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src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View from Cape Sebastian.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Spring is coming. \u00a0The rain is letting up. \u00a0The coast is a wonderful place to visit and explore the changes from the winter.<\/p>\n<p>Walk the nearly empty beaches and collect shells and agates at <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/gold-beach-sightseeing\/\">Gold Beach or Port Orford<\/a>. \u00a0Or hike though the temperate rain forests, all greened up from the winter.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget about <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/fishing\/\">spring fishing runs<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/sightseeing-southern-oregon-northern-california-coast\/\">Sightseeing<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/29.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-126 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/29-e1668778928827-300x275.jpg\" alt=\"River swimming\" width=\"215\" height=\"197\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/29-e1668778928827-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/29-e1668778928827.jpg 382w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 85vw, 215px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 215px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 215\/197;\" \/><\/a>This is some of the most spectacular scenery in the world with massive ocean cliffs, soaring marine <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/bird-watching\/\">birds<\/a>, wild and scenic rivers, lighthouses, wide sandy beaches, fishing villages, sea lions and nature <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/hikes\/\">hikes<\/a>. Weather in the summer and fall is cool, with sunny days and highs in the mid-60&#8217;s to mid-70&#8217;s. \u00a0In the winter, it rarely gets to freezing and many days are in the 50&#8217;s to low 60&#8217;s. \u00a0Motels are available for every budget and expectation, many with ocean or river views. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/sightseeing-southern-oregon-northern-california-coast\/\">More information&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/sightseeing-southern-oregon-northern-california-coast\/\">The Drive<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bridge-neilmessenger.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76 size-thumbnail lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bridge-neilmessenger-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Rogue River Bridge on US Route 101\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The beautiful drive.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Driving the coast means that you must travel on US Route 101, as there are not any other major roads. The land is sandwiched between the ocean and the mountains. There are a few roads that travel over the mountains, but none that parallel the ocean for any significant distance. This portion of US Route 101 is removed from large urban areas and has open roads with easy, pleasurable travel that makes driving fun again. \u00a0For more information, see our &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/getting-southern-oregon-northern-california-coasts\/\">Getting Here<\/a>&#8221; guide.<\/p>\n<h3>Beaches<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/17.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64 size-thumbnail lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/17-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Beach scenery from viewpoint off of US Route 101\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wide beautiful deserted beaches.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The beaches are natural, uncrowded, undeveloped and wide open. A busy day at the beach is seeing another person. \u00a0The massive dunes are to the north in an continuous stretch of sand. Further to the south, the beach is divided by high cliffs cutting off the beach into sections, some of which are miles long. Others are hidden into coves or a &#8216;Secret Beach&#8217;. \u00a0 After a storm, the cool stuff washes in waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/camping\/\">Camping and RV&#8217;s<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_90\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-90 size-thumbnail lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Camping along the coast in the redwoods\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-90\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Camping in the Redwoods.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are at least 32 public\u00a0camping spots and many more private facilities. Camp along the beach with views of the ocean while others are located further inland or up one of the many Wild and Scenic Rivers. There is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/camping\/\">RV camping<\/a>, some with full hookups and all amenities. Other RV sites are more isolated with privacy in the forest. On the north, there are campgrounds that cater to\u00a0ATV dunebuggy quad riding. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/camping\/\">More information&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/fishing\/\">The Rogue River,<br \/>\nFishing, and the Wild River Coast <\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_203\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-203\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/fishinggoldbeachgene3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-203 size-thumbnail lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/fishinggoldbeachgene3-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Salmon fishing on the coastal rivers\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/fishinggoldbeachgene3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/fishinggoldbeachgene3-300x300.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 85vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-203\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A great day fishing!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>See the famous<a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/rogue-river-agness\/\"> Rogue River<\/a>, along with the lesser known but beautiful Chetco, Sixes, Umpqua, Klamath, and Elk rivers with their legendary Salmon runs.<\/p>\n<p>Ocean fishing is great and available from the harbor towns of <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/crescent-city\/\">Crescent City<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/brookings-oregon\/\">Brookings<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/gold-beach-fishing\/\">Port Orford<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/bandon-oregon\/\">Bandon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/reedsport\/\">Winchester Bay and Reedsport<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/dunes-oregon-coast\/\">The Dunes<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65 size-thumbnail lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Oregon Dunes and ATVs\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Dunes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area starts at Coos Bay and heads north through Reedsport. It is magnificent, massive and can only be found here. The best way to see it is by<a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/reedsport-atvs\/\"> renting an ATV<\/a>. Never been on a dune buggy before? Let the experts show you how and then have a great time. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/dunes-oregon-coast\/\">More information&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/hikes\/\">Ecotourism and Hiking<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Illinois-IMG_0362.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-66 size-thumbnail lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Illinois-IMG_0362-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking on the Illinois River Trail near Gold Beach\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Great hiking and excellent trails.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Participate in outdoor activities like boating, kayaking,\u00a0surfing, windsurfing,\u00a0nature walks, and\u00a0hiking along the beach or in the Siskiyou National Forest \/\u00a0Kalmiopsis Wilderness.<\/p>\n<p>Hikes are available for everyone. There are short easy hikes to amazing viewpoints, as well as ones that can challenge even the most experienced. Several of the hikes listed include downloadable free files for GPS units or for Google Earth, to make finding your way even easier. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/hikes\/\">More information&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/cycling\/\">Cycling<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_94\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/cycling.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-94 size-thumbnail lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/cycling-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Cycling the Oregon and California coasts\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-94\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cycling the coast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bicyclists will find less automobile traffic, wide shoulders and lots of places to see, plenty of campsites and an abundance of bike friendly hotels and restaurants. Much of US Highway 101 hugs the ocean, offering amazing sights and views from the road while bicycling. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/cycling\/\">More information&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/whale-watching-southern-oregon-northern-california-coasts\/\">Whale Watching<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_91\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/whale.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-91 size-thumbnail lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/whale-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Whale watching\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-91\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Whale watching spoken here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Whales migrate up and down the coast all year long so anytime is good to grab your binoculars and look for whales. \u00a0Winter migration south continues, then spring arrives and they start moving back north.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/whale-watching-southern-oregon-northern-california-coasts\/\">More information&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>The Towns on the Oregon &amp; California Coast<\/h3>\n<p>To the north is <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/reedsport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reedsport<\/a>, the headquarters of the <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/dunes-oregon-coast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area<\/a>; passes through the Bay Area of <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/coos-bay-charlston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston<\/a>; onto the dramatic views of <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/gold-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Port Orford, Gold Beach<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/brookings-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brookings<\/a>; then continues onto <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/crescent-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crescent City, Klamath, Arcata and Eureka<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/bandon-oregon\/\">Bandon<\/a>, located in the middle, is home to the famous Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, listed as one of the top five golf courses in the US.<\/p>\n<p>New visitors to the area may wonder why we define &#8220;northern California&#8221; as Eureka on north without mentioning San Francisco. To those who think that San Francisco is &#8220;north California&#8221; have never been to the real north California and are in for a treat.<\/p>\n<p>It is time to take a relaxing vacation and see how remarkable America can be.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/180061701377\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1066 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"Facebook icon\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2009 &#8211; 2022 Pound Hammer Media<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Spring on the Oregon \/ California Coast Spring is coming. \u00a0The rain is letting up. \u00a0The coast is a wonderful place to visit and explore the changes from the winter. Walk the nearly empty beaches and collect shells and agates at Gold Beach or Port Orford. \u00a0Or hike though the temperate rain forests, all &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/?p=201\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Main Page&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-21","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1870,"href":"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21\/revisions\/1870"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}