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For over 80 years a favorite of Seaside visitors. 51 oceanfront condos, individually owned and decorated. Suites for couples, small apartments with fireplaces and kitchenettes, one or two bed family units with fireplaces, kitchens and dining rooms. Oceanview cottages sleep anywhere from two to eight, w/ two bedrooms, some with lofts, fireplaces and kitchens. Heated outdoor pool, enormous grounds w/ picnic tables - all at quiet southern end of Seaside.

Lincoln City’s only resort hotel built right on the beach with all oceanfront rooms - nestled against a rugged cliffside overlooking a soft, sandy beach. Dine in penthouse restaurant and bar, for casual meal or candlelight dinner. An array of seafood specialties, juicy steaks and other Northwest favorites, including decadent Sunday buffet. Rooms range from bedrooms to studios to 1-bedroom suites with microwaves and refrigerators to full kitchens. Also, wi-fi, spa, saunas, exercise room and year-round heated swimming pool. Kids will love the game room and easy beach access. Full-service conference/meeting rooms for that inspirational retreat; extensive wedding possibilities.

A castle on the coast. Fine antiques, gourmet breakfast, luxury w/ ocean views, pet friendly. Social hour in the eve. Have to see to believe. East Ocean Rd., just north of the Arch Cape Tunnel. Arch Cape, Oregon (s. of Cannon Beach and Seaside). www.archcapehouse.com. 800-436-2848

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Suites, duplex units, houses for 2-8 people. Close to everything. All units w/ kitchens; many have fireplaces, decks, jetted tubs. Robes, slippers, luxury bath amenities and more. Award-winning flowers. Featured on Travel Channel.

Feed the seals! One of the oldest aquariums in the U.S. is here in Seaside, Oregon, right on the Promenade

There will not be another property built like this in Cannon Beach in our lifetimes. Rare, premiere ocean front location; handsome, dramatic architecture and tasteful, fun (nostalgic) beach interiors. Overlooks Haystack Rock. 100 percent smoke free. Imaginative special occasion packages. Massive wood burning lobby fireplace. Library w/ fireplace, stocked with impressive book collection. Pet and family friendly. Lavish continental buffet breakfast. In-room fireplaces, mini-kitchens. Jacuzzi tubs in select rooms. DVD players, complimentary movies. Morning paper. Warm cookies.

Sumptuous indoor pool heated year round. Lovely ocean views come with many rooms. All units big, extremely comfortable, w/ special touches. Each room contains a microwave, refrigerator, in-room coffee makers, cable TV, and larger kitchen units are available as well. Free parking, choice of smoking or non-smoking rooms. Within walking distance to all of Yachats’ various amenities; short walk to the beaches

Free, fresh baked cookie upon check-in is just the start. All rooms beachfront and up against Lincoln City's most famous stretch of beach: the D River. Each room comes as a suite or mini-suite, and has a kitchen and balcony or patio. Some w/ gas fireplaces, while all have a DVD Players; movies to rent come with free popcorn. Heated indoor pool, a spa, and this fabulous beach is lit at night. Rooms sleep from two, four to six - including a deluxe fireplace suite. Gift certificates orspecial occasion packages


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Seaside, Cannon Beach Summer Events Calendar

  

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Seaside, Cannon Beach Summer Events Calendar

Cannon Beach's Indian Beach, seen from above

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LIVE MUSIC AT Goose Hollow, Seaside. Most weekends and many weeknights. Call for schedule. 220 Avenue U. Seaside, Oregon. 503-717-1940

LIVE MUSIC AT LIL BAYOU. Call for schedule. 20 N. Holladay Dr. Seaside, Oregon. (503) 717-0624.

LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC AT YUMMY WINE BAR & BISTRO, Seaside. Saturdays, early evenings. Call for details. 831 Broadway St. Seaside, Oregon. (503) 738-3100.

Seaside Downtown Art Walk, Every First Saturday. Follow the red balloons to entertainment and art shows at various downtown businesses. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 503-738-6391 www.seasidechamber.com

Every Friday and Sunday. Beach Discovery Program. Touch live animals, view sand from a clam’s perspective or ask beachy questions. Tent on the beach in front of Seaside Aquarium. Free. 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Seaside, Oregon. 503-338-9271.

Literally over 100 homes available as vacation rentals – all distinctive and carefully selected to be special. Find them in Yachats, Waldport, Newport, Nye Beach, Otter Rock, Depoe Bay, Gleneden Beach, Lincoln Beach, Lincoln City, Neskowin, Pacific City, Tierra Del Mar and Rockaway Beach. Some pet friendly. Each Saturday. Seaside Estuary Discovery Program. Learn how tides and salt water affect rivers. Crab pots will be thrown, crab catches will be made, or watch Seaside Aquarium staff test water and examine plankton. On the docks, Quatat Marine Park (Necanicum River), between Broadway and First Ave. Free. 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Seaside, Oregon. 503-338-9271.

July 5. Beach Clean Up. Pick up SOLV bags at the Turnaround, 12th Ave. and Prom, Ave. U and the Prom. Seaside Beach. Seaside, Oregon. 503-738-9880.

July 11 & 12. Ultimate Frisbee Tournament. “Against the Grain" - On the beach down from the turnaround. July 11th 9 a.m. continuing into Sunday until 6 p.m. Seaside, Oregon. 503-819-2585.

July 11. Retta Christie Band. Free. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Quatat Park, downtown Seaside, Oregon. 503-738-3311.

July 12. Downtown Garden Walk. Downtown Seaside, Oregon. Contact Seaside Downtown Development. 503-717-1914.

July 16. Concrete Rodeo. Skatepark tour open to skaters of any age. Divisions for women and men. Also open to non-sponsored skaters. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Seaside's Skate 'Ride Park. Located next to Sunset Pool. 1140 Broadway, Seaside, Oregon. 503-738-3311.

July 17 - 18. BikeFest at Seaside. Open to all bikes with Poker runs/walks. Beard contest, bike awards, vendors and more. Downtown Seaside, Oregon. 503-717-8530. www.flashbackinseaside.com

July 18 - 21. Natural History of the Mill Ponds. The Mill Pond site is rich in aquatic life and other nature displays. The program is all hands-on and everyone young and old is sure to have an interesting nature experience. 10 a.m. Alder Mill Road off of Ave. S., Seaside, Oregon. 503-738-9126 www.nclctrust.org/events.

July 25. "Brownsmead Flats". Free. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Quatat Park, downtown Seaside, Oregon. 503-738-3311.

July 26 - 27. 43rd Annual Seaside Beach Run. Run and Walk. 9 a.m. - 12 a.m. Seaside Beach. 503-738-8304.

July 31 - Aug 5. Dance Magic Grand Championships & Open Competition. Open to the Public. Times to be announced at a later date. Seaside Civic & Convention Center. 415 1st Ave, Seaside, Oregon.

August 1. "Acoustic Minds". Free. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Quatat Park, downtown Seaside, Oregon. 503-738-3311.

August 2. Rhetta Christie Trio (country swing). Concerts in the Park. Cannon Beach City Park, 2nd and Spruce. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cannon Beach, Oregon. 503-436-0744

August 7 - 9. 28th Annual Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament. 8 a.m. Seaside Beach. 503-738-6391. www.seasidechamber.com.

August 8. "Bond Street Blues". Free. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Quatat Park, downtown Seaside, Oregon. 503-738-3311.

August 9. Chris Parker Band (jazz). Concerts in the Park. Cannon Beach City Park, 2nd and Spruce. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cannon Beach, Oregon. 503-436-0744.

August 14 - 16. Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. Jewelry, Beads, Crystals, 14k and Sterling Silver, Gemstones, Opals, Twist Craft, Carvings, Fossils, Craft Tools, Sunstones, Thunder-eggs, Rough Rock, Minerals...and much more! www.ogmshows.com. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Seaside Civic & Convention Center. 415 1st Ave, Seaside, Oregon.

August 14 – 16. "Salt Makers Return". Features costumed re-enactors who portray members of the Lewis and Clark expedition and recreate the saltmaking operations. Begins on Aug. 14 and goes 48 hours until 5 p.m. Seaside Beach off Ave. U. Seaside, Oregon.

August 15. Sou'Wester Garden Club. Plant sale and Garden Market. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Bob Chisholm Community Center. 1225 Ave. A, Seaside, Oregon.

August 15. "Storm Train". Free. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Quatat Park, downtown Seaside, Oregon. 503-738-3311.

August 16. Birds of Fire (jazz). Concerts in the Park. Cannon Beach City Park, 2nd and Spruce. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cannon Beach, Oregon. 503-436-0744.

August 22. "Bruce Smith Band". Free. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Quatat Park, downtown Seaside, Oregon. 503-738-3311.

August 29. Hood To Coast Relay Finish. Ending at the turnaround in Seaside. 9 a.m. Seaside Beach. 503-292-4626. www.hoodtocoast.com

September 5. "Bar Pilots". Free. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Quatat Park, downtown Seaside, Oregon. 503-738-3311.

September 6. Heather Christie. Concerts in the Park. Cannon Beach City Park, 2nd and Spruce. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cannon Beach, Oregon. 503-436-0744.

September 10. Hot Rod Golf Tournament. Providence Seaside Hospital & SDDA team up for this event. Seaside, Oregon. 503-717-1914.

September 11 - 13. "Wheels & Waves". Hot Rods and customs built prior to 1963. Downtown Seaside, Oregon. 503-717-8530. www.flashbackinseaside.com.

A cuddly pet- and family-friendly beauty that boasts a host of complimentary fun stuff like beach games, beach chairs and bikes for carousing around town on, among other things. Immaculate rooms - great sense of fun and quirkiness. Free wi-fi. There are also free movies. Small pet fee.September 19 - 20. "E-Treme Air Dogs 2009". Northwest Challenge Series Finals. Seaside Beach. 541-689-3612. www.northwestchallenge.com

September 19. Seaside Oktoberfest. Seaside Elks Lodge. Seaside, Oregon. 503-738-6651.

September 12. Sixth-Annual Cannon Beach Cottage Tour. Luncheon, and lecture by Margaret Doman: Noon – 1 p.m. $15. Tolovana Inn. 3400 S. Hemlock., Self-guided Cottage Tour in Tolovana Park: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. $15., Reception & Raffle Drawing: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. History Center, Corner of Spruce & Sunset Streets. Tickets available at the Cannon Beach History Center or by calling 503-739-0974.

September 30 - Oct 2. Columbia-Pacific Energy Expo 2009. A forum for expanding knowledge among the professional energy community, associated business and industry, educational institutions and the public directed toward creating bridges that will lead to practical, affordable processes for future sustainability. Seaside Civic & Convention Center. Seaside, Oregon. 503-738-6391. www.nwenergyexpo.com.

Tradewinds Motel, Rockaway Beach. All rooms are immaculate and have TV’s, VCR’s and in-room phones w/ data ports. Oceanfronts have queen bed, a double hide-a-bed, kitchen, cozy firelog fireplace and private deck. Both types sleep up to four people. Others are appointed for a two-person romantic getaway, yet still perfect for those on a budget. Elaborate oceanfront Jacuzzi suite has two bedrooms, kitchen, double hide-a-bed, fireplace and private deck, sleeping as many as six. For family reunions or large gatherings such as weddings, some rooms can connect to create two-room and three-room suites. Some rooms pet friendly. 523 N. Pacific St., Rockaway Beach. (503) 355-2112 - 1-800-824-0938. www.tradewinds-motel.com

Inn at Cannon Beach. Beautifully wooded natural setting at quiet south end of Cannon Beach. Great during winter storms with a new book by the fireplace – or when the sun is out for family fun and beach strolling. Handsome beach cottage-style architecture. Lush flowering gardens and naturalized courtyard pond. Warm, inviting guest rooms. Continental buffet breakfast. Warm Cookies. Family and Pet Friendly. Welcome gifts. Smoke-free. Complimentary Wireless Connectivity. Wine and book signing events. 800-321-6304 or 503-436-9085. Hemlock At Surfcrest, Cannon Beach, Oregon. www.atcannonbeach.com.

Arch Cape Property Services. Dozens of homes in that dreamy, rugged stretch between Cannon Beach and Manzanita known as Arch Cape. Oceanfront and ocean view , or just a short walk from the sea.
All homes are immaculate and smoke free; some pet friendly (with a fee). Some with broadband, indoor or outdoor hot tubs, fireplaces, decks, and fire pits or barbecues. Call about tempting winter specials that go until March (not valid holidays, however). www.archcaperentals.com 866-436-1607.

The Ocean Lodge. There will not be another property built like this in Cannon Beach in our lifetimes. Rare, premiere ocean front location; handsome, dramatic architecture and tasteful, fun (nostalgic) beach interiors. Overlooks Haystack Rock. 100 percent smoke free. Imaginative special occasion packages. Massive wood burning lobby fireplace. Library w/ fireplace, stocked with impressive book collection. Pet and family friendly. Lavish continental buffet breakfast. In-room fireplaces, mini-kitchens. Jacuzzi tubs in select rooms. DVD players, complimentary movies. Morning paper. Warm cookies. 888-777-4047. 503-436-2241. 2864 Pacific Street. Cannon Beach, Oregon. www.theoceanlodge.com


Conditions for Seaside, OR at 8:55 am PDT

Current Conditions:
Cloudy, 57 F

Forecast:
Sun - AM Clouds/PM Sun. High: 72 Low: 54
Mon - Showers. High: 59 Low: 51

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Astoria - at the northernmost tip of Oregon
Astoria
Where the Columbia meets the Pacific, Land of Lewis & Clark and loads of atmosphere & history
Seaside, Oregon
Seaside
The Promenade, Tillamook Head, family fun & broad, sandy beaches
Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast
Cannon Beach
A mysterious lighthouse, upscale yet earthy, a huge monolith, fine eateries & an art mecca
Nehalem Bay, Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler and Rockaway Oregon Coast
Nehalem Bay
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Oregon Coast: Tillamook Bay, Tillamook, Bay City, Barview, Garibaldi
Tillamook Bay
Garibaldi, Barview, Bay City, Tillamook & an oceanfront ghost town
Three Capes Loop, Oceanside, Netarts, Pacific City, Cape Lookout, Cape Meares
Three Cape Loop
The hidden secret of the coast: Cape Meares, a lighthouse, Oceanside, Netarts and Pacific City
Lincoln City, Cascade Head, Neskowin, Inland Highway 101
Lincoln City & the Corridor of Mystery
Miles & miles of unbroken beaches, Cascade Head, Neskowin and manmade attractions
Depoe Bay on the Oregon Coast
Depoe Bay
A spouting horn downtown, freaky hidden cliffs and whales, whales, whales
Newport, Nye Beach on the Oregon Coast
Newport
Time-tripping Nye Beach, a bustling bayfront, marine science-central and two lighthouses
Waldport, Seal Rock
Waldport / Seal Rock
Pristine, even secretive sands and wild geologic landmarks
Yachats
Yachats
Constantly dramatic wave action, a mix of the rugged & upscale
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Upper Lane County
25 miles of deserted beaches & oodles of wonders
Florence - on the central Oregon coast
Florence
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