You might be surprised to discover that US 101 isn’t always a stone’s throw away from the Pacific Ocean. There are several places along the Oregon Coast where the main road turns inland. Fortunately, there’s often a scenic alternative. One of the most worthwhile is the Three Capes Loop, which will take you past Cape Meares, Cape Lookout, and Cape Kiwanda. Once you’ve left the town of Tillamook behind, the Three Capes Loop runs right along the edge of Tillamook Bay. You’re actually headed north at this point, paralleling US 101 on the other side of the water. Soon, though, […]