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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.
05/07/08
Secrets of the Season |
Oregon Coast Aquarium Has Big Summer Plans
(Newport, Oregon) - Newport’s Oregon Coast Aquarium casts out a huge net of watery frivolity and fun for the season, starting the season off with the big opening of a new exhibit on Memorial Day. The summer kickstarts with Oddwater – a powerful display of the offbeat beneath the ocean that combines science, art and lighting to create a very new approach to an aquarium. It will showcase the more mysterious life forms of the sea. The rest of the summer season takes off with a variety of encounters and programs, where kids of all ages can up close and personal with all sorts of sea creatures, including sleepovers, wild field trips, boat rides, and even getting kissed by a seal.
All events happen at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd. Newport, Oregon. 541-867-3474. www.aquarium.org. Costs vary.
August 4 to 7. Aqua Rangers Camp, Part II. Continue the adventure as we dive into where marine mammals, fish and birds make their homes and learn all about how they catch their food, find friends and take care of their young. There will be lots of arts and craft projects, songs and fun activities for everyone to do. Includes a wildlife-watching boat trip with Marine Discovery Tours. Ages 6 & 7. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. After-Care offered 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. $135 nonmembers, $115 members $15/day or $50/wk for aftercare. Please register in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 5301.
August 4– 7. Oceans Alive! Camp, Part II. Become undersea investigators and learn all about ocean animal behavior. Some animals make loud noises, others spend their days playing games and lounging in the sun. We’ll go behind the scenes and meet the keepers to learn more about how the Aquarium animals behave. There will be lots of crafts, songs to sing and fun stories to hear. Ages 4 & 5. 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. After-Care offered 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. $80 nonmembers, $ 70 members $15/day aftercare or $50/wk for aftercare. Please register in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 5301.
August 7 - 9. Family Adventure Camp. This action-packed camp is not only for kids, but parents too! Have you ever been shrimp-slurping? Have you ever been kayaking up an estuary? Here’s your chance, along with tidepooling, exploring behind-the-scenes at the aquarium, sleeping with the sharks, and more! Kayak trip and an aquarium sleepover are included in price. Ages 6 and up. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (7th), 9 a.m. - Midnight (8th), Midnight - 9 a.m. (9th) $135 non-members, $115 members. Please register in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 5301.
August 8. Sea Otter Encounter. Learn about the sea otter’s many adaptations and the challenges these adaptations pose for their caretakers. Prepare icy sea otter treats and meet a mammalogist to learn about animal care and feeding as you watch sea otters up close. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. $30 members, $35 nonmembers. Ages 8 and up. Please make reservations in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.
August 8. Family Sleepover; Creatures of the Dark. Families
will enjoy a pizza dinner and then spend a fun-filled night at the Aquarium
learning about life without light in the ocean by participating in an
aquarium scavenger hunt and hands-on activities. Then, after a late evening
snack, settle down to a bed-time story like none other as kids hear about
the legends of the sea as they swim above the kidlets’ heads. Wake
up to muffins and juice, then go behind-the-scenes to see what’s
involved in caring for the animals at the Aquarium. Ages 6 and up. 6 p.m.
to 9 a.m. $45 members, $55 nonmembers. Please register in advance by calling
541-867-3474 Ext. 5301.
August 9. Sea Lion Encounter. Have you ever wondered what it is like to
be kissed by a sea lion? Come find out in this special behind-the-scenes
program, where you visit with husbandry staff and find out first hand
what it is like to care for sea lions. Tour includes a photo of your kiss.
Ages 8 and up. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. $40 members, $45 nonmembers.
Please register in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.
August 11 – 14. Sea Survivors Camp. How do ocean animals stay warm
in the winter? Where do they get their food and sleep at night? These
are just a few of the questions they’ll be investigating as they
take a closer look into how animals survive in one of the most challenging
environments on the planet, the Pacific Ocean. Includes a wildlife-watching
boat trip with Marine Discovery Tours. Ages 8 & 9. 9 a.m. –
3 p.m. After-Care offered 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. $135 nonmembers, $115
members $15/day or $50/wk for aftercare. Please register in advance by
calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 5301.
August 11– 14. Undersea Adapters. Discover and learn about the amazing adaptations that marine animals have to survive in the waters found off the Oregon Coast. You’ll take an up close look at some of the ocean’s coolest creatures and learn about the coastal plants and animals that make their home at the Aquarium and where they can be found in the wild. Spend time outdoors investigating wildlife in their natural habitats. Includes a wildlife-watching boat trip with Marine Discovery Tours. Ages 10 - 12. 9 a.m. - 3p.m., After-Care offered 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. $135 nonmembers, $115 members. $15/day aftercare or $50/wk for aftercare. Please register in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 5301.
August 15. Sea Squirts: Fantastic Flyers. Take flight with
some of our fine feathered friends. Learning to fly maybe difficult for
some but our marine birds make it look easy. Some have even learned to
fly underwater. So it’s time to stretch your wings, learn to fly
and flap your arms like a puffin as we learn about how having feathers
helps to fly. Ages 2 & 3 year olds and their parents. 10:30 a.m. –
12 p.m. $15 members, $20 nonmembers (per adult/child pair). Please register
in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 5301.
August 15. Girl Scout Aquarium Sleepover. Scouts are invited to spend
the night with the Aquarium in the shark tunnel. Eat pizza, go on a scavenger
hunt and participate in some fun hands-on activities designed to meet
badge requirements. Then, after a late night snack, Settle down for a
bed-time story unlike any you’ve heard before. Hear tales of lost
ships, giant sea monsters and man eating fish as you fall asleep to the
sights of sharks swimming over our heads. Wake up to muffins and juice
and go behind-the-scenes to see what’s involved in caring for the
animals at the Aquarium. Ages 7 and up. 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. $45 members/$55
nonmembers. Please register in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 5301.
August 15. Sea Otter Encounter. Learn about the sea otter’s many
adaptations and the challenges these adaptations pose for their caretakers.
Prepare icy sea otter treats and meet a mammalogist to learn about animal
care and feeding as you watch sea otters up close. Ages 8 and up. 12:30
- 1:30 p.m. $30 members, $35 nonmembers. Please make reservations in advance
by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.
August 16. Sea Lion Encounter. Have you ever wondered what it is like
to be kissed by a sea lion? Come find out in this special behind-the-scenes
program, where you visit with husbandry staff and find out first hand
what it is like to care for sea lions. Tour includes a photo of your kiss.
Ages 8 and up. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. $40 members, $45 nonmembers. Please
register in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.
August 22. Sea Otter Encounter. Learn about the sea otter’s
many adaptations and the challenges these adaptations pose for their caretakers.
Prepare icy sea otter treats and meet a mammalogist to learn about animal
care and feeding as you watch sea otters up close. Ages 8 and up. 12:30-1:30
p.m. $30 members, $35 nonmembers. Please make reservations in advance
by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.
August 23. Sea Lion Encounter. Have you ever wondered what it is like
to be kissed by a sea lion? Come find out in this special behind-the-scenes
program, where you visit with husbandry staff and find out first hand
what it is like to care for sea lions. Tour includes a photo of your kiss.
Ages 8 and up. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. $40 members, $45 nonmembers. Please register
in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.
August 29. Sea Otter Encounter. Learn about the sea
otter’s many adaptations and the challenges these adaptations pose
for their caretakers. Prepare icy sea otter treats and meet a mammalogist
to learn about animal care and feeding as you watch sea otters up close.
Ages 8 and up. 12:30-1:30 p.m. $30 members, $35 nonmembers. Please make
reservations in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.
August 30. Sea Lion Encounter. Have you ever wondered what it is like
to be kissed by a sea lion? Come find out in this special behind-the-scenes
program, where you visit with husbandry staff and find out first hand
what it is like to care for sea lions. Tour includes a photo of your kiss.
Ages 8 and up. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. $40 members, $45 nonmembers. Please register
in advance by calling 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Inn At Spanish Head, Lincoln City. 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. 4009 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City. 1-800-452-8127 or 541-996-2161. www.spanishhead.com |
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