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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.

Generously appointed rooms or spacious two-room suites. Continental breakfast. Heated salt-water pool and spa, fitness room, high-speed Internet, some Jacuzzi spas and ADA accessibility. Some pet friendly. Business and meeting facilities. Catering services available.

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

smaller homes with a view to a large house that sleeps 15. All are either oceanfront or just a few steps away – all with a low bank access and fantastic views. Most are in the Nelscott area; one is close to the casino. You’ll find a variety of goodies: fireplaces, multiple bedrooms, dishwashers, Jacuzzis, washer/dryers, hot tubs, cable TV, VCR, barbecues; there’s a loft in one, and another sprawling home has two apartments. Pets allowed in some homes – ask first. Each comes with complete kitchens. Most have seventh night free.

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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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

A famous little family eatery where the seafood practically gets shuffled from the sea straight into your mouth. Soups and salads include many seafood specialties, including cioppino, chowders, crab Louie and cheese breads. Fish 'n' chips come w/ various fish. Seafood sandwiches with shrimp, tuna or crab, as well as burgers. Dinners like pan fried oysters, fillets of salmon or halibut, sautéed scallops.

Perfect for large family vacations all the way down to a getaway lodging for two - with over 25 vacation rental homes to choose from. A breathtaking collection of craftsman or traditional beachfront homes, or oceanview houses – from one to seven bedrooms. In various areas of Lincoln City and overlooking the beach, with some in Depoe Bay. All kinds of amenities are available, like hot tubs, decks, BBQ, rock fireplaces, beamed ceilings and more. Some are new, some are historic charmers.

 

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Published 12/13/08

New Year's Eve Parties on the Oregon Coast

(Oregon Coast) - It's the big celebration of the year. It's when people either stuff themselves silly on special last-meal-of-the-year menus, or they make silly fools of themselves in the party scene around midnight.

The coast has a special quality when it comes to New Year's Eve, partially because the bars themselves have a wacky quality year-round. It’s where the rugged individualist locals meet the tourists with abandoned inhibitions, since they’re out of town and no one can report on their unusual behavior.

But for others, it's a calm, reflective time – a place to take in an exceptional meal with an ocean view and relax with friends or loved ones. For those, the celebration must be a classier one.

This New Year's Eve roster includes both possibilities: the wild and the tame.

Here's a list of bars and restaurants with specials planned for dinner, the late night hours – or both. Following that is a list of bar suggestions for more possibilities of holiday frivolity.

Yachats' vibrant Landmark Lounge

Landmark Lounge. Funky-tastic bar with great live music schedule. Blues band Kolvane performs. Last year the Kings morphed into the band Kolvane, playing a rollicking style of rock with the crash-energy Kolvane blasting around the stage and Louisiana keyboard monster Steve Kerin rattling the room with boogie-woogie that let's you feel the Fess. Hwy 101. Yachats, Oregon. (541) 547-5459.

Wine Trader – Yachats River House. Special menu and celebration. Classy bar in restaurant, with wine bar attached. 131 Hwy 101 North. Yachats, Oregon. 541-547-4100.

Maxwell’s Restaurant and Bar. Special celebration with menu and crazed karaoke party. Cool 'n' kooky, something interesting always happens - karaoke 7 nights a week. 1643 NW Highway 101 Lincoln City, Oregon. (541) 994-8100.

Manzanita's wacky impromptu, unstructured parade.

Manzanita's Wacko New Year’s Eve Midnight Parade. A little known secret about Manzanita’s New Year’s celebrations is its New Year Parade at midnight, which has been a surreal little local tradition that’s been happening for at least a few years. Generally, people just stagger out of the local bars and perform an oddball parade of sorts – proof again of the kooky and creative side to the fun-loving locals. Now, only the San Dune exists in Manzanita, but some may be coming from nearby The Wateringhole in Nehalem or Sea Shack in Wheeler. In the past, there was, among other things, a large dragon costume. It’s quite a spectacle. In recent years, the city grudgingly gave it’s okay for the parade, partially on the basis it would happen with or without the permit.

McKeown's Restaurant. Dinner menu until 10 p.m. on NY Eve with an appetizer menu available until midnight. Closes at 12:30 a.m. Broadway Ave. Seaside, Oregon.

Pudgy's is also known as the "Star Trek bar" for its decor.

Lil' Bayou. The Swing Cats perform from 9 – 12 p.m. No cover. Party favors, dancing, complimentary champagne toast. Special menu items, in addition to regular menu items. Reservations for dinner suggested. N. Holladay, Seaside, Oregon. Open at 5 p.m. 503-717-0624.

Pudgy’s Restaurant and Lounge. Stand up comedy at 9:30 p.m., featuring Joe Vespaziani. Karaoke at 12:30 a.m. Tickets: $15 advanced purchase or $20 door. Serving a full dinner menu. 227 Broadway, Seaside, Oregon. 503-738-8330.

Shilo Oceanfront Restaurant & Lounge. Special four-course New Years Eve menu for $44.90 a person - and regular menu as well.

Music: Big Al Carter featuring Portland blues guitar slinger Robbie Laws. 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. $10cover charge after 9 p.m. Includes entrance to the party, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight. 30 N Prom. Seaside, Oregon. 503.738.8184.

The fabulous and laidback Warren House Pub.

Bars suggested by BeachConnection.net for New Year's Eve fun (although their events are unknown):

Seaside

Goose Hollow at The Cove. The coastie version of the legendary bar in Portland – live music planned. 220 Avenue U. 503-717-1940

Cannon Beach

Warren House Pub. Fun-tastic bar hangout at night, featuring microbrews from Bill's Tavern. 3301 South Hemlock. (503) 436-1130.

Party it up at Rick's in Rockaway - call for details on their celebration.

Rockaway Beach

Rick’s Roadhouse Bar & Grille. Classy, w/ feel of a cozy, neighborhood bar you’d feel good about taking Grandma to. Karaoke. 184 Highway 101. Rockaway Beach, Oregon. 503-355-2052.

Manzanita

San Dune Pub. Legendary hangout with live music and full service bar. Live band and cover charge. Laneda Ave. Manzanita. (503) 368-5080.

Garibaldi's Ghost Hole: how can you go wrong with a kooky dive with a bevy of passed out old people?

Garibaldi

Ghoste Hole. Karaoke in a kooky dive. 409 Garibaldi Av. Garibaldi. (503) 322-2733

Lincoln City

Kernville Steakhouse. Beautiful little lounge with live music. One of the coast's nightlife highlights. 186 Siletz Hwy, Lincoln City. (541) 994-6200.

Depoe Bay

Italian Riviera. Beautiful lounge, spotlights the fab crooning of Ric DiBlasi. 3400 Hwy 101. Depoe Bay (in Lincoln Beach area). (541) 764-3400.

Exreme karaoke fun at Maxwell's in Lincoln City

Tide Pool Pub. Wondrous little local hangout with loads of flavor, featuring two sides. 502 NE Hwy. 101. (541) 765-4346

Wing Wa. Outlandishly fun little karaoke/live music bar. Hwy 101. Depoe Bay, Oregon. (541) 765-2288

Newport

Nana’s Irish Pub. Lovely little pub with Irish theme in Newport’s Nye Beach area. Newport, Oregon.

Sandbar and Grill. Fun local hangout. 722 NW Beach Dr. Newport, Oregon. (541) 265-6032.

Breathtaking high panoramic beach views from oceanfront rooms, spacious family suites & fully equipped cottages. Known for gracious hospitality, the sparkling clean Sea Horse features a heated indoor pool, dramatic oceanfront spa, great whale watching, free deluxe continental breakfast, conference room, free casino shuttle & HBO. Fireplaces, private decks and spas are available in select rooms. Close to shops, golf, fishing & restaurants. Pets are welcome in select rooms. Senior discounts. Kids 18 and under stay free in their parent's room. Very attractive rates.
the finest in luxury condominium lodging. Every unit is focused on the beauty of the sea and the beach.
20 gorgeous homes sleep up to 18; doubled that with some side-by-side homes. Some pet friendly. Cottages to massive homes; new oceanfront to renovated historic beach houses. All over central coast w/ Lincoln City, Otter Rock, Boiler Bay and Nye Beach. Long list of features, including barbecues, large decks, antique furnishings, wood stoves, gas fireplaces, hardwood floors, Jacuzzis and hot tubs. Most have movies, music, books. Gift basket w/ goodies in each

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


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Where the Columbia meets the Pacific, Land of Lewis & Clark and loads of atmosphere & history


SEASIDE
The Promenade, Tillamook Head, family fun & broad, sandy beaches

CANNON BEACH
A mysterious lighthouse, upscale yet earthy, a huge monolith, fine eateries & an art mecca


NEHALEM BAY
Manzanita's beaches, Nehalem and Wheeler's quirky beauty; laid back Rockaway


TILLAMOOK BAY
Garibaldi, Barview, Bay City, Tillamook & an oceanfront ghost town


THREE CAPES LOOP
The hidden secret of the coast: Cape Meares, a lighthouse, Oceanside, Netarts and Pacific City

LINCOLN CITY & THE CORRIDOR OF MYSTERY
Miles & miles of unbroken beaches, Cascade Head, Neskowin and many manmade attractions
DEPOE BAY
A spouting horn downtown, freaky hidden cliffs and whales, whales, whales
NEWPORT
Time-tripping Nye Beach, a bustling bayfront, marine science-central and two lighthouses

WALDPORT / SEAL ROCK
Pristine, even secretive sands and wild geologic landmarks

YACHATS
Constantly dramatic wave action, a mix of the rugged & upscale

UPPER LANE COUNTY
25 miles of deserted beaches & oodles of wonders

FLORENCE
A lighthouse, ancient bayfront and miles and miles of fluffy dunes

Secrets of the Season

 

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

 

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.