While the northern Oregon coast tends to attract day trippers and weekenders from Portland, the central Oregon coast is a bit more removed from the big cities and has a much more laid-back feel.  But spend a few days along the central Oregon coast, and you’ll find it has a charm and character all its own.  Yachats (pronounced “yah-hawts”) is a perfect base for exploring the central Oregon coast.  There are several small inns and hotels along the coast in this area, and while not “built up”, the town is large enough to have several quality restaurants and shops.  Best of all, Yachats is just a short drive from Cape Perpetua, a true gem of the Oregon coast.

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“…the grandest and most pleasing prospects which my eyes ever surveyed,                        in front of a boundless ocean…”  -William Clark

Where can you find rugged coastlines, secluded beaches, and stunning vistas, all in one area?  If your answer involved the Oregon coast, you’re correct!  The Oregon coast has long been known as one of America’s most beautiful and scenic coastlines, and it’s easy to see why.  Around every bend, there is seemingly one beautiful vista after another.  Add to this the fact that the majority of the Oregon coast is comprised of small coastal villages scattered amidst miles of beaches, and you have the perfect recipe for a seaside vacation.

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Portland, Oregon may not seem like a vacation destination, and sure, there’s plenty of beautiful scenery to explore outside the city.  But spend a day in this funky, eclectic city, and you will see why thousands of people give up the dream of blue sky and sun and choose to live with what feels like endless days of overcast skies and clouds.  Portland’s weather is notoriously overcast, but the city has so much to offer, both indoors and out, that it’s easy to understand why so many people choose to call this city home.

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