Central Coast
About Central Coast
From its rugged, salt-stained towns to its wild, forested interior, the Central Coast offers up so much for anyone ready for an adventure. Depoe Bay lays claim to being the whale-watching capital of Oregon and the smallest harbor in the world, while Florence’s sea lion caves are the largest sea caves in America (and filled with sea lions, if you’re lucky). It’s the perfect place for a road trip, with the 101 hugging the coastline to provide endless views of lighthouses, cliffs and the Pacific, while the roads heading east will deliver you to Siuslaw National Forest and its waterfalls and trails. Stay wild and remote, or leave your Riparide lodgings to check out towns like Waldport and Lincoln City, perhaps treating yourself to a craft beer or creamy clam chowder while you’re there.