Sea Lion Caves
America’s largest sea cave, full of wild sea lions
Sea Lion Caves is one of the places Roamward flags on the Oregon Coast Highway because it gives the drive its texture: America’s largest sea cave, full of wild sea lions. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The Oregon Coast (101) runs Astoria → Brookings, OR. Sea stacks, lighthouses, and old-growth coast.
Nearby route stops
- Thor’s Well — the churning "hole in the ocean" at Cape Perpetua (Oregon Coast (101))
- Heceta Head Lighthouse — the most-photographed lighthouse on the coast (Oregon Coast (101))
This is a route-context guide, not a canonical Roamward check-in yet. Save the full route from its route guide. Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
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