Heceta Head Light - Florence et Oregon Dunes

Sea Lion Caves - Florence et Oregon Dunes

Oregon, United States

Florence et Oregon Dunes

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4.4 / 5· Hidengo

The notebook of Florence et Oregon Dunes

Passing coves to great horizons.

Giant dunes, lakes and old town on the banks of the Siuslaw.

At your own pace

Breathe Walk along Admire

Identity summary

Ideal duration

2 to 5 days

Best time

Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

Car

Recommended car

Type of stay

Coast · Nature · Lake

Accessibility

Variable accessibility

Rhythm

Sweet rhythm

General presentation

Florence et Oregon Dunes

Giant dunes, lakes and old town on the banks of the Siuslaw.

The discovery of Florence and Oregon Dunes revolves around Oregon Dunes, Heceta Head Light and Sea Lion Caves. The stay thus alternates between the coastline, natural areas and the shores and lakes, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.

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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.

Siuslaw River Bridge - Florence et Oregon Dunes

Strengths and constraints

Strengths

Oregon Dunes
Heceta Head Light
Sea Lion Caves

Before you choose

Car often useful
Conditions to be checked by season

Places worth visiting

A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.

Nature and panorama

Oregon Dunes

4.7 / 5· Hidengo2 hrs to half a day

The Oregon Dunes form a moving landscape of sand, twisted pines, lakes and sudden openings on the Pacific. Florence and Coos Bay, some areas are discovered on foot in silence, others in off-road vehicles, which gives very different experiences of the same coastline.

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Heceta Head Light

4.6 / 5· Hidengo1 to 2 hrs

Heceta Head Light appears above a boxed creek, with its guard house and beam facing a spectacular portion of the coast. The short climb from the beach gives several framings on the lighthouse, cliffs and waves, especially when the light pierces the clouds.

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Sea Lion Caves

4.5 / 5· Hidengo1 to 2 hrs

Sea Lion Caves leads into a vast marine cave where sea lions come together according to the season and the state of the ocean. Interest is due to both animals and the deaf noise of the waves in the cavity, with external views on the cliffs and Heceta Head.

Nature and panorama

Siuslaw River Bridge

4.5 / 5· Hidengo30 min to 1 hr 30

In Florence, Siuslaw River Bridge Gives Route 101 an Art Deco silhouette recognizable above the estuary. Its towers, geometrical motifs and mobile apron recall the time of the large coastal bridges of Oregon, while the surrounding docks offer good angles to observe it.