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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.

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

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.

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.

the finest in luxury condominium lodging. Every unit is focused on the beauty of the sea and the beach.

For over 80 years a favorite of Seaside visitors. 51 oceanfront condos, individually owned and decorated. Suites for couples, small apartments with fireplaces and kitchenettes, one or two bed family units with fireplaces, kitchens and dining rooms. Oceanview cottages sleep anywhere from two to eight, w/ two bedrooms, some with lofts, fireplaces and kitchens. Heated outdoor pool, enormous grounds w/ picnic tables - all at quiet southern end of Seaside.

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

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.

Suites, duplex units, houses for 2-8 people. Close to everything. All units w/ kitchens; many have fireplaces, decks, jetted tubs. Robes, slippers, luxury bath amenities and more. Award-winning flowers. Featured on Travel Channel.

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

Nature Events Abound on Central Oregon Coast

Published 03/16/2010

Seal Rock

(Newport, Oregon) – The Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport has much going on in the spring for the naturalist or science enthusiast. Birding events abound in March, while March and April feature a small tsunami of ocean and nature science lectures. Some cover the wild geology of Oregon and the northwest, while others cover fish and oceanic matters.

Most happen at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport, Oregon (541-867-0100). But there is one event that is outdoors at Ona Rock, and one is in Cannon Beach.

Thursday, March 18. CoastWatch and the Haystack Rock Awareness Program/Friends of Haystack Rock collaborate on a special event in Cannon Beach. Marine ecologist Cynthia Trowbridge will give one of her fascinating talks on the natural history of the driftline.

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There will be a potluck dinner at Cannon Beach’s Community Hall (the Chamber Hall, 207 N. Spruce St.) at 6 p.m.  Then, at 7:15, Dr. Trowbridge will take the floor to present a slide talk on natural materials found on the shore. For more information, contact HRAP coordinator Nala Cardillo, (503) 436-8060.

Thursday, March 18. Eric Horvath presents "Animals and Plants of Cape Town and Kruger National Park in South Africa." Eric's program will feature slides of birds, mammals, and plants. This Yaquina Birders & Naturalists meeting starts at 7 p.m. at Education Wing Room 30/32 in the OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center. Use the staff entrance and not the entrance to the Visitor's Center), follow the signs, and park near the Library. Cost: free.

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Friday, March 19. Dr. George Rose, Fisheries Conservation Chair, Memorial University of Newfoundland. He will talk on “Cod: The Ecological History of the North Atlantic Fisheries. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Library Seminar Room, Guin Library, Hatfield Marine Science Center.

Saturday, March 27. "Birds of Beaver Creek & Seal Rock." Laimons Osis will lead this Yaquina Birders & Naturalists field trip. Meet at the Ona Beach State Park parking lot by 8:30 a.m. Duration: morning. This event is free and open to the public.

Thursday, April 8. Dr. Astrid Scholz, EcoTrust, will give a talk about marine spatial planning in Oregon. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Library Seminar Room, Guin Library.

Yaquina Head

Thursday, April 15. Roger Denlinger, US Geological Survey of Vancouver, Washington is the guest speaker. He will discuss simulation of catastrophic outburst floods from Pleistocene glacial lake Missoula (the event that carved out the Columbia Gorge). 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Library Seminar Room, Guin Library.

Thursday, April 22. Joseph Dietrich, NOAA-NWFSC, Environmental Conservation Program is the guest speaker. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Library Seminar Room, Guin Library.

Thursday, April 29. Dr. Bill Smoker, Professor, School of Fisheries & Ocean Sciences, University of Alaska Fairbanks, will talk. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Library Seminar Room, Guin Library.

A research vessel docked at the Hatfield

Thursday, May 6. Ken Lohmann, UNC Chapel Hill. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Library Seminar Room, Guin Library.

Thursday, May 13. Jerri Bartholomew, Professor, Department of Microbiology, Oregon State University. He will talk about ceratomyxa shasta infections in Klamath River salmon. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Library Seminar Room, Guin Library.

Thursday. Bill Chadwick, CIMRS & NOAA Vents Program. Chadwick will speak on “The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens: Looking back 30 Years.” 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Library Seminar Room, Guin Library.

Thursday, May 27. Hilairy Hartnett, Arizona State University. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Library Seminar Room, Guin Library.

More About Oregon Coast lodging.....

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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

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
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.

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ASTORIA
Where the Columbia meets the Pacific, Land of Lewis & Clark and loads of atmosphere & history


SEASIDE
The Promenade, Tillamook Head, family fun & broad, sandy beaches

CANNON BEACH
A mysterious lighthouse, upscale yet earthy, a huge monolith, fine eateries & an art mecca


NEHALEM BAY
Manzanita's beaches, Nehalem and Wheeler's quirky beauty; laid back Rockaway


TILLAMOOK BAY
Garibaldi, Barview, Bay City, Tillamook & an oceanfront ghost town


THREE CAPES LOOP
The hidden secret of the coast: Cape Meares, a lighthouse, Oceanside, Netarts and Pacific City

LINCOLN CITY & THE CORRIDOR OF MYSTERY
Miles & miles of unbroken beaches, Cascade Head, Neskowin and many manmade attractions
DEPOE BAY
A spouting horn downtown, freaky hidden cliffs and whales, whales, whales
NEWPORT
Time-tripping Nye Beach, a bustling bayfront, marine science-central and two lighthouses

WALDPORT / SEAL ROCK
Pristine, even secretive sands and wild geologic landmarks

YACHATS
Constantly dramatic wave action, a mix of the rugged & upscale

UPPER LANE COUNTY
25 miles of deserted beaches & oodles of wonders

FLORENCE
A lighthouse, ancient bayfront and miles and miles of fluffy dunes

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