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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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

 

 
 

Oregon Coast Events: Winter Calendar for Seaside, Cannon Beach

  

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.

11/07/08

Secrets of the Season

Oregon Coast Events: Winter Calendar for Seaside, Cannon Beach

(Cannon Beach, Oregon) - Where this continent ends, a different kind of holiday season begins for Oregon. The north coast towns of Cannon Beach and Seaside are sliding into the winter and the holiday celebrations with a particularly individualistic sense of frivolity. There's much to do and see from November to February.

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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

Every First Friday: First Friday Wine Tasting. Taste of Tuscany. Admission and tasting is free but wine prices vary. 1815 S Roosevelt Dr. HWY 101 and Ave T, Seaside, Oregon. 503.738.5377.

November 14 to 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.

The Cannon Beach History Center hosts various musical acts, as well as the original cannon that got the town its name.

November 15. Seaside Downtown Wine Walk. Wineries from around the northwest are hosted at businesses all over Seaside for an afternoon of la dolce vita by the sea. 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Must purchase a wristband to participate. Seaside, Oregon. 503-717-1914. www.seasidedowntown.com.

November 22: 15th Annual Holiday Bazaar at Seaside United Methodist Church. Crafts, folk art, baked goods, sandwich and pie lunch. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Seaside, Oregon.

November 28. Annual Seaside Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. Seaside, Oregon. 503-738-6391. www.seasidechamber.com.

November 28 - 30. Holiday Gift Fair. Vendors selling handemade items. Open to the public with free admission. Fri: 2 to 8 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Seaside Civic & Convention Center. 415 First Avenue, Seaside, Oregon. (503) 738-8585.

November 29. 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.

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Saturday 29. Cannon Beach Chamber Wreath Making. Free. Cannon Beach Chamber, downtown Cannon Beach, Oregon. 503-436-2623 ext. 3. www.cannonbeach.org.

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.

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

Seaside during a snow storm (photo courtesy Seaside Aquarium)

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 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.

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.

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.

Surreal sunset in Seaside.

January 31. Sassparilla Jug Band. Old-time music. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $5/adult at the door. Cannon Beach History Center. Corner of Spruce & Sunset Streets, Cannon Beach, Oregon. (503) 436-9301.

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

Portland singer Beth Willis plays in Cannon Beach in March, 2009.

February 28. Lauren Sheehan (blues). 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $5/adult at the door. Cannon Beach History Center. Corner of Spruce & Sunset Streets, Cannon Beach, Oregon. (503) 436-9301.

March 28. Beth Willis (singer-songwriter). 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $5/adult at the door. Cannon Beach History Center. Corner of Spruce & Sunset Streets, Cannon Beach, Oregon. (503) 436-9301.

April 25. May Flower (blues). 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $5/adult at the door. Cannon Beach History Center. Corner of Spruce & Sunset Streets, Cannon Beach, Oregon. (503) 436-9301.

May 30. Trash Can Joe (hillbilly blues/old-time). 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $5/adult at the door. Cannon Beach History Center. Corner of Spruce & Sunset Streets, Cannon Beach, Oregon. (503) 436-9301.

September 26. Steve Cheseborough (blues). 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $5/adult at the door. Cannon Beach History Center. Corner of Spruce & Sunset Streets, Cannon Beach, Oregon. (503) 436-9301.

October 24. Jill Trenholm (singer-songwriter). 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $5/adult at the door. Cannon Beach History Center. Corner of Spruce & Sunset Streets, Cannon Beach, Oregon. (503) 436-9301.

November 28. Cardboard Songsters (bluegrass/hillbilly blues). 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $5/adult at the door. Cannon Beach History Center. Corner of Spruce & Sunset Streets, Cannon Beach, Oregon. (503) 436-9301.

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.

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

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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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

 

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.