Exhibit 23.1



      INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

      We  consent  to  the  incorporation  by  reference  in  this  Registration
      Statement of West Coast  Bancorp on Form S-8 of our report dated  February
      14, 2003, relating to the consolidated  financial statements of West Coast
      Bancorp  as of and for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2002  and  2001,
      appearing in the Annual  Report on Form 10-K of West Coast Bancorp for the
      year ended December 31, 2002.



      /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

      Portland, Oregon
      April 29, 2003