Pacific Coast Scenic Byway - Oregon
Places to Visit

  • Six Rivers National Forest (CA)

    The forest is best known for its valued timber, dispersed recreation, and outstanding anadromous fishing. Whitewater rafting and kayaking provide visitors with exciting water recreation opportunities.

    Location:

    In northwestern California.
  • Aquariums and Marine Centers

    Aquariums and Marine Centers (OR)

    The Pacific Coast Scenic Byway - Oregon hosts two nationally-important aquariums, the Oregon Coast Aquarium and the Mark O. Hatfield Marine Science Center. Interestingly, both of these aquariums are in the coast city of Newport.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Newport, Oregon, Milepost 142.2
  • Astoria

    Astoria (OR)

    Astoria is a historic town that was founded just after the Lewis and Clark expedition and is known for its architecture and historic sites.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Astoria, OR
  • Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge

    Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (OR)

    Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge protects the largest remaining tidal salt marsh within the Coquille River estuary.

    Location:

    Located on Hwy 101 in Bandon, Oregon, along the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway
  • Battle Rock

    Battle Rock (OR)

    The Tututni people lived peaceably near this site for thousands of years until to the arrival of white settlers.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    In Port Orford.

  • Blacklock Point (OR)

    A wonderful walking trail takes you to Blacklock Point, where you can take in the white foaming ocean water crashing against the colorful, luminescent cliffs of the South Coast.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    7 miles north of Port Orford across from Pacific Highschool, off Airport Road.

  • Brookings (OR)

    Come enjoy the coastal beauty of the city "where flowers meet the sea." With a population of just 5,950, the port community of Brookings is small enough to be cozy while still large enought to provide many of the advantages of larger towns.

    Location:

    Along the Oregon coast, just six miles past the California border.

  • Cape Blanco State Park (OR)

    This 1800-acre park, once a ranch owned by the hard-working Hughes family, affords marvelous views of the Cape Blanco Lighthouse and boasts the historic Hughes house, hiking trails, beach access, and a campground.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located off Hwy 101 near the Sixes River, before you reach Bandon. Turn off at Milepost 296.6
  • Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge

    Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge (OR)

    At Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge, vertical sea cliffs provide nesting habitats for Peregrine Falcons, Brandt's and Pelagic Cormorants, Common Murres, Tufted Puffins, Pigeon Guillemots, Western Gulls, Black Oystercatchers, and thousands of other birds. Migrating loons, grebes, flocks of shorebirds, and waterfowl are also commonly observed.

    Location:

    Located on Hwy 101 along the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway, just south of Rockaway Beach

  • Cape Perpetua Scenic Area (OR)

    Cape Perpetua Scenic Area is full of things to do and see. Hiking, wildlife viewing, fishing, and enjoying the beach and natural wonders there are only a few of the things to do.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    OR