Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor — Attraction in Brookings

Samuel H. Boardman is hands down one of the most stunning coastal locations in Oregon, especially for couples looking for a dramatic elopement backdrop. Rugged cliffs, towering sea stacks, and hidden coves make this stretch of coastline absolutely unreal. Plus, you don't have the crowds like you do at Cannon Beach!

While Secret Beach is no longer much of a secret (real talk, cars park alongside Highway 101 in the summer at times because the parking area fits only about 8 cars and it's a small beach), there are still plenty of named and unnamed areas to explore if you’re willing to venture a little further. Some spots require a short hike, while others are easy to access, making it a great place for any kind of adventure elopement.

Sunset is the best time for lighting on the coast, but sunrise is still beautiful. And don’t rule out the moody vibes of a marine layer if you find yourselves caught in one, wishing you could see farther. That soft, diffused light can add an ethereal touch to your photos that you wouldn’t get on a clear day.

If you want jaw-dropping views without the overwhelming crowds of more well-known elopement locations like Big Sur (oy, the permits), Yosemite, or even parts of the Washington Coast, Samuel H. Boardman is absolutely worth considering. Just be prepared for some steep trails and always follow...

This is where you come for that iconic shot over the cliff of the rock formations below. Parking lot is a cul de sac. Take the path on the left, on the fork, continue right and up towards the hill on the left side. At some point you get another fork, continue right. You’ll find the cliff. I came on a suuuuper misty/foggy day so I couldn’t see more than 100ft in front of me, but it was still pretty awesome. I’d advise to bring a flashlight if going late, and possibly some pepper spray...there seems to be some indentations in the vegetation that made me think homeless people may sleep there at night, but it also had a super spooky corridor of trees that made me quicken my pace. So pepper spray for that area mainly. Though the hike was uneventful in that sense, and rather beautiful to the top through some fields...

Well, I don’t think there is a more beautiful coastline ,anywhere, than right here in Southern Oregon.Samuel H. Boardman Corridor is absolutely stunning! Arch Rocks , Lone beaches, magnificent rocks off the coast line, caves, agates, rocks and shells! Every beach washes something different up, fossils , sea-glass, agates, amazing rocks…. There are 11 beaches starting with Lone Ranch Beach (driving north) and ending at the Pistol River. (Which is a world-class windsurfing Mecca that hosts international Windsurfing competitions). This is amazing scenery and wildlife viewing that draws people from around the world. It’s just stupendous! Samuel H Boardman Corridor is between Brookings and Gold Beach Oregon. I believe it is 22 miles long… If you go , you will also drive across the highest...