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The Oregon coast offers views and endless access to the ocean. There are so many options that it is hard to decide where to go next. The coast is one of our favorite winter day-trips.
What to pack for a winter day-trip to the Oregon Coast?
Hats, gloves, rain pants, spare socks, spare clothes, winter jackets, sunglasses, and rain jackets.
Our van stays stocked with food and kitchen supplies but I usually make sure that I have plenty of hot cocoa and a fast way to boil water!
You will also need your Interagency Pass and your National Parks Passport book if you have one.
What does Cape Perpetua and the Oregon Coast have to offer?
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area includes 2700 arces of Oregon’s coast. There are views from 800 feet above the shore.
There is a trail system, visitor’s center, ranger programs, and amazing views. Bring your inter-agency pass and settle in for the day.
A paved trail, with a tunnel under 101, leads from the visitor’s center to places with names like Devil’s churn and Thor’s well.
Are There Tide Pools?
There are tide pools. It is worth noting that these are not nearly as robust as the ones a few miles north at Yaquina Head, but none the less, the kids enjoy them.
Where Should We Eat Lunch?
As usual, we are always on the look out for places to park our van and enjoy a good meal. Cape Perpetua does not disappoint!
Head approximately one mile south to Neptune South. It is sure not to disappoint!
The kids love checking out the beach, running through water, splashing in puddles, discovering beach creatures, skipping stones, making dams, and they will continue this all day if I let them!
The pics do not do it justice!
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Wow – Oregon Coast looks awesome. We hope to go some day. Thanks for putting this together. Great photos – cool sand, rocks, and beaches.
Cape Perpetua is absolutely my favorite! I love Thor’s Well and everything around it. Thank you for sharing this!
The Oregon coast is so beautiful in the summer, I can only imagine in the winter!
Driving the Oregon coast is on my bucket list. This looks absolutely gorgeous!
What a beautiful coastline! We totally do the same thing when we explore the coast – peer into the rock pools, take photos and watch out for scenic spots to stop and eat. 🙂
Cape Perpetua looks great – I especially love the names, like devils churn!! It gives you the idea that this area must get stormy.
The Oregon Coast is beautiful. The tide pools, rocks, sands, and pebbles is stunning. Maybe lots of spots for taking instagram photo. 🙂
This reminds me of one of the beaches in southern Spain with all of the natural swimming pools formed when the tide goes out. I’m adding this to my list!