This is one of my favourite "hidden" beaches along the Oregon coast. Closer to California than to…read morePortland, Whaleshead is part of the Samuel Boardman Scenic Corridor and it's not terribly well-marked so you have to keep a lookout for the turn-offs off of Highway 101 to get here. This is not a swimming beach, like the other beaches along Oregon and Northern California, the water is way too cold and turbulent and there are probably sharks in the area (since they like cold water). This is more of a walking and exploring kind of beach. Both times I came, I basically had the entire beach to myself except for some seagulls and the odd turkey-vulture that showed up on my path. You can walk, and walk and walk and not see another soul. Along with the setting sun against the sea haystacks, the photo ops and atmosphere here cannot be beat. With forested pines running along a cliff behind you, few beaches are as wild as this one, without a development in sight anywhere. Let's hope it stays that way because the natural beauty here is truly pristine and overwhelming.

I wanted to sit at a beach awhile and so we stopped here to spend some time. The breeze was a bit…read moremuch but it was a beautiful little beach.

This spot is a must see along the beautiful Oregon Coast, so peaceful and serene. Parking was easy…read moreand there is a nice path down to the viewpoint. Other admirers were friendly and respectful, allowing each other to get their pictures and have quiet moments admiring the view. Some decided to hike further down to go on top of the natural bridge, even though there are plenty of danger signs telling you not to.

These natural bridges are a testament to the power and beauty of nature…read more The Oregon coast is filled with some of the most amazing viewpoints and this one really shouldn't be missed. It's very short, about .5 miles and there's virtually no elevation. Parking is right off the highway. Some hike deeper into the forest and actually make their way on top of the bridges. Unfortunately some have also died doing so. Know your limits. There is a trail beyond the paved path and at some point it gets very steep and sketchy. This is where you should stop and turn around. It's best to enjoy these bridges from a distance and find much safer hikes to take which there are many of in this area. Happy hiking!

Traveling north up the 101 and saw this beautiful city park from the road. Excellent place to get…read moreout and rest or get a quick bit of exercise in. Decent size parking lot parking is free. Three minute walk down to the beach. The walk.\nIs not steep or grueling. Beautiful photo opportunities either from the parking lot or a five minute walk down the beach. This is also driftwood paradise. My wife gathered a couple sticks so that she could make some kind of craft with it. Great place to stop and spend thirty minutes walking around taking photos and a quick restroom break.

Lovely spot for a leg-stretcher right as you come into town at Port Orford. There's a decent sized…read moreparking lot, as well as restrooms, benches, and informational signs about the history of the area. It definitely has the feel of rest area, but with access down to the beach below. We considered climbing up but the access up and over the driftwood was a bit too precarious for us older humans. It was fun to walk through the rock tunnel though.

This lesser known spot along the Boardman Corridor turned out to be one of my favorite stops…read more As we continued our tour up the 101 my husband happened to have noted a stop at Otter Point, yet I saw no sign as we turned off the road. There was a sign, however, to turn onto the one lane, potholed, tight dirt road that led us to the tiny parking area denoting we'd arrived at this state park. We took the trail out to the ledges and rock platforms that overlooked expansive views below and across the water. It was gorgeous, peaceful, and fun to explore the area, joined in our visit here by only one other couple (of geese). The underside of the sandstone edges really looked precarious, so we were careful to stay back. Otter Point is quite hidden and tucked away as compared to most other Boardman area viewpoints and landmarks...thereby offering a bit more serenity. A bit tight to maneuver the camper van down the road to get there, but definitely worth it.

Driving over the bridge you'd never know what you just experienced. Beautiful and obviously very…read morehigh when you stop to view it, but just driving over it we had no indication it was so unique and cool to look at. There are so many things to see and experience when driving the coast and this is certainly one of the neatest ones of many.

Although this bridge is the tallest in Oregon, one would never guess as they drove across it. In…read moreorder to really appreciate its size and height, one must park and hike down to get a view from underneath it. In fact, you may not even realize you're on a bridge until you see the 'Oregon's tallest bridge" sign. This bridge lacks the fancy top, and it's a little devoid in interesting architecture. It gets five stars, though, for being the tallest in Oregon.

We are trying to find all the oregon lighthouses near us before we move on to Washington State…read more The area is wonderful to just stand and listen.

This lighthouse is located in such a beautiful location. There is a nice path leading up to the…read morelighthouse that can get gusty at times. You do have to drive out of the way to get here and I wish parking wasn't $10.00, as most people just come here to take a quick look and leave. There isn't much to do here but they do have a gift shop.

This place is so fun! Loads of cool souvenirs and funny stuff to look at. And it's real close to…read morethe dock so you can grab a hoodie for the ride and/or pick up something fun to remember your trip by. They don't have dressing rooms, so if you want to try something on, you just have to pull it over your shirt, but that's not a big deal. You can also purchase a picture of your jet boat as it was going under one of the bridges.

This was a fun gift shop. The staff was very helpful and kind. The prices were reasonable,…read moreespecially for a gift shop. I will definitely shop there again when I come back.

This is a must do when going to Golds Beach, Oregon!!! Kevin was our captain, and he was…read moreoutstanding !!! Witty, funny, and has a lifetime of knowledge of all things on and around the Rogue River! Plus...he gave us the most exciting boat ride!!!

Highly recommend. We did the 2 hour tour. We saw nature and parts of the river you couldn't see…read morefrom land. Our captain told us information and history about the area.The weather was perfect. We got a little wet but not too bad. Sit in the middle seats if you don't want to get too wet. There are longer tours but this was perfect for us. Gold Beach is a cute little town as well. Please tip your tour captains.

This was a real treat to enter a hundred year old house. A two story home that was wealthy then…read more Furniture , kitchen , lighting , a pantry, introduction of indoor plumbing. Beds and frames from a past era. One architect did this house , The house that came next and the st mary church we could not find. This was wealth from a family of 9 on a 2000 acre dairy farm that supplied meat and cheese and butter for the town and to be shipped from the port. A irish immigration success story. Patrick and Jane. One son was the lighthouse keeper nearby for over 30 years and one son became a ordained catholic priest that had a church on the property next to the local cemetery and a chapel on the second floor of the house for the family. Chapel is still here. If you like antiques and enjoy seeing how they were actually used, come here. House is immaculate. A free tour but donations go directly to upkeep. Be Generous !

It's a pretty cool place to look around. We spent a few hours there. The house is clearly haunted…read more Lol

We had a good time with my toddler. Fun little outing for the family, doesn't take a long time to…read morewalk around.

Been coming here about 50 years. My folks took my sister and me and I took all three of my kids. We…read morereally love it here. My parents met the man who created all of this back in the 70s and always said he was the nicest and most interesting man. I think his family still owns and runs it. It's outside of Gold Beach so we hit it up anytime we're doing the PNW area. It's very affordable and kids find it magical. The parking is ample and the bathrooms are clean. The gift shop is really fun- esp when my son was younger and going through a years-long dinosaur obsession. My grown daughter, the kids dad and I all still think it's amazing. It's a really chill, nice place to stop. The person working is always really nice and they give you a fun map to walk around with.