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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.

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

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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.

Feed the seals! One of the oldest aquariums in the U.S. is here in Seaside, Oregon, right on the Promenade

Condo-hotel that offers the amenities of a fine hotel, but also includes ownership of a vacation home on the north Oregon coast. It is a unique opportunity, as condo owners have an opportunity to share in the revenues of their unit. All have either spectacular, nearly aerial views of the ocean and city, or they gaze out at the lush forests of the coast range mountains. There are private balconies in all rooms, which come as studios or units with one bedroom or two - as large as 850 square feet. Each is fully furnished. $189,000 to $449,000, (with most in the $300,000 range.) When owners are not using their units, they may be rented out as hotel rooms, and owners may share in those revenues.

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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Fishing Contest Enlivens North Oregon Coast Town

  

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.

08/09/08

Secrets of the Season

Fishing Contest Enlivens North Oregon Coast Town

The Astoria-Megler Bridge

(Astoria, Oregon) - Astoria Sunday Market is hosting the Commercial Fishing Expo and Hotdog Highliners Fisherman Competition on September 7. "This is the first in what we hope becomes an annual tradition here in Astoria," said Ron Williams, event coordinator for Astoria Sunday Market.

Registration to enter the contests ends September 3.

Contests include a Dover Sole Relay Race comprising of teams of three, a Fork Lift Coin Flip, Oyster Eating Contest, and the ultimate test for the best fisherman: The Hotdog Highliner Competition. The Highliner Competition will require contestants to successfully complete a series of challenges that will include eating oysters, stacking crab pots, getting into a survival suit, and tying a bowline, among other things. Prizes will be donated by Englund Marine for the topdog hotdog highliner. “In the fishing industry, highliners are the top fishermen,” explained Williams.

Astoria's piers are famous for their fishing possibilities

The Commercial Fishing Expo includes competition for fishermen, demonstrations of crab pot and net knitting, maritime entertainment, and guest vendors offering a variety of seafood related products. Entertainment includes Hobe Kytr, the Sea Shanty singers from Pacific Northwest Living Historians and the Columbia River Maritime Museum, and a sampling of fisher poets.

“Our hope is to attract new people to the Market and give our regulars something different to experience,” explained Director Cyndi Mudge. “Events like this also allow us to support the community on a broader level while promoting the Astoria Sunday Market and historic downtown Astoria as a vacation destination.”

Sponsors of the Commercial Fishing Expo and Hotdog Highliners Competition include: Bornstein Seafood, Englund Marine, Port of Astoria, and Jon’s Seafood Market along with J & H Boatworks, Inc., Jensen Communications, Uniontown Fish Market, Pier 39, W.L. Junes, LTD., and Polk Riley’s Printing.

Astoria's lively downtown area

Regular Market vendors will be open for business as usual throughout the special commercial fishermen program offering fresh produce, art, hand-crafted items, food and entertainment.

Astoria Sunday Market takes place weekly on 12th Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are up to 180 vendors offering fresh produce, garden plants, and handcrafted items including art, clothing, furniture, prepared foods, soap, candles, toys and more. The food court features live music at the entertainment stage sponsored by Astoria Ford. The purpose of the Market is to revitalize historic downtown Astoria and to provide a vibrant community gathering place. For more information about Astoria Sunday Market visit www.astoriasundaymarket.com or call (503) 325-1010.

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Oregon Beach Vacations. Find rental homes in Astoria, Seaside and Cannon Beach, as well as many other places on the coast. Over 100 homes available as vacation rentals – all quite distinctive and carefully selected to be special. Find them all over the north coast and central coast, with a new Cannon Beach office. Also 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, Seaside and more. Offices in Lincoln City and Cannon Beach. 1-800-723-2383. www.oregonbeachvacations.com

The Tides By the Sea, Seaside. For over 60 years it’s been a favorite of Seaside visitors. There's a sense of history as well as modern luxury here, where 46 oceanfront condos come in various incarnations and are individually decorated. Find suites, small apartments with fireplaces or kitchenettes, one or two bedroom units, and rooms with fireplaces, kitchens, and dining rooms. Also, cottages that sleep anywhere from two to eight people, with two bedrooms, fireplaces and kitchens. There’s a heated outdoor pool, and enormous grounds, all at the deserted southern end of the Prom. 2316 Beach Drive. Seaside, Oregon. 800-548-2846. www.thetidesbythesea.com

Weiss' Paradise Suites & Vacation Rentals, Seaisde. Unique luxury accommodations with units with one or two bedrooms, suites, duplex units and three-bedroom homes, for 2-8 people. Or rent our entire rental property for 20 - 26. All units close to beach, river and Broadway St. Romantic for two, or great for family getaways. All units have kitchens and many have fireplaces, decks and jetted tubs. Enjoy comfy robes, slippers, luxury bath amenities, quality linens and more. Suites include complimentary coffee (beans), teas, cocoa, popcorn, cookies, snacks and more. 741 S. Downing St. Seaside, Oregon. 800-738-6691. www.SeasideSuites.com.

Inn at Seaside. It’s located in the center of the action and adjacent to the Seaside Convention Center, making this beauty an obvious choice for beach lovers, families looking for a fun vacation and for conventioneers. There are cheerful, spacious, two bedroom suites or double queen-bedded rooms - perfect for families, small groups or couples, all providing comfort and convenience. You’ll find an indoor heated swimming pool and spa, in-room coffee service, weekday Oregonian newspaper and a deluxe continental buffet breakfast. Pet friendly. 800-699-5070 • 503-738-9581. 441 Second Ave. Seaside, Oregon. www.seasideccinn.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

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.

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 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.
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.

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

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Newly renovated, 30 upscale rooms, on north end of Lincoln City, close to everything. Spa-like feeling, w/ luxury linens & robes, pillow top mattresses, flat screen TV's, granite counters and more all add to pampering. Oceanfront and ocean view units w/ gas fireplace. Hot Tub units. Romance packages. Luxury Room for every budget: meeting and wedding spaces too.

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