Oregon Coast Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
coastal region of the U.S. state of Oregon
About Oregon Coast
The Oregon Coast appears to be pristine, but the impact of the timber industry on the coastal ecology is enormous. This has caused some contention in state politics, as some counties that were heavily dependent on the logging industry (particularly along the Southern Coast) are experiencing more economic hardship, especially in areas that aren't directly adjacent to the coastline. Due to the Oregon Beach Bill of 1967, all "wet sand" that is within 16 vertical feet of the low tide line is public property, and gives the public the right to "free and uninterrupted use" of the beach. The bill was a result of Oregon governor Oswald West's efforts to keep the beach public by declaring the entire length of the ocean shore a state highway in the 1910's. West also directed the construction of U.S.
Oregon Coast Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: