(Oregon Coast) – For most of the tourists in the world, it’s the sandy stretches of beaches that are the big attraction. Where long tracts of sand extend for miles and sunsets create a warm glow, it’s the stuff long, hand holding romantic walks are made of. These places are what the average visitor tends to look for on this coastline, and on many others.

There is, of course, lots of that on Oregon’s coast. Most of it is made of sandy beaches. But there are surprises to be found on these that make some of them extra attractive. Sometimes it’s a hidden feature waiting to be discovered. Other times, there are spots on these glorious places where you can find yourself alone and cloistered from the world.