So you want to go to the Oregon Coast

 Here are some questions to ask yourself to better prepare for the trip: 

What month is it? Just kidding there’s only two at the coast; cold, rainy, darkness or cold, windy, sunshine. Never hot and hardly ever warm.

How is the weather? This is a trick question, Oregon weather will change, sometimes up to eight times during the day. 

Should I bring an umbrella? If you want to stick out like a sore thumb, sure. As a self-respecting Oregonian you may keep an umbrella somewhere but you would never use one. Put your raincoat on, it better have a hood, you’re going to need it anyway.

Will there be children with you? Just bring more money and an extra pair of clothes and shoes per person. Do not forget the extra pair of socks. 

Are planning on a picnic on the beach? If you enjoy sand in your food, that salty crunch, go for it. 

Are you just going to shop? Bring more money. 

Did you think you could out-wit traffic? Think again. There is construction, people walking across busy highways, and the slowest drivers on earth (just kidding they just want to point everything out and look at it as they pass by). Research the term “rubbernecking.”

Seriously though bring:

•Raincoat 

•Sunglasses 

•Towel(s)

•Truly, an extra pair of clean clothes, top to bottom, including shoes, per person, especially if there are children involved. 

•Sunscreen-do not let those clouds fool you, put it on. 

•Hat

•Hoodie 

These are just the basics. Add and subtract where needed. Enjoy the liquid sunshine or regular sunshine if you’re lucky. There are beautiful spots all along the Oregon coast, go out and enjoy.