A Travel Photographer’s Guide to the Oregon Coast

Last updated: May 6th, 2024

Overview

The Oregon Coast is a world-class photography destination and one of my favorite places for a road trip.

This is a travel photographer’s guide to the Oregon Coast. It is—and will always be—a work in progress, updated as I continue to explore and photograph the region.

Highlights

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When to Visit

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Logistics

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Camping and Lodging Recommendations

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Safety

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Drones

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Leave No Trace

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Further Reading
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LOCATIONS

We’ll talk about locations here from North to South.

Fort Stevens State Park

Seaside

Ecola State Park

Arcadia Beach and Hug Point State Recreation Sites

Oswald West State Park

Garibaldi

Cape Meares

Oceanside

Cape Kiwanda

Cascade Head

God’s Thumb

Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint

Depoe Bay

Devil’s Punchbowl State Natural Area

Yaquina Head Lighthouse

Newport

Seal Rock

Cape Perpetua

Heceta Head Lighthouse

Shore Acres State Park

Bandon

Cape Blanco State Park

Meyer’s Creek Beach Viewpoint

Samuel H Boardman State Scenic Corridor

Harris Beach State Park