The South Coast, or as I call it “My Second Home,” stretches from Lakeside to Brookings and resembles a pristine natural wonder. Compared to the North Coast, 25% fewer people live here and Portland and the major cities of the Willamette Valley are too far away for day-trippers. This region is something for adventurers and nature lovers: on the coast the wind blows through your hair, and depending on the beach section you don’t meet a single person. The sea here is wild and untamed, the current too strong for swimming or boating. But you can look for beautiful shells, driftwood and sand dollars at the water’s edge. There is no better place for a quiet walk – happiness hormones guaranteed. The Highway 101 section between Port Orford and Brookings is often called the most beautiful of the entire route between Seattle and Los Angeles. Over a length of 56 miles, one drives here directly along the coast with a view of the Pacific.

A few kilometers further from the coast, it quickly gets warmer in the summer. I have been swimming at 30 degrees in the Sixes River or at the Elkriver as a child. And if you’re looking for action, you’ll find it at the Rogue River Jets tours in Gold Beach. It’s also not uncommon to see the world’s most passionate golfers returning from a round at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort with a tear in their eye – one of the top 10 most beautiful golf courses in the world!

• Information about the North Coast can be found here.
• Ideas and tips for a trip along the South Coast can be found here and here.
• Lots of tips and information about the entire Oregon Coast can be found at visittheoregoncoast.com