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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.

 

 


Published 01/11/09

Winter Fun on Lower North Oregon Coast

Pacific City

(Tillamook, Oregon) - Winter promises little down time on the lower part of the north Oregon coast, in spots like Pacific City, Tillamook and Garibaldi. Nature lovers will revel in the regular birding events around Pacific City, while shoppers will love the individualistic nature of the Garibaldi Saturday Market. Special dinners and all sorts of entertainment abound as well, throughout not only the coming winter months but the springtime as well.

For more Oregon coast events, click here. For events in Tillamook County, including Manzanita and Rockaway Beach, click here.

First Sunday. Country Folk Music Jam. Bring instruments or sing along. 1 p.m. Free. Tillamook Forest Center. 45500 Wilson River Highway, near Tillamook. 866-930-4646. www.tillamookforestcenter.org

Third Sunday of Every Month. Artful Breakfast. Year-round fundraiser 3rd Sunday of every month Bay City Arts Center. Breakfast prepared and served by BCAC Board and artists. Hours: 8 a.m. - noon. 5th and A in Bay City, Oregon. 503-377-9620 or 842-7013.

On top of Cape Kiwanda

First Sunday. Country Folk Music Jam. Bring instruments or sing along. 1 p.m. Free. Tillamook Forest Center. 45500 Wilson River Highway, near Tillamook. 866-930-4646. www.tillamookforestcenter.org

Every Last Saturday of the month. Pacific City Birding Safari. Novices and experienced birders welcome for a guided nature walk with locals. Meet at the Migrations Coffee Shop at 8 a.m. Return by 11:30 a.m. Pacific City, Oregon. (503) 965-6994 or www.birdingandblues.com

Every Saturday Through April. Garibaldi Saturday Market. Indie-made products from the Northwest. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lodge at the Old Mill. 210 S. Third St. Garibaldi, Oregon. (503) 322-0322.

January 5 – March 1. “Lamb Collection” quilt exhibit. Latimer Quilt & Textile Center. 2105 Wilson River Loop Road. Tillamook, Oregon. (503) 842-8622. www.oregoncoast.com/latimertextile.

Tillamook Bay

January 11. Open House at Latimer Quilt & Textile Center. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 2105 Wilson River Loop Road. Tillamook, Oregon. (503) 842-8622. www.oregoncoast.com/latimertextile.

January 11. Open House at Tillamook County Family YMCA. 1p.m. – 3 p.m. 610 Stillwell Avenue. Tours, program demonstrations, refreshments. Downtown Tillamook, Oregon. (503) 842-9622.

January 25. Romanza, theatre show by Monday Musical. 2 p.m. Don Whitney Auditorium. 2605 12th Street, Tillamook, Oregon. (503) 842-2078. www.MondayMusicalClub.com.

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.February 6 - 7. Chocolate, Wine & Art “Your Heart’s Desire." Also, local artwork for sale. Fri. 9-5. Sat. 9-5. Evenings 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Pelican Brewpub, Pacific City, Oregon. (503) 392-4581.

February 6 - 16. Quilt Run 101, Oregon Coast Shop Hop. All Quilt Shops on Highway 101, from Astoria to Brookings. Get your passport stamped to qualify for prizes. Contact Jane Wise at Jane’s Fabric Patch, 1110 Main Ave. Tillamook, Oregon. (503) 842-9392.

Garibaldi

February 24 to March 10. “60th Annual Support our Youth Campaign.” Tillamook County Family YMCA. 610 Stillwell Avenue. Tillamook, Oregon. (503) 842-9622.

February 24. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. 2102 Sixth Street, Tillamook, Oregon. (503) 842-6192.

March – April. Habitat for Humanity Easter Lily Fund Raiser. 2610 Third Street, Tillamook, Oregon. (503) 842-7472.

March 2 – May 3. Silver Threads - contemporary fiber art. Latimer Quilt & Textile Center. 2105 Wilson River Loop Road. (503) 842-8622.

March 7. Spaghetti Feed & Silent Auction. Rockaway Beach City Hall. Highway 101. Rockaway Beach, Oregon. (503) 355-2291.

March 7 - 8. Spring Craft Sale. Tillamook Fairgrounds Convention Center. 4603 Third Street. Tillamook, Oregon. (503) 842-2272.

Tillamook Bay

March 8. Latimer Quilt & Textile Center’s Open House. Noon to 4 p.m. Latimer Quilt & Textile Center. 2105 Wilson River Loop Road. Tillamook, Oregon. (503) 842-8622.

March 14-15. Garibaldi Crab Races. Garibaldi, Oregon. (503) 322-2618.

March 15. Rockaway Lion’s Club “St. Patrick’s Dinner." Rockaway Lion’s Club. Rockaway Beach, Oregon. (503) 355-3075.

March 21 & 22. Taste of Tillamook. Featuring Tillamook County's restaurants, microbreweries, wine cellars and seafood producers. Cooking demonstrations, Black Box Chefs competitions and live entertainment. Tillamook County Fairgrounds. 4603 East Third Street. Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-2272.

April 3- 5. Birding & Blues Festival. Live music, guided field trips, indoor seminars and workshops. Bay by boat tours, raffle of lodging, art, gift baskets and more. www.birdingandblues.com

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.
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

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

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.

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


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


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Miles & miles of unbroken beaches, Cascade Head, Neskowin and many manmade attractions
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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

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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