How did early African Americans on the Oregon Coast make a living? Today, Zachary Stocks with @oregonblackpioneers.org shares some of Oregon’s Black history. Head to the link to learn more about Oregon Black Pioneers’ work: visittheoregoncoast.com/travel-guide...

Golden, crispy, and caught just offshore 🎣 From flaky lingcod in Yachats to tempura fried cod in Port Orford every basket feels connected to the place you are in. Find the full guide here: visittheoregoncoast.com/travel-guide... 📷 The Crazy Norwegian in @discoverportorford #thepeoplescoast

Wish you were here #thepeoplescoast

People of African descent have been walking Oregon’s beaches for nearly 450 years. Zachary Stocks @oregonblackpioneers shares some of their history. visittheoregoncoast.com/travel-guide... #thepeoplescoast #oregonblackpioneers

hile we don’t have any groundhogs on the coast, we have seals, plovers, whales, and sea stars. @oregon_seagrant breaks down their behaviors signal spring on the Oregon coast.

An unforgettable evening of coastal flavor with @winterwaterspnw is coming to Kismet’s Landing in @reedsportwinchesterbay 🌊 Link in bio or click here: visittheoregoncoast.com/travel-guide...

Oregon’s coast has more stories than you think 🌊 This Black History Month (and beyond), take the road trip, learn the stories, and see the coast through a deeper lens. visittheoregoncoast.com/travel-guide...

Slow down and enjoy the cozy side of the Oregon Coast this winter. Independent bookstores, gallery hopping, lectures, trivia nights, and live music make rainy days something to look forward to. Full guide: visittheoregoncoast.com/.../the-coas... 📸 Hotel Sylvia

Winter Waters is returning to the Southern Coast!
📅 Winter Waters in Gold Beach, Port Orford, and Brookings
February 27 to March 1, 2026 
👉 winterwaterspnw.com

Ok, maybe more than just sometimes 😉 #thepeoplescoast

Oregon Coast This Week: Grisly 'Globster' Stuck in Devil's Punchbowl, Rescue Near Tillamook (Video) ----- Whale carcass is floating around Punchbowl; injured hiker rescued at Bayocean www.beachconnection.net/news/coast-t...

Discover Slow Travel. #visityachats www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwub...

This is your sign to book that Oregon Coast road trip 🚙 🌊 #thepeoplescoast 🎥 hikingwithtrent (IG)

All is bright ✨ 📍Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad

Yep. This is a core memory. #thepeoplescoast 📷 Karsten Winegeart

Consider this your invitation to slow down and enjoy the magic. #thepeoplescoast 📍 🎥

Roots and Visions: Celebrating Tribal Art is a collaborative exhibition bringing together artwork, cultural objects, and creative expressions from three sovereign Tribal nations: the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians; the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians; and the

#SunflowerSeaStar restoration has reached an exciting new milestone 🤩! With the loss of both #seaotters and sunflower sea stars along our coast, the recovery of these keystone species is a powerful step toward restoring balance in our marine ecosystems. www.sunflowerstarlab.org/news/sunflow...

#SeaOtter Webinar coming up on Tuesday featuring our latest Board Member, Dr. Shawn Larson 🦦 Sign up here: www.tinyurl.com/OYCwebinar Please note: This webinar will be held at 16:30 GMT 0 (8:30am Pacific) on Tuesday, December 16. A zoom link will be sent upon registration.

✨ Celebrate the 29th Anniversary of Victorian Christmas Open Houses 📍 December 20 & 21 Step inside the beautifully decorated Keeper’s House, enjoy live music from local performers, sip festive refreshments, and visit with Santa. 📸 @daynalawphotography

Boats are heading out and the Dungeness Crab season is underway at the @portofportorford 🦀 Wishing all fishermen a safe season, fair winds, following seas, and full pots. We’re grateful for our commercial fishing families, always.

Yaquina Bay Lighted Boat Parade 📆Saturday December 6, 2025 🕰️5pm 📍Yaquina Bay

Each winter, visitors flock to the Oregon Coast to watch powerful waves crash against the shoreline — but not all big water is the same!

December on the Oregon Coast is pure magic — twinkling lights reflecting off ocean waters and glowing through coastal forests and festive markets and performances filling our towns with cheer. visittheoregoncoast.com/events/directory/

Thankful, every day of the year. #thepeoplescoast

🎁HOLIDAY GIFTS WITH A COASTAL VIBE Looking for the perfect present from the Oregon Coast? From sea-inspired treats to locally made artwork, we’ve rounded up thoughtful coastal gifts for everyone on your nice list. 👉🔗 visittheoregoncoast.com/travel-guide...

Depoe Bay takes “on the water” to a whole new level. A massive sea wall runs the length of downtown, making it feel like the ocean is always just a few steps away.

Every Saturday this winter, Yachats’ trail gnomes are back at it, hiding handcrafted mushroom treasures along local trails for you to find. 🍄 Follow along every Saturday morning on @ visit.yachats IG for clues to where these whimsical treasures are hidden. #thepeoplescoast

Nature’s fireworks during magic season here on the Oregon Coast! #thepeoplescoast 📷 @ discovering_depoe_bay_oregon @ kimberleeclayton IG

Dramatic winter waves are a sight to behold but their power is no joke, as evident by this video by @seasidesurf🌊 ⚠️ Watch from above and away from cliffs. 🚫 Jetties and logs are never safe spots. 🌊 Never turn your back on the ocean. 📍Check local tide tables before you go. #thepeoplescoast

When morning light puts on a show of its own. #thepeoplescoast 📷 @ manoj_capturesss (IG)

Signs that autumn is in full swing on the Oregon Coast 🌈 🌊 #thepeoplescoast 📸 @ stephanieinn (IG)

Explorer’s paradise, all 363 miles. #thepeoplescoast 📷 chriseggerts (IG)

🎃 YACHATS HALLOWEEN IS BACK! 👻 Get ready for a spooky good time! Join us for the Spooky Path, Trick-or-Treat, & Trunk-or-Treat around the city of Yachats!

Sneaker Waves, Surf Alerts Extended Along Oregon, Washington Coast ----- More high waves coming this weekend, maybe 20 ft or more www.beachconnection.net/news/sneaker...

@smithsonianmag.bsky.social published an article showcasing the ecological and cultural benefits for restoring these important marine mammals to their native range. We're honored to be included in the article as a #seaotter conservation org! www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu... #ocean #oregon

🍤 News flash: Those prawns on the menu aren’t from around here. But the small pink shrimp that taste fresh and sweet and turn up on salads and served with cocktail sauce? They are native to the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Oregon. 🔗 visittheoregoncoast.com/keep.../oreg...

‘Tis the (s’mores) season! 🔥 Safe Beach Fire 1️⃣ Choose the right spot: Build only on open sand — never in dunes, near driftwood, grass, or access points. 2️⃣ Keep it small: Fires must be under 3 ft. 3️⃣ Put it out completely: Douse with water until coals are cool.

Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day 📍 Amanda Statue - Yachats, OR 📷 @visit.yachats #IndigenousPeoplesDay #ThePeoplescoast #pnw

🥣 With award-winning bowls all along the Oregon Coast, how does one choose? Tell us your favorite go-to for that creamy coastal comfort. 🌊 👇 Chowder 📸 📍 Newport - Chowder Bowl 📍 Newport - @georgiesnewport 📍 Seaside - @bellbuoyofseaside 📍 Florence - @moschowder 📍 Gold Beach - @barnaclebistro

Step back in time aboard the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad 🚂. This heritage railway runs between Garibaldi, Rockaway Beach, and Wheeler, offering breathtaking views of Tillamook Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Have you spotted the new sculptures in front of Newport Performing Arts Center? "Newport Art Seen" is a rotating outdoor gallery of public art. Learn more at coastarts.org/artseen

Wherever you find Black history in Oregon, you'll find Oregon Black Pioneers.

By bringing the puffin plate to Oregon’s DMV, you’re helping establish an ongoing form of support for wildlife rehab and animal care at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Preorder yours today and get an exclusive puffin plate sticker! 🌊 aquarium.org/puffin-plate 🌊 youtu.be/-_UIcjIu6DM

The land we now call Yachats holds stories far older than our own. For generations, the Alsea people lived in deep relationship with these shores, rivers, and forests. Their presence and traditions remain woven into this place, asking us to walk with reverence, to listen, and to remember.

🌊 Winter is when the Oregon Coast shows its wild side. Towering waves crash against sandstone cliffs, King Tides transform the shoreline, and storm clouds roll in with dramatic force. 👉❄️ full winter guide: visittheoregoncoast.com/travel-guide... 📷 @mdurson

Oregon check! Where’s everyone from on here?

New places to stay, endless Oregon Coast views 🌊 ✨ From cozy cabins and refreshed hotels to camping under the stars, these new and revitalized lodgings put the coast right at your doorstep. Full guide: visittheoregoncoast.com/travel-guide... #thepeoplescoast

Time feels slower here. #thepeoplescoast

Beyond beaches and forested trails, you’ll find community theaters, wildlife film festivals, chamber concerts, and even oceanside piano performances. Full guide : visittheoregoncoast.com/travel-guide... 📷 Arthur Hitchcock