available to the public whenever possible. We invite you to explore our many programs and resources for historical study, read our newsletters, get the stamp of the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, learn how you can volunteer or support the Museum, view historic Cannon Beach photos, or shop history in the online gift shop. Stop by for a visit to the Museum, located on the corner of Spruce and Sunset in Cannon Beach, and let a little history into your life. Open six days a week, Wednesday through Monday from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Reviewed By AmandaTravelGal - Tigard, United States
I am a native Portlander (Oregon) and grew up going to the Oregon Coast. Yet, I somehow missed the history of the "Daddy Train" which I learned about at the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum. I also attended a lovely jazz concert there for an audience of 30. Cannon Beach is known as the artist town of the Oregon Coast, so it would be easy to focus on the galleries and quaint restaurants along front street. However, going a couple blocks inland to the Museum is a must. There is a long history to Cannon Beach, long before it became a very wealthy coastal town known for its art galleries. The power brokers of Portland vacationed side-by-side with the homesteaders of Oregon -- a story worth knowing told by the staff of this charming museum.
10. Bandon Historical Society Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
The Bandon Historical Society was founded in 1976 and is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the mission of preserving and presenting historical material and artifacts related to the history of the Bandon area. The Society operates the museum at the corner of Highway 101 and Fillmore Avenue open six days a week 10AM-4PM (seven days a week in the summer), eleven months a year. Closed in January. Housed in a former Bandon City Hall, it was the second building constructed after the disastrous 1936 fire. Before moving into the current location, the museum was located in a historic bank building (currently the Masonic Temple) and the old Coast Guard building, now the home of the Port of Bandon. Bandon’s history museum shares the story of a town blessed by water and cursed by fire. Shipbuilding, shipwrecks, fires, beautiful beaches: all are on display. Bring the kids and have them take our History Detective’s Challenge.
Reviewed By dsafley - Roseburg, United States
This little museum is amazing. It's evident that the historical society loves its little town. There's something for everyone here covering everything related to the area: fishing industry, logging, cranberries, native Americans, medicine, the famous fire of 1936, schools, military, maritime, coal mining, tourism, beaches, etc. Even kids should be entertained. It's a fabulous deal too at only $3 per person.
