Short Sand Beach (affectionately called “Shorty’s” by those in the know) sits nestled within the protective embrace of Oswald West State Park, about 10 miles south of Cannon Beach on the stunning ...

Short Sand Beach is that kind of place. The locals call it “Shorty’s” – which sounds like the name of a dive bar where you’d get questionable tacos, but is actually one of the most spectacular hidden ...

Fast forward to 2025, and finally the surf lagoon is now open for business. While surfing is the main event at Revel Surf, the development will also have a standing wave experience, diving ...

The Pacific Coast in Oregon is known for its wild shoreline, gravity-defying cliffs, and quirky coastal towns. A meandering road trip on Highway 101 is the best way to discover its charms. In fact, ...

From Cape Cod to California, these family-friendly beach destinations across the U.S. offer the perfect mix of sun, safety, and seaside adventure.

A harp seal pup sits on a snow-covered beach near the town of Blanc-Sablon, Québec, in early March. Normally harp seals give birth and raise their pups on sea ice in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, but ...

The Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest returns for its 61st year with events planned June 20 to June 22. The weekend kicks off at 10 a.m. June 20 with a live demonstration from master sandcastle ...

Oregon's Cannon Beach tends to attract visitors to the state with its iconic Haystack Rock and expansive shores, but about 100 miles south is the less famous Cobble Beach. The striking coastline is ...

Hapuna Beach, in particular, is renowned as one of the world's best beaches. It features a wide, sandy stretch that is ideal for swimming. Two Step Beach, a bit further south, is ideal for snorkeling.

People flock to Haystack Rock during a winter sunset in Cannon Beach on the north Oregon coast. Jamie Hale/The Oregonian. The freedom of public transportation.

I’ve been visiting Popham Beach for summer vacation on and off since 1973. As a result, I have many fond memories of this bucolic spot at the mouth of the Kennebec River. Of course, it was hard ...

I’ve been visiting Popham Beach for summer vacation on and off since 1973. As a result, I have many fond memories of this bucolic spot at the mouth of the Kennebec River. Of course, it was hard ...