
Veterans Hwy 101 runs along the northern Oregon coast near Warrenton and the Columbia River mouth — shoot wide coastal panoramas, stormy surf, sand dunes, migrating birds and dramatic sunsets. Pullouts and beach access at nearby Fort Stevens and Sunset Beach offer varied foregrounds: driftwood, dunes, and shipwreck remains. Best at golden hour and blue hour for warm side-lit cliffs or long exposures; winter storms add drama. Accessible by car with roadside parking and short walks; no permits for

Veterans Hwy 101 runs along the northern Oregon coast near Warrenton and the Columbia River mouth — shoot wide coastal panoramas, stormy surf, sand dunes, migrating birds and dramatic sunsets. Pullouts and beach access at nearby Fort Stevens and Sunset Beach offer varied foregrounds: driftwood, dunes, and shipwreck remains. Best at golden hour and blue hour for warm side-lit cliffs or long exposures; winter storms add drama. Accessible by car with roadside parking and short walks; no permits for