Tidewater, Oregon
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Top Photography Spots in and near Tidewater
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Yachats, Oregon
Camp at Tillicum Beach
5.0The major draw of this campground however is the beach. Many of the campsites overlook the water, but if you don’t have a view from your site it takes less than a minute to be in the sand. We made our trip from the University of Oregon in Eugene. It was a gorgeous 2 hour drive, and after driving ...Read more -
Yachats, Oregon
Hike the Cooks Ridge Trail at Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
5.06.5 mi / 1500 ft gainIf you've set up camp at Perpetua Campground, head out toward the Cape Perpetua Visitors Center, head east along the Cooks Ridge Trail. After 3.75 miles and 1500ft elevation gain, head south and then west along the Cummins Creek Trail, eventually ending up at the ocean along Neptune State Scenic ...Read more -
Florence, Oregon
Hike the Captain Cook Trail
5.00.75 mi / 50 ft gainThe Oregon cost is some of the most dramatic coastline in the Western United States, and the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area hosts an array of unique features arches, chasms, and blowholes like Thor's Well. The Captain Cook Trail is a quick way to take in some of the best features of the Scenic Area, a...Read more -
Florence, Oregon
Catch the Sunset at Thor's Well
4.5First check out the tide books and find out when low tide is. At low tide, head to Cape Perpetua State park about 2 miles South of Yachats.Park at the Captain Cook Trail Head and head down the trail South to the tide pools. Look for a hole or well in the rock with plumes of spray shooting up with...Read more -
Florence, Oregon
Photograph Neptune State Park Scenic Viewpoint
5.0This state park, just off the 101 near Florence, Oregon, is a cool spot to turn out and check out! Great place to just stop and watch the waves crashing into the rocks as well as all the different wildlife in the area. If you walk further south, Cummins Creek flows into the ocean. Also not to b...Read more -
Newport, Oregon
Explore the Yaquina Head Lighthouse
4.6The Yaquina Head Natural Area is home to the historic 93 ft tall Yaquina Head lighthouse, built in 1872. The construction of the lighthouse from approximately 370,000 bricks took nearly a year, and the lighthouse has been active ever since.The park is open daily, from 7am until sunset; however, i...Read more -
Monroe, Oregon
Alsea Falls and Green Peak Falls
4.32.4 mi / 269 ft gainThis is a great and easy day hike that features two waterfalls - Alsea Falls and Green Peak Falls - amid beautiful Oregon Coast Range scenery. This hike is perfect for a family trip as the trail is dog-friendly, the Alsea River serves as a swimming hole on hot days, and there is a picnic area jus...Read more -
Florence, Oregon
Explore Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint
5.01 mi / 150 ft gainAt the mouth of Cape Creek sits a beautiful cove with one of the best views in Oregon. Above the sandy beach and sea stacks, rises the Heceta Head Lighthouse, a 100-year-old+ structure that's been laboriously restored and kept in working condition. At night, this quiet piece of the Oregon coast g...Read more -
Blachly, Oregon
Triangle Lake Rock Slides and Lake Creek Falls
4.7Stay cool on a hot summer day with a natural rock water slide, multiple swimming hole areas, and multiple waterfalls. This is perfect for relaxing in the sun! The sign for the parking area is upstream of the falls. There is a store across from the lake if you need any last minute food and drinks...Read more -
Otter Rock, Oregon
Explore the Devils Punchbowl Arch
4.6Devils Punchbowl State Park is located just off of Highway 101. Finding the access path to the beach can be tricky since you need to be on the North side of the Punchbowl, but look for a path heading through the trees on C Avenue just north of 3rd. Once you get down to the beach head left.You may...Read more -
Corvallis, Oregon
Explore the Finley Wildlife Refuge
4.3Starting at the visitor center, the trail begins west heading into the forest where you’ll only gain around a couple hundred feet of elevation. While you are hiking on this trail you are surrounded by conifer trees, little open areas of sitting water, and look outs that are hidden within the trai...Read more -
Depoe Bay, Oregon
Watch the Grey Whale Migration at Depoe Bay Scenic Park
5.00.5 miIt all started when a man, in my grandad's age, initiated a conversation outside a rest stop just off the coastal highway, 101. I, then, was alone waiting for my travel companions outside the restrooms. He approached me without warning, and began asking intricate details of my travel plans and th...Read more -
Depoe Bay, Oregon
Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint
Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint is a stunning coastal gem on the Oregon coastline. Boiler Bay offers up picturesque panorama views of the Pacific Ocean and rugged cliffs. Located just north of Depoe Bay, this state scenic viewpoint is a great stop for not only taking in the landscape but also ...Read more -
Mapleton, Oregon
Sweet Creek Waterfall
4.81.8 mi / 384 ft gainMake sure you add this hidden gem to your waterfall chasing plans on your road trip to Oregon. This underrated Oregon waterfall is the perfect hike for the entire family. The trail offers four different falls from 10-30 feet high. The trail slowly climbs 2.2 miles through a beautiful thick forest...Read more -
Lincoln City, Oregon
Relax at Siletz Bay
3 mi / 0 ft gainThe Siletz Bay region of Lincoln City offers a wide variety of activities. With miles of public beach, there is a lot to see and explore. Despite being the "quiet" part of town, getting here and finding parking will be your biggest issue this whole trip. Parking although free, is very limited, s...Read more -
Otis, Oregon
Drift Creek Falls
4.92.98 mi / 449 ft gainThis hike down to Drift Creek Falls is more of an easy stroll. But before you reach the trail head, if coming from the north, make sure to stop at Oregon's oldest covered bridge off Bear Creek Rd. The trailhead to Drift Creek Falls will be farther south on Bear Creek Rd where you will branch off...Read more