Since it’s the warmest and driest season, summer is the most popular time of year for visitors to the Oregon Coast. Crowds can get large, especially in Seaside, Cannon Beach, Lincoln City and Newport.

The South Coast is less crowded in summer because of its distance from major metropolitan areas. Many people agree that fall is the best time to visit the coast because the weather is still warm, it’s much less busy and accommodations prices drop a little.

Winter on the Oregon Coast is not for everyone, but plenty of people love it. Winter storm watching can be exciting, as can beachcombing for agates, fossils and shells. November through January is rainiest season on the coast – but whatever time of year you come, bring layers and prepare for the possibility of rain.