The Oregon coast is a stunning stretch of rugged coastline bordering the Pacific Ocean dotted with beaches, parks and hiking trails. Oregon is located on the west coast of the United States and borders Washington, Idaho, Nevada and California.
While there are many gorgeous places to visit in the Pacific Northwest, this post will focus on the top things to do along the Oregon coast within a two hour drive of Portland.
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Ecola State Park
Ecola State Park is one of the most beautiful Oregon coast State Parks and is the perfect starting point for exploring this area of the Pacific Northwest. Within the forest park you will find numerous hiking trails, panoramic viewpoints and access to Indian Beach.
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How to Get to the Oregon Coast from Seattle
The drive from Seattle is longer than from Oregon but if you drive along the coast you will be rewarded with some pretty spectacular views before you even arrive. Departing Seattle you’ll take I-5 South towards Portland/Tacoma until you eventually reach US-101.
How to Get Around the Oregon Coast
The best way to get around the surrounding area is to either drive or ride a bike. The Oregon Coast Highway is the road that connects these five beautiful places and biking would be fairy easy as long as the weather permits.
If you are stressed for time I highly recommend driving therefore you’ll be able to make it to each of these stops along the way.
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