If you are a history buff then on the way back, make a stop at the Hughes House if it is open. You can tour the lighthouse but even if you don’t it is still worth going out there to see it and the coastal views. The lighthouse itself is located about 6 miles off Highway 101, but it is a beautiful drive that ends on a fantastic coastal viewpoint. The beach has a large rock that connects to the sand and that you can climb to the top of to get a view of the coast.Ĭape Blanco State Park is one of the best places to see a lighthouse on the Oregon Coast. Named for the historic battle that took place here between the settlers and the Native Americans. They also have a large menu with fish tacos, burgers and other things for you to enjoy. This upscale restaurant has a beautiful patio that overlooks Battle Rock County Park. If you are starting to get hungry, then Redfish in Port Orford is a great place to pull off for lunch. It is a little pricey at $14 a person, but it is an excellent way to stretch your legs on a quick stop. This parcel of land has dozens of dinosaurs that have been created and placed in a way that makes you feel like you are wandering through the forest and stumbling upon them. You can get great shots of this bridge from the above wreck before heading over.Īs you know, I love weird roadside stops, and Prehistoric Dinos is one of the best on this stretch of the coast. On the way out of Golds Beach you will pass the first of many amazing old bridges you will see in Oregon. I haven’t done it myself, but I have heard it is a fun time for the whole family. One of the most popular attractions in Golds Beach is to take the Rogue Jet Boats on the Rogue River. It is fun to photograph, especially with Patterson Bridge in the background. This old wreck sits out in the water and has been decomposing for decades. While driving through Golds Beach, you will want to take a left on Harbor Way and pull into the parking lot to see the Wreck of the Mary Hume (just before going over the bridge). The high vantage point lets you see the massive rocks that are sticking out of the sand. This is a great spot to look down on Meyers Beach from. Here is what each looks like.Īfter passing Meyers Beach, you will be heading up a hill and at the top, there is a pullout for Cape Sebastian Viewpoint. Both the North and the South part of the beach are equally impressive, and both of them have large turnouts so you can park and take some photos. It is beautiful, and there is an excellent short lookout that you can walk to and see it from.ġ4 miles South of Gold Beach, there is a stunning stretch of coast known as Meyers Beach. The big rock about 100 feet out in the water reminds me of the rock you see in Pfeiffer Beach Big Sur. Unfortunately, it was incredibly foggy when I went, so the above photo is the best picture I got, but when it is clear this is a fantastic view.Īs one of the last viewpoints in an already incredible stretch of land, of course, Arch Rock is excellent as well. This is the spot you have seen in everyone’s Oregon Coast Instagram photos. This short walk is all I did as the trail looked like it would take a little while. There is a short and steep trail down to the beach from here, or you can just walk from the parking area to see the bridge up close. Boardman State Scenic Corridor has a series of 12 pull outs, and you can use this map to see where they are all at. The next 12 miles are some of the best on the entire Oregon Coast in my opinion. If you only want to stop for a minute, then head to the overlook as it provides a fantastic spot to see the coastline from. It is a fun and strange addition to a great dinner with excellent homemade biscuits.Ī beautiful beach park with camping and RV hookups, it is also a great spot for a short hike or to walk down to the sand. This place is filled to the brim with over 1,400 teapots all around the walls and ceiling. In Brookings there are only a couple of spots for breakfast however, my favorite is Dee-Ann’s Tea Room which has been there for decades. This is a very ambitious itinerary, while it is possible to do in a day be sure to cut things out if you have something specific you want to see. Here is all the information so you can take this drive and see the best spots. The beginning of the drive takes you through Samuel H Boardman Scenic Corridor as well which is one of my favorite stretches on the entire Oregon coast, and you are going to want to pull off at the viewpoints for sure. This day is full of a ton of stops, so be sure to leave early to make it to most of them. This is Day 1 on my four day trip along the Oregon coast all the way to Seattle.
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