14 Gorgeous Beaches In Oregon That You Must Visit This Summer

Some of my favorite childhood memories are of my sister, mom, and me jumping into the car on any random summer weekend and taking a drive to the coast. With very little money, we got to see some of Oregon's very best beach attractions. My personal favorites were Seaside, the dunes and, of course, the Sea Lion Caves. With the promise of summer just around the corner, here are some beaches on the Oregon Coast that you and your family have got to visit this summer.

14) Newport

This quaint beach town is where you go for tide pool exploring, stocking up on salt water taffy, and enjoying the Bayfront district.

Yaquina Bay Bridge, Newport

This bridge is always a delight to photograph.

13) Wreck of the Peter Iredale, Hammond

This vessel ran ashore in 1906. It was en-route to the Columbia River from Mexico and has remained a decaying spectacle ever since.

12) Seaside

This is probably one of Oregon's most popular beach towns. There's a great mix of old school, small beach town attractions and a gorgeous coastline, as pictured here.

11) Oceanside

Tucked away in Tillamook County, this unincorporated seaside community has been described as a "cozy little hideaway."

10) Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

Spanning 40 miles, these are the longest stretch of coastal dunes in the U.S. Perfect for AV or dune buggy riding, hiking and, kayaking.

9) Oswald West State Park

This beautifully secluded beach sits along dense rainforest.

8) Rockaway Beach

Pictured here, Twin Rocks. Another of many awe-inspiring formations that dot coast.

Florence

This small beach town is can be toured via dune buggy.

Sea Lion Caves, north of Florence

OK, admittedly a bit of a tourist trap, but the Sea Lion Caves are still pretty cool, considering they're home to the largest sea lion refuge in the U.S.

6) Cape Perpetua Scenic Area

Rich forestland is juxtaposed against crashing waves.

Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint

You gotta love how GREEN Oregon is - even its beaches.

4) Lincoln City

The Oregon Coast is teeming with marine life, as pictured here.

3) Manzanita

Featuring 7 miles of ocean-side beach and a picturesque small town for shopping.

2) Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint

This state park-run beach is great for whale watching, hiking, and searching for agates in the nearby creek.

1) Cannon Beach

You remember that movie, Goonies, right? Well you may also recall that formation, known as Haystack Rock, served as a backdrop for that cult classic.

Now that you've gotten a peak at some Oregon's most gorgeous shorelines, what are you waiting for? Start planning your drive ASAP. Please share with us your favorite beaches and beach memories in the comments below! :)