Before summer ends, be sure to select any one of Oregon's best beach towns for a coastal vacation, where the comfortable summer heat averages 81 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius).

That's where we come in. To decide the best Oregon beaches, U.S. News considered factors like scenic beauty, crowds and available amenities, plus the opinions of experts and travelers. Have a ...

Often regarded as one of the best beaches in the world, Cannon Beach is an absolute must when visiting Oregon’s coast. It’s the epitome of a classic beach town: picturesque, quaint ...

Buzzy beach towns, big backpacking trips and a novel way to go wine tasting are all in store for your Pacific Northwest travel plans in 2025. This year’s Northwest Travel Guide once again offers ...

Small, translucent creatures — known as sea cherubs — are washing up along Oregon beaches, and more sightings are occurring in 2025 than usual, according to Seaside Aquarium.

A 40-pound olive ridley sea turtle was discovered dead on Sunset Beach near Fort Stevens State ... number of sea turtle strandings along the Oregon and Washington coasts. Sea turtles typically ...