(Oregon Coast) – The Oregon coast is not just a “touristy” place anymore.

Just like eco-travel, another growing trend in the tourism industry seems to be visiting a locale and digging in a little bit, without doing all the common attractions or tourist traps. While this is more prominent among Westerners going to other countries and not staying at fancy hotels or big cities, and instead opting for tinier villages or more rural experiences, the idea has its counterpart among those visiting the coast. It’s not as obvious as an American drifting through Nairobi, Jamaica, or even small-town Germany, but living among the locals and engaging yourself in small town, coastal culture – even if only for a day – is happening more and more.