Oregon Coast. Where to stay
Jun 28, 2009, 4:00 pm
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What time of year? Northern or Southern coast? How long are you planning to stay? What other sorts of activities do you want to do? (golf, 4-wheeling, fishing, crabbing, jet-boating, etc.)
Jun 28, 2009, 4:11 pm
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Don't know "what part"
Thinking that oregon coast would be great place to retire.
Like beach and looking at ocean and smelling/hearing it
Jun 29, 2009, 8:17 am
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You might check out Bandon http://www.bandon.com/). Check out the Bandon Beach Motel http://www.bandon.com/webfront/direc...?merchantid=17) and the Windermere http://windermerebythesea.com/), both are right on the ocean. Bandon has great golf if you're into that.
Jun 29, 2009, 10:24 pm
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So I guess you're flying in to PDX? From there, Cannon Beach and Seaside are a bit closer. Cannon Beach is probably the most upscale city on the coast, with Stephanie Inn being maybe the nicest and most expensive. Seaside has all kinds of hotels/motels right on the beach, not to mention rental houses, plus plenty of stuff for kids if you're bringing them.
But I would suggest Lincoln City/County. It's slightly further, but you can drive through the wine valley on the way. The Inn at Spanish Head is the biggest place right on the beach, but there are numerous other motels and rentals. Salishan resort is very nice, but not right on the beach. Or if you want something really nice (and expensive) there's Whale Cove Inn. For dining, there's The Bay House, Salishan, and Blackfish Cafe, among others.
You could also head further South to Newport, where there is a wide variety of lodging and dining, plus the top rated Oregon Coast Aquarium.
Bandon is quite a trip from PDX, but if you are up for a trip, check out Tu Tu'Tun in Gold Beach, which is maybe the top rated place in Oregon (and you can take the jet boats up the Rogue river).
But I would suggest Lincoln City/County. It's slightly further, but you can drive through the wine valley on the way. The Inn at Spanish Head is the biggest place right on the beach, but there are numerous other motels and rentals. Salishan resort is very nice, but not right on the beach. Or if you want something really nice (and expensive) there's Whale Cove Inn. For dining, there's The Bay House, Salishan, and Blackfish Cafe, among others.
You could also head further South to Newport, where there is a wide variety of lodging and dining, plus the top rated Oregon Coast Aquarium.
Bandon is quite a trip from PDX, but if you are up for a trip, check out Tu Tu'Tun in Gold Beach, which is maybe the top rated place in Oregon (and you can take the jet boats up the Rogue river).
Jul 1, 2009, 7:35 am
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If you're coming from Eugene, I'd recommend staying at the Fireside in Yachats. It's a little motel, but right on the water and the waves crash up on the rocks all night. There are fireplaces in the rooms on the second floor, and little windows that you can keep open to let the ocean breeze and the sounds of the waves crashing in at night. There's also a path right along the water that leads to a beach (probably about 10 min walk or so). Probably my favorite place in Oregon.
Jul 2, 2009, 7:17 am
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Jul 4, 2009, 10:32 am
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Elizabeth Steet Inn in Newport. All the rooms are oceanview with balconies and fireplaces. It's on a bluff overlooking the coastline so you can hear the waves at night. It's about a five minute walk to Nye Beach and a lot of great restaurants.
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Jul 4, 2009, 10:45 am
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I rode my bike down the Oregon Coast and so got to experience the area pretty well. Lincoln City was my least favorite area. I liked Bookings a lot. It is a bit of a banana belt so the weather tends to be better there than in other areas of the coast, and IME they have better restaurants and produce.
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Jul 5, 2009, 8:55 am
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We did an overnighter @ the Best Western in Brookings 3 years ago.
Had views over the ocean & has a restaurant opposite as well as a diner adjacent.
The rooms were functional but no air con' but the rate was reasonable & was a great place to explore the northern California coastline & giant redwoods..
Had views over the ocean & has a restaurant opposite as well as a diner adjacent.
The rooms were functional but no air con' but the rate was reasonable & was a great place to explore the northern California coastline & giant redwoods..
Jul 28, 2009, 12:31 pm
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If you're coming from Eugene, I'd recommend staying at the Fireside in Yachats. It's a little motel, but right on the water and the waves crash up on the rocks all night. There are fireplaces in the rooms on the second floor, and little windows that you can keep open to let the ocean breeze and the sounds of the waves crashing in at night. There's also a path right along the water that leads to a beach (probably about 10 min walk or so). Probably my favorite place in Oregon.
Jul 28, 2009, 3:46 pm
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We had success twice using Craigslist, both times staying in vacation rentals near Rockaway Beach. First was a large house just off the beach but they charged us higher than expected cleaning fees even though we did a group clean before we left. (Be careful about subjective cleaning fees!) Still a nice place.
Second time was a small home owned by a couple in Portland. Beach access was just across the 101. The place was perfect even tho not on the beach. We were even complimented by the owners how clean we left it.
Second time was a small home owned by a couple in Portland. Beach access was just across the 101. The place was perfect even tho not on the beach. We were even complimented by the owners how clean we left it.