17. Oswald West

Stretching along four miles of coastline, Oswald West State Park boasts spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, including vistas from atop Cape Falcon and Neahkahnie Mountain. The beach below – accessible after a short walk through the coastal forest – is popular among surfers, fishers and day-trippers alike.

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16. Crown Point

Perched on the cliffs high above the river, Crown Point offers one of the very best views of the Columbia River Gorge. The Vista House, found on the point, is a beautiful stone building erected in 1917. They don’t call it the “crown jewel” of the gorge for nothing.

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