Hey guys and gals, I'm looking to take a little photo trip down to the Southern Oregon, and Northern Cali coast, and would love any suggestions on locations to check out. I've never been to the southern Oregon Coast. I'll try to spend some time in the redwoods as well. I grew up in the redwoods down there, but I've never been to the parks so any advise there would be welcome as well.
You are going to love the southern Oregon coast. Fewer people and more dramatic sea stacks, and just better overal scenes than the north coast, IMHO.
I don't know how far south you've been, but starting around the Coos Bay area I'd check out the dunes in early morning or late evening light. There are some places where off road vehicles don't roam which have the most pristine dunes.
If you can spend a couple days in the Bandon area you won't be dissapointed. Bandon Beach, Face Rock wayside and pretty much anywhere along this coastline has many opportunities for wonderful coastal shots.
Redfish Rocks near Port Orford is a nice little area.
Meyer's Beach, south of town of Gold Beach is a very nice area too.
Harris Beach State Park near Brookings will give you opportunities.
The fact of the matter is, there is so many wonderful places along that part of the coast you will probably find your own places to stop. It is really a wonderful place to spend time. I think most of the places I mentioned are in Rod Barbee and Davide Middleton's book The Photographer's Guid to the Oregon Coast. I think you'll find so many more places to stop than can be listed here for you.
In the "man and nature" department, there are some really nice lighthouse scenes at Bandon and at Cape Blanco. Both are open to the public. Blanco also has a nice campground, and a LOT of interesting coastal terrain to explore. The cape is like a giant Kiwanda, made up mostly of sandstone, so it provides some really pretty colors, cliffs and beaches. You can access the beach on eiher side of the cape from the park, plus the Sixes river flows through wetlands along the northern part of the park. One of my favorite areas on the south coast, and somewhat missed by the travelilng hordes. I'm not sure why. Enjoy!
Zack, I can write you up some tips on the parks (Redwood Nation Park) when I get a chance. I have several pieces of documentation and have just been there so I know where its popping.
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I don't know how far south you've been, but starting around the Coos Bay area I'd check out the dunes in early morning or late evening light. There are some places where off road vehicles don't roam which have the most pristine dunes.
If you can spend a couple days in the Bandon area you won't be dissapointed. Bandon Beach, Face Rock wayside and pretty much anywhere along this coastline has many opportunities for wonderful coastal shots.
Redfish Rocks near Port Orford is a nice little area.
Meyer's Beach, south of town of Gold Beach is a very nice area too.
Harris Beach State Park near Brookings will give you opportunities.
The fact of the matter is, there is so many wonderful places along that part of the coast you will probably find your own places to stop. It is really a wonderful place to spend time. I think most of the places I mentioned are in Rod Barbee and Davide Middleton's book The Photographer's Guid to the Oregon Coast. I think you'll find so many more places to stop than can be listed here for you.
Tom
When do you plan on going?
Phil, I'm not sure where I'm going yet, but I do have limited time, I'll only be in these areas for 3 or 4 days.