Category: Astoria Blog

Astoria’s historic architecture and working waterfront have made the city a natural horror-film backdrop. Explore the Flavel House connection to The Mortuary Collection and the Oregon Coast locations behind Cthulhu.

There is a specific kind of chill that only the Oregon Coast can provide: a damp, bone-deep cold that rolls in with the sea fog and settles over the rugged basalt cliffs. It’s a landscape that feels ancient, whispered, and perhaps a little bit haunted. It is no wonder, then, that when director Gore Verbinski […]

There is an undeniable magic to the Oregon Coast. It is a place where the breathtaking cliffs meet the untamed Pacific, and where the majestic forests are frequently blanketed in a thick, vibrant layer of silver mist. While most travelers come here for the serene sunsets and world-class tide pooling, filmmakers have long recognized the […]

The Oregon Coast is a place of majestic beauty, where the rugged Pacific meets ancient forests and mist-shrouded cliffs. But as the sun dips below the horizon and the tourists retreat to their seaside cabins, a different kind of mystery often emerges from the darkness. Oregon consistently ranks as one of the top states in […]

For centuries, a ghost has haunted the northern shores of the Oregon Coast: not a specter in a tattered shroud, but a massive, wooden leviathan buried beneath the shifting sands of Nehalem Bay. Long before the first lighthouses blinked into existence, and decades before Lewis and Clark marveled at the Pacific, a catastrophe unfolded in […]

The Oregon Coast is a place where the majestic Pacific Ocean meets the rugged, vibrant cliffs in a harmonious display of natural power. Yet, beneath the breathtaking sunsets and salty spray lies a deeper, more mysterious synergy. For those who seek the thrill of the unknown, our coastline offers more than just folklore; it provides […]

The Oregon Coast is a land of misty mornings, rugged cliffs, and deep, churning waters. But beneath its breathtaking beauty lies a layer of history that refuses to stay buried. From the "Graveyard of the Pacific" in the north to the wind-swept lighthouses of the central coast, Oregon’s shoreline is teeming with spirits, legends, and […]

The Oregon Coast is a place of majestic beauty, where the rugged Pacific meets ancient, windswept forests. But when the famous coastal fog rolls in, the landscape shifts from a vibrant playground to a realm of shadows and mystery. Beyond the breathtaking views and world-class dining, our shoreline hides a darker, more harmonious history: one […]

The Oregon Coast is famous for its breathtaking cliffs, vibrant tide pools, and majestic lighthouses. But beneath the salt spray and scenic overlooks lies a darker, more mysterious history. For those who feel the pull of the paranormal, our shoreline is a treasure trove of documented ghost stories and unexplained phenomena. Whether you are a […]

Oregon ghost shipwrecks: Ghost Lights of the Coast Fog drifts in like a living thing, lantern-bright specks hover above the surf, and the iron ribs of Oregon ghost shipwrecks jut from the sand. Welcome to the most haunted shoreline on the West Coast, where history and sea-mist tangle after dark. Why So Many Wrecks Litter […]