The Central Oregon Coast in April offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and peaceful seclusion that makes it an ideal destination for spring travel. With the harshest winter weather behind us and the summer rush yet to arrive, April is the perfect time to experience the region’s rugged coastline, scenic trails, and charming seaside towns. Whether you’re looking for whale watching, hiking in lush rainforests, or simply relaxing on quiet beaches, the Central Oregon Coast has something for everyone to enjoy this Spring.
Looking for an event to plan your April visit around? Save these dates on your Spring travel calendar and book your Sweet Homes stay today!
Newport Paper & Book Arts Festival
Dates: April 10–12, 2025
Location: Newport Visual Art Center (777 NW Beach Drive, Newport, OR 97365)
Description: NPBAF celebrates papermaking and manipulation, surface design, book arts, collage, nature printing, mixed media, and more. Our 2025 festival (now in it’s 28th year!), which takes place in Newport, Oregon, and the surrounding communities, will feature 10 workshops (five 2-day workshops, five 1-day workshops) from Thursday, April 10th through Saturday, April 12th, led by Dayna Collins, Randi Parkhust, Margo Klass, Pietro Accardi, Belinda Hill, Celeste Chalasani, Jocelyn Stoody, and Connie Stricks.
Date: April 12, 2025
Location: Northwest Grooves (414 SW Coast Hwy, Newport, OR 97365)
Description: “Record Store Day was conceived in 2007 at a gathering of independent record store owners and employees as a way to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding nearly 1400 independently-owned record stores in the US and thousands of similar stores internationally. The first Record Store Day took place on April 19, 2008. Today, Record Store Day is celebrated at independently-owned brick-and-mortar record stores around the world.” Join the party at everyone’s favorite local vinyl shop, Northwest Grooves!
Date: April 19, 2025
Location: Yachats, OR
Description: “This popular event will feature wineries stationed throughout town at participating businesses — including our Sweet Homes office in Yachats! — offering a unique opportunity to sip, stroll, and discover Yachats’ charming shops and eateries. Attendees will start their journey at Yachats Commons, where they’ll receive an event map detailing all the wine stops. A shuttle service will run continuously, ensuring safe and easy travel between locations.”
Date: April 19-22, 2025
Location: Various Oregon Coast sites
Description: “Discover a diverse array of projects, each designed to address specific environmental needs. From beach cleanups to litter pickups, and from restoring natural habitats through native tree and shrub plantings to weed pulls and mulching projects, each initiative plays a crucial role in enhancing the ecological well-being of our surroundings.” To find a cleanup on the Oregon Coast, visit the Calendar page and search by date and location.
We look forward to welcoming you to one of our beautiful Sweet Homes on the Central Oregon Coast this April! We’ve got oceanfront vacation rentals, dog-friendly stays, homes with hot tubs, and more. Need help planning your next getaway? Call our friendly Vacation Planners at 800-519-0437. Our friendly team of Oregon Coast locals is always happy to help! #StayRelaxed