When you think of taking a trip to dip your toes into the Pacific Ocean your mind may immediately jump to some of California’s most iconic sandy spots. Keep in mind though that if these well-known beaches are your go-to, then they’re the top of everyone else’s travel plans too. So why would you spend even one moment of your well-earned vacation elbowing your way through the crowds you’ll find at these more common destinations when you can whisk yourself away to a more unique strip of sand? Adjust your mind’s eye just a tad north and consider California’s northern neighbor… Oregon.