Oregon Coast
Feb 12, 2018 09:32:40 #
The Kurt wrote:
I have 5 days to photograph the Oregon Coast.
What suggestions for which places to stop, and where to stay overnight.
What suggestions for which places to stop, and where to stay overnight.
Drove the coast 2 summers ago (2 weeks). Started in Seaside and ended in Brookings. Be aware that driving Highway 101 along the coast is not driving along the ocean. I would guess that 80% of the time the ocean was not visible or was several miles from the highway. What your photographic desires are, will determine where you choose to stop and/or spend an evening. If you stop at all the popular stops, i.e., Cannon Beach, you will end up with shots millions of others have already done, not necessarily bad. I preferred to stop at lesser known areas. If you get all the way to Brookings, also consider the National Redwood Forest just over the Oregon/California border. (About 30-minute drive)
Feb 12, 2018 09:44:41 #
pesfls wrote:
OK, I'm prejudiced because I grew up there. Bando... (show quote)
I will never forget Brandon and the amazingly beautiful views walking up on the cliffs! 😍
Feb 12, 2018 09:47:15 #
CraigZ58
Loc: McNeal, AZ, & Newport, OR
Travel from north to south. The scenic waysides are all on your right. When you pull back on to 101, you won't have to cross traffic. There are many bridges built on the 1930's that you won't want to miss.
Feb 12, 2018 09:51:11 #
Central and Southern are the most spectacular for photo opps. From either Lincoln City or Newport you can hit either North/Central/Southern coast all week long, if you chase the lighthouses, waterfalls and special locations that have been mentioned. I personally take my motorhome, many camp grounds along the coast, I tow a car so I park and then explore. There are however many hotels along the coast, I'm thinking of Waldport or Depot Bay for easy access, likely the most expensive would be Newport or Bandon. Port Orford would be a good place to hit both Central and Southern coast. You'll never see everything in a week - you'll see once you land in a location and start discovering - you can also head inland a bit and chase covered bridges. March through October are likely the most spectacular months you'll catch all kinds of weather which will give you dramatic shot opps. Have fun and explore often.
Feb 12, 2018 09:53:14 #
mstuhr
Loc: Oregon
Canon Beach
Depoe Bay
Heceta Head Lighthouse (actually several lighthouses but I like this one best)
Depoe Bay
Heceta Head Lighthouse (actually several lighthouses but I like this one best)
Feb 12, 2018 10:11:46 #
The Kurt wrote:
I have 5 days to photograph the Oregon Coast.
What suggestions for which places to stop, and where to stay overnight.
What suggestions for which places to stop, and where to stay overnight.
You can't go wrong there. It's breathtaking.
Feb 12, 2018 10:24:10 #
If the price doesn't bother you, stay and dine at the Stephanie Inn in Cannon Beach.
http://www.stephanie-inn.com/
(The photo is a cut-and-paste from their website)
http://www.stephanie-inn.com/
(The photo is a cut-and-paste from their website)
Feb 12, 2018 10:46:30 #
There is another "Haystack Rock" at Cape Kiwanda north of Pacific City.
DSC_6511 by David Casteel, on Flickr
This photo from Mt. Hebo (which has a good view of the Pacific Ocean and is accessible).
PacificCity2002HaystackRock-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
This photo from the beach at Cape Kiwanda.
Just south of Tillamook on US-101 is the Tillamook Air Museum, located in the largest wooden structure ever built, an old blimp hangar.
DSC_4739.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
There used to be 2 of them but one burned down a few years ago.
DSC_6511 by David Casteel, on Flickr
This photo from Mt. Hebo (which has a good view of the Pacific Ocean and is accessible).
PacificCity2002HaystackRock-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
This photo from the beach at Cape Kiwanda.
Just south of Tillamook on US-101 is the Tillamook Air Museum, located in the largest wooden structure ever built, an old blimp hangar.
DSC_4739.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
There used to be 2 of them but one burned down a few years ago.
Feb 12, 2018 10:48:45 #
I especially like Short Sands Beach and its tidepools. About 15-20 miles north of Tillamook.
Feb 12, 2018 10:49:07 #
You have been givin enough info to require at lest a month. I'd start at Ecola State Park just north of Canon Beach, then Haystack Rock just south of town. Then work south and hit do the 3 capes drive south of Tillamook. Cape Perpetua and Shore Acres are good. The fishing town of Charleston, near Coos Bay is very picturesque, and hit Bandon. For the rest, if you like lighthouses buy a guide, but Yaquinta by Newport and Heceta Head are among the nicer ones. And as you drive the coast stop off at Cape Foulweather.
Feb 12, 2018 10:49:10 #
The Oregon coast is a photographer's paradise. Stop along the way and keep on shooting.
Feb 12, 2018 10:49:18 #
mstuhr
Loc: Oregon
Also would suggest visiting the downtown area of Florence. Sits below a beautiful old Bridge crossing the Siuslaw river. Lots of harbor shots. Fishing boats. And the old town area is cute. Shops. Food.
Feb 12, 2018 11:29:47 #
jaycoffman
Loc: San Diego
All the advice is good--I've done the drive/ride numerous times. My advice is to take as long as you can and drive as slow as possible so you'll be able to stop at the really good places without having to turn around and come back. It's almost impossible to get a bad shot on that drive.
Feb 12, 2018 11:38:23 #
PhotoKurtz wrote:
Chase lighthouses!
Cape Perpetua lighthouse and keeper's home. On a slightly hazy day.
Feb 12, 2018 12:17:24 #
The absolute best spot on the Oregon coast is anywhere between the Columbia River and the California border.
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