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Oregon Coast Full with Tourists Running From Heat, Taking Up Rooms |
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Covering 180 miles of Oregon coast travel: Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler, Rockaway, Garibaldi, Tillamook, Oceanside, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Waldport, Yachats & Florence.
09/10/07
Secrets of the Season |
Oregon Coast Full with Tourists Running From Heat, Taking Up Rooms
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| Seal Rock beneath the sun |
(Oregon Coast) – With the inland part of Oregon baking in 90-plus temperatures, the coastal region is a very busy place Monday. Highway 101 is packed with cars and occasional traffic jams, and the lodgings are booked up almost completely.
It’s like a busy summer weekend for the Oregon coast – but it’s just the beginning of the week. Many business owners on the coast say it’s going to just continue.
In Manzanita, the sky is as blue as possible and there is almost no wind, with temperatures clocking in around 81 degrees at 5:30 p.m. The beaches here fairly bereft of people, considering the mass of traffic that has been typical Monday up and down the main highway, even along Manzanita’s largest street, Laneda Avenue.
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| Newport, before the fog kicked in |
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On the central coast, however, things are markedly cooler, with fog socking in much of Newport, and towns like there and in Lincoln City reporting 61 degrees.
The dividing line seems to be Pacific City, where it’s still 70 degrees. But only 20 miles away, Lincoln City is almost ten degrees cooler.
The forecast for the north coast calls for continued warmer temperatures for the next three days. Tuesday should be around 81 as well, with low winds clocking in at no more than 10 mph. On Wednesday, things should be cooling off a bit more, with things dropping to the low 70’s.
The forecast for the central coast is still similar, according to The Weather Channel, even though the much-anticipated fog and cooler air have rolled into that area already.
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| The beaches of Manzanita basking beneath the heat of 80-plus degree temps |
All this tropical weather for the north coast and cooler temps for the central coast has resulted in a major rush of activity, as many valley dwellers run for the nicer conditions.
A1 Beach Rentals, Lincoln City. 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. Lincoln City, Oregon. 1-(503)-232-5984. www.a1beachrentals.com. |
It all began mid-day on Sunday, when weather reports began firming up that things would stay hot in Portland and cool off to varying degrees on the coast. As of around 3 p.m., most lodgings on the coast said they were expecting more calls, but that surge hadn’t arrived yet.
Then about 4 p.m., something clicked, said Brian Hines, owner of San Dune Inn in Manzanita. “Have had five walk-ins and it’s only 4 p.m.,” Hines said on Sunday. “The Spindrift Inn and the Bunkhouse down the road are full.”
Then close to closing time, more people surged in, asking for rooms. “The second surge just about done me in last night,” Hines said. “A total of 10 walk-ins. Idahoan's, Swiss - you name it. Gone from 2 to 10 rooms occupied.”
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| San Dune Inn, Manzanita |
Hines anticipates putting up the no vacancy sign later on Monday night.
Down in foggy Newport, Marianne Barrett is manager of Elizabeth Street Inn, an upscale hotel overlooking the waves of Nye Beach. She’s ecstatic. “We are completely full for tonight and the next two days,” she said. “Life is good.”
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People have been walking into lodgings in droves, though a few are calling in reservations. And most places are filled up – if not already there.
“It has been very busy here today with calls from those in the valley looking for relief,” said Chris Bendickson, manager of the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Seaside.
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| Weiss' Paradise Suites, Seaside |
“We have had some calls this morning and our suites are almost booked through Saturday,” said Donna Weiss, or Weiss’ Paradise Suites in Seaside. “However, I still have quite a few openings in our vacation rental units: one and two bedroom duplexes and three bedroom houses.”
In Lincoln City, Kevin Winters – of D Sands Condominium Motel – said business is brisk and getting more so. “We could potentially be full every day this week.”
Weiss said some have been worrying about finding air conditioning at her place.
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| Lincoln City |
“I explain to them it isn't usually a problem, especially at this time of year,” Weiss said. “It gets so cool overnight and if you close the window, doors and blinds or drapes in the morning, the units will stay cool all day. Our units have ceiling fans and we do have extra small fans in all units. Today – Monday - will be the hottest and then it will cool down, so the worst is this afternoon.”
Most lodgings on the coast have been reporting being at capacity for Monday, Tuesday and even Wednesday night because of the heat. Here is a sampling of those who have reported openings still, for those still looking to get away from the valley. Please click on their websites for contact info or more about them.
- Seaside
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Seaside Convention Center. www.hiexpress.com/seasideor
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| The Tides by the Sea, Seaside |
Weiss’ Paradise Suites. www.SeasideSuites.com
The Tides by the Sea. www.thetidesbythesea.com
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- Cannon Beach
Ocean Point Inn www.oceanpoint-inn.com
- Manzanita
San Dune Inn. www.sanduneinn.com.
The Nehalem River Inn. (503) 368-7708.
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| Sea Sweet Vacation Rentals |
- Oceanside
"Sea Sweet" Vacation Rentals. www.oregoncoast.com/skymac.
- Lincoln City
'D' Sands Condominium Motel www.dsandsmotel.com
Horizon Rentals. www.horizonrentals.com
- Yachats
Ambrosia Gardens B&B www.ambrosia-gardens.com.
Edgewater in Waldport. www.edgewatercottages.com
- Florence
Fish Mill Lodges & RV Park.
www.fishmill.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 |
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Dozens of homes in that dreamy,
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D Sands Condominium Motel, Lincoln City. 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. www.dsandsmotel.com. 171 S.W. Highway 101. 800-527-3925. |
Weiss' Paradise Suites & Vacation Rentals - Seaside
Unique Luxury Accommodations in Seaside. 1BR Suites,
1BR & 2BR Duplex Units and 3BR Houses, units for 2-8 people.
Rent entire property for 20-26. Close to beach, river and Broadway
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Lincoln City Vacation Homes Something for everyone: 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. Prices range from winter $85 to summer $230 per night. www.getaway2thecoast.com. 541-994-8778. |
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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. |
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 |
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