Oregon Coast Beach News You Can Use: Nye Beach Celebrates Valentines, Seafood/Wine Festival

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(Newport, Oregon) – Newport’s Nye Beach is celebrating Valentine’s Day in its own way, and opening up its amenities and services to visitors coming to the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival (Feb. 24 – 26). This charming neighborhood - flanked by Newport’s two lighthouses – is adding more dimensions to this unusually festive time on the Central Coast.

The fun happens within what area businesses are calling “Valentine’s Week,” since Valentine’s Day falls on a Tuesday. It begins on Saturday, February 11, with a smattering of celebrations.

On February 11, the arty, quaint little shop, The Cottage Door at Nye Beach, will hold a special mini-party with hot cider, chocolate kisses and a “red sale” where anything that’s red is 20 percent off. The Cottage Door at Nye Beach sells a variety of coast-style tidbits, such as apparel, books, lamps, tabletop décor and art goods. 732 NW Beach Dr., Newport. (541) 574-7706. www.newportcottagedoor.com.

Blu Cork Wine Bar has a dual celebration on Saturday, February 11, with a show by Corvallis’ “acoustic goddess of fun,” Beth Willis. The evening is also a tribute to “Losers in Love,” with Blu Cork encouraging singles as well as couples to enjoy tables strewn with rose petals, special tapas dishes and champagne. “Valentine’s Day isn’t just for lovers,” says co-owner Deb Trusty. “On this night, we pay tribute to those going solo as well.”

Willis begins at 7:30 p.m. Cost is free. 613 SW Third Street, Newport. 541-265-2257.

The ancient-looking Grand Victorian Bed & Breakfast is offering a special romance rate for the month of February. Guests stay for 20 percent off for the entire month – if they stay two or more nights (except during the Seafood & Wine Festival).

However, the Grand Victorian is providing free designated driver services to and from the Seafood & Wine Festival.

The Grand Victorian will have a new, large room with a vintage sun porch open on February 10.

Many rooms at Grand Victorian have an ocean view, and the B&B features home-cooked meals in the morning. 105 NW Coast Street, Newport. 503-508-4820. www.GrandVictorianOR.com.

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