Oregon Coast Lodging Moment: Wheeler on the Bay

Published 2010
By Andre' Hagestedt


(Wheeler, Oregon) - Care for a particularly entertaining watery experience? It could be floating around Nehalem Bay. It could be bounding around the beach at Manzanita or Rockaway. Or maybe just some time in a hot tub.

Wheeler on the Bay Lodge, in – you guessed it – Wheeler, manages to encompass all those. This spot is a part of the north Oregon coast that gets a little passed by, quite literally, because it's part of an inland stretch of 101 that veers away from the beach. So people tend to whiz right through this tiny town of about six blocks in length.

The flipside of this is there are not many throngs to deal with. Thus, this little charmer of a lodging manages to stay a bit of a nifty secret to those who are in the know.


A few rooms are right on the bay, with those engaging views of all things aquatic happening out there. You can rent a kayak from here and go exploring the minute details and hidden marshes of the bay as well. Even better, anything longer than a two-night stay gets you a kayak run for free.

During the day this place is charming enough, especially with what amounts to your own private dock on the bay. At night, however, the lights and water become an ethereal experience. Highway 101, 580 Marine, Wheeler, Oregon. 503-368-5858. 800-469-3204. www.wheeleronthebay.com


The bay at night, from Wheeler Lodge on the Bay's docks. Wheeler is just outside of Manzanita (about 12 miles from Cannon Beach).

More from the area below, and at the Wheeler, Manzanita Virtual Tour, Map.



 

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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.
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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.

 

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