Twice a week. Exactly 100 words about life by the coast.

Places. People. Ideas. A slower pace.

Golden evening light on the sandstone cliffs of Cape Kiwanda, with waves rolling in toward Pacific City, Oregon.

A quieter inbox.A brighter outlook.

Thoughtful, uplifting essays on coastal life, culture, and the little things that make it remarkable — in exactly 100 words.

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A blue pickup truck parked on the beach at Pacific City, with Haystack Rock behind it.

The Long Way Home

On small towns, familiar roads, and the pull of the water.

Rosy morning light on a green headland above the Oregon coast.

Morning Light

How the coast changes everything, even ordinary days.

Weathered grey beach cottages on the sand at Pacific City.

What Stays

On places, people, and the things that outlast us.

“The Coast 100 is a small pause in my week that always leaves me feeling more grounded and grateful.”

— Sarah L., Portland, OR