From stunning coastline to charming towns to wildlife watching, find your adventure with Moon Coastal Oregon. Inside you’ll find:
– Flexible itineraries, including a weeklong road trip to experience the best of the Oregon Coast
– The top outdoor adventures: Go tidepooling, watch for migrating whales, and see hundreds of sea lions. Hike along epic coastal dunes, take a surfing lesson, and catch a sunset at iconic Haystack Rock. Join a fishing charter, camp beside the ocean, or take a jet boat tour to spot wildlife on the Rogue River.
– Can’t-miss experiences and unique activities: Feast on fresh seafood in quaint seaside towns, check out Astoria’s craft beer scene, or try tasty treats at the famous Tillamook cheese factory. Climb to the top of historic lighthouses, explore a shipwreck, and learn about local maritime history.
– Expert insight from Oregon local Matt Wastradowski on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay
– Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
– Thorough background information on the culture, landscape, climate, and wildlife, plus handy recommendations for international visitors, families with kids, travelers of color, women travelers, and more
With Moon’s expert tips and local know-how, you can experience the best of Coastal Oregon.
Exploring more of the state? Try Moon Oregon or Moon Columbia River Gorge & Mount Hood. Looking for outdoor adventure? Check out Moon Oregon Hiking.
About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell-and they can’t wait to share their favorite places with you.
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Matt Wastradowski is an Oregon-based travel writer who loves writing about the great outdoors, the Pacific Northwest’s craft beer and cider scene, and regional history for the likes of Willamette Week, Northwest Travel & Life, and Portland Monthly. In between stories, he enjoys sipping Oregon-made beers on brewpub patios, perusing the stacks at independent bookstores, sampling farm-fresh fare, and hiking through the state’s stunning landscapes. Matt has written three Oregon-based guidebooks about hiking, outdoor attractions, and more for Moon Travel Guides.
