The central part of the Oregon coast is spectacular with wide and long spans of beach separated by rocky bluffs. Small islands sit off shore of the bluffs having been separated from the mainland by waves, seawater erosion and time. The water is cold due to the natural upwelling of sea water from the cold ocean bottom as the sea shallows near shore. This creates a soup of kelp, algae and sealife. Birds, otters, sea lions and whales thrive here. We have seen many blow holes from whales from shoreside viewpoints. Take a look...

We saw several whale sightings from this location. Notice the bluffs in the forefront and the long beach further along.

This proud lighthouse in Newport, Oregon has been in continuous service for 140+ years. We both climbed all 112 steps to the top.

Photo taken from the top of the lighthouse...more beautiful shoreline.

Everymeal since arriving here has been seafood. It is all the best. These are the guys who bring the fish and crabs home. The port of Newport is a very active fishing port.

This is a beach at the point where a bay near Lincoln City and the Pacific Ocean meet. This is a calm day with 10-12 knots of wind. Would love to see this spot on a rough day.