Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Looking for the best free things to do on the Oregon Coast? In this second installment of our “30 Free Things” series, we take you from Depoe Bay to Florence, showing you epic viewpoints, hidden gems, tidepools, lighthouses, wildlife, and incredible hikes — all without spending a dime!
From the world’s smallest harbor and whale watching in Depoe Bay, to the dramatic Thor’s Well, the magical Hobbit Beach trail, and the beautiful Heceta Head Lighthouse, this vlog is packed with unforgettable stops. Whether you’re RVing, road-tripping, or planning your Oregon vacation, these spots are a must-see — and they’re FREE!
👉 Don’t miss the bonus tips at the end, including how to forage wild berries, use the Oregon Quest Book, and find secret locations with the Adventure Labs app!
📍 Covers the Oregon Coast from Depoe Bay ➝ Florence
If you enjoyed this video, check out Part 1: 30 Free Things to Do on the Oregon Coast (Astoria ➝ Florence) here: youtu.be/RGYWWwZ17N8
👍 Like, Subscribe, and Share if you love budget-friendly travel & RV adventures!
00:00 Intro – Oregon Coast on a Budget
00:21 Depoe Bay – Whale Watching & World’s Smallest Harbor
00:55 Cape Foulweather – Epic Ocean Views
01:15 Otter Rock Beach – Tide Pools & Ocean Beauty
01:57 Devil’s Punchbowl – See It from Above & Below
02:47 Yaquina Head Lighthouse & Tide Pools
04:00 Downtown Newport & Nye Beach
04:33 Newport Sea Lion Docks – Watch Them Up Close!
05:01 Seal Rock – A Beach Like a Painting!
05:35 Cape Perpetua – Whale Watching & Coastal Vistas!
06:25 Thor’s Well – Nature’s Ocean Drain!
07:04 Hobbit Beach Trail – Magical Forest to Sandy Shores
07:41 Heceta Head Lighthouse – Iconic & Photogenic
08:29 Darlingtonia Wayside – Rare Cobra Lily Plants
08:58 Adventure Labs App – Free Hidden Discoveries!
09:32 Foraging for Wild Berries – Coastline Treats
10:19 Oregon Quest Book – History, Hunts & Hidden Gems
11:00 Wrap-Up – Oregon Coast Free Adventures
Looking for the best free things to do on the Oregon Coast? In this second installment of our “30 Free Things” series, we take you from Depoe Bay to Florence, showing you epic viewpoints, hidden gems, tidepools, lighthouses, wildlife, and incredible hikes — all without spending a dime!
From the world’s smallest harbor and whale watching in Depoe Bay, to the dramatic Thor’s Well, the magical Hobbit Beach trail, and the beautiful Heceta Head Lighthouse, this vlog is packed with unforgettable stops. Whether you’re RVing, road-tripping, or planning your Oregon vacation, these spots are a must-see — and they’re FREE!
👉 Don’t miss the bonus tips at the end, including how to forage wild berries, use the Oregon Quest Book, and find secret locations with the Adventure Labs app!
📍 Covers the Oregon Coast from Depoe Bay ➝ Florence
If you enjoyed this video, check out Part 1: 30 Free Things to Do on the Oregon Coast (Astoria ➝ Florence) here: youtu.be/RGYWWwZ17N8
👍 Like, Subscribe, and Share if you love budget-friendly travel & RV adventures!
00:00 Intro – Oregon Coast on a Budget
00:21 Depoe Bay – Whale Watching & World’s Smallest Harbor
00:55 Cape Foulweather – Epic Ocean Views
01:15 Otter Rock Beach – Tide Pools & Ocean Beauty
01:57 Devil’s Punchbowl – See It from Above & Below
02:47 Yaquina Head Lighthouse & Tide Pools
04:00 Downtown Newport & Nye Beach
04:33 Newport Sea Lion Docks – Watch Them Up Close!
05:01 Seal Rock – A Beach Like a Painting!
05:35 Cape Perpetua – Whale Watching & Coastal Vistas!
06:25 Thor’s Well – Nature’s Ocean Drain!
07:04 Hobbit Beach Trail – Magical Forest to Sandy Shores
07:41 Heceta Head Lighthouse – Iconic & Photogenic
08:29 Darlingtonia Wayside – Rare Cobra Lily Plants
08:58 Adventure Labs App – Free Hidden Discoveries!
09:32 Foraging for Wild Berries – Coastline Treats
10:19 Oregon Quest Book – History, Hunts & Hidden Gems
11:00 Wrap-Up – Oregon Coast Free Adventures
