April 07

Small Spring Storm Rattles Oregon Coast Sunday It stomped through the north coast for only a few hours, but lasted all night in Lincoln County

Oregon Coast Lodging Review: A Stately Victorian in Newport This beautiful BnB with its affectations for another era, takes you on quite a time trip

Lowest Tides of the Year on Oregon Coast in May May 17 ad 18 will be the lowest minus tides, clocking in at minus 2.5 feet

Oregon Coast Aquarium Hosts Garden Fest Dedicated to Mom, Mother Earth The weekend honors mothers and Mother Earth, May 12 and 13

Central Oregon Coast Expecting Killer Whales in April They're looking to munch on baby gray whales or sea lions, and may stay into summer

Post Spring Break Weeks Full of Surprises on Oregon Coast Weird weather, odd sea foam, low lodging prices and even killer whales await discovery

Babies, Breaches, Spyhops Spotted at Oregon Coast Whale Watch Week It was a great week, say officials, with 152 whales spotted in one lookout and many other spectacular sights

Nearly a Week of Oregon Coast Waves, Whales and Culinary Wonders From Yachats to Seaside, it's a slow journey up the coast, filled with great grub, sunsets and surprises

Oregon Coast Fishing Season Hits High Gear, Especially in Newport March is when many of the fishing seasons start because the weather lets up

Wild Rides of the Oregon Coast Helicopters, horses, high-speed boats and ocean cruises are just part of the adventure

Four Interesting Oregon Coast Properties Listed for Sale A real castle, a business space with its own dock, two homes and a malt shop

Have Your Tide Pool and Eat It Too - Plus Other Oregon Coast Wonders Be careful as you tread on Oregon's beaches: you could be walking on someone else's next meal

Oregon Coast Picks for Spring Break Week, March 30 to April 8 The last week of the big Oregon coast spring break is packed full of interesting wonders and events

Record Amount of Trash Dragged from Oregon Coast Beaches More than 54 tons of debris was taken away on Saturday, including some oddities

Insiders Tips and Unusual Bits of the Oregon Coast From birds, beach fires, fossils and armchair beachcombing to some hidden lodging warnings

Open Mics Open Up Artistic Vistas of Oregon Coast Town The Sandbar in Newport hosts them every last Thursday of the month

Strange and Secret Places on the Oregon Coast Dig just a bit deeper and discover some wonders off the beaten path

Lessons Learned On the Oregon Coast Sometimes, exploring the beach is a little more adventure than you bargain for.

Newport and the "Secret Season" of the Oregon Coast The clandestine spring is especially interesting in this central coast town

More Than 20 Reasons for a Late Spring Oregon Coast Jaunt From lonely beaches, live music pleasures, weird storms sights to lodging surprises

Oregon Travel Site Offers Spring Advice, Room Openings Lodging availability and a whole new world of tourism are on tap for spring break

What Happens When Oregon's Ocean Burps How to find ocean oddities on the Oregon coast and be a beachcombing hero

Oregon Coast Prepares for Spring Break Blast, Lodging Rush Officials urge to book your rooms now as this may be a big one

Oregon Coast Spring Break Travel Tips: Finding Hidden Beaches Discovering a secret spot during this frenzied time is like snagging prime real estate

Oregon Coast Aquarium Offers Family Activities During Spring Break Sleepovers and programs about shells, sharks and sea otters

Oregon Coast Events: Lincoln City Calendar March, April, May Music, theater, lectures, films and edibles from tide pools

West Winds to Blow Oddities onto Oregon Coast in Spring Look for an abundance of interesting things for the beachcomber this season

Newport at Center of Spring Whale Watching on Oregon Coast Whale Watch Week happens in the middle of spring break, March 24 to 31

Watching Transformations of Oregon Coast Beaches Seasons change and so do beaches, revealing different sides and a variety of eye-popping sights

Finding Star Trek, Seinfeld and American Royalty on the Oregon Coast One was a descendent of William Clark; the other a TV star from Seinfeld and Star Trek

Infamous Hauntings of Oregon Coast Lighthouses These giant sentinels practically scream strange lore and paranormal tales

Oregon Coast Weekly Picks: Weird Babies, Food Fest and Murder Nye Beach's Murder Mystery, a giant food fest, odd beach spots, stunning lodging and more

It's Soon Clean-Up Time On Oregon Coast Spring brings whales, more visitors and the Great Oregon Beach Cleanup, March 24

It's Balmy on the Oregon Coast, So Where the Hell Are All the Tourists A journey through the mistakes of weatherforecasters, geologic time, half the central coast and some serious drunken sojourns as well

Taste of Tillamook County Floods Oregon Coast with Music, Food The culinary and music festival takes place at the fairground, March 16 -18

Oregon Coast Town Revives Loyalty Days Celebration of 1950's It's another blast from the past from Newport, the town with two lighthouses

Facility on North Oregon Coast to Give Birth Again Winds brought skate egg casings in, which will hatch babies in about six months

Oregon Coast Picks for Week of March 1 Blues in Yachats, funky hidden beaches and unusual lodging possibilities

Oregon Coast Nature and Science Conference, Events in March and April Geology, a survey for dead birds, movies, talks, workshops and more

Oregon Coast Spring Break for Adults: Food and Lodging Monsters When you're a grownup, spring break means relaxation and the finer things

Indoor Kite Festival Will Fly High on Oregon Coast Lincoln City's annual Indoor Kite Festival returns, March 30 - April 1

New Oval Sticker Aimed at Promoting Tourism on Oregon Coast Newport, Oregon now has their own version of those stickers from Europe

New Trail in Newport Captivates Oregon Coast Locals, Visitors It's part of a greater system that will one day allow hikers a path from the ocean to the bay

Oregon Coast Aquarium Youth Volunteers Help with Critical Research Volunteers have been to DC and tackled some major marine issues

Seaside Attraction Digs Deep Into Tales of North Oregon Coast The Gateway To Discovery Center reveals much about nature in the area

Oregon Coast Dining Out: Culinary Nirvana on a Newport Cliff Top Village Market & Deli is providing some cutting edge cuisine for the growing throngs of coastal foodies

Oregon Coast Resort Hotel Goes Under Knife Again The Surfsand Resort in Cannon Beach is entering its second phase of renovation

Oregon Coast Aquarium Dives Into Spring Break with Activities, Programs Much fun is to be had for kids of varying ages

Spring Means Plentiful Whales Along Oregon Coast, Around Newport Whale Watch Week happens March 24 - 31, and the central coast is overflowing with possibilities

Into the Mists and Mysteries of the Oregon Coast February means all kinds of weather, conditions and surprises on over 100 miles of coastline

Oregon Coast Spring Break and Spring Preview Check here now for all the coastal fun to be had for families, couples and those over 21

Wowing Winter Drives of Oregon's Coastline When storms rage, a scenic ride may be in order to take in all the sights

Wild Weather Shockers for Oregon Coast: Mini Summer of February This month averages out to be the warmest by far in the season, with even a touch of balminess

Structures Found on Oregon Beach May Be 80,000 Years Old - They are the remnants of a forest apparently 80,000 years old, found at Hug Point

Stumps Found on North Oregon Coast Believed to Be 80,000 Years Old Ancient stumps have been showing up all over thanks to low sand levels

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Oregon Coast Aquarium Calls for Volunteer Divers Divers can learn in two separate series of classes this winter

Dixieland All The Rage In North Oregon Coast Town The Oregon Dixieland Jubilee takes over Seaside Feb. 23 - 25

Romantic Oregon Coast Walks and Breathtaking Make Out Spots Surprising spots around Yachats, Cannon Beach, Manzanita and Oceanside

January Articles

Central Oregon Coast Town Brings in Masses for Antique Week Lincoln City is flooded with antique fans on Feb. 9 - 19, a festival that includes Harry Rinker

Stunning Oregon Coast Weather Brings Out Oddities Like Green Flash, Other Rare Sights A weekend full of warm weather created a stir with some even wilder events

Fab Oregon Coast Weather Ups Tourism, Business Numbers The warm weekend filled hotels, eateries and packed the roads

Sunny Oregon Coast Sees Rare Oddities, Seals and Wild Waves The famed green flash at sunset, mighty, wild wave action and a startling discovery about tide pool life

Stranded on the Oregon Coast: Another Snow Storm Tale There's few pleasures like getting stuck on the coast when ice won't let you go home

Freaky Facts About Oregon Coast Lighthouses Truth is definitely stranger than fiction for these lights from the upper half of the coast

Romance Specials for V Day on the North Oregon Coast Valentine's Day gets a special boost in Cannon Beach and Wheeler

Deep Sea Fish Washes Up on Oregon Coast - Alive The longnose skate is unusual because it was alive and it lives deep beneath the sea

Live Rare, Deep-Dwelling Fish Rescued from North Oregon Coast Beach A live longnose skate was found, which lives at least 82 feet below the sea

Winter Season Means Inviting Oregon Coast Specials, Deals Lodging specials in Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Wheeler, Oceanside, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Waldport, Yachats and Florence

Music and History Events Come to North Oregon Coast Town A lecture talks about the Lewis & Clark bicentennial, another event features folk music

Scary Lava Flows, Helicopters, and Movies on the Oregon Coast The freaky truth behind many geologic landmarks, famous copter pilots and movies filmed here

Marine Ecology Classes For Divers Offered at Oregon Coast Aquarium Marine Ecology for the Wet and Wild is the name of the class

Romantic Valentine's Dinners on Oregon Coast and Wine Country Stonecrest B&B in Newport and Youngberg Hill Vineyards host them near V Day

Lodging on the Oregon Coast: Lincoln City's Myriad Delights A look hotels, motels, lodgings, bed and breakfasts and vacation rentals in Lincoln City, on the Oregon Coast

Snow Puts Little Dampener On Oregon Coast’s Busy Weekend Some parts of the tourism industry got little out of the holiday, but others fared well

Monthly Art Walk Sparkles on North Oregon Coast Seaside Art Walk brings various artforms to town on the first Saturday of every month

Oregon Coast Town Turns Murder Into a Festival of Fun Nye Beach's Murder Mystery Weekend takes place March 10 and 11

Odd Oregon Coast: Castles, Carnivore Plants, Edible Beach Goo Things can make you mmm on the beach, freaky landmarks, eco-friendly surprises and creepy plants

Rare Oregon Coast Snow Dazzles Tourists, Locals Many enjoyed a day off from school, at least as many complained about the cold – but mostly people were amazed

Oregon Coast Beach Deaths May Be Declining, But Problems Loom Stats show some issues are on the rise, like rip currents or those ignoring closures

Three Weeks Left in Central Oregon Coast Giveaway The big Glass Float Giveaway runs until the end of January

Living with Antiques on the Oregon Coast Spice up your home with some coastal decor ideas that are real old

DVD Delves Deep Into Oregon Coast Lighthouses It's a perfect year-round gift for those in love with the coast

Bedding Down in an Old Oregon Coast Victorian Charm oozes from this Newport stunner with its Old World vibe and romance

A Night in a Grand Victorian on the Oregon Coast It's a striking Newport beauty built to look and feel like a time trippin' jaunt to the past

Oregon Coast Locals Offer Tips for Wild Storm Sights The secrets of storm watching from those who know it best

More Oregon Coast Funky Facts: Odd Science to Paranormal Second summer, ghostly tales, changing faces of Seaside, the start of 101 and lots of sea oddities

Mysterious Structures Reappear on Central Oregon Coast Beach Stumps from a massive tsunami 300 years ago are unburied

Most Popular Oregon Coast Travel News Stories of the Year Weird fish strandings, cute baby seals, paranormal tales and more

Top Oregon Coast Tourism Stories of 2006 Strange fish, big storms, paranormal articles and plenty of natural fun topped the list

December Articles

Tips for a Successful Oregon Coast Winter Jaunt The best beaches in winter are the ones close to a hiding place

Secrets to Buying a Home on the Oregon Coast There are a number of steps going through the realtor's office, the financial institutions and the escrow services

Odd Celebrity Tales and Trivia of the Oregon Coast There's a connection to King Crimson, Heart, Sean Penn, Star Trek, Monty Python, Larry Norman and more

Freaky Facts About the Famous on the Oregon Coast Tales about King Crimson, Gov. Arnold, Heart, Sean Penn, John Cleese, Ted Nugent, David Ogden Stiers and more

Creepy Babies Arrive at Oregon Coast Aquarium A cluster of wolf-eels has hatched, and boy are they almost cute

Oregon Coast Aquarium Biologists Watch a Rare Hatch Caring for the eggs is tricky as they will get eaten if you wait too long

Oregon Coast Real Estate Watch: Finding Oceanfront Property A number of spots meeting the beachfront criteria are still available

'Tis the Season for Record Number of Oregon Coast Whales Officials say sightings are up 30 percent, based on proximity to shore

Funky Oregon Coast Factoids: The Famous, The Freaky and The Ghostly More wild and odd moments on the beach and in its past

Weekly Tourism Picks for Christmas on the Oregon Coast 'Tis the week of coastie fun and joy

Curious Ocean Sights A Week Before Oregon Coast Storm Glowing phytoplankton was seen in Newport in some unusual circumstances

Upscale Oregon Coast Hotel Gets Another Makeover The Surfsand begins its second phase of additions and renovations

Hot Holiday Vacation Spots on the Oregon Coast - A new favorite tradition is gathering on the coast in large numbers

Hot Places to Spend the Holidays on the Oregon Coast A guide to fabulous places to spend the holidays with friends and family

Day Camps Now Throughout the Year At Oregon Coast Aquarium The camps were previously only offered in summer but are now year-round

High-End Oregon Coast Resort Enters Second Renovation The Surfsand Resort in Cannon Beach has begun another phase

Residents and Officials: Oregon Coast Storm as Bad as 1995 This week's melee trapped motorists in the coast range, and power is out on 120 miles

Big Oregon Storm Takes Bite Out of Coast Road closures, high winds and surf, and flood watches are making life interesting

Enormous Oregon Storm Wreaks Havoc on Coast It's being compared to the monster of 1995 which caused incredible damage

Oregon Coast Freaky Fish, Celebrities, Ghost Trees and An Exploding Whale Witness a wild and distinctive set of crazy facts about the coast

Somewhat Rare Stranding on North Oregon Coast A shark and a porpoise washed up on beaches around Seaside, and more are expected

Oregon Coast Research Facility To Bring Back Tourism, Science Event SeaFest will return to Newport's Hatfield Marine Science Center in 2007

Give the Gift of Lodging on the Oregon Coast This isn't just any gift guide: it's all about gift certificates for some truly unique presents

Five Astounding Oregon Coast Spots These coastal viewpoints and beaches are guaranteed to make an impression

An Eclectic Oregon Coast Beachy Gift Guide From Astoria to Yachats, a dazzling display of gift ideas swells like a high tide along the region

Newport the Center of Whale Watch Tourism on Oregon Coast Whale Watch Week at the end of December means more things to do than in many coastal towns

The Freaky Truth About Oregon Coast Winter Weather From how many nice days there really are to the mini-summer of February

Weird Coast Facts Released Each Week on Oregon Website Every week in Dec and Jan will feature a new set of wowing facts and trivia

The Kooky Side of One Magical Oregon Coast Town Tiny Wheeler is full of funky treasures, characters and some intriguing legends

November Articles

A Stunning Oregon Coast Hotel, Ghosts and Talk Show Hosts Newport's Starfish Point is exquisite, romantic and the kind of place where tales come from

Unusual Sights, Rare Fish, Hit North Oregon Coast Snow, enormous chunks of kelp and a tropical fish have made a splash

Octopus Eggs Hatching at North Oregon Coast Facility Some 3,000 little babies are filling a tank in Seaside

70 Insanely Cool Reasons to Winter at the Oregon Coast Get ready to freak out with all these wowing reasons to come to the beach in winter

Oregon Coast DVD Makes Perfect Christmas Gift Oregon Lights covers all ten Oregon lighthouses with grand footage

Legends and Hauntings of Oregon Coast Lighthouses For generations they've inspired the imagination, but maybe there's more to these tales

Oregon Coast Holidays, Winter Travel and Paranormal Given New Twists A host of fun and funky new features are coming to BeachConnection.net

Unusual Culinary Finds on the Oregon Coast Some are new, some have been around for a while

Oregon Coast Business Owners Appear on National Tourism Radio Show Three tourism leaders will appear on Stephanie Abrams' show, Nov. 26

Aquarium on North Oregon Coast Will Soon Have Thousands of Babies The octopus at the Seaside Aquarium recently laid 3000 eggs

The Magic and Charm of Oregon Coast Beach Burghs This is what a trip to the coast should - and once was

Romance on Oregon's Coast: Four Cuddle-Inducing Lodgings Explore four unique places to stay with some interesting differences

Mysteries Emerge from Detailed Look at Oregon Coast Beaches Some of your favorite beach spots may have more to them than you've imagined

Oregon Coast Travel Tips: The Other Fall Scenic Drive Simply ogling the colors and the waves from your car is one sublime pleasure

Cushy Nights, Stunning Days at Oregon Coast Resort Newport's Embarcadero is pure eye candy and bundles of fun

Season's Weird Travel Surprises on Oregon Coast November means running from the rain. Well, maybe not all the time

Weird and Wild on the Oregon Coast: My Own Personal X-Files How does a person get started on chasing paranormal stories about the coast? Here's how.

Large Storm Begins Battering Oregon Coast Winds gusts up to 80 have been reported in some places

Annual Holiday Events Bring Sparkle - and Secrets - to Oregon Coast From the most glittering and well known to some hidden holiday celebrations

Seaside Wine Walk Brings 'Cheers' to North Oregon Coast The event now features longer hours and always expands its reach

Boats to Light Up Oregon Coastal Bay in Dec The Lighted Boat Parade means a huge holiday show in Yaquina Bay

Towering Vantage Points for Oregon Coast Winter Action Taking the high road can yield the most stunning views of the storm

Stunning Storm Watch Spots on Oregon's Coast Tips for some stunning viewing of the wild waves of the season

Pictures of Flooding on Oregon Coast Pictures of Nehalem overrun with water

Tourists, Locals Take Refuge from Oregon Coast Storm Some moments of hilarity were also on tap as odd things happened in the storm

Digging Into Oregon Coast Sentinels Brings More Ghosts to Light Researching the ghost tales can conjure even more spirits

Fun Time Picks for Oregon Coast, Week of Nov. 6 It's not just storms that are on tap but wine tasting, Celtic music and yummy oysters

Storm Causes Flooding, Winds on Oregon Coast – but Not All Unhappy The storm is expected to keep battering another 12 hours

Wine Events Sparkle in Central Oregon Coast Town Wine tastings abound at this stunning wine bar in Newport

Oregon Coast Puts on a Show with First Storm of Season The storm has a somewhat rare cause as well, coming from an odd storm 900 miles away

Another Oregon Jazz Festival Heads for the Coast Jazz for the Holidays features four days of music in Newport around NY Eve

October Articles

Oregon Coast Dead Zone Exiting, Leaves Small Mark on Tourism The ocean is returning to normal, after a summer of interesting fishing and crabbing

Travel and Beach Secrets for Oregon Coast, Week of 10/30 Various events, funky weather facts and interesting beaches are on tap this week

Glass Float Giveaway Begins on Central Oregon Coast Newport starts its glass float extravaganza, with numerous other wonders

Researching Lighthouses Conjures More Oregon Coast Ghosts Oddities the media found while digging into the lighthouses and other coastal facts

Tales of Haunted Oregon Coast Lighthouses Four Oregon lights have weird tales, and even stranger truths

More Travel, Lodging Deals for Oregon Coast Released The slow season means prices dive even further, by the ocean

Oregon Coast Shopping and Antiques: Reelin' in The Big Ones The ultimate alternative to the mall: the factory outlets

Shoreline Secrets, and Other Tidbits of Oregon's Coast Guy DiTorrice gives away the BIG secret every tourist wants to get his hands on

Oregon Coast Aquarium Releases Rehabbed Murres The chicks were originally found on a beach, separated from their parents

Oregon Coast Beach Spots The Locals Want Hidden From You Find beaches the natives are trying to hide from the tourists

Oregon's Coast Provides Wild Hiking Opportunities Lots of secret spots are found along hikes that are a bit hidden themselves

Day or Night Mysteries and Merriment on Oregon Coast It's more than just nightlife that comes to life, but the beaches offer major opportunities

Oregon Coast Travel Picks, Secrets, Week of 10/16 Look for sunny weather and other clandestine fun to engage in

Gallery Goes with Functional Art at Oregon Coast Festival DragonFire will show art that works as functional household items, including instruments

Talk Looks at Oregon Coast and Global Warming The event happens at the Hatfield in Newport, Oct. 21

Castle on Oregon Coast a Welcoming B&B Arch Cape House is an unusual but extraordinary structure on the north coast

Inadvertent Comic Relief - and Hard Lessons - on the Oregon Coast Sometimes, learning things the hard way can be very funny

Is the Oregon Coast Affected by Global Warming? A talk at the Hatfield in Newport will discuss the idea on Oct. 21

Ghost Forest, Spirit Spots, Await at Oregon Coast Village Neskowin, on the central coast, is an unusual and extremely serene place

Volunteer Divers Sought at Oregon Coast Aquarium Two classes for divers are offered during the fall, starting in October

Oregon Beaches Become Surreal at Night After the sunsets, some real spectacular oddities begin

Oregon Coast Lodgings Offer Variety of Specials The slow season begins and so prices begin to dive

Oregon Coast Travel: Wading In October's Warmer Waters The first two weeks of Oct. have been generally remarkably warm

Oregon Coast Travel Picks, Week of Oct. 9 Unusual kites, ships from Pirates of the Caribbean and other adventures are on tap

Examination of Beached Northwest Whale Reveals Little So Far The Humpback washed up just north of the Oregon coast, in S. Washington

Live Shark, Beached Whale on Washington and Oregon Coast Seaside Aquarium staff had to deal with a shark, whale, injured owl and a sea lion

Oregon Coast Dead Zone Dissipating, May Have Other Side Effects The deadly area has affected tourism in some unexpected ways

More Oregon Coast Ghosts: Upstairs in the Seaside Aquarium A collection of spooky shots and weird history behind the landmark

Oregon Coast Ghosts and Other Paranormal Legends Tales of ghosts, UFO's, spiritual spots and more abound on these beaches

Second Summer Rears Its Pretty Head on Oregon Coast The legend has arrived, bringing warm weather and some natural oddities