Travel Blog Guide to the Oregon Coast in Any Weather

Published: November 02, 2018

The Oregon Coast is beautiful in all weather. Hike seaside cliff trails with far-reaching views on sunny days. Watch the light from the brightest lighthouse on the Oregon Coast penetrate banks of rolling fog. Experience the drama of a coastal storm from the comfort of a cozy restaurant.

Historic Old Town Florence offers fresh seafood, local art galleries, Siuslaw River views and some of the finest coffee on the coast. Spend the wetter hours browsing the shops and chatting with locals. There is no bad weather, just poor clothing choices!

IS IT SUNNY?

Learn to sandboard
Tour the dunes by dune buggy
Swing a club at Florence Golf Links
Fish off the pier or from a boat
Fly a kite or build a sand castle on the beach
Hunt for agates on the beach
Whale watch or view the sunset from scenic overlooks
Kayak on a coastal lake
Go birding along the bluffs

IS IT FOGGY?

Tour the public art in Historic Old Town Florence
Visit the Heceta Head Lighthouse
Delve into fascinating history at the Oregon Coast Military Museum
Watch the boats come in at the Siuslaw Harbor
Ride horses along the beach with C&M Stables
Hike one of the many coastal trails
Metal detect along the beach

IS IT RAINY?

Storm watch from the Surfside Restaurant with its floor-to-ceiling windows
Hit the indoor pool or hot tub back at your hotel
Catch a movie at City Lights Cinema
Check out the performing arts or events at Florence Events Center
Get cozy with a good book and a glass of wine or mug of cocoa
Visit the famous Sea Lion Caves
Shop the outstanding collection of boutiques in Historic Old Town Florence
Play at the Three Rivers Casino
Order up a delicious bowl of clam chowder on Bay Street
Put on some winter clothes and try any of the sunny day activities

IS IT SUNNY?

Learn to sandboard
Tour the dunes by dune buggy
Swing a club at Florence Golf Links
Fish off the pier or from a boat
Fly a kite or build a sand castle on the beach
Hunt for agates on the beach
Whale watch or view the sunset from scenic overlooks
Kayak on a coastal lake
Go birding along the bluffs

BE PREPARED FOR CHANGING WEATHER

All seasons on the Oregon Coast experience some shifting weather patterns, so dress in layers and bring a jacket. Plan ahead but then be flexible with your choices of coastal activities. There are so many great things to do on the coast in any weather.

Check the current weather in Florence.

Author: Melanie Ryan Griffin

Melanie is a University of Oregon graduate who studied Cultural Anthropology and Cinema. After finishing school, she worked as a touring concert photographer for many years before expanding into writing concert and album reviews for online publications. Melanie is now the Tourism Marketing Coordinator for Travel Lane County. She has lived in Eugene for more than a decade. She has also lived in California, New Mexico, Florida, Spain and Slovakia.

Melanie enjoys exploring the vibrant arts and culture scene in Eugene. She also loves painting, cooking for friends, dancing, hiking and buying too many house plants. Follow her Instagram for Lane County’s best kept secrets.