That isn't to say that it can't be done, but it takes an exceptionally hardy constitution and a thick coat of neoprene. a 'blue water' sports scene - the water is often quite rough and cold which tends to discourage kayaking, surfing, scuba diving and other activities that are likely to result in intimate contact with sea water. social and political conservatism (often quite extreme south of Florence)ĥ. gray hair (or none at all) - lots of retireesģ. In general, the coast is characterized byġ. The northern and central sections have better transportation connectivity with the inland areas, though, and so there is not so much a feeling of isolation as there is south of Florence. I would say 'no.' The areas closer to Portland and Eugene are a bit more gentrified, but overall the Oregon coast is fairly homogeneous. Im sure it depends on community for character, right? Like Astoria and the beach communities closer to Portland are probably different form the southern coastal oregon towns.
