About the Oregon Coast Region
More than 360 miles of publicly owned Pacific coastline from Astoria south to Brookings. All Oregon beaches are free and open to everyone. Seafood, state parks, lighthouses, and dramatic headlands.
Counties
Clatsop County, Tillamook County, Lincoln County, Coos County, Curry County
Highlights
- Astoria — Oregon's oldest settlement, Lewis & Clark history, Victorian homes
- Cannon Beach — Haystack Rock, art galleries, fine dining
- Newport — Oregon Coast Aquarium, historic Bayfront, Hatfield Marine Science Center
- Florence — Sea Lion Caves, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
- Bandon — Face Rock Creamery, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
- Brookings — Azalea Festival, Harbor, near California Redwood forests
Living in Oregon Coast
Coastal living means a mild marine climate (warm summers, wet winters), smaller tight-knit communities, and a tourism-driven economy. Newport and Coos Bay are the largest coast cities with more services. Housing is relatively affordable outside popular resort towns like Cannon Beach. Fishing, crabbing, and outdoor work are common livelihoods alongside hospitality and healthcare. Many coastal residents commute seasonally or work remotely.
Visiting Oregon Coast
Top stops include Cannon Beach's iconic Haystack Rock, the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, Cape Perpetua Scenic Area near Yachats, Bandon's Face Rock Creamery and world-class golf, and Astoria with its column viewpoint and Goonies history. Whale-watching peaks in March/April and December. All state beaches are free and accessible year-round.
Top Cities in Oregon Coast
All Cities in Oregon Coast (29 total)
| City | County | Population (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Coos Bay | Coos | 15,985 |
| North Bend | Coos | 10,317 |
| Newport | Lincoln | 10,256 |
| Astoria | Clatsop | 10,181 |
| Lincoln City | Lincoln | 9,815 |
| Seaside | Clatsop | 7,115 |
| Brookings | Curry | 6,744 |
| Warrenton | Clatsop | 6,277 |
| Tillamook | Tillamook | 5,204 |
| Coquille | Coos | 4,015 |
| Toledo | Lincoln | 3,546 |
| Bandon | Coos | 3,321 |
| Myrtle Point | Coos | 2,475 |
| Gold Beach | Curry | 2,341 |
| Waldport | Lincoln | 2,249 |
| Lakeside | Coos | 1,904 |
| Gearhart | Clatsop | 1,793 |
| Depoe Bay | Lincoln | 1,515 |
| Cannon Beach | Clatsop | 1,489 |
| Rockaway Beach | Tillamook | 1,441 |
| Bay City | Tillamook | 1,389 |
| Siletz | Lincoln | 1,230 |
| Port Orford | Curry | 1,146 |
| Yachats | Lincoln | 994 |
| Garibaldi | Tillamook | 830 |
| Powers | Coos | 710 |
| Manzanita | Tillamook | 603 |
| Wheeler | Tillamook | 422 |
| Nehalem | Tillamook | 270 |