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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

 

 

Oregon Coast Events: Spring in Pacific City, Tillamook, Manzanita

Published 04/07/2010

By Mike Hurst

A secret spot next to Cape Meares

(Manzanita, Oregon) – Tillamook County, along Oregon’s northern coast, is blossoming with stuff to do in the realms of arts, food and outdoor fun. Clip fish fins at a hatchery, dig into some gardening possibilities, find an old fashioned rummage sale, or engage in some hefty hikes along the coast or take in the tunes at a funky winery.

Events take place throughout Tillamook County, in towns such as Pacific City, Manzanita, Tillamook, Nehalem, Netarts, Garibaldi and Rockaway Beach.

April 9 - 11, 7th Annual Birding & Blues Festival. Kiawanda Community Center, Pacific City, Oregon. 503-392-4340 www.birdingandblues.com

April 10. Annual Fish Fin Clipping Day. Lots of fun for everyone – except maybe for the fish. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Whiskey Creek Fish Hatchery, 7660 Whiskey Creek Rd. Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-6519

April 10 – 11. Headlight Herald Home & Garden Show. Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free Admission. Tillamook County Fairgrounds . 4603 Third Street. Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-7535

April 11. Radio Control Helecopters. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. NRCD gym. 36155 9th Street. Nehalem, Oregon. 503-368-7008

April 13. Gardening and Greenhouse Activities. 10 a.m.  – noon. Lower Nehalem Community Trust. Nehalem, Oregon. 503-368-3203

April 17. “Soup Bowl Event” Tillamook Co. Women’s Resource Center. Old Mill Marina. Garibaldi, Oregon. 503-842-0249

April 20. Gardening and Greenhouse Activities. 10 a.m.  – noon. Lower Nehalem Community Trust. Nehalem, Oregon. 503-368-3203

April 24 – 25. Netarts Community Club 10th Annual Spring Rummage Sale. Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.  to 2 p.m. Netarts Fire Hall. 5th St. Loop. Netarts, Oregon. 503-842-2153

April 24. Manzanita Film Series. Admission $6.00. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Manzanita, Oregon. 971-235-9450.

April 27. Gardening and Greenhouse Activities. 10 a.m.  – noon. Lower Nehalem Community Trust. Nehalem, Oregon. 503-368-3203

April 30. “Taste of Italy” Italian Dinner & Silent Auction. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Adults $8, Children (12-under) $6. Nazarene Church. 2611 Third Street; Habitat for Humanity. 2610 Third Street, Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-7472

May 4. Gardening and Greenhouse Activities. 10 a.m.  – noon. Lower Nehalem Community Trust. Nehalem, Oregon. 503-368-3203

May 6. Walk / Hike for Exercise. Easy to Difficult hikes. Every Thursday departing from the lower parking lot of NCRD. 10 a.m. - noon. Manzanita, Oregon. 503-368-3091.

May 8. Ladies of the Elks Plant Sale. 8:30 a.m. Tillamook Elks Lodge. 1907 3rd St. Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-8440.

May 8. Plant & Flower Sale-Garden Club. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pine Grove Community Center, 225 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, Oregon. 503-368-4086

May 10 – July 5. Nansi Bainard-Miniature Quilts. Latimer Quilt & Textile Center. 2105 Wilson River Loop Road, Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-8622. www.latimerquiltandtextile.com

May 11. Gardening and Greenhouse Activities. 10 a.m.  – noon. Lower Nehalem Community Trust. Nehalem, Oregon. 503-368-3203

May 14 - 16. Manzanita Open Golf Tournament. Manzanita Golf Course. Manzanita, Oregon. 503-368-5744

May 15 – 16. Kite Festival. Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rockaway Beach Wayside. Rockaway Beach, Oregon. 503-355-8108. www.rockawaybeach.net

May 15 - June 10. “Abraham Lincoln: Self Made in America” Learning Station Exhibit Sponsored by Tillamook Co. Pioneer Museum. During Library Hours. Tillamook Main Library. 1716 3rd St., Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-4553

May 15. 20th Anniversary Reach the Beach. Starts in Portland/Newburg/Amity/Grand Ronde, ends in Pacific City. Biking event to benefit American Lung Association. 1-800-LUNG-USA. www.reachthebeach.org Pacific City, Oregon.

May 16. Latimer Quilt & Textile Center “Open House” Noon to 4 p.m. Latimer Quilt & Textile Center. 2105 Wilson River Loop Road. Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-8622. www.latimerquiltandtextile.com

May 18. Gardening and Greenhouse Activities. 10 a.m.  – noon. Lower Nehalem Community Trust. Nehalem, Oregon. 503-368-3203

May 20. Walk / Hike for Exercise. Easy to Difficult hikes. Every Thursday departing from the lower parking lot of NCRD. 10 a.m. - noon. Manzanita, Oregon. 503-368-3091.

May 21 - 22. North Oregon Coast Law Enforcement & TLC Mustangs & Fords Club. Show & Shine. In support of Special Olympics & Law Enforcement Torch Run. 8 a.m. – Car Show in parking lot, registration 8 a.m. Tillamook County Creamery Association. 4175 Hwy 101 N., Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-7591 or 503-842-8320.

May 22. Manzanita Film Series. Some films with cult statues, some film perspective, some with local ties, and others experimental. Admission $6. Manzanita, Oregon. 971-235-9450

May 27. Walk / Hike for Exercise. Easy to Difficult hikes. Every Thursday departing from the lower parking lot of NCRD. 10 a.m. - noon. Manzanita, Oregon. 503-368-3091.

May 29. 29th Annual Memorial Weekend Blues Festival, featuring Bond Street Blues Band and Norman Sylvester Band. Barbecue features chicken, pulled pork, red beans and rice, and salads. Music begins at 5 p.m. and cover is $5. Beer, wine and dinner are available for purchase. Nehalem Bay Winery on Highway 53, just outside of Wheeler, (one mile from the Highway 101 junction). 503-368-9463. www.nehalembaywinery.com

May 29. Netarts Community Club 61sth Annual Clam Chowder Feed. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Netarts Community Club. 4900 Hwy 131, Netarts, Oregon. 503-842-2153
           
May 29 – thru September. Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad. Garibaldi, Oregon. 503-842-7972

May 29. Garibaldi’s Blessing of the Fleet. Docks of Garibaldi, Oregon. 503-322-3796 or 503-322-8408

May 29 – 30. Quilts & Fiber Arts Festival. Tillamook Fairgrounds Auditorium. 4603 Third Street, Tillamook, Oregon. 503-965-6774

May 29 – 31. Steam Train Season Begins. Memorial Day Weekend train runs between Garibaldi and Rockaway Beach. Port of Tillamook Bay, Oregon. 503-842-7972 or 800-685-1719. www.potb.org/oregoncoastexplorer

May 30. Garibaldi Fish Fry. Noon. Old Mill Marina, Garibaldi, Oregon. 503-322-3796 or 503-322-8408

May 31. Memorial Day Service. Sponsored by American Legion Post #47 and VFW Post #2376. 11 a.m. Sunset Heights Memorial Gardens. 7800 Trask River Road, Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-2321

June thru September. Garibaldi’s Flea Market/Swap Meet. Old Mill Marina. Garibaldi, Oregon. 503-322-0322

June 1. Gardening and Greenhouse Activities. 10 a.m.  – noon. Lower Nehalem Community Trust. Nehalem, Oregon. 503-368-3203.

June 3. Walk / Hike for Exercise. Easy to Difficult hikes. Every Thursday departing from the lower parking lot of NCRD. 10 a.m. - noon. Manzanita, Oregon. 503-368-3091.

June 3. Tillamook High School Graduation. Tillamook County Fairgrounds. Sue Durrer Dairy Barn. Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-2566.

June 8. Gardening and Greenhouse Activities. 10 a.m.  – noon. Lower Nehalem Community Trust. Nehalem, Oregon. 503-368-3203

June 10. Walk / Hike for Exercise. Easy to Difficult hikes. Every Thursday departing from the lower parking lot of NCRD. 10 a.m. - noon. Manzanita, Oregon. 503-368-3091.

June 19. Juneteenth Reggae Festival, celebrating the day slaves were finally freed in Texas. This year’s artist is Earl and the Reggae All Stars. Food is at 5 p.m. and features their famed barbecue dinners. Music begins at 6 p.m. Cover is $5. Nehalem Bay Winery on Highway 53, just outside of Wheeler, (one mile from the Highway 101 junction). 503-368-9463. www.nehalembaywinery.com

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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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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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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

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25 miles of deserted beaches & oodles of wonders

FLORENCE
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