Adventure, food & fun on the Oregon Coast

Oregon by the Ocean
Come explore the coast with me!

About Me

Hi there! I’m Nat, a work-at-home mom, wife, extremely amateur photographer, pretty good cook, big fan of whales and a resident of the windy, wonderful Oregon Coast. Nearly two years ago we were blessed when a move for my husband’s career brought us to Florence, and now I’m here to share all of the best stuff that we’ve found and love along Oregon’s craggy coastline!

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Oregon Coast Towns: Astoria

Oregon Coast Towns: Astoria

The northernmost city on the Oregon Coast is an interesting town of about 9,000 people located near the mouth of...

Oregon Coast Towns: Pacific City

Oregon Coast Towns: Pacific City

Located in Tillamook County, Pacific City is just a short 30 minute drive from Lincoln City but feels a world...

Oregon Coast Lakes: Woahink Lake

Oregon Coast Lakes: Woahink Lake

While the initial allure of the Oregon Coast may be, well, the ocean, there is a whole world to explore...

5 things to do with Kids on the Central Oregon Coast

5 things to do with Kids on the Central Oregon Coast

I’m a mom. I get it. Kids have iPads and Game Boys and they like to hang out on the...

Beachcombing on the Oregon Coast

Beachcombing on the Oregon Coast

I could spend days combing the beach for treasures. Pretty rocks, not-so-pretty rocks, stray fishing gear, unique pieces of driftwood…I...

Fact: I LOVE Whales

Fact: I LOVE Whales

A few years back when I visited Hawaii for the first time I was awestruck by the Humpback Whales that...

Best Beaches in Florence, Oregon

Best Beaches in Florence, Oregon

Living on the Oregon Coast means that I have plenty of opportunity to visit the beach. Somehow I’m still not...

Looking over a Pacific Ocean from the Central Oregon Coast

Best Places to Storm Watch on the Oregon Coast

Don’t get me wrong…Sun drenched summer days on the Oregon Coast are the days I love the most. Stormy days,...