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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.

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.

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

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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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.

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

 

 

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.

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


Published 12/01/08

North Oregon Coast Events for the Season

Seaside during the holidays.

(Manzanita, Oregon) - Winter is here, if not technically then at least in spirit. And that means the holidays and numerous other ways to go bonkers along Oregon's coast when there’s less light out.

North coast towns like Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Wheeler, Rockaway Beach and Tillamook will be hopping for the season – whatever the weather.

Seaside Downtown Art Walk, Every First Saturday. Follow the red balloons to entertainment and art shows at various downtown businesses. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 503-738-6391 www.seasidechamber.com.

First Sunday. Country Folk Music Jam. Bring instruments or sing along. 1 p.m. Free. Tillamook Forest Center. 45500 Wilson River Highway, near Tillamook. 866-930-4646. www.tillamookforestcenter.org

Until December 21. She Loves Me – theater production. This musical tells the story of Georg and Amalia, two feuding clerks in a European parfumerie who secretly find solace in their anonymous romantic pen pals, little knowing their respective correspondents are none other than each other. Funny, intelligent, honest and sentimental, She Loves Me is a warm romantic comedy. Set in the 1930s as the busy Christmastime season unfolds. Coaster Theatre Playhouse. 108 North Hemlock Street. Cannon Beach, Oregon. 503-436-1242.

Seaside's northern end.

December 4. Manzanita Christmas Tree Lighting. Held in front of the Windemer Real Estate Office (Farmers’ Market area). Manzanita, Oregon. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (503) 368 3454.

December 6. Holiday English Tea with Santa, Cannon Beach. Library volunteers, dressed in Dickensonian-era clothing, will pour tea and cider and serve holiday cookies to visitors who want to share some holiday cheer.Santa Claus is expected to arrive around 12:30 p.m. 11- 5 p.m. Cannon Beach Library, 131 N Hemlock St. Cannon Beach, Oregon. 503-436-1391.

December 6: Wheeler Holiday Community Dinner. Description Nehalem Merchants Association buffet dinner at the Sea Shack Restaurant. Tickets are limited and are $19.50 per person and include gratuity. There will be a variety of door prizes, all donated by merchants of Wheeler, Nehalem and Manzanita. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sea Shack Restaurant. Wheeler, Oregon. 503-368-7436.

December 6. Festival of Trees. Fundraising Gala for Providence Seaside Hospital Foundation, with live and silent auction, banquet, and public viewing of Holiday Trees. Seaside Civic & Convention Center. 415 First Avenue, Seaside, Oregon. (503) 738-8585.

Manzanita's beaches.

December 6, 13 and 20 (every Saturday). Seaside’s Gingerbread Tea at Butterfield Cottage. Enjoy a bit of living history with your tea. 2 –4 p.m. $5. Adults, $3. 12 & under. Seaside Museum & Historical Society. 570 Necanicum Drive. Seaside, Oregon. 503-738-7065.

December 6. Holiday English Tea with Santa, Cannon Beach. 11- 5 p.m. Cannon Beach Library, Cannon Beach, Oregon. 503-436-1391.

December 7. Alternative Gift Fair, Manzanita. The fourth-annual Alternative Market offers a different way to honor someone this holiday season. No one needs more “stuff.” Instead choose to make a tax-deductible donation to a wonderful non-profit doing good work in the world and share that gift with friends and family. www.anternativegifts.org. Manzanita, Oregon.

December 12. Cannon Beach History Center Appreciation Open House. Light Snacks, Wine & Cider. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Cannon Beach, Oregon. 503-436-9301.

Rockaway Beach.

December 12. Rockaway Santa, Sing-a-long & Christmas Decorating Awards. Rockaway Beach Wayside (if raining, at Firehall). Rockaway, Oregon. 503-355-8108. www.rockawaybeach.net

December 12. Old St. Nick Christmas Tea, Manzanita. Elegantly decorated tables with treasured china settings and crafty centerpieces fit the season. There will be an array of sweets and savories to relish, followed by a spirited program of holiday readings by local writers and around of carols. Proceeds benefit Tillamook Women’s Resource Center. Tickets $6 are available at Syzygy and Nehalem Harbor. Pine Grove Center, on Laneda. Manzanita, Oregon. 503-368-7140.

December 13. Gingerbread Tea at Butterfield Cottage. Enjoy a bit of living history with your tea. 2 –4 p.m. $5. Adults, $3. 12 & under. Seaside Museum & Historical Society. 570 Necanicum Drive. Seaside, Oregon. 503-738-7065.

December 13. Northwest Authors Series: Brian Doyle will read selections from his books, answer audience questions and sign books. The series is free and open to the public. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cannon Beach Library. 131 N. Hemlock. Cannon Beach, Oregon.

December 13. Children’s Community Holiday Celebration. Arts, crafts, entertainment, games and more. Free. Seaside Civic & Convention Center. 415 First Avenue, Seaside, Oregon. (503) 738-8585.

December 13. Pancake Breakfast & Photos with Santa. 9 a.m. – Noon. Breakfast: Children $5 Adults: $9. Families $30. Photos $10. Haystack Gardens, Cannon Beach. 503-436-1040.

December 14. Candlelight Hymn Sing for Christmas. 7 p.m. Community Presbyterian Church. Cannon Beach, Oregon. 503-436-1222.

December 14. Pianist Jennifer Goodenberg in Concert, Manzanita. A solo piano concert of music for the holidays will feature original compositions and arrangements of Christmas and Celtic music. A fusion of classical, improvisational and contemporary styles, her music is often used in the healing arts. $10 suggested donation at the door. 3 p.m. Manzanita, Oregon. 503-325-5310.

Cannon Beach on a cold but sunny winter day.

December 16. Children’s Winter Program & Santa. 7 p.m. Cannon Beach School Gym. Cannon Beach, Oregon. 503-436-2294.

December 18. Cannon Beach Bakery Open House. Samples and fun. 4 - 6:30 p.m. Cannon Beach, Oregon. 503-436-0399.

December 19. Wine Dinner at Newman’s at 988. Dobbes Family Estates. 6:30 p.m. S. Hemlock. Cannon Beach, Oregon. 503-436-1151.

December 20. Gingerbread Tea at Butterfield Cottage. Enjoy a bit of living history with your tea. 2 - 4 p.m. $5. Adults, $3. 12 & under. Seaside Museum & Historical Society. 570 Necanicum Drive. Seaside, Oregon. 503-738-7065.

December 20: A Celebration for Writers. Featuring local writers Tricia Gates Brown, Joan Cutuly, Garry Gitzen and Michele Longo Eder. Open mic, wine, food and music as well. 7 p.m. Hoffman Center Annex. Laneda Road, Manzanita, Oregon. 503-368-8161. www.hoffmancentermanzanita.org

Cannon Beach.

December 20 and 22: John Nilsen Concert at Seaside United Methodist Church. Contemporary Pianist John Nilsen plays a holiday concert full of traditional holiday favorites as well as new songs for the season. Both at 3 p.m. Seaside, Oregon.

December 22 – 23. Kids Crafts Workshop. 10 – 12 p.m. Cannon Beach Chamber. Cannon Beach, Oregon. 503-436-2623.

December 26 – January 1. Whale Watch Week. Whale watch interpreters all over the entire Oregon coast, including Cape Perpetua Overlook, Nye Beach (Newport), Cape Meares, Cape Foulweather, overlooks above Manzanita, Ecola Creek State Park (Cannon Beach), and many more. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (541) 765-3304.

Manzanita's wacky midnight parade tradition.

Manzanita’s Wacko New Year’s Eve Midnight Parade. A little known secret about Manzanita’s New Year’s celebrations is its New Year Parade at midnight, which has been a surreal little local tradition that’s been happening for at least a few years. Generally, people just stagger out of the local bars and perform an oddball parade of sorts – proof again of the kooky and creative side to the fun-loving locals. In recent years, the city grudgingly gave its okay for the parade, partially on the basis it would happen with or without the permit.

January 1. New Years Day Ocean Plunge, Manzanita. Celebrate the new year polar bear-style. 10 a.m. at the Intersection of Nehalem & Beulah Rds, on Neah Kah Nie Beach. Manzanita, Oregon.

January 3. Miss Clatsop County Program. Local contestants compete for scholarships and the chance to compete in the Miss Oregon Scholarship Pageant. 7 p.m. Seaside Civic & Convention Center. 415 First Avenue, Seaside, Oregon. (503) 738-8585.

Manzanita's San Dune Pub is one hotspot for New Year's Eve.

January 10. Northwest Authors Series: Molly Gloss will read selections from her books, answer audience questions and sign books. The series is free and open to the public. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cannon Beach Library. 131 N. Hemlock. Cannon Beach, Oregon.

January 16 - 17. Barbershop Cabaret Show. Champion Barbershop Quartets from around the Northwest and Canada perform a Cabaret Show. At various venues all over Seaside, Oregon. Tickets available at The Seaside Chamber of Commerce. 503.738.6391 or 1.800.444.6740.

February 8. A Sweet Affair. An evening of wine tasting, hors d'oeurves, music and dancing with proceeds going to the Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District Scholarship Fund and AAUW Scholarship Foundation. 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Information line: 503.738.3311. Seaside Civic & Convention Center. 415 First Avenue, Seaside, Oregon. (503) 738-8585.

February 20 – February 22. Oregon Dixieland Jubilee. Three days of Dixieland all over town, in various venues, including Seaside Convention Center. Ticket prices vary and are available at the convention center and at the door. Seaside, Oregon. www.jazzseaside.com

Secrets of the Season

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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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.

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.

 

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.

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

 

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.