It doesn’t make much prodding to make a trip to the Oregon coast sound delightful, but if you need added inspiration, here are two reasons to contemplate a visit. A readers’ choice survey in Newsweek ...

Yes No Cannon Beach (80 miles northwest of Portland) is easily the most famous beach in Oregon. The beach itself is huge; the shore spans 4 miles, leaving plenty of space in the sand to spread out.

Pacific City gets packed, especially on weekends when the surf's not giant or the south winds aren't approaching gale force. From either direction, exit Highway 101 onto Three Capes Scenic Loop ...