AMERICA, ONE BEAUTIFUL ROAD AT A TIME

Pacific Coast Scenic Byway - Oregon

Oregon
Take your time. Make a few stops. Enjoy the view.
Bridge on the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway · Public Domain. Photo by Dennis Adams · Photo credits
THE JOURNEY IS THE REASON TO GO

Let the road set the pace.

Starting in Astoria and traveling south to Brookings, the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway provides views of amazing coastal scenery. The road winds by estuarine marshes, clings to seaside cliffs, passes through agricultural valleys, and brushes against wind-sculpted dunes. Charming small towns, museums, state parks, overlooks, historic bridges, and lighthouses ensure a delightful journey.

The experienceAll-American Road
Start with this outlineUS 101 · Oregon coast
A visitor strolls on a sandy beach beneath an arch bridge on Oregon's Pacific Coast Scenic Byway.
Bridge on the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway
Public Domain. Photo by Dennis Adams · Photo credits
The Pacific Coast Scenic Byway in Oregon combines a drive along the beach with a drive through the forest. The byway is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and pine-covered mountains to the east.
Pacific Coast Scenic Byway in Oregon
Public Domain. Photo by Brett Hansen · Photo credits
GIVE YOURSELF TIME TO STOP

Places and landscapes to consider

  • Headlands and beaches
  • Coastal towns
  • Forest and dune country

Before you drive

Choose a section with time for stops. Check weather, current access and separate arrangements for parks or attractions.

Make it a satisfying day

Choose a realistic section, then allow time for viewpoints, a town stop and breaks. Scenic mileage rarely tells the whole story of how long an outing will take.

Match the road to your vehicle

Check the exact roads for your car, RV or motorcoach. Tunnel dimensions, turning space, grades and road surfaces can matter as much as distance.

Official route information ↗State road-condition links ↗

Route overview and designation: Federal Highway Administration, America’s Byways. Research: October 2026. This is a travel idea, not live navigation or a guarantee that the full route is open. Confirm exact roads, current conditions, parking and any attraction reservations before departure.