I grew up on the central California coast (Cambria), and currently live on the northern California coast. I often encountered Big City people who were enthralled with the climate, the small town culture, natural beauty...but were indignant that we didn't have a Mall, fast food places, and 24 hr. entertainment. I just told them if we did, we would be just like the overcrowded, aggravating, stressful place they left....to enjoy some peace & quiet.
Small towns are nice to visit but not to live cus of lack of jobs and entertainment like in big cities. Big cities aren't bad you're just not used to the lifestyle similar to how big city ppl aren't used to the small town life
I moved to Gold Beach 17 years ago and was widowed 10 years ago. I don't need to lock my doors (please keep this between us LOL) There isn't anything better than knowing everyone everywhere you go in town and seeing their face light up when they see you. Sharing a minimum of 8 hugs in the grocery store is nice. Making dinner plans with friends when you're in the Lumber yard is charming. Knowing the person who just dialed a wrong number is like a smile in your soul. UPS brings more to me than any shopping mall offers. Unequaled natural beauty is a nice trade. Traffic jams mean a deer and her baby are walking to slow while crossing the road.
I moved to Gold Beach 17 years ago and was widowed 10 years ago. I don't need to lock my doors (please keep this between us LOL) There isn't anything better than knowing everyone everywhere you go in town and seeing their face light up when they see you. Sharing a minimum of 8 hugs in the grocery store is nice. Making dinner plans with friends when you're in the Lumber yard is charming. Knowing the person who just dialed a wrong number is like a smile in your soul. UPS brings more to me than any shopping mall offers. Unequaled natural beauty is a nice trade. Traffic jams mean a deer and her baby are walking to slow while crossing the road.
I moved to Gold Beach 17 years ago and was widowed 10 years ago. I don't need to lock my doors (please keep this between us LOL) There isn't anything better than knowing everyone everywhere you go in town and seeing their face light up when they see you. Sharing a minimum of 8 hugs in the grocery store is nice. Making dinner plans with friends when you're in the Lumber yard is charming. Knowing the person who just dialed a wrong number is like a smile in your soul. UPS brings more to me than any shopping mall offers. Unequaled natural beauty is a nice trade. Traffic jams mean a deer and her baby are walking to slow while crossing the road.
thanks for this video, you just gave me 11 reasons to actually move to Oregon. perfect place for a freelancer, living in an RV, not a fan of nightlife, and not afraid of dying from a tsunami.
I have lived on the OR coast for six years. The nasty cold weather and endless rain can get to you, but when it’s nice it off the hook gorgeous. In the summer you can always drive East to find warm weather. You don’t have the culture of cities. A lot of the people are blue collar, fishermen, retired people, and they keep to themselves. You got to love the beauty of ocean, beach, nature, photography, or there is not much else to do.
I want to move there for the low fertility rate, which appeals to us antinatalists from all over. Hopefully in the long run this can reduce school tax without large scale ignorance. Do any coastal cities fund abortions? in addition to state funding.
@@bevsputler5455 If they stopped picking up litter like the Memphis underclass rents would not rise by any 10% a year just like it doesn't in Memphis because the market demand for littered rentals would never support a 10% hike.
1- businesses close at 8-9 pm 2- no nightlife except bars 3- rain & clouds sometimes high winds 4- not crowded which is a good point 😂 5-slow economy which means its ok for retirement 6- great small community values which is again good 😂 7- maintain exterior of homes which is not hard at all to do
Very true. 20 years in from San Clemente CA. The Oregon coast is not for everyone. Last 5 years has seen increased traffic issues, rents are ridiculous, homelessness and drug abuse continue to rise. Been having more run ins on beach with disrespectful somewhat aggressive people. It’s just not the same as it was. Kinda sad really.
Okay, so out of all the places you lived in Oregon. What was the best place to live (I realize no place is perfect), but high rent, low income jobs, lack of housing and high drug problems seem to be the norm for Oregon. Other than that 😅 Oregon seems like a great place to live.
@@The-GreenHornet well, subtracting 30 years, Cannon Beach. Back then, it was a very homey, artsy, hippy, musician town. Now, it’s been discovered and is very expensive and more like Carmel, California. See, I have only lived up a river, out from Tillamook for the last 25 years, so I only lived Astoria to Manzanita (and for a bit in Otis and Gleneden beach when I first got married) before that. Astoria is nice, clean, and not as touristy. Seaside way too touristy. I’d have to say Cannon Beach if I had the money for a coastal town. It used to be that tourists left in the fall, but now it’s tourist year round.
As a longtime contractor I totally agree with you about the weather and maintenance. The weather will destroy everything outside. The amount of salt in the air even on beautiful weather days will coat things with a salty film that doesn’t just rinse off easily. Corrosion is rampant. I’ve replaced exterior door handles, hinges, lights, and even brand new stuff is corroding after a few months. Plan on washing your vehicle quite often to get the salt off before it does damage. If anyone doubts the salt problem, just pop the hood on a car that is located there and you’ll find corrosion on most metal parts.
Is it a saltier situation than Southern California coastal? I live two blocks from the ocean in Point Loma, San Diego, and there's no salt problem that I notice on my four cars, all out doors, and they're all from the 1990's, all XJ Cherokees.
Good question,...I'm going to guess that salt content would be similar, but the combined average temp and breeze slows the process. Sunshine and lesser humidity etc... @@bonsummers2657
Was born in Reedsport. Lived in Lincoln City for a long while, and moving to Coos Bay later this year. Can hardly wait. Despite the drawbacks, there’s no place like it on earth.
@@CrashTestPrivate I've moved back to the family in Oklahoma a few times. It's strange because I live right next to the ocean, and I never go down there. But then I move away and I miss it.
Just FYI…having lived in Hawaii, “island time” in Hawaii means to take things slowly and not be in a rush. It wasn’t associated with businesses closing early.
My friend got married when she was living in Hawaii, and all the Hawaii residents were late to the wedding. It was explained as them being "on island time".
@@poponachtschnecke That's just disrespectful to other people's time. It's narcissistic. Once in a while 5 10 minutes late, fine. Habitually all the time? A total disregard for others. I've left friends who were like that habitually who were always late.
I’m from SoCal but I lived in Lincoln City for awhile… Most of this to me just sounds pessimistic. The constant rain always left the outdoors smelling fresh and new and made the plants and trees and roads look so deep and rich with color. The colder months meant cozier days inside and the warmer days always felt like such a blessing. The big open beaches all to yourself because the cool air kept all the rest away. The access to mountains, lakes, rivers and the ocean… the charm of the small towns! The lack of malls but not the lack of friends. It is indeed simpler living but that does not make it a bad life. The Oregon Coast is beautiful.
I have lived in Newport for over 10 years. From my point of view, there are lots of jobs that are available along the central and northern Oregon coast. The problem is that the price of homes along the coast have risen to levels that working people including professional people can not afford to buy or even rent. Public and private entities have trouble hiring people because they can not afford homes. Here in Lincoln County, 20% of the homes are second homes or AirBNBs. If you want to move to the Oregon coast, you should be prepared to pay quite a premium.
It rained 10 months out of the year, when we lived there, and if you like to go to beach to go swimming, forget it! The water is so cold it felt like ice cubes were floating in it!
This is a really good and honest video. My wife and I moved to the Oregon coast (north of Seaside) a few years ago. I can recognize everything you talk about. But with all that said - we love living here. This just fit us so well. Houses were very difficult to find, but we found a nice house after living in a RV for half a year. Jobs ? I’m an engineer and there were just none of these jobs around here. I had to change completely, took a class A CDL and started as an over the road truck driver, hoping something local would show up. I put my name out there with the local companies and after a few months, I got a nice job transporting wood chips for the local sawmills. It sure took some flexibility to move to the Oregon coast. But for us it was so worth it. We love the area , even all the tourists at summer time. It just brings some live and good atmosphere to our region.
We live in Eugene, for now, and bought a small house in Florence about six years ago and we are able to use it most weekends. It's only about an hour drive. We love all the variety of weather, getting a good rain suit is a must! lol
Great video! I’m from Toledo and my family has lived there for generations. I’ve lived in central California all of my adult life but I’m looking to move back 💚🌲
You might mention that Eugene isn't that far away if someone wants to do some holiday shopping, etc, and the people in coast areas were so friendly, and helpful, and made us feel at home, when we lived there
A 9.0 earthquake is overdue for the Oregon Coast. It could happen today, or it could happen 50 years from now, but it will happen. There are many videos on UA-cam about the Cascadia Subduction Zone. It is offshore where the Pacific Plate meets the North American Plate. If you want to live under the constant threat of a massive earthquake and tsunami, if you have a death wish, then by all means, live on the Oregon Coast. It is perfect for you.
I think the evacuation signs are a joke if the roads are all broken up and the bridges down how are going to get there in 15 minutes you have until the tsunami hits and even if you do survive there will not be anything left
Not much different than the threats of earthquakes in California. The San Adreas fault is said to go any time and be the "big one" in Northern California. Seems like there are very few beautiful places in the U.S. that are not in a tornado/huricane alley, quake zone, etc.
The real trick to living at the coast is living at Coquille. Just far enough from 101 to be out of the fog, but close enough to the coast for the ocean in minutes. Beware of Myrtle Point as it's at the head of the valley and gets the wind.
We used to live in gold beach i loved it but we keeped getting stuff stolen from us and it was hard to keep up the house too and the hospital was bad my stepdad passed away up their
I lived in Newport for 3 years, best time of my life. my only regret is moving. and had I stayed until Covid I'd still be there. the reason I left was I couldnt find a job in my field, so I moved back to Portland for work, which is now WFH. with so many jobs now going WFH its a great time to move to the coast TBH because you dont have to worry about the biggest potential restriction on the coast; employment. no single town on the coast is larger than about 25,000 people, the vast majority clock in at sub 1000. I'm not trying to say this video is wrong, it makes solid points. but I have HOURS of footage of whales and other animals all over the coast. its a breathtaking expanse of scenery, literally some of the prettiest on earth. and that isnt hyperbole or American exceptionalism, its literally world class. yes, much of the time you'll be seeing that beauty while zipped into a rain coat holding on for dear life against the wind, but I promise you its worth it.
If you move to the southern coast be ready to wait for months for a contractor. And be prepared to pay more to bring them from inland. We waited 6 months for a new roof, 3 months for new flooring and had to bring in window replacement people from 2 1/2 hours away. You will be waiting to get into any kind of doctor, if you can even find the doctor you need in your area.
I have lived in coos Bay for six years and find the living here to be pretty darn good. That is if you are an outdoor person. This morning we had a big minus tide and a lot of folks will be down on the inland beaches digging for clams. On the Bandon beaches you can pluck delicious mussels off the rocks,the limit is 70 per day. There is a two month salmon run in the bay each year and who doesn't like salmon? You can fish offshore in the summer for rockfish and ling cod. You can get your crabs from the dock in Charleston or go out in a boat for better success. You can walk the beaches but I think they are mostly empty as the surf pounds the shells to bits. If you have an off road machine you can zoom around on the dunes for miles. Lots of hiking in the area as well. Yes it rains in the winter, from Nov to April, but the summers are mostly dry and not too hot. You won't go in the salt water for swimming as year round temperature is 54 degrees. But lots of lakes that warm up nicely. Just do me one favor, leave your progressive ideas back where you came from.
We moved to Seaside in April we're putting an offer on a house in the neighborhood up by your head on your left on Oregon St. We love Seaside and we're happy to be back to live.
The main problem about living here is that it is hard to find a house and even more hard to find a rental. When I first moved here in 2007 it was easy to find a place and rent was very cheap however over the years more and more out of state people started buying houses and turning them into vacation rentals and at the time it did not seem like a big deal well fast forward 15 years and now whole neighborhoods are vacant 6-8 months of the year and a lot of locals have moved off of the coast and it has effected businesses in a bad way because there is nobody to work.
@@LivingOnTheOregonCoast Yes hopefully. The town I work in, Yachats passed a limit on vacation rentals, everybody voted on it and some how it got over turned after it passed.
Thanks for your comment. We're considering moving to OR (full time) and I didn't know that about the vacation rentals and sparse population. I hope you found a great place to live! :)
@@paigeb1318 Def be careful when moving here. One of the side affect of the vacation rental thing is that you get a apartment your loving it for 3 or 4months then the owner turns it into a vacation rental and you have to move. I know 7 people that this as happened to along with a bunch of people that I do not really know saying that it happened to them.
I visit the Oregon coast about 4 times a year, spending a week at a time there. I spend the most time in Newport and would love to live there and get out of Portland, but I can imagine work would be an issue. Also as someone who lives in Portland and spends a bit of time on the coast the crime and drug use is absolutly nothing compared to here.
Considering the coastal drug problem and homelessness, it depends on where you live. Port Orford has a homelessness problem, it also suffers from drug addictions. There is also a drug problem in Lakeside / Tenmile Lakes / Winchester Bay. I am a 4th generation Oregonian, born in Florence. The weather and coastal fog take its toll on your cars as well as your home, the moisture permiates buildings. The sea scum blows up and gets on everything. Storms can be brutal, especially on the waterfront.
We’re in Depoe Bay. No Uber, no taxis. No emergency night or weekend veterinarian help, takes 5-6 months to get a 1st visit to doctors, and most surgeries are done over the hills in the valley. Much more difficult for older people to get to stores or errands if they can no longer drive. The ocean can be very loud , it stays loud all night, too. Neighborhoods leave a lot of lights on outside all night because of overnight thefts. Sneaker waves! Hard to find contract help for most home repair, remodeling, etc. Most jobs here are minimum wage, except for professionals. Housing is not lower just because the jobs don’t pay. Short term rentals make year round rentals scarce.
Excellent video. Excellent advice. We are heading up the coast in July. We are looking forward to socking in the stunning coast line, the best I've seen. Greetings from CA!
My sister lived north of Gold Beach at Nesika Beach. While it was beautiful it was at the time fairly isolated. The main thing I remember about visiting was the dampness!! You could smell the mildew all the time. Still, I really liked visiting there.
It's definitely a difference of moving to the coastal areas compared to Portland, Vancouver, Eugene, etc. I've lived in North Bend since 2020, and it's not like the inward areas. It's a different way of life!
I was born in Portland and grew up in the surrounding areas, mostly Laurelwood and Carlton. In 1956, my folks moved to the Monterey Bay area of CA. In 1969, I quit a good job and moved to Bandon, living seven miles south of town. There I drove the propane truck and delivered fuel to mostly relocated Californians (Oregonians burn wood). Twice a week I hooked up to the semi-trailer and made a trip to Coos Bay, where I picked up a load from the rail car...(No RR in Bandon) I was happy, but my immature wife missed her mommy so badly, nine months later I moved back, went back to my former job and worked there for another 30 years and have been here ever since...although I retired 12 years ago at the age of 70. BHE
Moved to Oregon from one state over and got the cold shoulder from locals for years. If you are crazy independent it can work. But they never accept you.
Curious on what the Internet situation is like along the coast. What ISP's service the coast and if there are a lot of outages that you might be aware of? I work remote, so good Internet connectivity is a must.
We still don't have access to internet at my house. It just doesn't come out here. Have to use a cellular hotspot thing and it sucks. Hell I like it this way, makes the kids get out and do stuff. We have horses, we hunt and fish a lot.
Born and raised here.. by a Millworker , commercial fisherman and my uncle was a local farmer. I have heated my home with firewood only for 4decades now .. Basically only 90 sunny days that almost always are very windy during peak terrorist season. The rest off the year it's a weather toss up usually 🌧️☔ most people moving here can't handle it. True Oregonians Love the solitude and enjoy the state all Year long especially after tourist months . Self sufficiency is required 5 miles out of most Oregon coastal towns. ..over the years....loss of industry a corruption at county levels has led to huge crime increases.
The Hospitals on the coast are glorified first aid stations, very few specialists; anything severe will require (expensive) transport to I-5 adjacent hospitals.
Thanks for the comments about home maintenance. I was looking at condo in my budget online and found a nice one but the COA fees were $1,400 per month without a lot of amenities. Ouch, but it makes sense now.
8- tsunami zones but not that frequent once every 50 years 9- lack of big city amenities like some public services but not that huge of a deal you can always go to nearby big cities but there are hospitals 10- tourism which is awesome so all these points are not bad move there❤
Having driven and worked the southern half of the coast for 25 years, I can reflect on preferences of towns. *Towns I'd never live in: Seaside...a total dump, what are they thinking; Port Orford...locals are very trashy, vagrant types; *Towns I might live in: North Bend...north bay only for its many custom homes; Coos Bay...ho hum; Reedsport...for it's close access to the lower Umpqua river valley, just beautiful; Florence...maybe too busy and touristy, but most amenities available; *Towns I'd definitely live in: Brookings...weather; Gold Beach...many different neighbor- hoods and areas; Bandon...small, given to higher numbers of golfers visiting the well known courses, a few niche shops and restaurants. Towns-Areas most vulnerable to tsunami or big quakes: Yachats; Ophir to the Cali border; Bandon...directly east of the junction of contin- ental plates, potential ground zero for the "big one." Anyone moving from places like SoCal will have culture shock for some years.
First thing I noticed moving out here on the coast was the darkness and the stars just popping out of the sky! I had never seen so many stars before! But, when it is dark, not too inviting to be out in the dark with deer, opossums, bears and the like starting to come out to play and look for dinner. Also, if you have a car break down, hard to get any service, possibly cell service and also knowing just where you are. Down side is we used to have an almost private beach that only the locals knew about, but now it is hard to find a place to park to get there, fortunately we live 1000' away from the ocean and it is a pleasant walk to there.
I moved to Newport 30 years ago. I'm a credentialed professional. I married someone who was born here. Between us, we've raised seven children. From as early as we could discuss the issue, we've told all of them that they could not stay in Newport. Honestly, unless you have some credentials, the incomes here do not support a happy life. They have moved to the Willamette valley and California and all are doing well. The high cost of living and lack of jobs that pay a decent wage that can support a life here are a problem. There are some large businesses such as Georgia Pacific but the mainstays from the past like commercial fishing are slowly going away. Unless you're able to work remotely with the substantial income, the coast is a nice place to visit but I wouldn't recommending trying to make a life here.
Your weather comment is right on! It was funny, a while after we moved to the coast, there was some really warm sunny weather, and my wife's boss said "Hey, it great you can finally enjoy your home on the coast!" We were like... "Um... We wouldn't have bought it if we only liked warm sunny weather." ;-) Another thing I'd mention is people "assuming" they are buying a home that they can then short term rent to cover their mortgage. While that does happen in some areas, we've seen more than a few people buy (spending more than they probably should) expecting to get enough rental money to cover their mortgage and then that not happening and having to sell. Related to that, their are people who are concerned about all the rentals. We live in a neighborhood that is mixed full time residents (not many of us), vacation homes (which are mostly vacant) and rentals (which are also mostly vacant. Some people really don't like partying neighbors. For us, it hasn't been a problem. And as someone pointed out, worst case scenario and you have a really bad neighbor, at least they are gone in a few days. ;-) Great vid!
You really could have summed up a lot of this with just one word: FOG. Homes occasionally get battered by the weather, but the fog adds a constant gloom and depression which is IMHO a lot worse. Its especially bad in the summer.
Great video. Thanks for your honest assessment. Having spent time visiting several of the popular tourist towns, I think your conclusions are "spot on" .
Wow, the Oregon coast sounds rather extreme. It would definitely take some adapting to. It would be strange to find businesses open in the winter. Plus the hot weather in the winter would also take some getting used to. One thing that would be really nice would be the small number of tourists there. It would definitely take some getting used to the big city life style. The tsunami and earthquake threats would also be something to get used to. Over all the Oregon coast sounds pretty built up and metropolitan. Of course I currently live on an island on the Maine coast in a town with 500 people. The only business here that are open in the winter are one gas station/convenience store and the post office. It is a 40 mile drive to the supermarket or hospital and 80+ miles to any other shopping. In the summer there are restaurants and some shops that cater to tourists. Our island gets a LOT of tourists in the summer (4 million plus) because there is a national park here. Adapting to storms in the winter would not be hard since it has been nearly a week since our last 60+ mph wind storm and it does get chilly here (-11F last weekend). Home maintenance is not that big an issue unless a tree blows down onto your house. We don't have tsunamis though, but the road to town does get over washed by the surf during big storms. Note: I lived in Oregon in the 50s and 70s and have been to the coast many times. I am from Washington.
If I buy a house in a town like Newport that is already an AirBnb, can I keep it as an Airbnb? Everything I read says short-term rentals are not allowed anymore. How can I get around it if I buy there?
STR permits do not convey with a sale. Currently, you are able to apply for a permit(moratorium recently ended). You'll likely also need a business license. Get in touch with us for more details or questions. 503-974-0567 info@thehometeambrokers.com
So if there is no nightlife, there may not be the opportunity for us (hubs and I) to make some extra money by performing out at places in the evening (we are professional musicians). We are not afraid if a little mist after 18 years in Florida Monsoons and Hurricanes where you can’t see the hood of your car when you are driving.
Family lived 18 miles west of Forest Grove. Had Family relatives in Astoria and Friends in Tillamook. Liked the coast. I retired from the Navy 11-92. I live in Mount Vernon, Washington since 7-94.
I lived in Newport when I was much younger. I have been living in Hawaii for most of my adult life and am moving back to Oregon as soon as I can find a job in HOA/Condo management. How is the Oregon Coast job market in this field? Thanks
Great question! The job market is relatively scarce on the Coast, with the majority of jobs being in tourism or something tourism adjacent. We’d be happy to help investigate this with you!
Tons of natural beauty controlled by poor leadership in places should be the number one reason. Lived in Charleston, OR in 2009--12. The best of times and the worst of times.
❤living on the coast, it’s a perfect retirement environment, except when you want to fly out, 3 hour drive to airport, but don’t fly out too often so no problem there!
Thing most people don't know is the locals on the coast are pretty damn republican. Most of us hunt, fish, ride, and shoot. I'm a farmer, lots of loggers and fisherman. Truth be told lots of yuppies have ruined my town. Come on vacation leaving garbage behind and are just asses to everyone. Its really too bad, loved this place. Now i pretty much stay outta town in the summer months. One thing I will say is we like it how it is. Don't mind people coming into town but please leave Portland and California behind when you do.
If you are looking for kareoke, shopping malls, late night entertainment, multi Starbucks and fast food drive throughs, then stay where you are. I moved here for the weather, the slower pace, less crime ( 20 years ago). I realized that I would be shopping on the internet, would be giving up my big city career and 2 hour commutes. Works for me!
I’m from Hawaii. Hawaii/island time is about no concern of specific time. A bit late to an event is Hawaii time. Got nothing to do with businesses closing early. Lol Well, now n then youl see a sign on a biz closed for day says “Went to da beach”.
Im disabled ie limited income ... how do we find a place to start... ? were in Texas .. houston.. buyt want to move back to a smaller community .. yes we need to understand some things like shopping and hospitals... but i was raised in a small town, i want to move back to the west cost too give my boys a better life than than we can have here.... suggestions of where to start on a budget
When people say they like the rain it really makes no sense to me. do you REALLY like being outside in the rain, or do you just like hearing the sound of it hitting your roof while you stay dry inside? I don’t think there’s many people who enjoy being out there in that. But yet so many people “love the rainy weather”
One of the top needs in retirement is medical care. We tried it out for 6 years prior to retirement to make a decision., moved to Boise and live minutes from great medical facilites. Kept the place on the ooast for a few months a year to enjoy the weather but not our retirement place,. many of our friends who aged have left for the same reason. NO specialties, months to get appts. in Eugene, and don't have a stroke on tuesday or thursday.
What is the fog like on the Oregon coast particularly Northern Coast? Is there a time of year where it is worse than other months? For example I live near San Francsico and peak fog season is June-August but fog can still happen almost year round. The least foggy months around here are during "Indian Summer" which is September-November. My wife and I are heavily looking into moving up near Warrenton/Astoria so I am trying to find out more about the area.
Hi James, I’m in that area every month of the year. It’s not very foggy(relative). Cloudy and overcast yes, but the fog is nothing like the Bay Area. Send us an email to info@thehometeambrokers.com and we’ll get on a zoom - Seth
I live in Newport close to the beach I call August / Fog - ust The wind is relentless near the beach areas - no exaggeration Only month of the year which is super calm is September in my opinion
Brookings and Gold beach are awesome and the old timers told me if you go just a little ways inland up the Chetco or Rogue river your out of the tsunami zone and fog ! my vacations there have been wonderful and the locals were great people ! How about some positive videos Mr. negative !
Small towns every not just Oregon have shops that close early because it’s not a big city no point in staying open for one person to walk in randomly lol
Lol there are too many people afraid of getting their feet wet in Oregon. Smh I broke the coast in the first day I was on the beach. That's mainly what a Beach is for... Swimming! I couldn't pass up the opportunity. Swimming is in my blood and that's what I love most about bodies of water like this. I grew up in California every day...for part or most of the day....my friends and I spent our time swimming. Diving, leaping, splashing, playing, "FUN" ever since moving to Oregon one thought continuously plagues my thoughts. "Do these people actually know how to have fun?" I mean you see people closing up fun places for kids it's ridiculous.
11 reasons not to move to the OR coast.....now let me help you find a home. That is an interesting approach to real estate sales. I'm moving there from California next month. Bidding farewell to Sacramento, where homelessness, crime, drugs and 105 degree summer days abound. I'll take my chances on the OR coast. 😉
Be specific ... too many generalities, it's busy during summer\fall months? No jobs? Cold winter months, housing is scarce? Ditto for 90 % of the coast... what else is new?
When the Sun Goes Down on the coast the fog comes up. It's Misty and cold and most people would just stay in. One of the reasons everything closes early. Same or more so for the Washington coast.
Everything he’s complaining about is why some of us love it here! I’ve lived on the southern Oregon coast for 23 yrs, if you don’t like wind, rain (lots of rain) cloudy days, stay away! It’s quiet after dark & we like it that way! Don’t see a lot of maga hats running around here either! Fishing, hunting, mushroom gathering, great for veg gardens beautiful rivers, Agates, sunstones, this is not LA, Frisco or San Diego, want nightlife try Portland! Otherwise wait till your over 65 & leave your old working life behind! 🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙
I live in Lincoln City known for its high crime ratio. It is not accurate at all. Sure there are 10000 full time residents but there can be around 100000 people in the area during the summer months. If they are factored in the crime ratio is very very small.
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I grew up on the central California coast (Cambria), and currently live on the northern California coast. I often encountered Big City people who were enthralled with the climate, the small town culture, natural beauty...but were indignant that we didn't have a Mall, fast food places, and 24 hr. entertainment. I just told them if we did, we would be just like the overcrowded, aggravating, stressful place they left....to enjoy some peace & quiet.
Small towns are nice to visit but not to live cus of lack of jobs and entertainment like in big cities. Big cities aren't bad you're just not used to the lifestyle similar to how big city ppl aren't used to the small town life
I moved to Gold Beach 17 years ago and was widowed 10 years ago. I don't need to lock my doors (please keep this between us LOL) There isn't anything better than knowing everyone everywhere you go in town and seeing their face light up when they see you. Sharing a minimum of 8 hugs in the grocery store is nice. Making dinner plans with friends when you're in the Lumber yard is charming. Knowing the person who just dialed a wrong number is like a smile in your soul. UPS brings more to me than any shopping mall offers. Unequaled natural beauty is a nice trade. Traffic jams mean a deer and her baby are walking to slow while crossing the road.
I moved to Gold Beach 17 years ago and was widowed 10 years ago. I don't need to lock my doors (please keep this between us LOL) There isn't anything better than knowing everyone everywhere you go in town and seeing their face light up when they see you. Sharing a minimum of 8 hugs in the grocery store is nice. Making dinner plans with friends when you're in the Lumber yard is charming. Knowing the person who just dialed a wrong number is like a smile in your soul. UPS brings more to me than any shopping mall offers. Unequaled natural beauty is a nice trade. Traffic jams mean a deer and her baby are walking to slow while crossing the road.
I moved to Gold Beach 17 years ago and was widowed 10 years ago. I don't need to lock my doors (please keep this between us LOL) There isn't anything better than knowing everyone everywhere you go in town and seeing their face light up when they see you. Sharing a minimum of 8 hugs in the grocery store is nice. Making dinner plans with friends when you're in the Lumber yard is charming. Knowing the person who just dialed a wrong number is like a smile in your soul. UPS brings more to me than any shopping mall offers. Unequaled natural beauty is a nice trade. Traffic jams mean a deer and her baby are walking to slow while crossing the road.
I really like Cambria California
thanks for this video, you just gave me 11 reasons to actually move to Oregon.
perfect place for a freelancer, living in an RV, not a fan of nightlife, and not afraid of dying from a tsunami.
Lol me too
IF you survive the 9.2 earthquake which lasts for 5 minutes.
...or a fire.
@@Eric12358not hard to do if you are in an rv and a tree doesn’t fall on you
I just want to visit not come to stay permanently!
I have lived on the OR coast for six years. The nasty cold weather and endless rain can get to you, but when it’s nice it off the hook gorgeous. In the summer you can always drive East to find warm weather. You don’t have the culture of cities. A lot of the people are blue collar, fishermen, retired people, and they keep to themselves. You got to love the beauty of ocean, beach, nature, photography, or there is not much else to do.
I want to move there for the low fertility rate, which appeals to us antinatalists from all over. Hopefully in the long run this can reduce school tax without large scale ignorance. Do any coastal cities fund abortions? in addition to state funding.
Locals in big cites often understand that if they pick up litter, their landlords will raise the rent.
@@alan6832they raise the rent 10% every yr ( our state gov gave them that ability to combat ‘no reason evictions’
@@bevsputler5455 The market gives no such ability, allowing rent to rise only with lumber prices, with which the Oregon coast should be familiar.
@@bevsputler5455 If they stopped picking up litter like the Memphis underclass rents would not rise by any 10% a year just like it doesn't in Memphis because the market demand for littered rentals would never support a 10% hike.
1- businesses close at 8-9 pm
2- no nightlife except bars
3- rain & clouds sometimes high winds
4- not crowded which is a good point 😂
5-slow economy which means its ok for retirement
6- great small community values which is again good 😂
7- maintain exterior of homes which is not hard at all to do
And let's not forget the fires!
Heaven! Year round living at it's best! STAY AWAY! We gotta enough people already! Alright?
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No....I'm coming in 12.5 years when I retire
Average 70 inches of rain per year. 70.
It is very crowded now! Too many people are moving in .
Very true. 20 years in from San Clemente CA. The Oregon coast is not for everyone. Last 5 years has seen increased traffic issues, rents are ridiculous, homelessness and drug abuse continue to rise. Been having more run ins on beach with disrespectful somewhat aggressive people. It’s just not the same as it was. Kinda sad really.
That's the whole earth buddy. Where have you been?
@@aakusteryou seem to be justifying it like it's okay?
@@The-GreenHornet I'm stating reality😆
I’ve lived everywhere from Astoria, south to Tillamook, and just about every point along the way for 40 years. I can’t stay away.
Okay, so out of all the places you lived in Oregon.
What was the best place to live (I realize no place is perfect), but high rent, low income jobs, lack of housing and high drug problems seem to be the norm for Oregon.
Other than that 😅 Oregon seems like a great place to live.
@@The-GreenHornet well, subtracting 30 years, Cannon Beach. Back then, it was a very homey, artsy, hippy, musician town. Now, it’s been discovered and is very expensive and more like Carmel, California.
See, I have only lived up a river, out from Tillamook for the last 25 years, so I only lived Astoria to Manzanita (and for a bit in Otis and Gleneden beach when I first got married) before that.
Astoria is nice, clean, and not as touristy. Seaside way too touristy.
I’d have to say Cannon Beach if I had the money for a coastal town.
It used to be that tourists left in the fall, but now it’s tourist year round.
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And if the big one hit, cannon Beach would be near to impossible to get out of! Yikes!
As a longtime contractor I totally agree with you about the weather and maintenance. The weather will destroy everything outside. The amount of salt in the air even on beautiful weather days will coat things with a salty film that doesn’t just rinse off easily. Corrosion is rampant. I’ve replaced exterior door handles, hinges, lights, and even brand new stuff is corroding after a few months. Plan on washing your vehicle quite often to get the salt off before it does damage. If anyone doubts the salt problem, just pop the hood on a car that is located there and you’ll find corrosion on most metal parts.
Awesome input, thank you!!
So you have plenty of work! Business is good.
Build things properly then . We have much harsher weather in Britain we just build accordingly and wax oil the shit out of our cars.
Is it a saltier situation than Southern California coastal? I live two blocks from the ocean in Point Loma, San Diego, and there's no salt problem that I notice on my four cars, all out doors, and they're all from the 1990's, all XJ Cherokees.
Good question,...I'm going to guess that salt content would be similar, but the combined average temp and breeze slows the process. Sunshine and lesser humidity etc... @@bonsummers2657
I was raised in Brookings Oregon and I don’t ever remember it getting cold. You want cold go to the Midwest.
Was born in Reedsport. Lived in Lincoln City for a long while, and moving to Coos Bay later this year. Can hardly wait. Despite the drawbacks, there’s no place like it on earth.
Born and raised on the oregon coast. Every year towards the end of winter I always say I'm gonna move but then summer comes along and I never do lol.
@@asamcdaniel5167 when the rain is coming down sideways, it’s very tempting to move inland. But it’s not worth it.
@@CrashTestPrivate I've moved back to the family in Oklahoma a few times. It's strange because I live right next to the ocean, and I never go down there. But then I move away and I miss it.
I always loved the lower Umpqua river valley, just amazing. Coos Bay pretty ok.
Just FYI…having lived in Hawaii, “island time” in Hawaii means to take things slowly and not be in a rush. It wasn’t associated with businesses closing early.
My friend got married when she was living in Hawaii, and all the Hawaii residents were late to the wedding. It was explained as them being "on island time".
ditto
I lived in Hawaii during my growing up years. Now in my senior years I live on the Southern coast of Oregon. No hurry in Curry.
@@poponachtschnecke
That's just disrespectful to other people's time.
It's narcissistic.
Once in a while 5 10 minutes late, fine.
Habitually all the time?
A total disregard for others.
I've left friends who were like that habitually who were always late.
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I’m from SoCal but I lived in Lincoln City for awhile…
Most of this to me just sounds pessimistic.
The constant rain always left the outdoors smelling fresh and new and made the plants and trees and roads look so deep and rich with color. The colder months meant cozier days inside and the warmer days always felt like such a blessing. The big open beaches all to yourself because the cool air kept all the rest away. The access to mountains, lakes, rivers and the ocean… the charm of the small towns! The lack of malls but not the lack of friends. It is indeed simpler living but that does not make it a bad life.
The Oregon Coast is beautiful.
I have lived in Newport for over 10 years. From my point of view, there are lots of jobs that are available along the central and northern Oregon coast. The problem is that the price of homes along the coast have risen to levels that working people including professional people can not afford to buy or even rent. Public and private entities have trouble hiring people because they can not afford homes. Here in Lincoln County, 20% of the homes are second homes or AirBNBs. If you want to move to the Oregon coast, you should be prepared to pay quite a premium.
Yes I agree it is difficult at times to find locksmiths, havoc professionals. Good mechanics ect due to affordable housing.
It rained 10 months out of the year, when we lived there, and if you like to go to beach to go swimming, forget it! The water is so cold it felt like ice cubes were floating in it!
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This is a really good and honest video. My wife and I moved to the Oregon coast (north of Seaside) a few years ago. I can recognize everything you talk about.
But with all that said - we love living here. This just fit us so well.
Houses were very difficult to find, but we found a nice house after living in a RV for half a year.
Jobs ? I’m an engineer and there were just none of these jobs around here. I had to change completely, took a class A CDL and started as an over the road truck driver, hoping something local would show up. I put my name out there with the local companies and after a few months, I got a nice job transporting wood chips for the local sawmills.
It sure took some flexibility to move to the Oregon coast. But for us it was so worth it. We love the area , even all the tourists at summer time. It just brings some live and good atmosphere to our region.
You forgot the best weather reason. Its stays a cool 70 degrees and sunny in the summer while its 95 plus everywhere else in the PNW.
I live on the southern Oregon coast and love it so much!
Love Thunder Cove. It's Heavenly.
I live in Humboldt , but I really like Bandon, a lot.
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Oh. Wow. Closing 8pm. Hey I'm 65. That's my bedtime. So no problem there. I want places to open early. That's my time.
Yes, we love our rain,(Brookings, OR)
We live in Eugene, for now, and bought a small house in Florence about six years ago and we are able to use it most weekends. It's only about an hour drive. We love all the variety of weather, getting a good rain suit is a must! lol
The rain and cloudy weather make the evergreen plants and huge forests grow well. Also, on the Oregon coast in winter the beaches are never crowded.
For good reason.
@@jeffhildreth9244 keeps Jeff away...which is a good thing
@@okboomer1340 An infantile response was expected from an arrogant Bend resident. Congratulations.
@@okboomer1340 Says another real estate hustler.
You seem to need attention.. you can have the last word.
BTW how long have you been in Oregon ?
i got no problem with many establishments closing early. If this is a problem then move to Las Vegas.
I made it through all the way to the end and being from SoCal but moved back east and now just plain homesick, nothing you said deterred me! 😁
Great video! I’m from Toledo and my family has lived there for generations. I’ve lived in central California all of my adult life but I’m looking to move back 💚🌲
I was born and raised on the Oregon Coast. I’m still here, just a tiny bit inland. 😊
You might mention that Eugene isn't that far away if someone wants to do some holiday shopping, etc, and the people in coast areas were so friendly, and helpful, and made us feel at home, when we lived there
Thanks for this! We need more people warning the masses to stay away! Losing our beautiful ocean towns to crowds is getting frustrating.
Brookings has the nicest weather
Love Brookings❤cute little community!
@@Littlepaw7 Only 68 inches of rain a year.
Your list sounds fabulous.. closes early, no night life, and small towns 🎉🎉🎉 I’d move in a heart beat ❤
A 9.0 earthquake is overdue for the Oregon Coast. It could happen today, or it could happen 50 years from now, but it will happen. There are many videos on UA-cam about the Cascadia Subduction Zone. It is offshore where the Pacific Plate meets the North American Plate. If you want to live under the constant threat of a massive earthquake and tsunami, if you have a death wish, then by all means, live on the Oregon Coast. It is perfect for you.
where on the Oregon coast do you live? ;-)
I think the evacuation signs are a joke if the roads are all broken up and the bridges down how are going to get there in 15 minutes you have until the tsunami hits and even if you do survive there will not be anything left
Not much different than the threats of earthquakes in California. The San Adreas fault is said to go any time and be the "big one" in Northern California. Seems like there are very few beautiful places in the U.S. that are not in a tornado/huricane alley, quake zone, etc.
Keep living in fear of things that happen every couple hundred years😂
The real trick to living at the coast is living at Coquille. Just far enough from 101 to be out of the fog, but close enough to the coast for the ocean in minutes. Beware of Myrtle Point as it's at the head of the valley and gets the wind.
We used to live in gold beach i loved it but we keeped getting stuff stolen from us and it was hard to keep up the house too and the hospital was bad my stepdad passed away up their
I lived in Newport for 3 years, best time of my life. my only regret is moving. and had I stayed until Covid I'd still be there. the reason I left was I couldnt find a job in my field, so I moved back to Portland for work, which is now WFH. with so many jobs now going WFH its a great time to move to the coast TBH because you dont have to worry about the biggest potential restriction on the coast; employment. no single town on the coast is larger than about 25,000 people, the vast majority clock in at sub 1000. I'm not trying to say this video is wrong, it makes solid points. but I have HOURS of footage of whales and other animals all over the coast. its a breathtaking expanse of scenery, literally some of the prettiest on earth. and that isnt hyperbole or American exceptionalism, its literally world class. yes, much of the time you'll be seeing that beauty while zipped into a rain coat holding on for dear life against the wind, but I promise you its worth it.
"Hawaiian Time" is when the party start time says 5 - but everybody shows up at 6!
It has nothing to do with what time the town closes up.
Narcissistic attitude
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If you move to the southern coast be ready to wait for months for a contractor. And be prepared to pay more to bring them from inland. We waited 6 months for a new roof, 3 months for new flooring and had to bring in window replacement people from 2 1/2 hours away. You will be waiting to get into any kind of doctor, if you can even find the doctor you need in your area.
I have lived in coos Bay for six years and find the living here to be pretty darn good. That is if you are an outdoor person. This morning we had a big minus tide and a lot of folks will be down on the inland beaches digging for clams. On the Bandon beaches you can pluck delicious mussels off the rocks,the limit is 70 per day. There is a two month salmon run in the bay each year and who doesn't like salmon? You can fish offshore in the summer for rockfish and ling cod. You can get your crabs from the dock in Charleston or go out in a boat for better success. You can walk the beaches but I think they are mostly empty as the surf pounds the shells to bits. If you have an off road machine you can zoom around on the dunes for miles. Lots of hiking in the area as well. Yes it rains in the winter, from Nov to April, but the summers are mostly dry and not too hot. You won't go in the salt water for swimming as year round temperature is 54 degrees. But lots of lakes that warm up nicely. Just do me one favor, leave your progressive ideas back where you came from.
We used to live in Coos Bay, Or, and when we moved away our son remained there, with his family, and they still live there, now.
Woo hoo !!! I'm in North Bend myself these days. Coming from the southwestern desert, I love the coast.
We moved to Seaside in April we're putting an offer on a house in the neighborhood up by your head on your left on Oregon St. We love Seaside and we're happy to be back to live.
The main problem about living here is that it is hard to find a house and even more hard to find a rental. When I first moved here in 2007 it was easy to find a place and rent was very cheap however over the years more and more out of state people started buying houses and turning them into vacation rentals and at the time it did not seem like a big deal well fast forward 15 years and now whole neighborhoods are vacant 6-8 months of the year and a lot of locals have moved off of the coast and it has effected businesses in a bad way because there is nobody to work.
Definitely a viscous cycle there. Hopefully local governments can work toward policies that benefit everyone.
@@LivingOnTheOregonCoast Yes hopefully. The town I work in, Yachats passed a limit on vacation rentals, everybody voted on it and some how it got over turned after it passed.
Thanks for your comment. We're considering moving to OR (full time) and I didn't know that about the vacation rentals and sparse population. I hope you found a great place to live! :)
@@paigeb1318 Def be careful when moving here. One of the side affect of the vacation rental thing is that you get a apartment your loving it for 3 or 4months then the owner turns it into a vacation rental and you have to move. I know 7 people that this as happened to along with a bunch of people that I do not really know saying that it happened to them.
That is not good. So sorry to hear this.
I visit the Oregon coast about 4 times a year, spending a week at a time there. I spend the most time in Newport and would love to live there and get out of Portland, but I can imagine work would be an issue. Also as someone who lives in Portland and spends a bit of time on the coast the crime and drug use is absolutly nothing compared to here.
Considering the coastal drug problem and homelessness, it depends on where you live. Port Orford has a homelessness problem, it also suffers from drug addictions. There is also a drug problem in Lakeside / Tenmile Lakes / Winchester Bay.
I am a 4th generation Oregonian, born in Florence.
The weather and coastal fog take its toll on your cars as well as your home, the moisture permiates buildings. The sea scum blows up and gets on everything. Storms can be brutal, especially on the waterfront.
We’re in Depoe Bay. No Uber, no taxis. No emergency night or weekend veterinarian help, takes 5-6 months to get a 1st visit to doctors, and most surgeries are done over the hills in the valley. Much more difficult for older people to get to stores or errands if they can no longer drive. The ocean can be very loud , it stays loud all night, too. Neighborhoods leave a lot of lights on outside all night because of overnight thefts. Sneaker waves! Hard to find contract help for most home repair, remodeling, etc. Most jobs here are minimum wage, except for professionals. Housing is not lower just because the jobs don’t pay. Short term rentals make year round rentals scarce.
Excellent video. Excellent advice. We are heading up the coast in July. We are looking forward to socking in the stunning coast line, the best I've seen. Greetings from CA!
My sister lived north of Gold Beach at Nesika Beach. While it was beautiful it was at the time fairly isolated. The main thing I remember about visiting was the dampness!! You could smell the mildew all the time. Still, I really liked visiting there.
Yes you definitely need to get a dehumidifier to keep the dampness down.
It's definitely a difference of moving to the coastal areas compared to Portland, Vancouver, Eugene, etc. I've lived in North Bend since 2020, and it's not like the inward areas. It's a different way of life!
I was born in Portland and grew up in the surrounding areas, mostly Laurelwood and Carlton. In 1956, my folks moved to the Monterey Bay area of CA. In 1969, I quit a good job and moved to Bandon, living seven miles south of town. There I drove the propane truck and delivered fuel to mostly relocated Californians (Oregonians burn wood). Twice a week I hooked up to the semi-trailer and made a trip to Coos Bay, where I picked up a load from the rail car...(No RR in Bandon)
I was happy, but my immature wife missed her mommy so badly, nine months later I moved back, went back to my former job and worked there for another 30 years and have been here ever since...although I retired 12 years ago at the age of 70. BHE
That's because we rural Oregonians (someone born here) are different from the people who come from other parts of the country
I have found that to be true in every state I lived in or worked in temp / visited.
Moved to Oregon from one state over and got the cold shoulder from locals for years. If you are crazy independent it can work. But they never accept you.
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Curious on what the Internet situation is like along the coast. What ISP's service the coast and if there are a lot of outages that you might be aware of? I work remote, so good Internet connectivity is a must.
There are a lot of providers and most towns are going to be pretty well suited for the level of speed/service needed.
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Thank you!
We still don't have access to internet at my house. It just doesn't come out here. Have to use a cellular hotspot thing and it sucks. Hell I like it this way, makes the kids get out and do stuff. We have horses, we hunt and fish a lot.
Consider Starlink if you have a decent view of the sky.
Born and raised here.. by a Millworker , commercial fisherman and my uncle was a local farmer. I have heated my home with firewood only for 4decades now .. Basically only 90 sunny days that almost always are very windy during peak terrorist season. The rest off the year it's a weather toss up usually 🌧️☔ most people moving here can't handle it. True Oregonians Love the solitude and enjoy the state all Year long especially after tourist months . Self sufficiency is required 5 miles out of most Oregon coastal towns. ..over the years....loss of industry a corruption at county levels has led to huge crime increases.
Born an raised here as well. farmed my whole life. Bout tired of the California's. But what are you gonna do?
The Hospitals on the coast are glorified first aid stations, very few specialists; anything severe will require (expensive) transport to I-5 adjacent hospitals.
Thanks for the comments about home maintenance. I was looking at condo in my budget online and found a nice one but the COA fees were $1,400 per month without a lot of amenities. Ouch, but it makes sense now.
Are certain towns subject to power outages with the storms or for other reasons? Do you need a generator?
8- tsunami zones but not that frequent
once every 50 years
9- lack of big city amenities like some public services but not that huge of a deal
you can always go to nearby big cities
but there are hospitals
10- tourism which is awesome
so all these points are not bad
move there❤
fires and smoke for days and weeks on the southern coast.
8, 9 or 10 for closing? Try 5 and 6
Thanks for the information!!! I do want to move to the coast because I just can't take the heat anymore! :(
Having driven and worked the southern half of the coast for 25 years, I can reflect on preferences of towns.
*Towns I'd never live in:
Seaside...a total dump,
what are they thinking;
Port Orford...locals are
very trashy, vagrant
types;
*Towns I might live in:
North Bend...north bay
only for its many
custom homes;
Coos Bay...ho hum;
Reedsport...for it's
close access to the
lower Umpqua river
valley, just beautiful;
Florence...maybe too
busy and touristy, but
most amenities
available;
*Towns I'd definitely live
in:
Brookings...weather;
Gold Beach...many
different neighbor-
hoods and areas;
Bandon...small, given
to higher numbers of
golfers visiting the
well known courses,
a few niche shops
and restaurants.
Towns-Areas most vulnerable to tsunami or big quakes: Yachats; Ophir to the Cali border; Bandon...directly east of
the junction of contin-
ental plates, potential
ground zero for the "big
one."
Anyone moving from places like SoCal will have culture shock for some years.
First thing I noticed moving out here on the coast was the darkness and the stars just popping out of the sky! I had never seen so many stars before! But, when it is dark, not too inviting to be out in the dark with deer, opossums, bears and the like starting to come out to play and look for dinner. Also, if you have a car break down, hard to get any service, possibly cell service and also knowing just where you are. Down side is we used to have an almost private beach that only the locals knew about, but now it is hard to find a place to park to get there, fortunately we live 1000' away from the ocean and it is a pleasant walk to there.
I moved to Newport 30 years ago. I'm a credentialed professional. I married someone who was born here. Between us, we've raised seven children. From as early as we could discuss the issue, we've told all of them that they could not stay in Newport. Honestly, unless you have some credentials, the incomes here do not support a happy life. They have moved to the Willamette valley and California and all are doing well. The high cost of living and lack of jobs that pay a decent wage that can support a life here are a problem. There are some large businesses such as Georgia Pacific but the mainstays from the past like commercial fishing are slowly going away. Unless you're able to work remotely with the substantial income, the coast is a nice place to visit but I wouldn't recommending trying to make a life here.
I have visited the Oregon coast many times. I don’t think that you mentioned the lack of medical services available (including veterinary services).
Your weather comment is right on! It was funny, a while after we moved to the coast, there was some really warm sunny weather, and my wife's boss said "Hey, it great you can finally enjoy your home on the coast!"
We were like... "Um... We wouldn't have bought it if we only liked warm sunny weather." ;-)
Another thing I'd mention is people "assuming" they are buying a home that they can then short term rent to cover their mortgage. While that does happen in some areas, we've seen more than a few people buy (spending more than they probably should) expecting to get enough rental money to cover their mortgage and then that not happening and having to sell.
Related to that, their are people who are concerned about all the rentals. We live in a neighborhood that is mixed full time residents (not many of us), vacation homes (which are mostly vacant) and rentals (which are also mostly vacant. Some people really don't like partying neighbors. For us, it hasn't been a problem. And as someone pointed out, worst case scenario and you have a really bad neighbor, at least they are gone in a few days. ;-)
Great vid!
Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!!
You really could have summed up a lot of this with just one word: FOG. Homes occasionally get battered by the weather, but the fog adds a constant gloom and depression which is IMHO a lot worse. Its especially bad in the summer.
That's what I love, it's not gloomy to me. Why are you there? Come to San Diego. Let's switch places.
Great video. Thanks for your honest assessment. Having spent time visiting several of the popular tourist towns, I think your conclusions are "spot on" .
Very informative. Thanks
Wow, the Oregon coast sounds rather extreme. It would definitely take some adapting to. It would be strange to find businesses open in the winter. Plus the hot weather in the winter would also take some getting used to. One thing that would be really nice would be the small number of tourists there. It would definitely take some getting used to the big city life style. The tsunami and earthquake threats would also be something to get used to. Over all the Oregon coast sounds pretty built up and metropolitan.
Of course I currently live on an island on the Maine coast in a town with 500 people. The only business here that are open in the winter are one gas station/convenience store and the post office. It is a 40 mile drive to the supermarket or hospital and 80+ miles to any other shopping. In the summer there are restaurants and some shops that cater to tourists. Our island gets a LOT of tourists in the summer (4 million plus) because there is a national park here. Adapting to storms in the winter would not be hard since it has been nearly a week since our last 60+ mph wind storm and it does get chilly here (-11F last weekend). Home maintenance is not that big an issue unless a tree blows down onto your house. We don't have tsunamis though, but the road to town does get over washed by the surf during big storms.
Note: I lived in Oregon in the 50s and 70s and have been to the coast many times. I am from Washington.
Ironically, the only crime I experienced during childhood was getting the family car broken into visiting Cannon Beach and seaside during 1993
If I buy a house in a town like Newport that is already an AirBnb, can I keep it as an Airbnb? Everything I read says short-term rentals are not allowed anymore. How can I get around it if I buy there?
STR permits do not convey with a sale. Currently, you are able to apply for a permit(moratorium recently ended). You'll likely also need a business license. Get in touch with us for more details or questions. 503-974-0567 info@thehometeambrokers.com
So if there is no nightlife, there may not be the opportunity for us (hubs and I) to make some extra money by performing out at places in the evening (we are professional musicians). We are not afraid if a little mist after 18 years in Florida Monsoons and Hurricanes where you can’t see the hood of your car when you are driving.
Oh there's plenty of bars that do live music.
It is sad and interesting that no longer is there any mention of churches. Bars and nightlife are.
I LOVVVE the weather on the coast. Endless cozy vibes.
Closing early is a good thing, in my opinion ❤
Family lived 18 miles west of Forest Grove. Had Family relatives in Astoria and Friends in Tillamook. Liked the coast. I retired from the Navy 11-92. I live in Mount Vernon, Washington since 7-94.
I lived in Newport when I was much younger. I have been living in Hawaii for most of my adult life and am moving back to Oregon as soon as I can find a job in HOA/Condo management. How is the Oregon Coast job market in this field? Thanks
Great question! The job market is relatively scarce on the Coast, with the majority of jobs being in tourism or something tourism adjacent. We’d be happy to help investigate this with you!
Tons of natural beauty controlled by poor leadership in places should be the number one reason. Lived in Charleston, OR in 2009--12. The best of times and the worst of times.
❤living on the coast, it’s a perfect retirement environment, except when you want to fly out, 3 hour drive to airport, but don’t fly out too often so no problem there!
I had a friend who lived on the Washington Coast, and she said the weather every day was " 44 and raining."
Thing most people don't know is the locals on the coast are pretty damn republican. Most of us hunt, fish, ride, and shoot. I'm a farmer, lots of loggers and fisherman. Truth be told lots of yuppies have ruined my town. Come on vacation leaving garbage behind and are just asses to everyone. Its really too bad, loved this place. Now i pretty much stay outta town in the summer months. One thing I will say is we like it how it is. Don't mind people coming into town but please leave Portland and California behind when you do.
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If you are looking for kareoke, shopping malls, late night entertainment, multi Starbucks and fast food drive throughs, then stay where you are. I moved here for the weather, the slower pace, less crime ( 20 years ago). I realized that I would be shopping on the internet, would be giving up my big city career and 2 hour commutes. Works for me!
I’m from Hawaii.
Hawaii/island time is about no concern of specific time. A bit late to an event is Hawaii time. Got nothing to do with businesses closing early. Lol Well, now n then youl see a sign on a biz closed for day says “Went to da beach”.
And don’t forget Aloha Fridays
A good, helpful presentation for people considering the Oregon Coast!
Im disabled ie limited income ... how do we find a place to start... ? were in Texas .. houston.. buyt want to move back to a smaller community .. yes we need to understand some things like shopping and hospitals... but i was raised in a small town, i want to move back to the west cost too give my boys a better life than than we can have here.... suggestions of where to start on a budget
Just depends what what you’re looking for. Send an email over to info@thehometeambrokers.com - we’d be happy to help!
When people say they like the rain it really makes no sense to me. do you REALLY like being outside in the rain, or do you just like hearing the sound of it hitting your roof while you stay dry inside? I don’t think there’s many people who enjoy being out there in that. But yet so many people “love the rainy weather”
I live in Astoria and I literally love to be out in the rain haha
I love it, and I work out in it pretty much every day. You get about nine months of rain. Then if your lucky you'll get three decent months.
One of the top needs in retirement is medical care. We tried it out for 6 years prior to retirement to make a decision., moved to Boise and live minutes from great medical facilites. Kept the place on the ooast for a few months a year to enjoy the weather but not our retirement place,. many of our friends who aged have left for the same reason. NO specialties, months to get appts. in Eugene, and don't have a stroke on tuesday or thursday.
What is the fog like on the Oregon coast particularly Northern Coast? Is there a time of year where it is worse than other months? For example I live near San Francsico and peak fog season is June-August but fog can still happen almost year round. The least foggy months around here are during "Indian Summer" which is September-November.
My wife and I are heavily looking into moving up near Warrenton/Astoria so I am trying to find out more about the area.
Hi James, I’m in that area every month of the year. It’s not very foggy(relative). Cloudy and overcast yes, but the fog is nothing like the Bay Area. Send us an email to info@thehometeambrokers.com and we’ll get on a zoom - Seth
I live in Newport close to the beach
I call August / Fog - ust
The wind is relentless near the beach areas - no exaggeration
Only month of the year which is super calm is September in my opinion
Check out Lincoln City.
We used to get fog on hot days. We don’t get that much, these days. It’s been 80 every day for weeks, lately.
That's true (2:33)! Here in North Bend, business' are not open late, and many are closed on Friday's.
Small towns all over oregon close early not just the coast
No facts allowed.
Come to our coast. Spend your money here. Enjoy yourselves. Then leave. Please.
Yum! The driftwood!
Brookings and Gold beach are awesome and the old timers told me if you go just a little ways inland up the Chetco or Rogue river your out of the tsunami zone and fog ! my vacations there have been wonderful and the locals were great people ! How about some positive videos Mr. negative !
If you go from cool Gold Beach inland to Agness, it might be 30° hotter.
What you mean is no factual information is welcomed ?
Small towns every not just Oregon have shops that close early because it’s not a big city no point in staying open for one person to walk in randomly lol
Forest Fires happen near the Southern Oregon coast every year and two tsunai's in the last 20+ years.
Forest fires happen EVERYWHERE on the west coast in the summer.
What smaller towns have the most jobs available?
19:49, this is one big reason why people choose the Oregon Coast to live!
Lol there are too many people afraid of getting their feet wet in Oregon. Smh I broke the coast in the first day I was on the beach. That's mainly what a Beach is for... Swimming! I couldn't pass up the opportunity. Swimming is in my blood and that's what I love most about bodies of water like this. I grew up in California every day...for part or most of the day....my friends and I spent our time swimming. Diving, leaping, splashing, playing, "FUN" ever since moving to Oregon one thought continuously plagues my thoughts. "Do these people actually know how to have fun?" I mean you see people closing up fun places for kids it's ridiculous.
Well, if it was summer locals were in the rivers.
11 reasons not to move to the OR coast.....now let me help you find a home. That is an interesting approach to real estate sales. I'm moving there from California next month. Bidding farewell to Sacramento, where homelessness, crime, drugs and 105 degree summer days abound. I'll take my chances on the OR coast. 😉
Happy to help if you have any questions! info@thehometeambrokers.com
What about the high income tax for retirees?
Oregon definitely has a slightly higher income tax than a lot of states.
We also don’t have a sells tax lol
Still cheaper than CA. or FL.
@@gregoryhagen8801 depends on what part of CA or FL you live. If you live in the major cities like Portland or Tampa, not much of a difference.
curious... where are you from?
We’re both born and raised in Oregon!
@@LivingOnTheOregonCoast Where inPOregon ?
Be specific ... too many generalities, it's busy during summer\fall months? No jobs? Cold winter months, housing is scarce? Ditto for 90 % of the coast... what else is new?
Happy to chat specifics! info@thehometeambrokers.com
It’s not cold, but it is expensive.
When the Sun Goes Down on the coast the fog comes up.
It's Misty and cold and most people would just stay in. One of the reasons everything closes early. Same or more so for the Washington coast.
Everything he’s complaining about is why some of us love it here! I’ve lived on the southern Oregon coast for 23 yrs, if you don’t like wind, rain (lots of rain) cloudy days, stay away! It’s quiet after dark & we like it that way! Don’t see a lot of maga hats running around here either! Fishing, hunting, mushroom gathering, great for veg gardens beautiful rivers, Agates, sunstones, this is not LA,
Frisco or San Diego, want nightlife try Portland! Otherwise wait till your over 65 & leave your old working life behind!
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I do not see "complaints" I see observations.. collect the facts, speak the truth.
Low 40s and high 30s in the winter is bad? I'll take that every freaking day over the sub zero to 35 degrees we get in New England.
It’s all relative 😄
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Lose the music. It adds nothing to your presentation. It's distracting.
I live in Lincoln City known for its high crime ratio. It is not accurate at all. Sure there are 10000 full time residents but there can be around 100000 people in the area during the summer months. If they are factored in the crime ratio is very very small.