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1. Cannon Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Cape Perpetua Scenic Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park

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4. Clatsop Spit

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5. Cobble Beach, Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

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6. D-River Wayside

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7. Harris Beach State Park

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8. Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint

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9. Horsfall Beach

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10. Lincoln City Beach

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11. Manzanita

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12. Meyers Beach

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13. Moolack

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14. Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint

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15. Nye

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16. Oceanside

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17. Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

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18. Oswald West State Park

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19. Pacific City

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20. Rockaway Beach

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21. Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor

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22. Sea Lion Caves

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23. Seaside Beach, Oregon

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24. Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge

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25. Sunset Bay State Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • The Oregon Coast is home to some of the most fantastic views in the United States.
  • From rolling sand dunes to towering sea stacks, Oregon's coastline continually captures the imagination of locals and visitors alike.
  • Roughly 235 miles of the coastline is comprised of sandy beaches, including Cannon Beach, Clatsop Spit, Harris Beach State Park, Oceanside, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, and many others.

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