Charleston Marina on South Oregon Coast: Where Placid Meets the Raucous
Published 02/22/21 at 5:46 AM PDT
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection staff
(Charleston, Oregon) – Calming (ish) breezes, eye-popping sunsets and the distinctive reflections of boat riggings cast on Coos Bay, along with that hypnotizing sound of waves lapping lazily beneath: there s little like the Charleston Marina on the southern Oregon coast. Not even a mile inland along the river mouth from sometimes raucous sands, the marina occupies a different kind of space. It s bustling at times and others devoid of activity; a bit more manmade yet somehow truly rugged all at once.
Curious Valentine s Romance on the Oregon Coast In Interesting Times
Published 02/03/21 at 6:56 AM PDT
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection staff
(Oregon Coast) – COVID didn t kill romance along the Oregon coast, but it s not helping. Yet in these weird times with all kinds of social distancing, the flame of Valentine s Day along the coastline has taken some interesting, slightly innovative turns.
Here s a few ideas:
“There are picnic tables at Cape Arago State Park that are close to the cliffs so you can look out,” she said. “There is also the cool otherworldly rock formations by the tennis courts at Shore Acres where you could lay a blanket and have a romantic meal for two and watch the sunset.”