What to do and see in Oregon Coast, Oregon Coast: The Best Kayaking & Canoeing

July 18, 2021 Enriqueta Cusson

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. Wheeler Marina

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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Wheeler Marina

Your fishing headquarters for North Tillamook County. Boat rentals for fishing and crabbing. Kayak/Canoe/Stand up paddle board sales and rentals; premier tackle shop featuring Shimano, Lamiglas, Okuma, Daiwa, Penn. Largest Knife display in Tillamook County including Benchmade, Case, Gerber, Kershaw, CRKT, Buck, SOG. Kayak shop sales featuring Necky, Old Town, Ocean Kayaks, Thule car racks, large assortment of PFDs. Call for Fall/winter hours.

2. Kayak Tillamook County

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5.0 based on 75 reviews

Kayak Tillamook County

Kayak Tillamook County is the most extensive kayaking guide service on the Oregon Coast! We offer flat water sight-seeing and instructional tours year-round on coastal bays, rivers, intimate forested sloughs, backwater channels and fresh water lakes. Encounter river otters, harbor seals, mink, elk, raptors and seabirds while paddling your own kayak or sharing a tandem. We are professionally trained and certified staff, and registered with the Oregon State Marine Board. Beginners and novices welcome! Our service area extends along the Central & North Coast range from Lincoln City to Cannon Beach. November to March we serve individual thermoses of Organic Hot Apple Cider to our guests, each with a fresh cinnamon stick inside. All equipment (kayaks, paddle boards, etc.) Are provided.

3. Safari Town Surf

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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Safari Town Surf

We are a family owned and operated surf shop established in 1989, on the Central Oregon Coast in Lincoln City, Oregon. We are a full service surf shop offering surfboards, bodyboards, skimboards, skateboards, stand-up-paddle boards, wetsuits, bike rentals, kayaks, clothing, accessories, and more. Safari Town also offers a complete surfing rental department along with surfing instruction (lessons) for anyone wanting to give surfing a try. We offer guided kayak tours of the beautiful Salmon rivermouth. We rent fat tire bikes to ride right on the beach. We also have stand-up-paddle boards for sale and for rent. We have everything you need to enjoy your next visit to the central Oregon Coast . If you're looking for fun & exciting things to do while visiting the Oregon coast feel free to give us a call.

4. Nestucca Adventures

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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Nestucca Adventures

Providing adventure and fun on the beautiful Nestucca River. That’s what we’re all about here at Nestucca Adventures. Our kayak and SUP rental fleet is great for groups, families, and adventurers of all ages. We are also an authorized Hobie Dealer that is conveniently located right on a river. So if you are not sure about buying a Hobie Kayak or Eclipse come visit us and give it a test drive. Our shop is locally owned and operated. Located on the Nestucca River in Pacific City Oregon, just across the street from Chester’s Grocery.

5. Siletz Moorage

Siletz Moorage

Kayak and Canoe Tours through the heart of Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The channels and tidal sloughs at Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge are a great place to experience nature. Siletz Bay is located along the Pacific Coast on either side of Highway 101, starched skeleton trees jut forth from the estuary and are reminiscent of a time when the salt marsh was diked for pasture.

6. Oregon Boating Foundation

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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Oregon Boating Foundation

7. Waldport Kayak Shack Rentals

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4.0 based on 8 reviews

Waldport Kayak Shack Rentals

8. Salishan Oregon Coast Outfitters

9. Oregon Boating Foundation

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