{"id":26820,"date":"2020-01-26T03:10:02","date_gmt":"2020-01-26T01:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/?p=26820"},"modified":"2021-05-25T01:13:17","modified_gmt":"2021-05-24T23:13:17","slug":"winter-roadtrip-oregon-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/winter-roadtrip-oregon-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Why the Oregon Coast is your perfect winter travel destination"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When thinking of beaches, sand dunes and the Pacific Ocean in general, what comes to your mind first? Summer, sunshine and warm temperatures, right? What if I told you that the Pacific Northwest is the exact opposite of that. But even though and maybe especially because of this the Oregon Coast is a perfect winter travel destination. Would you believe it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"lonesome beaches at Pistol River Sand Dunes, Oregon in winter\"  class=\"wp-image-26717 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_PistolRiverDunes-4-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_PistolRiverDunes-4-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_PistolRiverDunes-4-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_PistolRiverDunes-4-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_PistolRiverDunes-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_PistolRiverDunes-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_PistolRiverDunes-4-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_PistolRiverDunes-4.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course there are several reasons why every single of the 363 miles (584 km) along the Oregon Coast is lovely to visit in summer: Longer days, higher temperatures and the fact that our brain associates beaches with summer automatically. But the weather at the Pacific coast can be unpredictable in summer as well as in winter. Fog and rainy days are a common things all year around. As the Oregon Coast with its high waves and fresh water temperatures isn\u00b4t a typical sunbathing and swimming destination anyways (not even during summer) there are good reasons to pick an alternative season to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A roadtrip along the Oregon Coast in winter actually is a magical experience and there is very reasonable proof for it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Oregon Dunes National Park in soft light. Photography from above\"  class=\"wp-image-26637 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DunesNationalPark-2-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DunesNationalPark-2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DunesNationalPark-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DunesNationalPark-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DunesNationalPark-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DunesNationalPark-2-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DunesNationalPark-2.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhaltsverzeichnis | Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a8d4e508c4b6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a8d4e508c4b6\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/winter-roadtrip-oregon-coast\/#1-no-crowds-at-the-oregon-coast-in-winter-%e2%80%93-not-even-at-popular-spots\" >#1 No crowds at the Oregon Coast in winter &#8211; not even at popular spots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/winter-roadtrip-oregon-coast\/#2-moderate-temperatures-during-winter\" >#2 Moderate temperatures during winter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/winter-roadtrip-oregon-coast\/#3-foggy-forests-soft-rays-of-light-a-photographer%c2%b4s-paradise\" >#3 Foggy forests &amp; soft rays of light: A photographer\u00b4s paradise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/winter-roadtrip-oregon-coast\/#4-winter-storm-watching-season\" >#4 Winter storm watching season<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/winter-roadtrip-oregon-coast\/#5-whale-watching-at-the-oregon-coast-in-winter\" >#5 Whale watching at the Oregon Coast in winter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/winter-roadtrip-oregon-coast\/#winter-ideal-timing-for-the-perfect-coastal-ride\" >Winter: Ideal timing for the perfect coastal ride<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/winter-roadtrip-oregon-coast\/#more-inspiration-for-the-oregon-coast\" >More inspiration for the Oregon Coast?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"1-no-crowds-at-the-oregon-coast-in-winter-not-even-at-popular-spots\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-no-crowds-at-the-oregon-coast-in-winter-%e2%80%93-not-even-at-popular-spots\"><\/span>#1 No crowds at the Oregon Coast in winter &#8211; not even at popular spots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First of all the Oregon Coast is less crowded during the winter months, which for me is a huge plus already. During our entire roadtrip from Portland down to San Francisco we were overwhelmed on a daily basis by the lonesome beaches and less frequented hiking trails, even at popular and well-known spots. After crossing the boarder to California we really felt a significant difference, which got more and more obvious as we moved closer to the Bay area of course. Even as we traveled during the Christmas holidays we found ourselves only between some locals taking their dog for a walk or few other Oregon travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"sunset at Bandon Beach Oregon Coast\"  class=\"wp-image-26649 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-6-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-6-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-6-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-6-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-6-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-6.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"lonesome beach at Pistol River, Oregon Coast\"  class=\"wp-image-26721 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_PistolRiverDunes-6-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_PistolRiverDunes-6-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_PistolRiverDunes-6-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_PistolRiverDunes-6-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_PistolRiverDunes-6-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_PistolRiverDunes-6-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_PistolRiverDunes-6.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"bird&#039;s eye view of Highway 101, US Coast\"  class=\"wp-image-26693 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-9-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-9-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-9-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-9-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-9-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-9.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-moderate-temperatures-during-winter\"><\/span>#2 Moderate temperatures during winter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The moderate climate brings pleasant temperatures all year long and it doesn\u00b4t get icy at the Oregon Coast. Of course there are rainy days during the winter months, like there are in spring, summer and fall. Waterproof clothes, a beanie and fleece-top are a Oregonian traveler\u00b4s essentials in any season. As conditions change fast you can get surprised by lovely days and rewarded with beautiful sunsets just a day after you\u00b4ve been soaking wet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"sunset at Bandon Beach, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-26647 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-5-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-5-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-5-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-5-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-5-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-5.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"reflections at Bandon Beach, Oregon Coast\"  class=\"wp-image-26645 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-4-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-4-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-4-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-4-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-4-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_BandonBeach-4.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And guess what, that\u00b4s exactly what happened to us in Depoe Bay, where we arrived on the first day of our roadtrip along Highway 101. We had left <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/category\/america\/usa\/oregon\/portland\/\">Portland<\/a> covered in clouds and it didn\u00b4t stop raining until we reached the Oregon Coast close to Lincoln City. We stopped at the Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay to get an overview of the current sightings. While reading the board the sun hit the horizon and suddenly the sky, still fully covered in a carpet of clouds, turned into a sea of orange, red and pink tones. It only took a few minutes and the sky above us was literally glowing. Actually one of the most stunning sunsets I have seen in my entire life so far and definitely a good omen to kick off our roadtrip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"sunset at Depoe Bay, Oregon, USA\"  class=\"wp-image-26613 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DepoeBay-4-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DepoeBay-4-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DepoeBay-4-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DepoeBay-4-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DepoeBay-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DepoeBay-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DepoeBay-4-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DepoeBay-4.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"sky on fire at Depoe Bay, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-26609 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DepoeBay-2-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DepoeBay-2-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DepoeBay-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DepoeBay-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DepoeBay-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DepoeBay-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DepoeBay-2-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_DepoeBay-2.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-foggy-forests-soft-rays-of-light-a-photographers-paradise\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-foggy-forests-soft-rays-of-light-a-photographer%c2%b4s-paradise\"><\/span>#3 Foggy forests &amp; soft rays of light: A photographer\u00b4s paradise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The low hanging and fast moving fog suits the wild scenery of the Oregon Coast perfectly and from a photography point of view winter turns the coast into a perfect playground. The soft light created by the low standing sun and the beautiful sun rays are just magical. No matter if you catch light rays by driving through the woods or while they lighten up the ocean and surrounding rocks: it definitely beams you into another world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"888\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Pacific Coast Highway Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-26605 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_Oregon_Highway101-2-1160x888.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_Oregon_Highway101-2-1160x888.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_Oregon_Highway101-2-800x612.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_Oregon_Highway101-2-314x240.jpg 314w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_Oregon_Highway101-2-1536x1175.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_Oregon_Highway101-2-320x245.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_Oregon_Highway101-2-560x428.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_Oregon_Highway101-2.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In combiantion with the spume created by the crashing waves the sun creates an atmosphere which can only be described as jaw-dropping. It was by far not the only one, but we caught ourselves in a special moment like this at Cape Sebastian Scenic Corridor. Of course we had to stop and stare at the silhouettes of the rock formations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"winter at Cape Sebastian, Oregon Coast\"  class=\"wp-image-26707 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-16-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-16-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-16-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-16-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-16-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-16-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-16.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cape Sebastian Scenic Corridor, Oregon in winter\"  class=\"wp-image-26685 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-5-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-5-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-5-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-5-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-5-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-5.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cape Sebastian, Oregon Coast, from above\"  class=\"wp-image-26697 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-11-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-11-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-11-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-11-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-11-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-11-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-11.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The further down South you get, the wilder the coast will become. The landscape changes from long and wide beaches to small bays, hidden by spectacular rock formations and cliffs. And for a rough scenery like this stormy winter weather is simply the best condition you can get, isn\u00b4t it? Samual H. Boardman Scenic Corridor definitely is my South Oregon Coast highlight when it comes to wild and mystic landscapes. The location appears especially picturesque when the sunrays make their way through the clouds and trees to lighten up the rocks and ocean. The Natural Bridges are one spot which displays this spectacle in perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"photographer&#039;s spot at Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor, Oregon Coast\"  class=\"wp-image-26751 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-11-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-11-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-11-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-11-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-11-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-11-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-11.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"stormy sea at Samuel H. Boardman Southern Oregon Coast\"  class=\"wp-image-26775 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-23-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-23-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-23-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-23-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-23-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-23-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-23.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Natural Bridges Samuel H. Boardman, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-26781 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-26-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-26-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-26-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-26-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-26-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-26-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-26.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whales Head Beach is another location well worth stopping for. We came by just in between a cuple of rain showers, but still loved the place because of the reflections of the rocks \u2013 and again its lonesomeness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"mystic mood at Whaleshead Beach, Samuel H. Boardman Oregon \"  class=\"wp-image-26801 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_WhalesheadBeach-3-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_WhalesheadBeach-3-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_WhalesheadBeach-3-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_WhalesheadBeach-3-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_WhalesheadBeach-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_WhalesheadBeach-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_WhalesheadBeach-3-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_WhalesheadBeach-3.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-winter-storm-watching-season\"><\/span>#4 Winter storm watching season<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter at the Oregon Coast is the <a href=\"https:\/\/traveloregon.com\/things-to-do\/outdoor-recreation\/storm-watching-on-the-oregon-coast-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official storm watching season<\/a>. Cape Perpetua with sites like Thor\u00b4s Well, Devil\u00b4s Churn etc. or Shore Acres a bit further South are perfect locations to watch giant waves crashing the shoreline and blow holes spitting out huge fountains. But be careful: Waves can be really high and the power of the ocean is unpredictably dangerous. So don\u00b4t get too close to the shoreline and don\u00b4t stand on cliffs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cape Perpetua viewpoint, Oregon Coast\"  class=\"wp-image-26623 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-5-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-5-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-5-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-5-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-5-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-5.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"stormy seas at Thor\u00b4s Well Oregon Coast\"  class=\"wp-image-26631 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-9-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-9-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-9-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-9-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-9-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-9.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"winter at Cape Perpetua, Oregon Coast \"  class=\"wp-image-26629 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-8-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-8-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-8-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-8-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-8-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-8-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-8.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Devil\u00b4s Churn, Oregon Coast\"  class=\"wp-image-26617 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-2-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-2-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-2-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapePerpetua-2.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-whale-watching-at-the-oregon-coast-in-winter\"><\/span>#5 Whale watching at the Oregon Coast in winter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The winter months are also <a href=\"https:\/\/traveloregon.com\/things-to-do\/destinations\/lakes-reservoirs\/spring-whale-watch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">whale watchig season<\/a> at the Oregon Coast. Between December and March nearly 20.000 grey whales migrate from their summer feeding grounds in the Bering Sea near Alsaka to the warmer waters of Baja, Mexiko to mate. While they pass by the Oregon Coast between mid December and mid January as well as on their way back by the end of March the huge mammals come close enough to the bays and shores so that they can be spotted and heard. Two official whale watching weeks (late December and late March) mark the highlight of the annual migration. This is the best time to learn about the giant creatures by trained volunteers. At 24 locations along the coast they are present to answer questions and support you in finding the best whale watching spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Oregon Coast from above\"  class=\"wp-image-26701 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-13-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-13-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-13-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-13-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-13-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-13-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_CapeSebastian-13.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"winter-ideal-timing-for-the-perfect-coastal-ride\"><\/span>Winter: Ideal timing for the perfect coastal ride<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talking about the best time for visiting the Oregon Coast also brings up the question of how much time to spend for a roadtrip. I would recommend to plan at least one week or even two, depending if you want to cover the entire coast from Astoria in the North to Brookings in the South or only pick-and-choose certain parts. My advice would be to spend at least 2 nights at different places along the coast, so you can make the most out of your time on-site and experience beautiful sunsets and sunrises in different sceneries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As most of the hikes are short and easily accessible directly from Highway 101 &#8211; the road you are travelling on anyways- you don\u00b4t have to worry about long detours. Viewpoints, lighhouses and hiking trails are literally lying on the road. You will find so many great places to stop along the way that there is no need to plan everything in detail upfront. But as during the winter months you will have less daylight time than in summer, plan your itinerary accordingly and don\u00b4t squeeze in too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Oregon Coast roadtrip\"  class=\"wp-image-26749 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-10-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-10-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-10-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-10-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-10-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-10-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_NaturalBridges-10.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">All the 363 miles of the Oregon coastline are open to the public, means there are no private beaches \u2013 one of the reasons for its nickname &#8220;the people\u00b4s coast&#8221;. So there will definitely be a perfect spot for you to choose from for a break along the way, a place to picknick or just sit in your car, watch the ocean and unwind \u2013 no matter where a beautiful sunset, light rays or low hanging fog catches you off-guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"dawn at Whaleshead Beach, South Oregon Coast\"  class=\"wp-image-26809 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_WhalesheadBeach-7-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_WhalesheadBeach-7-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_WhalesheadBeach-7-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_WhalesheadBeach-7-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_WhalesheadBeach-7-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_WhalesheadBeach-7-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/USA_OregonCoast_SamulHBoardman_WhalesheadBeach-7.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"more-inspiration-for-the-oregon-coast\"><\/span>More inspiration for the Oregon Coast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/samuel-h-boardman-scenic-corridor\/\">Photo guide to Samuel H. Boardman, Southern Oregon Coast<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/heceta-head-lighthouse-oregon-coast\/\">Heceta Head Lighthouse, Central Oregon Coast<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QUESTIONS &amp; COMMENTS?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever been to <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/category\/america\/usa\/oregon\/\">Oregon<\/a> and explored the Oregon Coast? Do you like the article, have suggestions, feedback or recommendations? <strong>Leave me a comment<\/strong> and please feel free to <strong>share this article<\/strong> with your friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LIKE IT? PIN IT &amp; SAVE IT FOR LATER!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-28405 size-large pk-lazyload\"  title=\"powerkit-pinterest-cover\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\"  alt=\"5 reasons why the Oregon Coast is your perfect winter travel destination\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1740\"  data-pin-description=\"Why travel the Oregon Coast in winter? Lonesome beaches, pleasant temperatures, soft light and the chance to see whales off the Oregon Coast are only a few reasons why the best season for your US Westcoast roadtrip is winter. Save this pin for winter roadtrip essentials, winter roadtrip  travel tips, photography in winter and ideas how to plan your Oregon Coast roadtrip in winter. #OregonCoast #PacificNorthwest #USAroadtrip #winterroadtrip\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/USA-Oregon-Coast-winter-roadtrip-english-Pinterest-01-1160x1740.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/USA-Oregon-Coast-winter-roadtrip-english-Pinterest-01-1160x1740.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/USA-Oregon-Coast-winter-roadtrip-english-Pinterest-01-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/USA-Oregon-Coast-winter-roadtrip-english-Pinterest-01-160x240.jpg 160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/USA-Oregon-Coast-winter-roadtrip-english-Pinterest-01-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/USA-Oregon-Coast-winter-roadtrip-english-Pinterest-01-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/USA-Oregon-Coast-winter-roadtrip-english-Pinterest-01-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/USA-Oregon-Coast-winter-roadtrip-english-Pinterest-01.jpg 1280w\" ><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-28407 pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\"  alt=\"Oregon Coast Winter roadtrip\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"1740\"  data-pin-description=\"Have you ever thought of going on a winter roadtrip and wondering about the best winter roadtrip destination in the US? While the idea to escape the cold seems tempting, there are good reasons why a winter roadtrip can be especially rewarding in other states than California, Texas or Arizona. Photography is one of the reasons for a winter roadtrip on the Oregon Coast. Save this pin for winter roadtrip essentials and a checklist what to expect on your US winter roadtrip.\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/USA-Oregon-Coast-winter-roadtrip-english-Pinterest-02-1160x1740.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/USA-Oregon-Coast-winter-roadtrip-english-Pinterest-02-1160x1740.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/USA-Oregon-Coast-winter-roadtrip-english-Pinterest-02-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/USA-Oregon-Coast-winter-roadtrip-english-Pinterest-02-160x240.jpg 160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/USA-Oregon-Coast-winter-roadtrip-english-Pinterest-02-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/USA-Oregon-Coast-winter-roadtrip-english-Pinterest-02-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/USA-Oregon-Coast-winter-roadtrip-english-Pinterest-02-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/USA-Oregon-Coast-winter-roadtrip-english-Pinterest-02.jpg 1280w\" ><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&nbsp;&#8211; SMILE4TRAVEL NEWSLETTER &#8211;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Become part of the Smile4Travel Community &#8211; Follow my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smile4travel\">Facebook Page<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/smile4travel\">Instagram<\/a> and register for my Newsletter, so you don\u00b4t miss any Smile4Travel adventures! 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