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SPRING 2014 | FREE
travel & lifestyle for the northwest coast
Ten Great
Coastal Hikes
Astoria Adventures
In History
Best Lodging on
the Coast
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COAST EXPLORER
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Ten Great Hikes | 8
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Astoria History | 12
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Ecola State Park offers some of the
most sweeping views on the North
Oregon Coast, including iconic
Haystack Rock and miles of coastline
to the south. Just offshore is the
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A Personal
Experience
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t's difficult to fi nd the words to describe the
magnificence of the Pacific Coast. The vastness of the
ocean, its constant rhythm and the awesome power of its
crashing waves have a therapeutic and humbling effect on
the soul.
A different experience awaits each year, each season, each
day, and often, each moment. Every wave reshapes the
sandy beachscape and the frequent winds perpetually resculpt the dunes. The rocky shoreline displays its evolving
character on more of a monumental scale. Some of the
world's largest lava flows created the jagged shoreline
millions of years ago and, every minute since then, the
ocean has carved it into the capes, headlands and stunning
rock-strewn shoreline you will discover today.
Then, there's the weather. Yes, it can be wet, but along
the Pacific Coast, weather meets the shore with theatrical
effect like no other place. Sometimes, there are endless blue,
cloudless skies; but the coastal climate also unveils endless
surprises. A blanket of fog can linger between headlands
or sift through the rainforest. Billowing cloud formations
can decorate the skies and turn into an electric exhibition
of light and color as the day begins and ends. The moist
maritime layer can linger on the horizon and light up the
entire scene with a warm glow.
The Pacific Coast is a living landscape with the constantly
churning ocean making each moment a different
mesmerizing scene. These waters, rainforests and rocky
shores are also vibrant ecosystems that are the stage for
remarkable displays of nature. Bright sea stars cling to
intertidal rocks. Bald Eagles make silent fly-overs. Elk
emerge from the forest and graze in the meadows. In Spring,
wildflowers and shrubs bloom throughout woodlands, bluffs
and beaches. Nesting seabirds can
cover the entire surface of near-shore
rocks and sea lions bellow from rocky
haul outs. Suddenly, a 35-ton whale
spouts offshore. Like no other place,
the Pacific Coast offers a new, personal
experience with each visit.
Gary Hayes
Coast Explorer Publisher
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Photographing
Oregon’s
Lighthouses
Coast Explorer
publisher Gary Hayes
answers questions
from travelers as Travel
Oregon's Oregon Coast
Ambassador for the Ask
Oregon program.
Question:
We are planning
to see as many Oregon lighthouses
as possible. Do you have any ideas
or suggestions that might help us?
How many will I be able to get good
pictures of them from the mainland?
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Gary Hayes
Answer: You can photograph
all of Oregon’s lighthouses from the
mainland, though there are a few where
a longer lens will be required, such as the
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse that is located
about a mile offshore. Having lenses that
offer focal points from at least 28-200mm
is best. Some of these lighthouses are
open to the public or offer tours, but
check on hours before you go. Here are a
few tips for photographing lighthouses as
you tour north to south:
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse: Your best
location for shooting this lighthouse is
Ecola State Park near Cannon Beach. I
suggest at least a 200mm lens for this
lighthouse.
Cape Meares Lighthouse: You can
walk right up to this short lighthouse in
a commanding position. Best shots are
from the short trail that leads from the
parking area.
Yaquina Head Lighthouse: You
can drive close to this lighthouse and
photograph it from many angles within the
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area:
from the grounds, from the intertidal area
(at low tide) accessed by a stairway at the
parking area, or from trails that climb the
headland. You can also photograph the
lighthouse from beaches to the north or
south with a longer lens.
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse: Best
photographed from the grounds of
Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site at the
north end of the Yaquina Bay Bridge.
Heceta Head Lighthouse: There are
many great viewpoints to capture this
recently restored lighthouse: A short
walk leads to the base of the lighthouse
in Heceta Lighthouse State Park and a
trail continues above for views looking
downward at the light. There are also
viewpoints to the south along the highway
that are great, especially with longer
lenses.
Umpqua River Lighthouse: This
light is surrounded by chain link fence
within a Coast Guard housing area, so
photography is challenging. Look into the
small group tours that are offered MayOctober.
Cape Arago Lighthouse: Also located
within a fenced Coast Guard area and can
only be photographed from a distance.
There are some good viewpoints just
south of Sunset Bay State Park. A longer
lens is best.
Coquille River Lighthouse: You can
get right up to this light in Bullards Beach
State Park. It can also be photographed
to the south from Bandon’s riverfront or
the south jetty of the Coquille River.
Cape Blanco Lighthouse: Offers great
access and viewpoints from the grounds,
from a distance as you approach and
from trails to beaches in the area.
You can submit your questions for
the Ask Oregon program at:
traveloregon.com/ask-oregon
Gary Hayes
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Ten
Great
Oregon
Coast
Hikes
The Pacific Northwest coast offers seemingly limitless
opportunities for the passionate hiker. The majestic
Oregon coast is a hiker’s paradise. With some of the most
striking forest-meets-the-sea landscapes in the world,
you simply can’t be disappointed when you venture out
for a coastal trek. Here are ten of our favorite Oregon
coast hikes, listed from north to south. by Jenna Boyle
Tillamook Head Trail
Tillamook Head is the headland situated
between Seaside and Cannon Beach.
This moderately difficult trail connects
the two towns and can be begun from
either location, but the preferred trailhead
is located at Indian Beach in Ecola
State Park (Day Use $5) at the north
end of Cannon Beach. Walk through
healthy rainforest of Western Hemlock,
Sitka Spruce and Western Red Cedar
as you enjoy the symphony provided
by woodland birds. Following a steep
1.2-mile trail you’ll discover numerous
stop-you-in-your-tracks views before
arriving at a hiker’s camp and the
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse viewpoint. The
trail continues on an additional four miles
up and over the headland, concluding at
the south end of Seaside.
Cape Falcon
Cape Falcon is the north promontory
of Oswald West State Park, 10 miles
south of Cannon Beach. This relatively
easy, 2.5-mile hike through rich, lichenencrusted forest presents several
magnificent views of Short Sands beach
and the Pacific coastline. Old-growth
trees and mammoth snags tower above
while Huckleberry and Swordfern blanket
the earth. Winding through a labyrinth
of Salal, you’ll arrive at a spectacular
240-foot perch atop the cape. Gulls and
cormorants soar below, and whales
(hopefully!) can be spotted offshore. The
trailhead is found at the northernmost
parking area of Oswald West State Park.
Cape Lookout
Cape Lookout is the central headland of
the Three Capes Scenic Route. This easyto-moderate trail twists 2.4 miles through
lush coastal forest and along the ominous
rock cliffs of the cape. Woodpeckers,
chickadees, Common Murres and ground
squirrels abound, while Bald Eagles
and Peregrine Falcon make cameo
appearances. The cape’s end is complete
with a bench for resting as you enjoy the
payoff of an expansive panorama. The
trailhead is located 10 miles southwest of
Tillamook, 2.7 miles down Cape Lookout
Road.
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Cascade Head
This moderately challenging, four-mile
(round trip) trek includes sweeping coastal
views and a walk through an exceptionally
rare headland meadow ecosystem
protected by the Nature Conservancy.
This is a renowned breeding area for the
endangered Oregon Silverspot butterfly;
due to the delicate ecosystem, flower
picking, hunting, camping, fires, bicycles,
and dogs are prohibited. To find the
trailhead, follow Highway 101 four miles
north of Lincoln City and turn left on
Three Rocks Road. Drive 2.2 miles and
turn left into the parking lot at the Savage
boat ramp.
St. Perpetua Trail #1306
Views from the trail through Shore Acres State Park on Cape Arago
This difficult, three-mile trail ascends
to the top of Cape Perpetua through
coastal old-growth forest and seasonal
wildflowers, offering sweeping views of
the Pacific along the way. Switchbacks
climb the magnificent 800-ft-tall bluff,
overlooking the ocean with 70 miles of
coastline in view on a clear day. Find the
trailhead at the Cape Perpetua Day Use
Area, just two miles south of Yachats;
several other trails are accessible
here and offer a total of 27 miles of
interconnected paths through the Cape
Perpetua Scenic Area.
Heceta Head to Carl G.
Washburne State Park
The Heceta Head Lighthouse was
originally lit in 1894 has been continuously
illuminated ever since. It provides an
enchanting beginning for an arduous
hike that steeply climbs Heceta Head.
Enjoy a verdant coniferous forest while
taking in the vast ocean views including
offshore rocks that are part of the Oregon
Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Travel
over the promontory and drop down to
the secluded beach, ultimately connecting
with Carl G. Washburne State Park.
The trail is 4.3 miles roundtrip with the
trailhead located at the Heceta Head
Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint, 15
miles south of Yachats.
John Dellenback
Dunes Trail #1339
Cape Lookout State Park
This trail begins in a tall Sitka spruce
forest, passes the tranquil Threemile
Lake and culminates at a gorgeous,
open beach. The 2.7 miles (one way)
can feel significantly longer as each
step sinks into the sandy terrain, but
the landscape of the dunes provides a
worthwhile playground with seemingly
boundless vistas. Beach access is
restricted from March 15-September
15 to protect the threatened Western
Snowy Plover. Find the trailhead at the
Eel Creek Campground, 10 miles south of
Reedsport. A recreation pass is required.
Cape Arago
Cape Arago is a stunning headland that
juts into the Pacific ocean, providing
fantastic viewpoints for spotting migrating
whales as well as ships entering and
leaving Coos Bay. A moderate, fourmile portion of the Oregon Coast Trail
connects the headland to Shores Acres
State Park, where you can enjoy the
gorgeous botanical gardens and Sunset
Bay State Park. About halfway between
Cape Arago and Sunset Bay, the Simpson
Reef overlook offers a perfect vantage for
spying on noisy Harbor Seals, Elephant
Seals and Sea Lions on the rocks below.
The trailhead is located at the end of
Cape Arago Highway, 15 miles southwest
of Coos Bay; alternately, begin at
Sunset Bay State park and take the trail
southward to the cape
summit. One is 1.5 miles long, the other is
2 miles; both are steep but the trail is well
maintained. The mountain is blanketed by
a forest of old growth Douglas Fir, Sitka
Spruce, Oregon Myrtle and Western Red
Cedar and boasts 12 different varieties of
terrestrial ferns. The trailhead is located in
a small parking area off U.S. 101 opposite
Humbug State Park campground, six
miles south of port Orford.
Thomas Creek to
Whaleshead Beach
This moderate, 2.5-mile (one way) trail
traverses a rocky, island-dotted coastline
in the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic
Corridor. It connects Whaleshead Beach
to Thomas Creek, which boasts the
tallest (345 ft!) bridge in Oregon. At about
the halfway mark you’ll find the Indian
Sands archaeological area which shows
evidence of human activity dating back
more than 10,000 years. (Digging is
prohibited here.) This area is lined with
enormous dunes that can provide a fun
side-trip to your hike. The trail is kid- and
dog-friendly, and restrooms and picnic
tables are available at Whaleshead Beach.
The trailhead is located about eight miles
north of Brookings on Highway 101 at the
Whaleshead Beach picnic area (not the
viewpoint), next to the parking lot.
Humbug Mountain
One of the Oregon coast’s tallest
headlands, Humbug Mountain
majestically towers 1,756 feet over the
ocean. Two trails run from Humbug State
Park campground to the mountain’s
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Astoria’s
Adventures
in History
It was the terminus of the
Lewis and Clark expedition
and later Oregon's first boom
town, a hub for fur traders
and a port for fishermen.
Astoria and its Columbia
River surroundings offer a
treasure trail of history in
the region’s maritime capital.
Take a walk through history
by visiting these seven sites.
Fort Clatsop
Fort Clatsop is one of several sites that
make up the Lewis and Clark National
Historical Park. Explore a replica of
the original 1805 fort with a historic
interpreter, learn of the hardships of
surviving an unforgiving winter in this
coastal forest, and take in the visitor
center’s exhibits about Lewis and Clark’s
journey west. To plan your visit, go to
nps.gov/lewi/planyourvisit/fortclatsop.
htm.
Columbia River
Maritime Museum
The Columbia River Maritime Museum
has world-class exhibits that offer a walk
through Astoria’s role as a maritime hub.
Visitors learn about “the graveyard of the
Pacific” where thousands of shipwrecks
dot the treacherous mouth of the
Columbia, about the elite pilot team that
keeps shipping traffic safe, and about
Astoria’s historic salmon fishing and
canning industry. For more information,
visit crmm.org.
Fort Stevens State Park
Astoria’s historical attractions shine a
beacon on the events and characters
that shaped this important West Coast
seaport founded in 1811. By Allen Cox
Fort Stevens State Park is the home
of Civil War-era Fort Stevens. This
defense site—one of three that guarded
the mouth of the Columbia River from
confederate or British attack by sea—
was an active-duty military installation
until the end of WWII. Visitors can check
out more than three dozen sites on a
self-guided military history tour (pick
up a tour brochure at the park’s visitor
center). The oldest site is the original
1863 earthen fort from which a 120lb. cannonball might hit a target a mile
away. For visitor information, go to
oregonstateparks.org.
Peter Iredale Shipwreck
The Peter Iredale shipwreck near
Astoria is one of the most photographed
attractions on the beach. In 1906, this
four-masted cargo vessel was waiting
for a pilot ship escort into the Columbia
when stormy conditions forced her into
the breakers and beached her near Fort
Stevens. Today, the skeleton of the ship
offers testimony to the power of Nature
on the Northwest coast. Access the
shipwreck via Fort Stevens State Park.
Flavel House
Flavel House presents a history lesson
in Victorian lifestyle. Located on 8th and
Duane Street, this opulent Queen Anne
mansion, built in the mid-1880s as the
residence of Captain George Flavel, has
been meticulously restored and preserved
as a museum. In the carriage house
behind the mansion, watch a short history
video before touring the house. At the
mansion, walk through the rooms with
period furnishings and learn tidbits of
Astoria’s history along the way. For more
information, go to the Clatsop County
Historical Society’s website: cumtux.org.
Astoria Column
Astoria Column has stood tall since 1926
on the highest point in Astoria, 600 feet
above sea level. Styled after Trajan’s
Column in Rome, the monument rises
125 feet from base to crown. Spiraling
upward, a graphic timeline depicts
the history of the old West, beginning
with early explorers’ first contact with
indigenous peoples and ending with the
building of the railroad. Today, Astoria
Column is one of the coast’s most
fascinating monuments, and offers
unmatched views for those who tackle
the 164 spiral steps to the observation
deck. For more information, consult
astoriacolumn.org.
Clatsop County
Heritage Museum
The Clatsop County Heritage Museum
houses exhibits in a 1904 Neoclassical
building on 16th and Exchange Street.
Stop in to learn the details of Astoria’s
history through artifacts and interpretive
displays. Especially interesting is the
museum’s second floor exhibit, “Vice
and Virtue in Clatsop County: 1890 to
Prohibition,” about the city’s colorful
past as a sinner’s playground with its
infamous saloons and brothels. For more
information, go to cumtux.org.
Eric Schaer Photography
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Overleaf Lodge & Spa, Yachats
Best of
Oregon Coast
Lodging
Whatever part of the Oregon Coast you are exploring,
you’ll fi nd that some lodging options along the way
simply soar to the top of the list. Maybe it’s location,
amenities, the service or an irresistible charm that sets
them apart. We’ve made the daunting task of fi nding the
best Oregon Coast lodging easy with these top picks.
To see our Top Ten list in each of these categories, visit
coastexplorermagazine.com/oregon-coast-best-lodging
Ultimate
in Luxury
When you deserve the very best,
nothing satisfies like a stay at a
luxury property. They stand apart
from the rest for their amenities,
service, design and surroundings.
Stephanie Inn
Cannon Beach
This oceanfront luxury inn is known for
superb service, elegantly appointed
rooms, a lavish on-site spa, afternoon wine
gathering and an on-premises dining room
offering nightly four-course Chef's Dinners.
Overleaf Lodge & Spa
Yachats
Fine art, a world-class spa and a front-row
view at one of the Oregon Coast’s most
dramatic settings sets this property apart.
Tu Tu’ Tun Lodge
Gold Beach
This expertly appointed lodge brings
true luxury to the south coast with warm,
inviting suites and rooms, fine dining and a
setting on the wild Rogue River.
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Shilo Inn, Seaside
Heceta Head B&B, Yachats
Whale Cove Inn, Depoe Bay
Best
Views
Top Family
Friendly
Great For
Groups
Ah, that view! Watch the waves along
some of the most scenic stretches of
the Oregon Coast. After all, isn’t that
what you came to the coast for?
Many Oregon Coast hotels welcome
families with kids and have all the
amenities to make sure they have a
fun and safe vacation.
Hallmark Resort & Spa
Cannon Beach
Your ticket to front-row views of iconic
Haystack Rock, the closest views of the
towering monolith of any hotel in Cannon
Beach. Enjoy it from your room, private
balcony or the winding stairway to the
beach.
Shilo Inn
Seaside
With a location right on the Promenade
and steps from downtown attractions,
families keep coming back. In addition the
the beach, the Seaside Aquarium, Funland
arcade and loads of shopping are just
steps from your room.
The Oregon Coast offers plenty
of lodging with facilities to
accommodate a variety of groups,
from weddings to family reunions to
business retreats.
Sunset Oceanfront Lodging
Bandon
Its location above the beach with numerous
seastacks dominating the seascape puts
this property in our top three for best view.
Surftides
Lincoln City
This hotel has a fresh, hip edge kids like,
and the beachfront location just adds to the
fun. Mist Restaurant is on the property.
Whale Cove Inn
Depoe Bay
Watch the waves roll into this scenic cove
you'll share only with other guests in the
eight available suites of this boutique hotel.
Balconies offer private spas with views.
Gold Beach Resort
Gold Beach
Location on the beach, indoor pool and
condo units make this a family favorite. A
large lawn offers greenspace and a short
trail leads to miles of sandy fun.
Irelands Rustic Lodges
Gold Beach
Lodges, homes and traditional motel rooms
allow groups to gather for social time or
meetings and disperse for privacy.
The Tides
Seaside
The choice of cottages, studio units or
oceanfront rooms ensures everyone in your
group has the type of lodging they want.
Outdoor common areas and a pool make
great gathering spots.
Anchor Inn
Lincoln City
The classic motor inn from the 1940s is
a throwback and rooms and grounds are
decorated whimsically with antiques and
collectibles. There are suites, a restaurant
and parlor and reading rooms for groups.
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Heceta Head B&B, Yachats
Unique &
Boutique
You’re one of a kind. Why shouldn’t
your lodging be as well?
Coast Cabins
Manzanita
At this chic and restful retreat in a sleepy
seaside town, you can’t help but de-stress.
Sylvia Beach Hotel
Newport
With each guest room named for a famous
author, the literati flock to this old hotel
complete with a captivating library.
Wild Spring Guest Habitat
Port Orford
Repeatedly lauded by both reviewers and
guests, this (as the name implies) is one-ofa-kind lodging where the mantra is “relax.”
Best B&Bs
An intimate setting and the expanse
of the wild Pacific seem to go hand in
hand. If you agree, an excellent Bed
and Breakfast is the choice for you.
Heceta Head Lighthouse B&B
Yachats
The allure of a historic lighthouse keeper’s
residence and legendary breakfast keep
this B&B’s reservation books full.
Arch Cape Inn & Retreat
Arch Cape
This luxury inn is designed for rejuvenating
and romantic retreats, complete with threecourse gourmet breakfasts. The French
Inn at Spanish Head, Lincoln City
Chateau inspired building offers a refined
setting that is just minutes from Oswald
West State Park or Cannon Beach.
The Compass Rose B&B
Port Orford
Bordered by the Pacific Ocean, Garrison
Lake and the Coast Range, this cozy
B&B is surrounded by nature and outdoor
adventure.
They've
Got Game
Three casino resorts offer lodging,
gaming, restaurants, entertainment
and access to recreation.
Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Lincoln City
This oceanfront casino resort has it all:
gaming, dining, concert venue, a kids’ play
area, ocean view rooms and golf at their
nearby course.
The Mill Casino, Hotel & RV Park
North Bend
A full array of gaming, dining choices,
entertainment venues and some great hotel
packages make this resort on the edge of
Coos Bay a south coast favorite.
Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
Florence
There are 90 oversized guest rooms, three
lavish suites, the nearby Ocean Dunes
Golf Links, a steak house and recreation
packages ranging from horseback rides to
helicopter or dune buggy tours to satisfy
gamers on the go.
Great RV
Resorts
Whether you are a veteran RVer or
just trying it out for the fi rst time,
you’re sure to enjoy one of these parks
on or near the Oregon Coast.
Cape Kiwanda RV Resort
Pacific City
Just across the street from the Cape
Kiwanda wayside, this park is equipped
with clubhouse, laundry, shower facilities,
indoor pool and spa and much more.
Sea Perch RV Resort
Yachats
This beach-front RV resort with large RV
pads, full hook-ups and wi-fi also has a
clubhouse with full amenities.
Oceanside RV Park
Gold Beach
The location near the jetty at the mouth of
the Rogue makes this oceanfront park a
top pick.
Top Port
Views
There’s nothing like soaking up the
authentic ambiance of a real working
waterfront. These inns let you do it in
style and comfort.
Cannery Pier Hotel and Spa
Astoria
Take in all the maritime shipping action in
the heart of Astoria’s working waterfront.
Anchor Pier Bayfront Lodging
Newport
Charming, unique rooms in a boutique inn
overlooking Newport’s Yaquina Bay, a busy
fishing port.
The Sea Star Guesthouse
Bandon
Located in Old Town Bandon’s historic
waterfront.
Supremely
Pet-Friendly
Treat your pet to a beach vacation
and you’ll be his best friend for life.
Tolovana Inn
Cannon Beach
Pet friendly suites on the oceanfront
adjacent to the Tolovana Park Wayside.
There's a grassy pet area and easy beach
access where your can walk a mile north to
Haystack Rock or to quieter beaches to the
south with plenty of running room.
Looking Glass Inn
Lincoln City
A nicely remodeled classic in Lincoln City's
Taft district. A basket of goodies awaits
your pal and a grassy pet area offers doggy
relief, though the sandy shore of Siletz Bay
is just steps away and the beach is only a
short walk.
Windermere on the Beach
Bandon
Designated pet-friendly rooms are available
at this classic oceanfront resort and a short
path leads through the dunes to the beach.
Astoria
FEBRUARY 22
Concert: Don McLean
and Judy Collins
Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St.
(800) 992-8499
MARCH 7
Sip, Savor & UnWined
Liberty Theater Paulsen Pavilion 1203 Commercial
St. (503) 325-6311
MARCH 8
Live Performance: Body Vox 2
(800) 992-8499
APRIL 25-27
Annual Astoria Warrenton Crab,
Seafood & Wine Festival
Clatsop County Fairgrounds (503) 325-6311
MAY 9
Spring Whale Watch March 22-30
V
isitors can spot migrating Gray Whales at 24 sites
along the coast during the week-long Spring Whale
Watch Spoken Here program March 22-30. The
program coordinated by the Oregon Parks and Recreation
Department, places trained volunteers at locations up and
down the coast from Ilwaco, Washington to Crescent City,
California. To find out more about becoming a volunteer or to
find a great whale spotting location, go to whalespoken.org
and have a whale of a time on the coast.
Concert: Portland Chamber Orchestra
(800) 992-8499
MAY 17
Concert: Karla Bonoff
with Jimmy Webb
The Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St.
(800) 992-8499
MAY 31-JUNE 1
Tall Ships Tours and Sails
East Basin Marina, (800) 200-5239
JUNE 20-22
Midsummer Scandinavian Festival
Clatsop County Fairgrounds, Astoria
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APRIL 19
Bandon by the Sea Rotary Club Wine
& Cheese Extravaganza & Auction
The Barn, Community & Conference Center
(541) 347-7006
MAY 17
Concert: Liana Forest
& Her Swinging Symphonette
The Sprague Theater, 1202 11th St.
(541) 347-7469
Brookings
MAY 23-25
75th Annual Azalea Festival
Various locations in Brookings and Harbor Oregon,
(541) 469-3181
Cannon Beach
FEBRUARY 28
Concert: Gayle Ritt (Jazz/Americana)
Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, Sunset &
Spruce (503) 436-9301
APRIL 9
Community Lecture: Looking at Trees
to See the Forest
Cannon Beach Library 131 N. Hemlock
(503) 436-8060
APRIL 11-13
Get Lit at the Beach
Various locations, tolovanaartscolony.org
APRIL 17-28
Twelve Days of Earth Day
Various locations, twelvedaysofearthday.com
APRIL 25
Live Concert: Wild Hog in the Woods
Cannon Beach History Center & Museum,
Sunset & Spruce (503) 436-9301
MAY 2-4
Spring Unveiling Art Festival
Various locations in Cannon Beach
(503) 436-0336
MAY 11
Piano Duet: Rhonda Ringering
and Jill Thompson
Coaster Theatre Playhouse, 108 North Hemlock St.
(503) 436-1242
MAY 30
FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 2
Cannon Beach Yoga Festival
Cannon Beach (503) 440-1649
Concert: Low Tide Drifters
Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, Sunset &
Spruce (503) 436-9301
MARCH 6-9
MAY 31
Savor Cannon Beach
Wine & Culinary Festival
Various locations, savorcannonbeach.com
Rock the Beach 10K/5K Run/Walk
MARCH 12
Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest
On the beach in Cannon Beach (503) 436-2623
Community Lecture: Better
Ecosystems through Active
Conservation & Habitat Stewardship
Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock
(503) 436-8060
JUNE 21
JUNE 26-29
Plein Air & More
Various locations throughout Cannon Beach
(503) 436-0336
Spring Cleaning
on the Coast
J
oin fellow Oregonians on March 22
from 10am to 1pm in cleaning up a
projected 60,000 pounds of debris
along the Oregon Coast. Since 1986,
this home grown tradition of twiceyearly beach cleanups has benefited
people and wildlife alike, supporting
clean seas and healthy communities for
present and future generations. SOLVE
encourages volunteers of all ages to
join in the effort of cleaning the entire
Oregon Coast of litter and marine debris
that has washed ashore from winter
storms. Select your favorite coastal site
out of 45 possible options and help
continue this tradition. To find a project
near you visit SolveOregon.org or call
(503) 844-9571.
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In Their Footsteps
Speaker Series at
Fort Clatsop
The In Their Footsteps speaker series is
an opportunity to meet scholars, authors,
and artists. Join the conversation and be
inspired by history, people and culture. This
forum is presented on Sundays at 1pm in
the Netul River Room of the Fort Clatsop
visitor center and is free of charge.
Coos Bay
including North Bend
and Charleston
MARCH 13-16
25th Annual South Coast
Clambake Jazz Festival
3201 Tremont Ave. (541) 756-8800
MARCH 21
Sip ‘n Stroll
2079 Sherman Ave. (541) 756-4613
APRIL 18-20
MARCH 16
Filling Her Shoes: Amazing Women
of the Northwest and Beyond
Author Jane Kirkpatrick
APRIL 13
Tools of Survival: Firearms and Edged
Weapons of the Corps of Discovery
Researcher Michael Carrick
MAY 18
Native Plants: Art, Anecdotes
& Advocacy
Artist Dorota Haber-Lehigh
23rd Annual Home Show
Boys & Girls Club 3333 Walnut Ave.
(541) 297-3319
APRIL 26
Ahh Shucks! Oyster Feed
Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, 63466 Boat
Basin, Charleston, (541) 269-0215
MAY 3
Celtic Cultural Festival
Southwestern Oregon Community College,
Coos Bay
Astoria-Warrenton
Crab, Seafood
& Wine Festival
Celebrate the delicious bounty
of the Oregon coast!
April 25, 26 & 27
HOURS + ADMISSION
Friday: 4-9pm - $10
Saturday: 10-8pm - $10
Sunday: 11-4pm - $5
LOCATION
Clatsop County
Fairgrounds in
Astoria, OR
PARKING + SHUTTLES
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$10/car - Parking is Limited. ALL WEEKEND
$2/person - Roundtrip Shuttle
Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce
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APRIL 26
Tall Ships Lady Washington
and Hawaiian Chieftain
200 South Bayshore Drive, (800) 200-5239
4th Annual Green Fair
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince Street,
(541) 997-1994
MAY 24-25
MAY 10
BBQ Blues & Brews On The Bay
Mill Casino Hotel, 3201 Tremont Ave, North Bend
(800) 953-4800
Concert: Emerald City Jazz Kings
(541) 997-1994
Depoe Bay
MAY 17-18
APRIL 19-20
Wooden Boat Show, Crab Feed
and Ducky Derby
Depoe Bay Harbor and Depoe Bay Community
Center, (541) 765-2889
Florence
MARCH 21-22
Concert: Little River Band
Three Rivers Casino & Hotel, 5647 Highway 126,
(541) 902-0304
MARCH 29
Concert: Glenn Miller Orchestra
(541) 997-1994
107th Rhododendron Festival
Various locations (541) 997-3128
MAY 17-18
Florence Art Festival
Florence Event Center (541) 999-9009
Garibaldi
MARCH 8-9
Garibaldi Crab Races
Old Mill Marina, VisitGaribaldi.com
MAY 15-18
Tall Ship Hawaiian Chieftain
402 South 7th St, Garibaldi, (800) 200-5239
Gold Beach
May 9-10
Wine, Art & Music Festival
Event Center on the Beach 29392 Ellensburg Ave
(541) 247-0923
JUNE 12-15
Pistol River Wave Bash
Gold Beach (800) 525-2334
Lincoln City
FEB 28 – MARCH 1
Concert: Creedence
Clearwater Revisited
Chinook Winds Casino Resort, (888) 624-6228
MARCH 2
5th Annual Half Marathon & 10K Race
Wapiti Park on Drift Creek Road (541) 994-2131
MARCH 15
Devils Lake Family Fishing Frenzy
Regatta Grounds on Devils Lake (541) 994-5330
MARCH 28-29
Comedy: Rodney Carrington
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Tall Ships Set to
Visit Coast Ports
T
all ships Lady Washington and
Hawaiian Chieftain will visit
several ports of call along the
Pacific Coast this spring. The public
is invited to visit the ships when in
port and public sailing excursions
are also available. Dockside tours are
offered and costumed crewmembers,
dressed in 18th century style clothing,
are ready to share stories of life on
the high seas. The tall ships will be
in Coos Bay, May 2-11. Hawaiian
Chieftain sets sail to visit Garibaldi
May 15-18, while Lady Washington
docks at Newport May 15-26, joined
by Hawaiian Chieftain May 20-26.
The ships will arrive in Astoria on
May 31 with tours and adventure
sails set for May 31 and June 1.
Tickets for passages between
ports are also available. For tickets,
itineraries and further information visit
historicalseaport.org.
APRIL 12- 27
Spring Learning Feast
Various locations, (541) 994-9994
APRIL 18-20
Great Oregon Coast Garage Sale
Various Locations in Lincoln City (541) 994-3070
APRIL 19
Concert: Journey Unauthorized
MAY 5
World Music Series:
Cinco de Mayo Festival
Lincoln City Cultural Center, (541) 994-9994
MAY 9-10
Concert: Paul Rodgers
JUNE 28-29
Summer Kite Festival
D-River State Wayside (800) 452-2151
OCTOBER 4-5
Fall Kite Festival
D-River State Wayside (800) 452-2151
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APRIL 26
THROUGH FEBRUARY 28
Blessing of the Fleet
Port of Ilwaco (800) 451-2542
Threads to New Worlds: A Collection
of Fiber Arts
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, Ilwaco
(360) 642-3446
MARCH 14-16
Quilting at the Beach: Peninsula
Quilt Guild Show
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, Ilwaco
(360) 642-2400
JUNE 4-8
Black Lake Fishing Derby
Black Lake Park (800) 451-2542
Tall Ships Lady Washington
and Hawaiian Chieftain
MAY 3
AUGUST 18-24
Washington State International Kite
Festival
Bolstad Beach Approach (800) 451-2542
MAY 3-4
63rd Annual Loyalty Days
Downtown Long Beach (800) 451-2542
Manzanita
MAY 3 - SEPTEMBER
Ilwaco Saturday Market
MARCH 15
Author Event & Writing Workshop:
Lidia Yuknavitch
Hoffman Center: 594 Laneda Ave. (503) 368-3846
MAY 10
APRIL 19-20
Razor Clam Festival
Various locations in Long Beach (360) 642-2400
Surf Perch Derby
Bolstad Ave. Beach (800) 451-2542
APRIL 19
Poetry Fest
MAY 23-26
APRIL 19
Tokeland North Cove Studio Art Tour
Tokeland Hotel and Nearby Studios
(360) 642-2400
World’s Longest Garage Sale
Long Beach Peninsula (800) 451-2542
MAY 17
Author Event & Independent Press
Panel Discussion
MAY 24 - JUNE 8
SummerFest
Downtown Long Beach (800) 451-2542
APRIL 25-27
Peninsula Arts Association
Spring Show
303 Sid Snyder Dr, Long Beach (800) 451-2542
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Coaster Theatre Playhouse
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By Noel Coward
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Into the Woods
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March 14 - April 19
June 20 - Sep 7
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Sept 26 - Oct 25
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Newport
FEBRUARY 20-24
37th Annual Newport
Seafood & Wine Festival
Port of Newport (800) 262-7844
MARCH 1 – APRIL 26
Indoor Saturday Market
Lincoln County Fairgrounds (541) 961-9285
MARCH 8-9
Historic Nye Beach Mystery Weekend
Nye Beach Historic District (541) 270-2234
MARCH 15
Celtic Heritage Alliance
Shamrock Supper
Shilo Inn Ballroom, 536 SW Elizabeth St.,
(541) 574-9366
MARCH 29-30
Newport Symphony:
Strauss and Strauss!
Newport Performing Arts Center,
777 W. Olive Street (888) 701-7123
APRIL 5
Laughs for Lighthouses
Newport Performing Arts Center,
777 W. Olive Street, (888) 701-7123
APRIL 12
Marine Science Day
Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine
Science Dr, (541) 265-8801
MAY 15-26
Tall Ships Tours and Sails
600 Southeast Bay Boulevard, (800) 200-5239
MAY 16-17
8th Annual Brewer’s Memorial
Ale Festival
Rogue Brewery (503) 867-3660
MAY 30
Annual Fleet of Flowers
Depoe Bay Harbor (541) 765-2889
JUNE 13-15
Newport Celtic Festival
& Highland Games
Lincoln County Fairgrounds (541) 574-9366
Neskowin
MARCH 16
Neskowin Chamber Music:
Borealis String Quartet
The Chapel at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma, (503) 965-6499
APRIL 13
Amelia Piano Trio
MAY 4
Ariel String Quartet
Pacific City
APRIL 12-14
Pacific City Birding & Blues Festival
Kiwanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda
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AUGUST 1-3
Cape Blanco County Music Festival
Cape Blanco Road, Sixes (541) 345-9263
Rockaway
Beach
MAY 24-26
Kite Festival
Rockawaybeach.net
JUNE 28-30
Pirate Festival
Rockawaybeach.net
Seaside
& Gearhart
MARCH 14-15
Pouring at the Coast Craft Beer Fest
Seaside Convention Center, (503) 738-6391
MARCH 15
Book Launch Party “Rabbit
and the Raven”
Beach Books, 616 Broadway, (503) 738-3500
MAY 17
Seaside Spring Downtown Wine Walk
Various Merchants in Downtown, (503) 717-1914
JUNE 7-8
Seaside Beach Soccer Tournament
Seaside Beach, (503) 738-6391
JUNE 13-14
Seaside Muscle & Chrome
Downtown, (503) 738-7637
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JUNE 22-29
Miss Oregon Scholarship Program
Seaside Civic & Convention Center
Tillamook
MAY 23-31
Bi-annual Tidal Treasures
Quilt & Fiber Festival
Latimer Quilt & Textile Center,
2105 Wilson River Loop Rd, Tillamook
(503) 842-8622
Waldport
JUNE 20-22
Waldport Beachcomber Days
Downtown Waldport (541) 547-4173
Yachats
MARCH 22
44th Annual Original Yachats
Arts & Crafts Fair
West 5th & Hwy 101
Live
Theater
Astoria
APRIL 4-19
4th Annual Real Lewis & Clark Story
or How the Finns Discovered Astoria
The ASOC Playhouse, 129 West Bond St.
(503) 325-6104
MAY 9-17
New Works North Coast
(503) 325-6104
JUNE 13-29
2nd Annual Teen Theatre
(503) 325-6104
Bandon
FEBRUARY 21-MARCH 9
The Trip to Bountiful
Sprague Community Theater, 1202 West 11th St,
(541) 551-1498
MARCH 28–30 & APRIL 4-6
Wagon Wheels-a-Rollin
Sprague Community Theater, 1202 West 11th St,
(541) 347-2517
Cannon Beach
MARCH 14-APRIL 19
Present Laughter
Coaster Theatre Playhouse,
108 North Hemlock St. (503) 436-1242
MAY 9-31
The Boys Next Door
Coaster Theatre Playhouse,
108 North Hemlock St. (503) 436-1242
Lincoln City
MARCH 6-29
The Big Five-Oh
Theater West, 3536 SE Hwy 101 (541) 994-5664
MAY 1-24
Delval Divas
Theater West, 3536 SE Hwy 101 (541) 994-5664
Newport
FEB 28-MAR 16
I Love You Because
Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W. Olive
Street (541) 265-2787
APRIL 11-27
Anton in Show Business
Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W. Olive
Street, (888) 701-7123
Tillamook
MARCH 28 - APRIL 13
A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody
The Barn Community Playhouse at 12th and Ivy,
(503) 842-7940
APRIL 25-26
A Little Song & Dance
(503) 842-7940
JUNE 6-22
The Hallelujah Girls
(503) 842-7940
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Savor Cannon Beach
Features Six Unique
Wine Tasting Events
C
annon Beach, Oregon’s annual
celebration of Pacific Northwest
wine and regional cuisine will
include six unique wine tasting events and
many other related community activities
during the four-day Savor Cannon Beach
festival March 6-9. Approximately 40
Northwest wineries pour tastings at
shops, galleries, restaurants and hotels in
Cannon Beach during the wine walk on
Saturday of the festival.
Other festival wine tasting events during
Savor Cannon Beach focus on specific
themes. At the “Battle of the Blends,”
festival participants taste eight select
Northwest red and white wine blends,
then vote to choose the top wines. Do
you know your Cinsault (pronounced
san-soh)? In the Savor
Cannon Beach event by that
name, participants taste
some of the lesser-known
grape varietals grown in the
Pacific Northwest with wine
writer Andy Perdue, founder
of Wine Press Northwest
Magazine.
The event kicks off Thursday,
March 6 with the “Thursday
Night Throwdown” where
six different wine varietals,
one each from Oregon and
Washington, go head to head
in a battle to see what state
reigns supreme. Can you tell
a Cabernet from a Merlot?
Festival participants can also
test their palates in a blind
tasting event titled “What
Varietal Is It?” The event
wraps up with a Sunday
morning tasting of sparkling
wines paired with brunch
bites.
“Our wine tasting events
are designed to be both
educational and fun,” said
Gary Hayes, the festival
director and founder. “We
carefully select wines that showcase the
bounty of the various Pacific Northwest
wine regions and many of the wines
served are recent award winners or have
received critical acclaim. The intimate
size of our tasting events and our unique
format makes the festival popular with
serious wine enthusiasts,” said Hayes.
Most of the tasting events at Savor
Cannon Beach are limited to 100 tickets,
except for the wine walk that includes 500
participants.
Savor Cannon Beach is not like most wine
festivals that are commonly trade show
format. Without a single large venue in
Cannon Beach to host that type of event,
Savor Cannon Beach has become a more
community wide celebration. Cannon
Beach restaurants, shops, galleries and
hotels host their own special tastings
and other events during the festival. Free
or low cost tastings of chocolates, olive
oils, finishing salts and locally distilled
spirits are among the events hosted by
local businesses. Cannon Beach art
galleries present special events and some
feature wine and food related art. Cannon
Beach Treasure Company will host an
exhibit titled “Savor the Sea,” featuring
artifacts recovered from sunken and
buried treasure sites including a 215-yearold British East India Company rum
bottle that survived a shipwreck with its
contents still intact. Two were recovered
and one will be for sale.
A $119 Festival Pass offers admission to
all six wine tasting events and tickets for
individual events, including the Saturday
wine walk, are $30 tickets each. Tickets
for the events are available online at
savorcannonbeach.com.
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in one the world’s most beautiful places
MARCH 6-9, 2014
MARCH 12-15, 2015
Four days of wine tasting events, culinary events &
a wine walk showcasing Northwest wineries.
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Savor Cannon Beach is partially funded by the City of Cannon Beach Tourism and
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For more information & tickets
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IN NEWPORT
BREAKFAST: La Maison Bakery and Cafe
Tucked away off the main thoroughfare, the Frenchinspired La Maison Bakery and Café doesn’t enjoy the
high traffic benefit of the obvious tourist go-to sites – and
it doesn’t need it. The fresh-baked food, the service
and charming cottage setting bring both tourists and
locals back time after time. Chef and owner Kate Brown
prides herself on considering them all family and serving
them meals made only from the best and freshest, and
always local when the season permits. Best known for
her breakfast Benedicts, Brown offers three choices of
Hollandaise classics. There’s the traditional with honey
cured hickory smoked ham; Eggs Sardou with artichoke
and bacon; or the Swedish Cured Salmon Benedict
with wild caught salmon. If Benedicts aren’t your style,
consider the crepes served or perhaps a French omelet.
And you won’t want to miss out on the orange juice –
freshly squeezed to order, no less. La Maison is just one
block east of Highway 101 in the heart of downtown.
You’ll know it when you see the green shingle-style
cottage with the paned windows and the welcome vibe.
LUNCH: Local Ocean Seafoods
Every seat here offers a premier view of the bayfront and
odds are good while you’re savoring your locally caught
seafood, you may just get a glimpse of the fishing vessel
that brought the catch home. Wildly popular since the
day Laura Anderson opened the restaurant eight years
ago, Local Ocean is renowned for its seafood, and
none more so than the crab dishes. “We don’t do clam
chowder,” says Anderson. “We tell people if you like
clam chowder you’ve got to try our roasted Dungeness
crab dish. It’s absolutely to die for.” You’ll also find on the
menu, tuna, ling cod, rockfish and salmon. For those who
just don’t do seafood, there’s even a burger made from
beef from a Willamette Valley rancher, and if you’re not
into meat or seafood, the chef will be happy to modify
many dishes to meet vegetarian needs.
Can’t miss spots
for a day of dining
out in Newport
La Maison Bakery and Café
315 SW 9th Street
(541) 265-8812
Local Ocean Seafoods
213 SE Bay Boulevard
(541) 574-7959
Saffron Salmon
859 SW Bay Boulevard
(541) 265-8921
DINNER: Saffron Salmon
Set at the end of a pier on the edge of the bayfront,
the newly remodeled Saffron Salmon ranks as one of
Newport’s finest dining experiences. Guests will find a
menu offering a wild salmon sandwich, seafood stew and
certified natural Angus beef steaks. But the hands-down
favorites are chef Michael Waliser’s delectable calamari
and the Dungeness crab and shrimp cakes so renowned,
they’ve been featured on the Cooking Channel’s “Hook,
Line & Dinner. In short, the kitchen philosophy, says Stacy
Waliser, is keep it simple. All of the desserts, sauces and
stocks are made in house – even the ketchup. “We like
ingredients to speak for themselves instead of muddling
favors,” she says. “Locally foraged chanterelles really
don’t need a lot when served in our risotto. The natural
favors are perfect.” This is a romantic, first-class place
for an evening meal, but don’t overlook it for lunch when
the daylight views are unsurpassable. Lunch or dinner,
expect a memorable meal in a romantic setting with topof-the-line service. - by Lori Tobias
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New Irish Pub in Bandon
Foley’s Irish Pub opened in Bandon in
September, offering international flavor
in a contemporary public house. Owner
Noel Foley and partner Heidi Hoss have
created a cozy and comfortable meeting
spot for locals to enjoy Irish food, drink
and music. The menu features house
ground Oregon Valley beef in traditional
dishes such as homemade Irish meatloaf
and shepherd’s pie. Cured pork loin Irish
bacon is served on Foley’s Signature
Burger or Dublin Chicken Sandwich.
Foley’s Irish flair includes draft Guinness
stout served in classic combinations: Black
Velvet (Guinness and cider), Black and Tan
(Guinness and Bass ale) or Half and Half
(Guinness and Harps lager). Regional beer
fans will also find Oregon brews on tap.
Foley’s Irish Pub, Bandon (541) 329-2203
and Northwest wines are available. The
menu features rustic Italian fare designed to
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and fig spread. On weekends you will find
live jazz performances with everything from
soloists to entire groups. The Living Room
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Dining
Tamales is open for breakfast, lunch and
dinner and has a full bar. Catering and
delivery service for bulk orders is also
available. Casa de Tamales, Astoria (503)
325-2931
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Redfish restaurant in Port Orford has
announced a new executive chef, Douglas
Wodja. Having worked for many recognized
Michelin star and Mobile diamond
restaurants, Wodja was apprenticed to
French Master Chef, John Varnom in Nice,
France. At Redfish, Wodja is developing
local and regional partnerships with family
producers and artisan purveyors to ensure
the availability of fresh, unprocessed foods.
Redfish aims to serve the highest quality
product, sourced from local farmers and
fishermen wherever possible. Serving local,
seasonal fare in a contemporary American
style with a full bar and award-winning wine
selection. Redfish Restaurant has a casual,
modern setting overlooking Battle Rock
and the Pacific Ocean. Redfish, Port Orford
(541) 366-2200
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Executive Chef Douglas Wodja
Joins Redfish in Port Orford
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ANN & TONY KISCHNER’S
B I S T R O
open every day • lunch.dinner.sunday brunch
503.325.6777 • bridgewaterbistro.com
20 basin street, astoria or • on the river
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New Brewery Opens in Astoria
Buoy Beer has opened its doors in Astoria.
Located in a former cannery where 8th
street meets the Columbia River, Buoy Beer
is the city’s newest brewery. Commanding
a magnificent river view, the restoration of
the 90-year-old building retains its original
character. Many features have been repurposed as design elements and décor
features for the new brewery. The bar and
restaurant area features an original fish
ladder used to haul fish from the first story
to processing on the second. A transparent
panel in the floor provides a peek at the
near century-old pilings, as well as the
occasional sea lion. The taproom features
a menu with a focus on fresh local seafood.
Menu items are chosen to specifically pair
with the brewery’s craft lagers and ales.
Buoy Beer, Astoria (503) 468-0800
Dogs Allowed Wine Benefits
Local Animal Shelters
Proceeds from the sales of a Dogs Allowed
label wine available at The Wine Shack
in Cannon Beach will benefit local animal
shelters. Dogs Allowed Cannon Beach
has partnered with Northwest Cellars in
Kirkland and The Wine Shack, all dog-
loving businesses, to offer both a red and
a white blend under the Dogs Allowed
label. The white is a blend of Roussanne
and Viognier and the red is a blend of
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and
Malbec. Dogs Allowed wine is priced at
$20. The Wine Shack, Cannon Beach
(800) 787-1765
Surfsand Resort Presents
Explore Oregon Dinner Event
Martin Hospitality in Cannon Beach is
hosting Explore Oregon, a dinner event
that will offer foodies an opportunity to
experience the same menu that will be
served in May at the James Beard House
in New York City. The April 13 dinner
at the Surfsand Resort Ballroom will
feature local chefs, Will Leroux of Martin
Hospitality, Josh Archibald of Wayfarer
Restaurant and Libby Cure of Stephanie
Inn Dining Room. The menu is designed to
capture the flavors, spirit and the lifestyle
that made James Beard’s native Oregon
a culinary destination for food and wine
lovers. You can find the complete menu,
ticket and dinner information on line at
surfsand.com. Surfsand Resort, Cannon
Beach (800) 547-6100
The Wine Shack in
Cannon Beach adds
Puffin Brand Malbec
P
uffin Brand Malbec is now
available at The Wine
Shack in Cannon Beach.
The Puffi n Malbec is crafted
for The Wine Shack by
winemaker John Grochau,
at Grochau Cellars. Made
from Columbia Va l ley
Washington fruit, Puffi n
Malbec is balanced and
complex, opening with
flavors of black cherry and
vanilla, then a lingering
finish with peppery notes.
Priced at $25, a portion of
the proceeds from the
sale of this wine goes to
Friends of Haystack Rock.
The Wine Shack, Cannon
Beach (800) 787-1765
The Cellar on 10th — wines, gifts and accessories
• Fine Wines & Champagnes
• Large Northwest Selection
• Over 4,000 bottles
• Wine Tasting Bar
• Gourmet foods, Gifts &
Accessories
• Sodastream w/CO2 Exchange
• Winemaker Dinners
• Private Parties
Coast Weekend 2012 Reader's Choice Award - Best Wine Shop in Astoria
• Temperature Controlled
Wine Storage
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1004 Marine Drive / P.O. Box 386 Astoria, OR 97103
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shopping
The
Best of Old Town
Bandon Shopping
On the bank of the Coquille River, waves lap against the boats
in the marina, while gulls swoop and cry overhead. Just steps
away, in the boutiques and galleries of Old Town Bandon,
you can sample tasty treats, experience luxurious threads,
discover original arts and crafts; and find perfect playthings
for every age. A stroll through Bandon’s Old Town shopping
district is a feast for the senses. By Geneva Miller
Coastal Mist
210 Second St SE
(541) 347-3300
The only question at Coastal
Mist Chocolate Boutique is,
Shall I sample now, later, or
both? Here, chocolates and
pastries get the white glove
treatment. Chocolatiers Nicole
Malloy and Kevin Shaw,
with chef and co owner Tara
Shaw, wow food critics and
casual nibblers alike. Unique
gift selections include house
coffee blended with a hint
of chocolate, exclusively for
Coastal Mist, by Bandon’s
RayJen Coffee Company;
baking chocolate and extracts;
and Goblin Shoe Candle
Company in custom scents
to match the shop’s signature
chocolates. Take time to
browse while deciding which
dessert of the day you’d like.
Just know you can’t go wrong,
unless you leave emptyhanded.
The Cobbler's Bench
Coastal Mist
The Toy Room
Devon's Boutique
Second Street Gallery
The Cobbler’s Bench
Devon’s Boutique
Second Street Gallery
The Toy Room
Visitors to The Cobbler’s Bench
are announced by an oldfashioned bell at the door and
greeted by the scent of leather
and wool. Look for owner
Peter Braun at his work bench,
repairing shoes and leather
goods. Located in the historic
Mason’s building, The Cobbler’s
Bench was founded by Braun’s
father, and is the region’s
go-to for footwear and shoe
repair since 1979. Braun helps
customers select goods that
promise immediate enjoyment
and longtime wear. His inventory
features many products made
in the United States. Find
shoes, clothes and accessories
by Columbia, Frye, Merrell,
Birkenstock, and Sven.
Devon’s Boutique offers
elegant, easy care apparel for
fashion conscious ladies. This
chic boutique boasts a nod for
storefront excellence by the
Oregon Main Street program
and multiple shoppers-choice
awards. That’s because owner
Devon Matsuda has a keen
eye for up-to-the-minute styles
with classic lines. She keeps
her customers in mind when
she’s selecting garments at
an international fashion show,
collaborating with designers
for one-of-a kind Devon’s
garments, or helping ladies
complete the perfect ensemble.
Matsuda is the girlfriend you
can always call and say, “What
should I wear?”
Second Street Gallery is awash
in color and texture. Owners
Peter Bauer and Candace
Kreitlow purchased the gallery
in August 2012. The space is
a living canvas for their artistic
expertise, with show-stopping
sculptural displays and wearable
art, as well as paintings and
photography. Kreitlow enjoys
her time in the gallery, where
she shares beautiful art and
watches the emotional impact
it makes on customers. More
than half the works are created
by artists who live in the
region, including some of the
finest Pacific Northwest wood
sculptors and craftsmen.
Everybody wants to hang out
in The Toy Room. Play dressup. Get crafty. Then unwind in
the reading nook. The sprightly
offspring of the Bandon Card
and Gift Shop next door, The
Toy Room features quality
games and toys selected by
manager Jessica MarkhamBrink. She seeks out items that
are fun and make her laugh.
And she takes toy advice from
her own children. A range of
products and prices ensure
even the youngest shoppers
can find something to liven
their day. Ask about the latest
from Melissa & Doug or Klutz.
Explore baby gifts and apparel,
including See Kai Run shoes in
newborn and toddler sizes.
110 Second St SE
(541) 347-9012
92 Second St SE
(541) 347-8092
210 Second St SE
(541) 347-4133
295 Second St SE
(541) 347-9783
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Mike's Bike Shop in Cannon Beach
Offers the 2014 Specialized
Hard Rock Sport
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La Luna Loca in Cannon Beach and Astoria
is featuring a new collection of handcrafted
leather bags from Mexico. Miguel’s Leather
Bags are unique artisan pieces available
exclusively at La Luna Loca. Available in
many different styles, sizes and shapes,
all stones and mandalas are unique to the
individual bag. No two bags will ever be
exactly alike. The deluxe bags pictured
in the photo start at $232. La Luna Loca,
Astoria and Cannon Beach (503) 436-0774
M
ike's Bike Shop in Cannon Beach is featuring the
new 2014 Specialized Hard Rock Sport, the 29er
model. A great bike for street and trails, the 29-inch
wheels can handle urban riding and moderate trails with
ease. The larger wheels maintain more momentum when
rolling, making road riding more efficient. They also bridge
wider gaps between rocks, smoothing out bumpy conditions
on the trail. Combining practicality and performance, the
Hardrock features disc brakes
and a triple chain-ring setup.
Bike junkies will appreciate
the clean lines, cool
colors and wicked
good looks.
Mike's Bike,
Cannon Beach
(800) 492-1266
New Handcrafted Leather Bags
at La Luna Loca
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The Secret of Neahkahnie
Documentary Now Available
Is there buried treasure up on Manzanita’s
Neahkahnie Mountain? Many have spent
decades and fortunes searching for it.
Now there’s an exciting award-winning
DVD documentary about this 400 year-old
mystery. Priced at $12.95 this DVD make
a great gift for anyone interested in local
legends of pirates, Indians and desperate
treasure hunters. Zed Merrill & Associates,
zedmerrill.com (503) 860-2120
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M. Field Hats at Unfurl
Unfurl in Manzanita is now offering the M.
Field hat collection. Designed for more than
function and conventional appearance,
these sun hats feature symbolic artistic
designs by Hawaiian artist and respected
waterman, Mike Field. Lightweight and
breathable, these sun hats will protect you
from the elements in style. Some models
feature unique temple tabs to securely hold
your sunglasses when out adventuring.
They are available in distressed and nondistressed models in a variety of colors,
priced at $34. Unfurl, Manzanita (503)
368-8316
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Puppy Love By The Sea
Offers K9 Utility Vests
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Create your special space to relax and
unwind at In the Boudoir, Astoria’s bed
and bath shop. Wrap yourself up in luxury
linens with a touch of indulgence and
style from Peacock and Alley. “Baroque in
the Spotlight” bedding is a gold tapestry
inspired print and is available in a duvet and
matching shams. Always mindful of comfort
and versatility, this duvet design features an
“L” shape closure, enabling easy placement
of your down comforter. European size
shams complete the look. In the Boudoir,
Astoria (503) 325-4400
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uppy Love By The Sea in Cannon Beach is featuring
the PooBoss K9 utility vest. Designed for safety and
convenience, the vests are multi-functional reflective
dog safety vests that allow your pet to carry its own waste so
that you don’t have to. Features
include a built-in bag dispenser,
wide reflective strips,
mesh pocket for waste
and a utility pocket
for personal items.
Multiple colors and
sizes available.
Puppy Love
By The Sea,
Cannon Beach
(503) 436-9800
Lush Luxury Linens
Available at In the Boudoir
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Pieces of Eight, the Coins
of Pirates, now at Cannon Beach
Treasure Company
Cannon Beach Treasure Company in
Cannon Beach is offering long-lost sunken
treasure, “Pieces of Eight” coins. Once
considered the world’s high value trade
currency, these crudely minted coins
from Mexico City were headed for Seville
in July 1715, when the Spanish galleon
was caught in a hurricane off Florida and
sank near present-day Vero Beach. These
are the coins of pirate lore,” says Robert
Lewis Knecht, historian, treasure hunter
and co-owner of Cannon Beach Treasure
Company. Knecht and his wife, April, have
restored these coins for collectors. “Some
folks like to collect the individual coins, and
others like to wear them as jewelry with an
amazing story,” says April, who designs
and creates most of the jewelry at their
store. Robert and April are always happy
to share the story of the “pieces of eight”
prized by pirates and kings, along with
other remarkable treasures that span 4,000
years of human history. Pieces of Eight
coins, more than 300 years old, are priced
starting at $250. Cannon Beach Treasure
Company, Cannon Beach (503) 436-1626
Painting by Diane Speakman
SESAME+LILIES
T H E
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183 North Hemlock, Cannon Beach • 5 0 3 4 3 6 2 0 2 7 • w w w. s e s a m e a n d l i l i e s . c o m
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Center Diamond Fabrics in Cannon Beach
is now carrying vintage postcard imagery
rendered on fabric panels. The iconic
Haystack Rock panel is taken from a 1925
vintage postcard. The fabric panels are 100
percent high-count cotton, measuring 13
inches wide by 9 inches high. The Haystack
Rock fabric panels are priced at $18.95. Wall
hanging kits are also available for $28.95.
The Tillamook Rock Lighthouse image is also
available as well as other smaller postcard
sets of the Oregon coast lighthouses. Center
Diamond, Cannon Beach (503) 436-0833
SeaSoles Shoe Boutique
Feature Born Spring Line
S
easoles Shoe Boutique in Cannon Beach is
introducing the new Born 2014 line for spring.
Born is known for combining style with comfort,
and their new sandals are no
exception. This year Born
is featuring new
interpretations of
their best selling
silhouettes,
with interesting
hardware
accents and an
updated color palette.
Seasoles, Cannon Beach
(503) 436-9033
Vintage Postcard Fabric
at Center Diamond
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NW Coast Trail Map & Guide
Available at Fort Clatsop Bookstore
The Lewis & Clark National Park Association
is offering the NW Coast Trail Map & Guide.
This map was created by the partnership
of Adventure Maps Inc., Clatsop County
Health Department, Oregon and Washington
State Parks, the National Park Service,
Warrenton Trails Association and Lewis &
Clark National Park Association. This high
quality, weatherproof, topographical trail
map includes hiking, cycling, wildlife viewing,
kayaking and equestrian trails in the lower
Columbia and Coast Range region. Individual
map sections can be printed or viewed on
mobile devices. The map sells for $11.95
Dynasty Glass
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and can be purchased at the Fort Clatsop
Bookstore. Lewis & Clark National Historic
Park, Fort Clatsop, Astoria (503) 861-2471
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Bloomin Crazy Floral
Offers Dynasty Art Glass
Bloomin Crazy Floral in Astoria is featuring
Dynasty Glass art glass sculptures. Based
in San Francisco, Dynasty Glass designs
decorative art glass that captures the
shapes, colors and lights seen in nature.
Each collectable treasure is hand made
using the ancient traditions of glass
making. Limited quantities are produced in
some collections. Dynasty Glass makes a
great gift and accent to any home décor or
office. Bloomin Crazy Floral, Astoria (503)
325-3571
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TOP BRANDS. FACTORY-DIRECT PRICES.
SPECIAL EVENTS. FREE COUPON BOOK.
New Jewelry by Sharon Amber
in Cannon Beach
Cannon Beach artist Sharon Amber
presents “The Silk Road Collection” for
spring. In times past, adventurers risked
all and traveled far for exotic treasures.
Mirroring the search for rare beauty,
Amber's jewelry designs combine the fluid
folds of silk with gold and gems to create
these one-of-a kind treasures. Jewelry by
Sharon Amber, Cannon Beach (503) 4361494
APRIL-DECEMBER
MONDAY-SATURDAY 10 A.M.-8 P.M.
SUNDAY 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
JANUARY-MARCH
SUNDAY-THURSDAY 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY 10 A.M.-8 P.M.
SEASIDE FACTORY OUTLET CENTER
1111 N. Roosevelt at 12th Ave. & Hwy. 101 Seaside, OR
503.717.1603 • www.seasideoutlets.com
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Bandon Golf Supply Offers
a Full line-up of Clubs to
Outfit a Great Game
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Dogs Allowed Cannon Beach now carries
lightweight packable rain ponchos. Perfect
for travel, the packable design comes in
a convenient carrying pouch and snaps
easily onto your leash. These colorful
waterproof shells help your dog stay
dry and comfortable. The packable rain
ponchos are priced at $13 and come in
multiple sizes and colors. Dogs Allowed,
G
olfers new to the South Oregon Coast
should check out the low bounce
wedge; an easy addition to the bag and
an advantage for play on Bandon’s courses,
says store owner Cathy Underdown.
Wedges from makers such as Cleveland,
Callaway and TourEdge enhance
the golfer’s experience with better
contact on compact dune sand
and firm links turf. Get custom
swing analysis with resident
pro Kurt Woodburn and
ask about same-day regripping for your favorite
clubs. Bandon Golf Supply,
Bandon, (541) 347-1636
Packable Ponchos for your Pooch
at Dogs Allowed Cannon Beach
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Finn Ware Features 50 Years of
Unikko Design by Marimekko
Finn Ware in Astoria is featuring several
items with the iconic Unikko design by
Marimekko. It is probably one of the most
recognized fabric designs in the world;
Unikko (Finnish for poppy) is celebrating
its 50th anniversary. The splashy floral
print once worn by Jackie Kennedy has
remained a current ever-popular design.
With bright new color waves introduced
every year, the designer’s creative pop
art legacy continues. Finn Ware carries
various items featuring the Marimekko
Unikko design; including bags, umbrellas,
tableware and apparel. Finn Ware, Astoria
(503) 325-5720
A Quilter’s
Paradise
A great selection
of 100 percent
cotton fabrics
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Sewing and
quilting notions,
patterns, books
and gifts
FABRICS
1065 S Hemlock
Midtown Cannon Beach
(503) 436-0833
www.centerdiamond.com
Book Launch Party at
Beach Books in Seaside
Beach Books in Seaside hosts a book
launch event March 15. Local author
Melissa Eskue Ousley will launch the
second book in her young adult trilogy
series, “The Rabbit and the Raven.” This
young adult fantasy builds on the success
of the first book in “The Solas Beir Trilogy,
Sign of the Throne,” released in September
2013. “While the story is set in a magical
parallel realm, Oregonians may notice that
the forests of Cai Terenmare are inspired
by the forests along the Oregon coast,”
said Eskue Ousley. “They are full of wildlife,
but the creatures that lie in wait in Cai
Terenmare are not animals and have never
been human. But they will have you for
dinner, if you are not careful and clever.”
The launch kicks off the regional book tour
with a reading from the “The Rabbit and the
Raven” beginning at 2pm. The author will
donate one dollar to Clatsop Community
College scholarship fund for every book
sold during the first week of its release.
Beach Books is an independent bookstore
that features local authors, regional books
and book club events. Beach Books,
Seaside (503) 738-3500
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Hand-Crafted
Furniture at
Cook Gallery in
Port Orford
F
urniture maker Rick Cook has
intrigued visitors to the Cook
Gallery in Port Orford for more
than 30 years. Sleek contours that
outline alluring negative space make
Cook’s hand crafted wood furniture
functional and artful.
Relaxing in the gallery, Cook
watches the effect of daylight and
shadow, notes the way his pieces
enhance the rooms in which they’re
placed. “Sometimes I like the
shadow,” he said. “The shape that’s
cast on the wall or the floor can
magnify the shape or design.” Cook
has developed conscious restraint in
his design, following inspiration from
early 20th century Arts and Crafts
SOME SAY A PIRATE’S TREASURE CHEST LAYS BURIED BENEATH
MANZANITA’S MYSTERIOUS NEAHKAHNIE MOUNTAIN
FINALLY! a DVD documentary has been produced
about this 400 year old legend! IT’S ALL HERE!
Sir. Francis Drake, pirate ships in action, strange Indian legends
and decades of treasure seekers desperately digging for the
elusive chest. Then see and hear what archeologists, historians
and local citizens have to say. MANY FORTUNES HAVE BEEN
SPENT SEARCHING FOR IT! Some say clues point to where it can
be found while others say they point to something else entirely!
FROM THE PRODUCERS OF 13 INTERNATIONAL AWARDS!
$12.95 ea. plus $3.50 S & H Send check or money order MAKES A GREAT GIFT!
ZED MERRILL & ASSOCIATES P.O. BOX 19608 PORTLAND, OR 97219
construction, Mission style Stickley
furniture, and fine artists such as
Henry Moore. Floating tabletops
and graceful cabinet bases lend his
work a light look and feel.
Discover Scandinavian Design
In a town known for its art galleries,
Cook Gallery is the longest in
operation. Cook hung his shingle
and converted his house to a studio
gallery in the 1980s. He invites a
few Oregon artists to show their
work. Visitors will find evidence of
Cook’s many interests. There’s a
banjo in the corner. An old Lionel
model train is on display next to
a collection of antique dolls and
glassware, inherited from his
mother. The space is intimate. If
Cook isn’t building a new piece, he
may be at his computer researching
local history, or seated near the
wood stove, ready for conversation.
Cook's Gallery, Port Orford (541)
332-0045 - Geneva Miller
TREASURE!
3,000 Years of It!
Shipwreck Coins Treasure Jewelry
Maritime Artifacts Antiquities
•Silver Shipwreck Pieces of Eight & Gold Doubloons
•3,000-year-old Bronze Celtic Ring Money
•Genuine Roman Legionnaire’s and Archer’s Rings
•Biblical Bronze Widow’s Mites and Crusader Coins
•US Civil War Battlefield Coins and Artifacts
•Greek and Roman Silver and Bronze Hoard Coins
•Pirate Caches and Sunken and Buried Treasure
•Shipwreck and Classical Antiquities and Artifacts
•Treasure
Treasure Jewelry Hand-Crafted in Cannon Beach
Extensive Collection of Rare
Sea Glass & Sea Glass Jewelry
Cannon Beach Treasure Company
503.436.1626
C a n n o n B e a c h Tre a s u re . c o m
Across from Mariner Market
148 N Hemlock Street, Suite A
Owned and operated
operate d by Historians &
Treasure Hunters April & Robert Lewis Knecht
arts
Spring Loaded Arts
in Cannon Beach
BY KATHRYN PICKFORD
Cannon Beach's Spring Unveiling Arts Festival has blossomed from a
one-day event into a three-day extravaganza showcasing new art from
nearly 40 artists across 13 galleries in one electric weekend May 2-4. >
Arts
Spring Loaded Arts
in Cannon Beach
J
ump start your art lovers’ year by
whisking them to the Coast for a
weekend of unparalleled exhibitions,
demonstrations, receptions, talks, live
jazz, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.
You’ll unearth evocative oils, shimmering
watercolors, statuesque bronzes, mindblowing glass sculptures, functional
and funky ceramics, as well as stunning
wearable art.
Spend Friday, zipping from gallery to
gallery, picking out favorites and returning
for seconds or wend your way about
town at a leisurely pace and not miss a
thing. Be seduced at Icefire Glassworks
by Jim Kingwell as he blows glass into
forms that’ll make your soul soar; fall for
Suzanne Kindland’s tangled pattern of
woodlands, stark desert horizons, and
mysterious pools; watch as Mark Gordon
blends liquid color in this molten medium;
marvel as Pam Juett flames her iridescent
beads into your custom-ordered
necklace.
Let yourself be mesmerized at the
Bronze Coast Gallery, where animal
sculptor Rosetta’s creatures pulse and
prowl with what she calls “interpretive
realism” while Melissa Cooper’s birds,
bears and bunnies charm from “realistic
impressionist” perches in a style she
affectionately calls “robust or fluffy.”
Nathan Bennett’s patina process fuses
gold, silver, iron and copper onto bronze
plate canvases to produce blazing
sunsets and swathes of haunting
moonlight.
See sparks fly as Sharon Amber carves
sea creatures from sandstone and
marble outside her store in Sandpiper
Square; attend an indoor garden party
at DragonFire Studio & Gallery, where
each artist has submitted their version
of “garden art;” drink in Jeffrey Hull’s
celebration of where the land meets
the sea; then transport yourself to
Haystack Gallery where Michael Tieman’s
impressionistic sculptures will take you
through a three-dimensional tale cast in
bronze and Sally O’Neill’s oils will plunge
you into a world “of beauty and sundrenched days.”
Pause for a glass of bubbly and a
convivial chat with one of our visiting
artists, then spirit yourself to Northwest
By Northwest Gallery to feast on offerings
from much-loved sculptor Georgia
Gerber, whose Tufted Puffins grace
Midtown; shimmering landscapes from
photographer Christopher Burkett; and
inspired skyscapes by Jeff White, which
transmit the deep love he has for the
natural world.
Previous page: Blown glass by Suzanne Kindland
at Icefire Glassworks.
Above (left to right): Painting by Jeffrey Hull of
Jeffrey Hull Gallery; bronze sculpture by Rosetta
at Bronze Coast Gallery; (above right) painting
by Tom Scheibal at Modern Villa Gallery; (lower
right) blown glass vessels by Mark Gordon at
Icefire Glassworks.
Arts
Above (clockwise from top left): Abstract painting by
Sandy Sampson at Cannon Beach Gallery; patina on metal
by Nathan Bennett at Bronze Coast Gallery; scultpture by
Michael Tieman at Haystack Gallery; pendant by Sharon
Amber at Jewelry By Sharon Amber; bronze sculpture by
Georgia Gerber at Northwest By Northwest Gallery, wood
table by Jeffry Mann at Primary Elements Gallery.
Help yourself to a nibble at one of the
catered gatherings while you ogle the
treasures at Modern Villa Gallery, whether
it’s Tom Scheibal’s smoldering new painting;
plein air artist Tom Henderson’s fresh
offering “more a reaction than a rendering;”
or glass waves by sculptor David Wight.
Buckle up as Primary Elements Gallery
unveils a sculpture by Greg Congleton
whose bison, elephants, cowboys and
dancers sway, bray, rope and canter
towards Jeffry Mann’s tables which – with
their American Black Walnut, Bloodwood
and Maple trim – marry form and function
with eye-catching precision, and H. Leung’s
neo-impressionist landscapes look down
from the walls, all magical reflections of
light alongside son Thomas Leung’s giclee
fantasies tumbling from cliff tops into hazy
ravines in an avalanche of color.
As the sun slips over the edge of the
ocean in an explosion of red, gold and
purple, head to a local eatery and indulge
your taste buds. “Art from the Chef’s
Table” returns for the third year, with
more than two-dozen chefs creating artinspired dishes throughout the Festival.
Chef John Sowa of Sweet Basil’s Café
was paired with Primary Elements
Gallery, where he selected a Joe Pogan
fish sculpture as the inspiration for his
bouillabaisse. Whether you’re looking
to feed your stomach or your soul, the
Spring Unveiling Arts Festival is a banquet
for the senses.
Arts
1
Two New Sculptures by David
Crawford at Bronze Coast Gallery
David Crawford has two new sculptures
at Bronze Coast Gallery in Cannon Beach.
Most of Crawford’s creations are limited
editions of nine. He creates pieces that
depict both man and beast struggling to
find their way in the world in spite of almostinsurmountable obstacles. “Cobbled Ox”
explores the strain we place on these
majestic beasts. Each taut, overextended
cable, breaking the animal in two, speaks
to the fact that while they are no longer
hauling carts, the ox is now dependent on
us for its continued survival. Bronze Coast
Gallery, Cannon Beach (503) 436-1055
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1
2
RiverSea Gallery in Astoria presents work
by Charles Schweigert in an exhibition titled
Flock, March 8 through June 8. Schweigert
pushes his fascination with feather,
wing and flight to new abstractions. He
combines graphite and transparent glazes
on various substrates including traditional
watercolor paper, pages from old Japanese
books and Terraskin, a paper made from
finely ground limestone. The exhibition
opens with a reception Saturday, March 8
during Astoria’s Second Saturday Artwalk.
April 10 through May 6, Jill McVarnish’s
new show, Everywhere that Mary Went,
opens with twisted tales from the nursery,
interpreted through oil on burlap. Her use
of intense color is reminiscent of the 17th
Century Dutch masters she studied as a
post-grad in the Gerrit Rietveld Acadamie
in Amsterdam. May 10 through June 3,
RiverSea will present a retrospective of
works by the late painter, Harry Bennett.
His expressionistic style depicts vibrant
women and contorted landscapes
rendered with energetic, pulsating brush
work. Most of the art will be available for
sale, however there will also be select
paintings from regional collections on
display. For more information call RiverSea
Gallery at (503) 325-1270
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3
4
RiverSea Gallery in Astoria
Announces Exhibitions
New Artists at
Imogen Gallery in Astoria
Imogen Gallery in Astoria will present a new
collection of paintings by Portland artist
Jody Katopothis titled “Looking for Home”
from April 12 to May 6. These acrylic
paintings are colorful abstractions depicting
the archaeology of the human experience.
Nature’s organic beauty creates a sense of
place that inspires Katopothis.
4
New Paintings & Prints
by Carol Thompson
Carol Thompson has added a series of
clam digging paintings to her oceaninspired catalogue. She starts with grey
oils loaded onto her filbert bristle brushes
and creates “Z” compositions, which
lead the eye in a zig-zag across the linen
canvas; or “C” compositions that transport
us on powerful, cascades down the face
of a monolith to the crashing surf as it
races towards the shore. “Clamdiggers
In The Fog,” (pictured) is an 18 X 24 inch
pastel painting on gray, textured paper,
available for $3,000; also available as a
limited edition giclée. Carol’s new works are
available at Bay Avenue Gallery in Ocean
Park, WA and on line at carolthompson.
com
183 N. Hemlock
Downtown Cannon Beach
(503) 436 - 2547
www. haystackgallery.com
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Artist Kim Hamblin brings a new series
of paper cut assemblages to the gallery
May 10 to June 10. Hamblin’s inspiration
for imagery comes from her lifelong love
of life sciences. Her use of this imagery
and the delicate pattern revealed in
each paper cut is the focal point of her
work. Hamblin’s process goes beyond
traditional paper cut assemblage by
using paint and nails to create additional
patterns and textures that add an
industrial element. The juxtaposition
between paper and steel makes for a
unique and striking composition. Imogen
Gallery in Astoria (503) 488-0620
Washed Ashore Commissioned to
Create Sculptures for SeaWorld
SeaWorld has commissioned 12 new
sculptures from the Washed Ashore art
project in Bandon. The Washed Ashore
project creates large scale sculptures from
marine debris to raise awareness of the
pollution issue and to encourage recycling.
The creations for SeaWorld will be part of a
touring exhibition which will be on display at
SeaWorld Parks in San Diego, San Antonio
and Orlando from March 2014 through
September 2015. In the Washed Ashore
project, the public is invited to be a part of
the creation of art installations by attending
a volunteer sculpture-building workshop
on Saturdays from 2-5pm at Bandon’s
Harbortown Event Center, 325 Second St
SE. Washed Ashore Project (541) 329-0317
Arts
Brushstrokes Exhibit at Cannon
Beach History Center & Museum
The Cannon Beach History Center &
Museum is featuring Brushworks, a new
exhibit by impressionist artist Aneela Fazal.
Originally from Pakistan, Fazal uses warm,
rich and bright colors in her paintings.
Her influence is abstract expressionism
and impressionism. Fazal was selected
from among 122 international artists to
showcase with the Global Art Agency in
Gaudi Casa Batllo, Spain and was awarded
second place for Best Global Artist. Her
work was chosen because of her abstract
expressionism and her ability to lift spirits
with her influential painting technique.
Brushstrokes will be on exhibit until May
30. Cannon Beach History Center &
Museum, Cannon Beach (503) 436-9301
Spring Guest Artist at Art by the
Sea Gallery & Studio in Bandon
Hanging Out On a Limb by Jeffrey Hull in Cannon Beach
Cannon Beach artist Jeffrey Hull has completed a new watercolor titled “Hanging Out
On a Limb.” There are many stories of storms to be told, between the crab floats and the
hanging limbs. Jeffrey paints from his personal collection of floats. The original framed
watercolor measures 33 ½ inches x 41 ½ inches, $3,500. Jeffrey Hull Gallery, Cannon Beach
(503) 436-2600
Guest artist Alan A. (Tony) Adams exhibits
new works at Art by the Sea Gallery
and Studio in Bandon through April 30.
Adams was chosen as the favorite artist by
popular vote, winner of the People’s Choice
Award for the Miniature and Small Works
2013 show. Working in acrylic, Adams
Your Art Destination
MAY 2, 3, 4
Spring Unveiling
JUNE 27, 28, 29
Plein Air & More
NOVEMBER 7, 8, 9
Stormy Weather
Arts Festival
Photo: Alex Pajunas, courtesy of The Daily Astorian
More about events, galleries and artists: cbgallerygroup.com
paints studies of wildlife, landscapes and
portraiture. Art by the Sea Gallery and
Studio, Bandon (541) 347-5355
Northwest By Northwest Gallery
Welcomes New Artist, Jeff White
Jeff White, known for his ethereal
landscapes and skyscapes, will be a
guest artist at Northwest By Northwest
Gallery during the Spring Unveiling arts
festival in Cannon Beach, May 2-4. White
will present painting demonstrations and
lectures on Saturday May 3. Using oil and
pastel, White's work focuses on capturing
the colors, shapes and moods of the land
and the sky. He uses thin glazes and layers
of transparent pigments to emulate the
atmospheric conditions that exist in the
natural world. White’s work is displayed at
the historic Visitor’s Center in the Columbia
River Gorge, the Seattle Maritime Museum
and the Hawaii Temple Visitors Center.
Northwest by Northwest Gallery, Cannon
Beach (503) 436-0741
Cannon Beach Gallery Hosts
Northwest Nouveau Exhibit
From May 1 through June 2, Cannon
Beach Gallery will host a themed show
titled Northwest Nouveau, with creations
from four Portland women. Jean Erhardt
loves the feel of oils so much, she paints
with her fingers; Catherine Kumlin brings
the inspiration from her travels back to the
studio; Jean Rosenbaum's lens takes us in
so close that forms are deconstructed right
under our noses; and Sandy Sampson's
mixed-media landscapes loom larger than
life, tempera undercoats overlaid with
oil and wax. The exhibition runs during
Cannon Beach’s Spring Unveiling arts
festival, May 2-4. Cannon Beach Gallery,
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Exhibiting New Works in the
Chessman Gallery
The Chessman Gallery at the Lincoln
City Cultural Center is featuring “Ab Intra”
(meaning “From Within”) Cynthia Jacobi’s
triptych “Flight Path” combines feathers in
a mixed media composition that speaks
to the essence of flight. Moving from an
award-winning career in clay to snapping
everything she could see with her camera,
Alice Martin’s shimmering “Duck Day
Afternoon” captures resting birds in a
man-made structure. Frances Van Wert’s
“Funky Finds” brings together found
objects in a riot of abstraction and whimsy.
The exhibition is on display from March 14
through April 7. Chessman Gallery, Lincoln
City Cultural Center (541) 994-9994
DragonFire Studio & Gallery
Features Outdoor Sculptures
& Garden Gates
Phil Beck’s gates are now swinging at
DragonFire Gallery in Cannon Beach. Beck
fashions gates, hanging wind catchers, and
sculptures for outdoor installations. Beck’s
inspiration rises from the scrap bins, where
a curve, spike or coil of metal catches his
eye and suggests a design. Everything
grows, organically, from that moment when
something discarded suggests a new
whole to his teeming brain. “Bubbles Gate”
is a study in bubble-whimsy, made of rusty
steel rings with a colored stainless steel
spinner in its center. “Goose Gate” has an
art-deco feel to its rusted, steel-punched
panel. His pieces feature moveable parts
that celebrate the kinetic energy inherent in
a gate. DragonFire Gallery, Cannon Beach
(503) 436 -1533
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Nature’s Carpet
for the Garden
M
Using moss in coastal gardens takes
a cue from nature. By Ingrid Mueller
Mosses, the oldest living terrestrial plants on earth, carpet the nooks and crannies of the
Pacific Northwest. Its lush growth can be found in abundance in Oregon’s coastal forests
and sometimes in our gardens.
Many gardeners consider moss an invasive plant. Another school of thought finds these
simple plants add an element of tranquil beauty to the garden. Who hasn’t wandered a
forest trail, marveling at the velvety green blanket on rocks and logs? That same beauty can
be incorporated in almost any coastal garden.
Lacking roots and obtaining nutrients from only rainfall and sunlight, mosses can grow on
any hard surface, and are often seen on tree bark, rocks and other solid areas. As a result,
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Re-imagine the lawn. Political leanings
aside, traditional lawns need chemicals
to thrive, consume a lot of water,
require a lot of care and sometimes
just aren’t the right fit. Moss growing
in turf grass is often thought of as a
lawn pest, but that is not the case.
Moss grows in sites where grass has
difficulty growing. Rather than using lots
of chemicals to kill the moss already
growing there, consider increasing
your garden’s biodiversity and letting
Mother Nature take her course. Moss is
an excellent, low-maintenance ground
cover; requiring no mowing, thatching or
fertilizing.
Mosses by their very nature, have the
ability to accent many garden styles.
They combine wonderfully with ferns
and evergreen groundcovers in the
shady garden. Using moss in your
garden landscaping between paving
stones on walkways and patios creates
a sense of permanence and tranquility.
On stone fountains, ornaments and
boulders these heroic little plants give
any garden an ancient appeal.
Utilizing moss in your landscape will
require an initial time investment and
a little patience. It may take several
growing seasons for a moss lawn to
fully fill in, or for garden objects to be
blanketed in green. With cultivation and
care, moss will enhance and enrich
your coastal garden with many years of
beautiful rewards.
Community Based
Fishing in Port Orford
The fishermen of Port Orford Sustainable Seafood are wild
about their haul, habitats, and heritage. By Kathryn Pickford
I
n a remote fishing town, on the most
westerly tip of the continent, a 40-foot
commercial fishing boat swings from
a massive yellow crane high above the
churning waters. Port Orford is home
to the only dry dock on the Western
seaboard. Boats are lowered into the
ocean then winched back to safety when
they return to dock. Out on the heaving
seas, local fishermen aren’t just reeling
in the catch; they’re acting as ocean
stewards and ecological trailblazers.
There were rumblings in Washington,
DC about the need for Marine Reserves,
to protect and preserve dwindling fish
populations. Concerned that their voices
weren’t being heard, the fishermen of Port
Orford brought together local scientists,
conservationists, policy-makers and legal
experts and hammered out a strategy
that would ensure that local knowledge
and local interests weren’t just heard,
they would become the engine that
powered decisions about the fate of
their traditional fishing grounds. Driven
by the philosophy that jobs go hand in
hand with conservation; that long-term,
multi-generational prosperity is anchored
in preserving the habitats they fish; they
created a plan that protected the entire
ecosystem, from the lowliest reef-dweller,
through land-based watersheds, to the
humans who make their living off the
ocean.
The plan designated the Port Orford
Stewardship Area, covering 1,320
square miles – 385 miles of terrestrial
and 935 square miles of ocean habitat,
where fishing would be permitted. It also
established the Redfish Rocks Marine
Reserve where all extractive practices
(fishing, crabbing and the removal of
marine life) would be prohibited and
where local scientists now study the
topography of the ocean floor, migration
patterns of local schools, underwater
flora and the long-term impact of marine
reserves.
It’s not just the designated fishing zone
and off-limits area that ensures Port
Orford Sustainable Seafoods (POSS)
fishermen are going to leave the ocean
well-stocked for generations to come,
it’s the way they fish. Longlining with
ganglions, trolling with lures and jigging
with a rod and reel – POSS fishermen
land fish the old-fashioned way, one at
Seaside Yoga Opens in the Gilbert District
S
easide Yoga opened a new studio and is offering all levels of Hatha Yoga,
a schedule of therapeutic and meditation classes and yoga fitness classes
and workshops. Seaside Yoga is the new business venture for Kristen
Tschannen who is registered with the Yoga Alliance and recently completed her
200-hour certification in Kerala, India under Ellie Ruales and Mahesh Chandra.
Seaside Yoga can be found on line at seasideyogaretreats.com. Seaside Yoga
located at 609 Broadway Street, Seaside (503) 791-1622
a time. Using selective hook-and-line
gear minimizes by-catch, discards and
habitat destruction. As stewards of the
sea, POSS fishermen limit their catch to
Albacore Tuna, Chinook Salmon, Lingcod,
Black Cod, Halibut, Cabezon and
Rockfish along with the occasional Spiney
Dog Fish, Long-Nosed Skate and Wolf
Eel. They’re particularly keen to safeguard
those Big Old Fat Fertile Female Fish
(BOFFF’s) who produce more babies the
older they get.
POSS fishermen know where each fish
they sell was landed and by whom. You
can buy a share of their seasonal catch
through their Community Supported
Fishery (CSF), similar to a farm share
CSA. So whether it’s parmesan encrusted
halibut or miso and ginger Sablefish for
dinner, buying from POSS ensures your
plate is filled with a sustainably harvested
fish. It’s not just good for you, it’s good
for the planet. As a direct result of POSS’
forward-thinking stewardship, oldfashioned fishing techniques and gritty
determination to bring local knowledge
and local solutions to a global threat, the
ocean may survive to feed and support
the next generation.
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Travel Information
NORTH
OREGON COAST
Pacific City-Nestucca Valley
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 331, Pacific City
(503) 392-4340, (888) 549-2632
Astoria-Warrenton
Chamber of Commerce
Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce
The area of Astoria and Warrenton is a nationally significant historic
region at the western end of the Lewis & Clark Trail. Visitors have
an opportunity to escape into an appealing, intriguing past through
several first-class interpretive attractions.
111 West Marine Drive, (800) 875-6807 oldoregon.com
Seaside Visitors Bureau
Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce
To enhance your Cannon Beach experience, contact the Cannon
Beach Chamber at cannonbeach.org
2nd & Spruce, Cannon Beach, (503) 436-2623
chamber@cannonbeach.org, cannonbeach.org
Nehalem Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
& Visitor Center
Red Caboose at the Wayside, Hwy 101
Rockaway Beach, Oregon, (503) 355-8108
Seaside, Oregon’s first seashore resort is one of the coast’s most
popular year-round family destinations with its famous promenade,
turnaround, aquarium, arcades, shopping and history. Seaside,
Oregon. More than just a day at the beach!
7 North Roosevelt (Hwy 101) (888) 306-2326
info@SeasideOR.com, SeasideOR.com
Tillamook Chamber of Commerce
3705 Hwy 101 N, Tillamook (503) 842-7525
425 Nehalem Blvd, Wheeler
(503) 368-5100, (877)368-5100
CENTRAL
OREGON COAST
Florence Chamber of Commerce
290 Highway 101, Florence (541) 997-3128
Lincoln City Visitor Center
Visitor guides of all types are available for free at the Lincoln City
Visitor Center. Maps, recreation guides, event brochures, lodging
information, and more! The Center is located inside the Cultural
Center.
540 NE Hwy 101, Lincoln City Oregon 97367
(541) 994-3302, oregoncoast.org
City of Newport
Newport has been a playground for visitors since the late 1800’s.
Nestled between the Coastal Mountains, Pacific Ocean and
Yaquina Bay, the natural beauty of the area draws those seeking a
unique and exciting experience.
1-800-COAST44, discovernewport.com
Yachats Visitors Center
241 Highway 101, Yachats (800) 929-0477
SOUTH
OREGON COAST
Bandon Chamber of Commerce
300 2nd Street SE, Bandon (541) 347-9616
Brookings Chamber of Commerce
16330 Lower Harbor Rd, Brookings (541) 469-3181
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Coos Bay Chamber of Commerce
145 Central Avenue, Coos Bay (541) 266-0868
Gold Beach Chamber of Commerce
29692 Ellensburg Ave, #7, Gold Beach (541) 247-0923
Reedsport-Winchester Bay
Chamber of Commerce
855 Highway 101, Reedsport
(541) 271-3495 or (800) 247-2155
WASHINGTON COAST
Greater Grays Harbor Inc.
Grays Harbor has beaches, rainforests and mountains; anything
you want to do outdoors you can! We also have a growing food and
wine culture and can help you plan your escape
506 Duffy Street, Aberdeen
(360) 532-1924 or (800) 321-1924
Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau
3914 Pacific Way, Seaview
(360) 642-2400, (800) 451-254
Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce
1715 Bay Ave, PO Box 403, Ocean Park
(360) 665-4448, (888) 751-9354
The Ultimate
Tour of the
Oregon Coast
Photos & text
by Gary Hayes
Maps by
Jeff McKerren
I
ts beautiful sandy beaches
stretch out between
scenic rainforest covered
headlands and dramatic rocky
coastlines offer unimaginable
beauty at every turn. Historic
lighthouses and stunning
State Parks offer picture
perfect views and access to
remarkable natural areas.
It's impossible to take it all
in with any one trip, but our
guide to the top must-see
attractions along all 363 miles
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Pacific
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Seaside
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Astoria
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Astoria
Mileage Chart for
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186
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The Ultimate
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Columbia River
t's 363 miles of spectacular. The Oregon Coast
offers seemingly endless public access to long
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stretches of soft sandy beaches, stunning
Cannon Beach
vistas of jagged rocky shoreline and astounding
spectacles of nature from one end to the other.
Rainforest covered headlands reach miles into the
Manzanita
Rockaway Beach
sea, the result of millions of years-old lava flows and
Tillamook
erosion carving a landscape like no other on the
planet. The largest expanse of coastal sand dunes
in North America stretches out along 40 miles
Pacific City
of coast to provide sightseers and hikers another
worldly landscape to discover and ATV enthusiasts
Lincoln City
a playground of epic proportion. Incredible displays
of wildlife include some of the world's best
birdwatching, seals and sea lions basking on rocky
Newport
shores, Gray Whales that migrate along the coast
by the tens of thousands and Roosevelt Elk grazing
Waldport
in large herds through meadows. Travelers discover
Yachats
unique towns ranging from the Northwest's first
US settlement in Astoria to cities that grew from
logging and fishing pasts and some of the most
beautiful beach resort towns anywhere. How do you
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Top cities and must-see attractions (north to south)
ASTORIA
Astoria, the oldest US settlement west of the Rocky Mountains, was the first
commercial hub of the West Coast due to its strategic position near the mouth
of the Columbia River. Today, a riverfront walk offers views of the river, now
busy with cargo ships, rather than the sailing ships of the earliest international
traders. A restored trolley also traverses the river front, passing working
waterfront buildings and old cannery piers intermixed with hotels, pubs and
restaurants. The Columbia River Maritime Museum is a top attraction on the
riverfront. Victorian homes climb the hillside of Astoria and the top of town is
crowned with the Astoria Column, a lighthouse-like structure built in the 1920s
offering panoramic views of the entire region.
FORT STEVENS STATE PARK
(US 101 MP 6.5)
Fort Stevens State Park stretches from the south jetty of the Columbia River
south along a sandy beach where you can still see the remains of a shipwreck
from over 100 years ago. Encompassing 4,200 acres, the Park includes a
large campground, a network of nine miles of paved bicycle trails and six miles
of hiking trails that allow you to explore forests, lakes, wetlands, dunes and
beach. Visitors can explore the military fortifications that served to defend the
Columbia River through World War II. A military museum shares the history of
the Fort that dates back to the Civil War.
LEWIS & CLARK’S FORT CLATSOP
(US 101 MP 7.1)
One of the top sites of the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort
Clatsop features visitor center exhibits, multi-media programs and a full
size re-creation of the fort built by the Lewis and Clark expedition to endure
the winter of 1806. During the summer, and for some other special events,
authentically costumed re-enactors offer interpretive programs.
SEASIDE
Oregon’s first beach resort town is known as one of the Northwest’s top family
destinations. Family friendly shops, restaurants and attractions ranging from
a large arcade to bumper cars line famous Broadway street which ends at the
beach and the historic automobile turnaround. The Turnaround and Seaside’s
1.5 mile oceanfront promenade are top attractions in Seaside and are among
the Oregon Coast’s most recognized landmarks dating from the 1920s.
ECOLA STATE PARK
(US 101 MP 28):
A day-use park offering panoramic views of the coast including Cannon Beach,
Haystack Rock and other offshore rocks; headlands to the south and the
offshore Tillamook Rock Lighthouse. The main viewpoint area offers paved
walking trails and hiking trailheads. The Indian Beach parking area offers
beach access and additional hiking trails including the Tillamook Head Trail
crossing over the headland, six miles to Seaside. This is one of the Coast’s
best Gray Whale watching viewpoints during the twice-annual migration. Watch
for the frequent sightings of bald eagles and Roosevelt Elk too.
Long Beach
CANNON BEACH & HAYSTACK ROCK
This destination combines small town beach resort character with great
nearby natural areas and is known as one of the Northwest’s top art towns,
home to numerous galleries in this picturesque community. Oregon’s
famous Haystack Rock sits at the edge of the beach and Ecola State Park is
accessed from the north end of town. Haystack Rock is part of the Oregon
Islands National Wildlife Refuge and is home to the State’s most easily
viewed colony of Tufted Puffins during the breeding season. The tidepool
area at its base is one of Oregon’s seven designated Marine Garden
protected areas.
WASHINGTON
Ilwaco
Cape Disappointment
North Head & Cape
Disappointment
Fort Columbia
Columbia River
Fort Stevens
OSWALD WEST STATE PARK
(US 101 MP 39)
Portland / Longview
Fort Clasop
National
Historical
Park
Gearhart
NEHALEM BAY STATE PARK
(US 101 MP 43.8)
TILLAMOOK
Best known as the home to Tillamook Cheese. The Tillamook County
Creamery visitor center draws nearly a million visitors each year. At the
Latimer Quilt & Textile Center you will find quilts and textiles dating back to
1851. Tillamook is the northern gateway to the Three Capes Scenic Drive.
Astoria
Warrenton
Offers stunning roadside viewpoints from the edge of Neahkahnie Mountain
and several miles of hiking trails. A short trail leads to Short Sand Beach
and hiking trails extend to the end of Cape Falcon and climb Neahkahnie
Mountain. The park encompasses 2,484 acres including a 13-mile stretch
of the Oregon Coast Trail that weaves its way through the entire park,
starting at the community of Arch Cape.
Campground and day use areas on a four-mile long sand spit with ocean
one one side and Nehalem Bay on the other. The Park features a forested
1.8 mile long bike path.
Chinook
Clatsop
State Forest
Seaside
Ecola
Tillamook
Rock
Cannon Beach
Portland
RECOMMENDED SIDE TRIP:
Three Capes Scenic Route
(Southbound: US 101 MP 65.7; Northbound: US 101 MP 90.3)
The Three Capes Scenic Route follows a stretch of coastline between
Tillamook and Pacific City while the Coast Highway runs inland. The route’s
top stops include Cape Meares, Cape Lookout and Cape Kiwanda, but also
passes through the dune landscape of Sand Lake and along scenic Netarts
Bay. From north to south:
CAPE MEARES STATE SCENIC VIEWPOINT
& LIGHTHOUSE
Cape Meares rises 200 feet above the waves offering panoramic views and
a short walk to an historic lighthouse. The natural area includes three miles
of hiking trails and a mile long walking trail through old growth Sitka Spruce
including the uniquely shaped Octopus Tree. One of the coast’s best spots
for bird watching and whale watching during the twice annual migration.
CAPE LOOKOUT STATE PARK
A beautiful park with three miles of beach, a large campground and day use
area great for picnicking with more than eight miles of hiking trails through
lush, old growth rainforest to the end of the cape.
CAPE KIWANDA STATE NATURAL AREA
This sandstone cape stands in contrast to its neighboring basalt headlands.
The south side of the cape is a giant sand dune and climbing to the top
offers views of the unique sculpted sandstone landscape, sheer cliffs
and crashing waves when the surf is up. The base of the cape features
tidepools, one of Oregon’s seven designated Marine Garden protected
areas. Offshore is Haystack Rock, not to be confused with Cannon Beach’s
Haystack Rock.
PROPOSAL ROCK
From the Neskowin Beach State Rereation Site wayside just off the highway,
follow the path along Hawk Creek to the beach and this legandary rock.
Arch Cape
Oswald West
Manzanita
Nehalem
Nehalem River
Nehalem Bay
Wheeler
Tillamook
State Forest
Rockaway Beach
Garibaldi
Cape Meares
Tillamook
Bay
Bay City
Portland
Cape
Meares
Oceanside
Tillamook
Netarts
Cape Lookout
Sandlake
Beaver
Cape Kiwanda
Pacific City
Hebo
Cloverdale
Siuslaw
National Forest
CENTRAL
OREGON
COAST
Top cities and attractions (north to south)
LINCOLN CITY
The town of Lincoln City extends along a stretch of coastline covering more
than seven miles of US 101 and incorporates several unique districts, once
individual communities. The city offers abundant shopping including a large
factory outlet mall and attractions including Chinook Winds Casino Resort and
the Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio where visitors can blow their own piece of
art glass.
DEPOE BAY
The small town of Depoe Bay is separated from the ocean by only the Coast
Highway and a seawall that runs the length of the town. Known as the Whale
Watching Capital of the Oregon Coast, the nearby waters are frequented by
Gray Whales that linger much of the year in the area rather than migrating
north with the majority of whales. Oregon State Parks operates the Whale
Watching Center at the south end of the seawall. When tides are right,
“spouting horns” on the Depoe Bay oceanfront put on a show as surging waves
are forced through small openings in the lava beds shooting water like geysers
up to 60 feet in the air. Nearby Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint is also a
great place for wave watching. Depoe Bay is also home to the world’s smallest
navigable harbor and offers charter fishing and whale watching tours.
DEVIL’S PUNCHBOWL STATE NATURAL AREA
(Southbound: US 101 MP 132.4; Northbound: US 101 MP 133)
A short side trip off US 101 at Otter Rock leads to Devils Punchbowl a unique
geological formation. From the viewpoint, you peer down into the sandstone
caldron, likely once a sea cave whose roof collapsed. When surf is up, waves
roll into the cave opening, swirl and froth like a devilish brew. The small
wayside offers nice panoramic views and a trail leads to tide pools on the north
side of the punchbowl, one of just seven protected intertidal areas in Oregon
designated as Marine Gardens.
YAQUINA HEAD OUTSTANDING NATURAL AREA
& LIGHTHOUSE
(US 101 MP 137.6)
The scenic headland reaches a mile into the Pacific offering panoramic views,
Oregon’s tallest lighthouse and access to a beautiful intertidal area. Small
offshore islands offer habitat for seabirds and Harbor Seals while Gray Whales
are often spotted in the waters, even during the non-migratory seasons. A
stairway leads to Cobble Beach and one of Oregon’s seven protected Marine
Garden intertidal areas, a great place to see purple sea urchins and many
other interesting creatures. A second intertidal area, Quarry Cove, offers
handicap access. An interpretive center features exhibits on the lighthouse
history and the natural and cultural history of the area.
NEWPORT
The Central Oregon Coast’s largest city is home to popular attractions
including the Oregon Coast Aquarium and an historic bay front area that is part
working waterfront and part tourist attraction with shops and restaurants. The
barking of sea lions on the bay front docks frequently resonates throughout the
area and the blubbery beasts always draw a crowd. Charter fishing and marine
discovery tours are offered from the bay front. The historic and now trendy Nye
Beach district adjacent to Newport’s beachfront is another commercial center.
The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is located in the Yaquina Bay State Recreation
Site on the northwest side of the Yaquina Bay Bridge at the bay entrance,
also offering good views of the bridge, one of the gems by designer Conde B.
McCullough dating from 1936.
Pacific City
SEAL ROCK STATE RECREATION SITE
(US 101 MP 150.8)
Neskowin
Salem
YACHATS
This small beach resort community makes a great base for exploring the
Central Oregon Coast including the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area located just to
the south. The Yachats 804 trail is an oceanfront walking trail that connects
to a seven mile stretch of beach to the north. Part of the trail parallels a rocky
basalt shelf with tidepools and exciting ocean action when the surf is up.
Devils Lake
Lincoln City
Siletz
Bay
Kernville
Gleneden Beach
Fogarty Creek
Depoe Bay
Siletz River
Otter Rock
Devils Punchbowl
Beverly Beach
Siletz
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
Yaquina
Head
Toledo
Newport
Corvallis
Yaquina
Bay
HECETA HEAD STATE PARK & LIGHTHOUSE
(US 101 MP 178.2)
SEA LION CAVES
(US 101 MP 179.1)
Portland
Otis
CAPE PERPETUA SCENIC AREA
The recently restored Heceta Head Lighthouse sits in an idyllic setting on
a beautiful headland. The park features a pretty cove beach, a large picnic
area and a half mile trail to the recently restored lighthouse. On the walk to
the lighthouse you pass the keeper’s quarters, now operated as a bed and
breakfast. The viewpoint at the lighthouse is one of the best locations on the
Coast for watching, whales, sea lions and sea birds. The Park also includes
Cape Creek and the Cape Creek Bridge, one of the distinctive designs of the
famous Oregon Coast bridges designed by Conde B. McCullough. Picture
perfect views of Heceta Head and Lighthouse can also be enjoyed just south of
the park entrance at Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Scenic Viewpoint,
actually three small turnouts along the highway (US 101 MP 178.8-179.1).
South Beach
Ona Beach
Seal Rock
Seal Rock
Waldport
Corvallis /
Albany
Governor Patterson Memorial
Beachside
One of the Oregon Coast’s oldest private attractions, Sea Lion Caves has
attracted visitors for the past 80 years. It’s been a coastal attraction since the
Yachats
1930s, but today, an elevator whisks visitors down 208 feet to the largest sea
Cape Pepetua Scenic Area
cave in the U.S. About 200 Steller Sea Lions crowd the cave during fall and
winter. During the spring and summer they are often seen basking on the rocky
ledges below the Sea Lion Caves’ viewpoint. The grounds at Sea Lion Caves
offers expansive scenic views hundreds of feet above the surf.
Carl G Washburn
FLORENCE
A picturesque community on the Siuslaw River, Florence is the northern
gateway to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and the city features
a small, fun to explore Old Town and port area filled with shops, galleries
and restaurants. Nearby businesses offer dune buggy tours, ATV rentals,
sandboarding equipment and lessons. The pretty Siuslaw River Bridge is
another of the classic designs by Conde B. McCullough, dating from 1936.
Siuslaw
National Forest
Bob Straub
Seal Rock makes an easy stop for day use exploring. The wayside offers paths
and viewpoints overlooking near shore rock formations that are habitat for
seals, sea lions and sea birds. The stretch of sandy beach offers access to
tidepool areas.
Enjoy spectacular highway wayside viewpoints for a brief stop or spend the
day hiking though diverse scenic landscapes including old growth rainforest,
beaches and dramatic rocky shores. The Devils Churn Viewpoint overlooks a
deep narrow channel in the basalt headland where waves are channeled with
great force, booming and crashing as they collide with the rocks, then raining
down as misty showers of ocean spray. At Cook’s Chasm, visitors can be
mesmerized by the action of the rocky shoreline. When tides are right, waves
surge up the chasm, forcing water through a hole in the rock that erupts like
a geyser of spray and foam a natural wonder known as Spouting Horn. On the
rocky shoreline plateau just to the northwest of the Cook’s Chasm viewpoint
is Thor’s Well, a hole in the lava shelf where water surges out of the opening,
then drains back like a hole in the ocean, creating a 360-degree waterfall. In
all, the Scenic Area encompasses 2,700 acres connected by 26 miles of hiking
trails. The Interpretive Center serves as the hub and main parking area. You
can hike or drive to the Cape Perpetua Overlook offering a panoramic view of
65 miles of coastline. Tidepool areas can be accessed along the Captain Cook
Trail. There are also 10 miles of trails open to mountain bikes.
Cloverdale
Alsea River
Siuslaw
National Forest
Heceta Head
Heceta
Head
Veneta
Sutton Lake
Mercer Lake
Siuslaw River
Mapleton
Florence
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SOUTH
OREGON
COAST
Top cities and attractions (north to south)
JESSIE M. HONEYMAN MEMORIAL STATE PARK
(US 101 MP 193.1)
A large campground with extensive day-use areas including dune access,
freshwater lakes and pretty picnic areas. Hiking trails pass through woodlands,
past wetlands and lakes and through dunes. In late spring, lanky native
Rhododendrons display pink blooms in the forest understory.
OREGON DUNES OVERLOOK
(US 101 MP 200.7)
The overlook makes an easy stop to experience the Oregon Dunes National
Recreation Area with viewpoints of Oregon’s dune country, dune access and
hiking. Pathways and viewpoints near the parking area feature scenic picnic
areas overlooking dunes with beach and ocean in the distance. A hiking
trail leads one mile through dunes to the beach. The overlook area offers
wheelchair access to viewpoints.
REEDSPORT
Reedsport is the home of the headquarters for the Oregon Dunes National
Recreation Area offering interpretive displays on the Oregon Dunes, maps and
information. Old Town Reedsport is just east of the highway and nearby is the
Umpqua Discovery Center, an engaging experience for all ages with exhibits on
the natural and cultural history of the region. Less than three miles east, along
SR 38, is the Dean Creek Elk Viewing area, a dependable location for spotting
Roosevelt Elk year round.
UMPQUA LIGHTHOUSE STATE PARK:
(Southbound: US 101 MP 216.7; Northbound: US 101 MP 217)
A small loop road leads to the Umpqua River Lighthouse and a viewpoint
overlooking the mouth of the Umpqua River, dunes and ocean. This is a great
whale watching location during migrations and it’s not uncommon for whales
to frequent the waters during summer and fall. North of the lighthouse sits the
former Coast Guard barracks and offices, now housing historical exhibits. The
loop road also passes a campground and day use picnic area at Lake Marie
with a one-mile nature trail circling the lake.
NORTH BEND/ COOS BAY
The cities of North Bend and Coos Bay sit side-by-side south of the bay
that wraps around the two. Coos Bay is the Oregon Coast's largest city and
is an active port and the region is busy with ship traffic, commercial and
recreational fishing, crabbing and clamming. The communities are the gateway
to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area for northbound travelers and to
the spectacular coastline and State Parks on Cape Arago, one of the top side
trips off US 101 on the Oregon Coast. The Conde B. McCullough Memorial
Bridge that crosses Coos Bay as you enter North Bend from the north is the
largest of the designer’s five classic bridges built in 1936 stretching 5,305
feet and offering expansive views of the bay and ship traffic on the busy
waterway to pedestrians. Dune buggy tours and ATV rentals are available just
north of town. North Bend is also home to Mill Casino and the Coos County
Historical Society Museum while Coos Bay boasts the notable Coos Art
Museum and the Oregon Coast Historical Railway Museum on the waterfront.
RECOMMENDED SIDE TRIP:
Cape Arago & the Charleston to Bandon Tour Route
A side trip off the Coast Highway between North Bend/Coos Bay and Bandon
leads travelers to three beautiful State Parks on Cape Arago. Other attractions
along the route include the picturesque small fishing town of Charleston
offering charter fishing and crabbing. The main attractions are the three
State Parks on Cape Arago: Sunset Bay, Shore Acres and Cape Arago State
Parks. Hiking trails connect the three State Parks offering views of cliff side,
coves and the Cape Arago Lighthouse. Sunset Bay features a scenic cove
beach framed by dramatic sea cliffs with beach access, picnic areas and a
campground. The sheer sandstone cliffs at Shore Acres make for dramatic
views of crashing surf from viewpoints, paved walkways and hiking trails.
The park is the former estate of pioneer timber baron Louis Simpson and the
estate's formal gardens are maintained and are open to visitors. Cape Arago
State Park is located at the end of the cape with scenic viewpoints, picnic
areas, pathways and access to beach and stunning intertidal areas. Viewpoints
offer observation of seals and sea lions on Simpson Reef and Shell Island.
BANDON
The beach at Bandon offers other-worldly views of rock formations and
small islands along the scenic shoreline adjacent to this beach town. Beach
Loop Drive offers viewpoints and beach access, most notably the Face Rock
Viewpoint and Coquille Point. The rocky shore makes this a great place for
Siuslaw
National Forest
Florence
Jessie M Honeyman
Oregon Dunes Overlook
Siltcoos Lake
exploring tide pools and bird watching. A charming Old Town area is adjacent
to Bandon’s waterfront boardwalk and public dock, popular with recreational
crabbers. A short trip north of Bandon offers access to the Coquille River
Lighthouse in Bullards Beach State Park. About seven miles south of Bandon
is West Coast Game Park Safari, a petting zoo with live exotic animal exhibits
and shows.
Tahkenitch Lake
Gardiner
Reedsport
Umpqua Lighthouse
CAPE BLANCO STATE PARK & LIGHTHOUSE
(US 101 MP 296.4)
HUMBUG MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
(Day use area: US 101 MP 307.7)
Humbug Mountain rises 1,756 feet from the edge of the shoreline and the Park
features a campground, a forested day use picnic area, beach access and
hiking trails including a three mile trail to the summit (Trailhead: US 101 MP
306.6).
HARRIS BEACH STATE PARK
(US 101 MP 355.7)
Wide sandy beaches, rocky outcroppings and the Oregon Coast’s largest
island just offshore make this a great place for bird and marine life watching or
exploring tide pools. The intertidal area is protected as one of Oregon’s seven
Marine Gardens. The Park features a large campground and day use areas for
beach access and picnicking.
BROOKINGS-HARBOR
The City of Brookings and its unincorporated neighbor, Harbor, offer visitors
access to beach, river and port. Harris Beach State Park lies in the north end
of Brookings and Harbor lies southwest along the lower Chetco River offering
a full service marina. Just eight miles east of Brookings up the Chetco River,
Alfred A. Loeb State Park offers access to a Myrtlewood forest and a one-mile
hike to the largest stand of Redwoods in Oregon.
Umpqua River
William M Tugman
Elliot
State Forest
Lakeside
Tenmile Lakes
North Bend
Coos Bay
Charleston
Cape
Arago
Sunset Bay
Shore Acres
Cape Arago
Coquille
Bullards Beach
Coquille
River
Bandon
Roseburg
GOLD BEACH:
It was the gold rush that originally attracted fortune hunters to Gold Beach, but
Langlois
today the riches include the wild and scenic Rogue River, miles of sandy beach
and nearby access to some of the Coast’s most beautiful natural areas. Among
Cape Blanco
the top attractions is Jerry’s Rogue Jets offering scenic jet boat tours up the
Cape
Blanco
Rogue River revealing wildlife and some whitewater thrills. Fishing charters
Sixes
and guided river fishing trips are popular activities and nearby hiking and
sightseeing options include a trail to Oregon’s largest Myrtle Tree, the Francis Port Orford Heads
Port Orford
Schrader Old Growth Trail and some of the most scenic sections of the coast
along the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor just 20 miles south.
Humbug Mountain
SAMUEL H. BOARDMAN STATE SCENIC CORRIDOR
(Southbound: US 101 MP 343; Northbound US 101 MP 353.8)
This 12-mile stretch of coast offers easy stops at stunning scenic viewpoints,
access to beaches and tide pool areas and hiking trails including one of the
most beautiful stretches of the Oregon Coast Trail. You can spend a day or a
lifetime enjoying the views and trails. Some of the top stops include (north to
south) the Arch Rock Viewpoint, Natural Bridges Cove Viewpoint, Whaleshead
Beach State Park, House Rock Viewpoint, Cape Ferrelo Viewpoint, Lone Ranch
State Park and Rainbow Rock Viewpoint.
Elkton
Winchester Bay
Umpqua
River
Just a five mile side trip off the Coast Highway, the beautiful Cape Blanco
Lighthouse is set in a commanding position on Oregon’s westernmost point
of land. The Park features a campground and over eight miles of hiking trails
along the headland, through forests and beaches.
PORT ORFORD
The attractions of this small fishing community include Port Orford Heads State
Park with short hiking trails extending along the headland from the Port Orford
Lifeboat Station, a Coast Guard facility built in 1934 now serving as a museum.
Battle Rock Park offers beach access and interpretive signs about historic
Battle Rock at the edge of the shoreline. About 13 miles south of Port Orford is
Prehistoric Gardens, a long-time roadside attraction featuring life size dinosaur
sculptures along a rainforest trail.
Woahink Lake
Coquille River
Sixes River
Illinois River
Elk River
Ophir
Agness
Rogue River
Gold Beach
Cape Sebastian
Pistol River
Pistol River
Alfred A Loeb
Samuel H
Boardman State
Scenic Corridor
Azalea
Harris Beach
Siskiyou
National Forest
Chetco River
Brookings
Harbor
Winchuck River
Smith River
CALIFORNIA
Astoria Riverwalk
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Liberty Theater
Originally opened in 1925, the theater now
operates as a performing arts center, concert
hall, meeting venue, conference center, and
elegant site for weddings. For information about
upcoming performances check our website or call
the Liberty Box Office.
1203 Commercial St
(503) 325-5922, ext 55 (Box Office)
ext 33 (Business Office)
liberty-theater.org
Dining
ASTORIA
HAMMOND &
WARRENTON
Attractions
Astoria Column
2199 Coxcomb Dr (503) 325-2963
Clatsop County Historical Society
An adventure in history can be found at the Flavel
House Museum, Heritage Museum, Oregon Film
Museum and Uppertown Firefighters Museum.
Bring the kids and see all four.
714 Exchange St (503) 325-2203
cumtux.org
Fort Stevens Military Museum
High Life Adventures
Enjoy an exhilarating experience in a beautiful
setting! Take a guided tour of 8 zip lines around
and over a 7-acre lake. Over a mile of zipping!
Team Building Programs available.
33136 Hwy 101 Business (503) 861-9875
highlife-adventures.com
Lewis & Clark
National Historical Park
Fort Clatsop Visitor Center features a replica of
Fort Clatsop, exhibits, theater and bookstore.
Hiking trails are open year-round. More activities
and information about this location and other
parks in the area are listed online. The park &
bookstore are open daily 9am – 5pm
92343 Fort Clatsop Road
(503) 861-2471, nps.gov/lewi
Oceanfront/Oceanview Rooms
Pets Accepted
Pool
Kitchen/Kitchenette
Meeting Room
ADA
Lodging rates range from lowest
off-season to highest summer prices.
DINING KEY
LODGING KEY
100 Peter Iredale Rd (503) 861-1671
Child Menu
Lounge
Reservations
Meeting Room
ADA
Average entree Price:
$ < $10
$$$ $21-30
$$
$11-20 $$$$ $30+
Bridgewater Bistro
Innovative regional casual and fine dining served
in a historic boatyard on the Columbia riverfront.
Full menu includes small plates, meats, seafood
and vegetarian/vegan options. Extensive glutenfree selection, including house-made breads
and desserts; kids’ menu. Cocktails, local beers,
300+ wines. Open daily for lunch, dinner and
Sunday brunch.
20 Basin St (503) 325-6777
bridgewaterbistro.com
$$$
Canby Asparagus Farm
Casa de Tamales
Serving traditional Mexican fare featuring 40
varieties of housemade tamales. Vegetarian,
vegan, gluten and lactose free dishes available.
Full bar, carry out, delivery and catering. Open
daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
1426 Commercial (503) 325-2931
canbyasparagusfarm.com
$
Lodging
Best Western - Lincoln Inn
Overlooking the Columbia River, enjoy the
calming atmosphere at this Oregon hotel. These
comfortable, spacious rooms feature amenities
that make each stay feel like home. Amenities
include 42” televisions, refrigerator, microwave
and free WIFI.
555 Hamburg Ave (503) 325-2205
bestwesternoregon.com
$90-$250
Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa
A luxury boutique hotel in the Columbia River in
“historically hip” Astoria. Waterfront balconies,
complimentary breakfast, wine & hors d’oeuvres,
chauffeur driven vintage cars, parking, wi-fi. “One
of top 25 hotels in the West” Sunset Magazine.
10 Basin St (888) 325-4996
(503) 325-4996
cannerypierhotel.com
Shilo Inn Suites Hotel- Warrenton
Clean and comfortable rooms is located at the
mouth of the Columbia River as it flows into the
Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by forests,
mountains, waterfalls, parks and rivers.
1609 E Harbor Dr
(503) 861-2181, (800) 222-2244
shiloinns.com
$89-$199
Lewis & Clark
National Historical Park
Galleries
Bloomin Crazy Floral
The Fort Clatsop Bookstore is non-profit,
and is run by the Lewis & Clark National Park
Association. Its mission is to promote Lewis
and Clark National Historical Park and enhance
the public’s understanding of the Lewis & Clark
Expedition. Open daily 9am – 5pm
92343 Fort Clatsop Rd
(503) 861-2471, nps.gov/lewi
Bronze Coast Gallery
The Cellar on 10th
Large selection of wine, accessories, and
gourmet foods.Wine makers dinners, weekly wine
tasting, on-line store, wine club and Sodastream
w/CO2 Exchange. Coast Weekend Readers
Choice Award, Voted Best Wine Shop. Located in
Astoria Historic Underground.
1004 Marine Dr (503) 325-6600
thecellaron10th.com
Finn Ware
An Astoria institution since 1987. Timeless
and quality products such as Marimekko &
Iittala are found here. Specialty foods, books,
t-shirts, Christmas all year round, Sisu & Uff Da,
souvenirs, baby gifts, and more fill the shelves.
Voted best gift shop.
1116 Commercial St (503) 325-5720
(800) 851-3466, finnware.com
Holly McHone Jewelers
Fine Jewelry and Custom Design by Holly McHone
in Astoria’s historic downtown. We feature bridal,
diamond and colored gemstone jewelry. Simply
Beautiful jewelry created in our state of the art
shop. If your’re just visiting Astoria, we can help
you with your custom jewelry needs and repairs.
We work where you are.
1150 Commercial St (503) 325-8029
holly@hollymchone.com, hollymchone.com
In the Boudoir
You will find Peacock Alley, Pine Cone Hill,
Coyuchi, along with Dash and Albert Rugs. Also,
we have Lollia and Caldrea products. Carry
several gift lines to help you celebrate the special
occasions in your life.
1004 Commercial St
(503) 325-4400
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La Luna Loca
Step into the warmth of the world’s markets and
explore unique handcrafted garments, jewelry
and treasures for your home. Creative garb for
women and men; it’s the shop you come back to
on every visit!
382 12th St in Liberty Theatre Bld
(503) 468-0788, LaLunaLoca.com
CANNON BEACH
Attractions
Coaster Theatre Playhouse
The Coaster Theatre is a non-profit organization
dedicated to enhancing the cultural, artistic, and
civic vitality of Cannon Beach for over 40 years
by continuing the tradition of producing quality
plays, musicals educational opportunities and
memorable experiences for residents and visitors
of all ages.
108 N Hemlock St (503) 436-1242
coastertheatre.com
Cannon Beach Spa
Massage therapies including Shiatsu, hot stone,
aromatherapy and deep tissue; facials; scrubs
and wraps; Japanese Foot Spa treatments.
Injury rehabilitation and allergy testing are also
available. Located in downtown Cannon Beach
next door to the Cannon Beach Chocolate Café.
232 N Spruce St
(503) 436-8772, (888) 577-8772
frontdesk@cannonbeachspa.com
cannonbeachspa.com
Elements By the
Sea Spa Hallmark Resort
Specializing in bronze sculpture, the gallery
represents regional and nationally recognized
artists. As one of the premier fine art galleries in
Oregon for over twenty years, we focus on unique
and innovative contemporary artwork as well as
classic bronze sculpture.
224 N Hemlock Suite 2, The Landing
(503) 436-1055, (800) 430-1055
info@bronzecoastgallery.com
bronzecoastgallery.com
Cannon Beach Gallery Group
For more information about Spring Unveiling
Art Festival, Plein Air and More and the Stormy
Weather Arts Festival events, please check our
website.
(503) 436-2359, info@cbgallerygroup.com
cbgallerygroup.com
Carol Thompson - Artist
Limited edition canvas giclee prints of Northwest
Coastal scenes by Carol Thompson are available
at the “Primary Elements Gallery”.
172 N Hemlock St
(503) 436-0020, (866) 871-0220
primaryelementsgallery.com
carolthompson.com
“A feast for the senses,” say contemporary
art lovers and critics. DragonFire offers an
experience that engages the mind, heart and
soul, focusing on affordable original art by
regional artists in a variety of mediums.
First & Hemlock St (503) 436-1533
dragonfiregallery.com
Haystack Gallery
Indulge in the peaceful fundamentals of feng shui,
aromatherapy and the essential elements. Let us
take you on an extraordinary sensory journey with
treatments designed to restore your signature
balance, using creative and advanced techniques
that will nurture your entire being. Please call for
appointments, open daily.
Hallmark Resort, 1400 S Hemlock St
(503) 436-0366, (888) 448-4449
elementsbythesea.com
Original oils, watercolors and pastels, bronze
and metal sculptures, gicleés, limited editions,
etchings by Northwest and national artists
including Pino, Rie Muñoz, Frogman, Bill Phillips,
Steve Hanks, John Ebner, and Michael Tieman.
Open daily, established 1977.
183 N Hemlock St, PO Box 12
(503) 436-2547, info@haystackgallery.com
haystackgallery.com,
Dining
Fine blown glass since 1971. A hot shop and
glass gallery featuring original vases, bowls
and sculptural forms by Jim Kingwell, Suzanne
Kindland, Michelle Kaptur and Mark Gordon.
Glass jewelry by Pamela Juett. 10am to 5pm,
Thursday through Monday.
Corner of Hemlock & Gower, PO Box 382
(888) 423-3545
icefire@theoregonshore.com
Cannon Beach Bakery
Home of the world famous Haystack Bread.
Authentic Danish pastries by third generation
Danish bakers. Natural ingredients—no trans fats
or preservatives. Custom wedding and special
occasion cakes, deli sandwiches, ham & cheese
croissants, Tillamook cheddar & bacon biscuits,
and homemade soups. Always open first!
240 N Hemlock St, Coaster Village
(503) 436-0399, cbbake@pacifier.com
CannonBeachBakery.com
Icefire Glassworks
LODGING KEY
More than just a “flower shop” - stop by and find
out why those that have discovered our shop
love it! Always something fun and unique in gifts
and home décor. Colorful Nepal sweatshirts and
scarves, creative jewelry and Margaret Furlong
Angels
971 Commercial St (503) 325-3571
bloomincrazyfloral.com
Jeffrey Hull Gallery
Painting our coast for 40 years, Jeffrey exhibits
year-round in this spacious second floor gallery.
Open 7 days a week with original paintings, giclée
and lithograph prints.
172 N HemlockSt Suite 24
Sandpiper Square
(503) 436-2600, (888) 436-2606
hullgallery.com
Jewelry by Sharon Amber
Master jeweler Sharon Amber celebrates 35
years of dedication to artistic excellence this year.
Elegant and original designs in gold, local stones,
and exotic gems. Top-notch custom work, green
business practices. Accepts scrap gold.
172 N Hemlock St #7, Sandpiper Square
(503) 436-1494, sharonamber.com
Northwest By Northwest Gallery
Original Northwest Fine Art since 1987.
Public Sculpture throughout Cannon Beach;
Wayne Chabre “A Delicate Balance,” Steve
Jensen “Fisherman’s Dance,” Alisa Looney
“Contact,” Lillian Pitt “A Salmon Journey,”
Georgia Gerber “Tufted Puffins.”
232 N Spruce St, PO Box 1021
(503) 436-0741, (800) 494-0741
info@nwbynwgallery.com
nwbynwgallery.com
Living
Coaster Construction, LLC
Coaster Construction has been helping to
shape the character of the north Oregon coast
since 1973. We specialize in remodels, home
improvements and custom homes and are
supported by a fully-equipped cabinet shop
featuring Canyon Creek.
Fax (503) 436-2048
coasterconstruction.com
Lodging
Our oceanfront resort overlooking famous
Haystack Rock offers a variety of room styles
to meet your needs with fireplaces, in-room
spas, kitchenettes, indoor recreation center,
and Elements, our full-service spa. Business
center, meeting and convention facilities, and
complimentary high-speed internet access.
1400 S Hemlock St (503) 436-1566
(888) 448-4449, hallmarkinns.com
$99-$399
Pets Accepted
Pool
Kitchen/Kitchenette
Meeting Room
ADA
DINING KEY
Shopping
Child Menu
Lounge
Reservations
Meeting Room
ADA
$ < $10
$$$ $21-30
$$
$11-20 $$$$ $30+
Express your sense of style or choose the perfect
gift for someone special from our affordable
Northwest artists: jewelry, eclectic clocks, blown
glass garden art, raku lamps, stoneware platters,
original paintings, writing sculptures, teapots,
fused glass and more.
First & Hemlock St (503) 436-1533
dragonfiregallery.com
La Luna Loca
Step into the warmth of the world’s markets and
explore unique handcrafted garments, jewelry
and treasures for your home. Creative garb for
women and men; it’s the shop you come back to
on every visit!
107 N Hemlock St (503) 436-0774
LaLunaLoca.com
The Oil & Vinegar Bar
Within our walls you will find a delightful selection
of infused olive oils and delicious aged balsamic
vinegars. Stop in and enjoy free samples in our
Lovely new tasting room.
139 W 2nd St Suite 2 (503) 436-4148
getoliveoilnow.com
The Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio in Lincoln City
Beautiful oceanfront lodging, right on the beach
in the heart of downtown. Featuring all oceanfront
non-smoking rooms with fireplaces, kitchens,
private decks, flat screen TVs and DVD players.
Oceanfront spa and beachfront lawn.
188 N Larch, PO Box 86 (503) 436-2300
(800) 843-0128, schoonerscove.com
$89-$359
Tolovana Inn
Oceanfront resort offers stunning views of
Haystack Rock. Spacious suites with a private
balcony, fireplace and full kitchen are perfect for
couples and families. In-room jetted tubs, on-site
masseuse and outdoor barbecues also available.
Conference facility accommodates up to 160.
3400 S Hemlock St (503) 436-2211
(800) 333-8890, tolovanainn.com
$69-$479
The Wayside Inn
LODGING KEY
A wonderful location at the South end of Cannon
Beach at Tolovana Park. Enjoy beautiful ocean
views, gas fireplaces, decks, and indoor pool
and spa. Just a short walk from the hotel you’ll
find miles of sandy beach to roam and majestic
Haystack Rock.
3339 S Hemlock St
(503) 436-1577, (888) 659-6397
stay@thewayside-inn.com,
thewayside-inn.com
$89-$289
Pets Accepted
Pool
Kitchen/Kitchenette
Meeting Room
ADA
Services
Sarah McAllister Photography
Sarah McAllister loves to capture personality,
passion & emotion within her photographs. Let
Sarah capture your family, children, pets, high
school senior or wedding in a natural & beautiful
setting. Based in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Available worldwide.
PO Box 663 (541) 490-5736
sarahmcallisterphotography.com
info@sarahmcallisterphotography.com
Shopping
Chocolate Cafe
Featuring gourmet Moonstruck Chocolates, a
wide variety of international chocolates, hot
chocolate and real chocolate milk shakes. Home
of the legendary Mayan Milk Shake. Located next
door to the Cannon Beach Spa.
232 N Spruce St (503) 436-8772
(888) 577-8772
Cannon Beach Spa
Offering skin care and beauty products from:
Clarisonic, Emerson, Energetix, Epionce, Jane
Iredale and more! Stop in today for a consultation.
232 N Spruce St
(503) 436-8772, (888) 577-8772
frontdesk@cannonbeachspa.com
cannonbeachspa.com
DINING KEY
Schooner’s Cove Inn
Child Menu
Lounge
Reservations
Meeting Room
ADA
$ < $10
$$$ $21-30
$$
$11-20 $$$$ $30+
Puppy Love by the Sea
Cannon Beach Treasure Company
Genuine treasure coins, jewelry and artifacts from
the Spanish Main and beyond; many salvaged
personally by owners Robert and April Knecht.
Find lost treasures and treasure jewelry created
by April for every age, taste and budget
148 N Hemlock St Suite A (503) 436-1626
CannonBeachTreasure.com
Center Diamond Fabric
Great selection of beautiful 100 percent cotton
fabrics with a large supply of sewing and quilting
notions, patterns, books and gifts. We have a
friendly and knowledgeable staff; located in
Midtown, one block from the beach.
1065 S Hemlock St (503) 436-0833
centerdiamond.com
Dena’s Shop on the Corner
A contemporary women’s clothing boutique
located in the heart of Cannon Beach. Offering
timeless styles for women. Featuring clothing,
accessories, and gifts that inspire women to
enhance who they are through their sense of
confidence, sense of style, and sense of self.
123 S Hemlock St Suite 101
(503) 436-1275, fax (503) 436-1281
denas@mail.com, denasshop.com
Dogs Allowed Cannon Beach
Dogs Allowed Cannon Beach is The Destination
for Dogs and for the owner who is looking for a
little something more……Caring for your dog
(and cats) with organic foods, supplements, treats
and accessories.
148-B Hemlock St (503) 440-8740
dogsallowedcannonbeach.com
Puppy Love by the Sea is a unique shopping
experience for dogs and their owners. A
wonderful variety of collars, harnesses, toys and
clothing for every size dog.
271 N Hemlock St (503) 436-9800
puppylovecannonbeach.com
Sesame + Lilies
A unique interior decor shop featuring antiques,
furniture, lamps, bedding & linens, bath
accessories and more. Also, featured are ocean/
seagrass paintings by Diane Speakman. Now
expanded into eight suites upstairs in Cannon
Beach Mall. Inquire about our interior design
services.
183 N Hemlock St #5 (503) 436-2027
sesameandlilies.com
The Wine Shack
Extensive selection of wine with a focus on
Oregon and Washington’s best. Regular wine
tastings in our tasting room and our tasting room
is available for private events.
124 N Hemlock St (503) 436-1100
beachwine.com
GEARHART
Shopping
Natural Nook Flower Shop &
Back Alley Gardens
Charming coastal town location. european style
flower and gift shop. Full service florist,wedding
and event coordinator. We feature an unusual and
traditional mix of gifts,plants and flowers.
738 Pacific Way (503) 738-5332
seasidenaturalnook.com
Shilo Inn Suites Hotel Ocean Shores
Full service hotel. The resort features 113 deluxe
suites, each featuring a private balcony to view a
glorious sunset. On display in the lobby is a 3,000
gallon aquarium and along with the natural beauty
of the Pacific Ocean, inspires the décor of the
Shilo Inn Suites Hotel, Ocean Shores.
707 Ocean Shores Blvd NW
(360) 289-4600, (800) 222-2244
shiloinns.com
$99-$219
Dining
Shilo Restaurant - Ocean Shores
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Full bar,
Happy Hour, Kids Menu, and smoothies. Lunch
11:30-4p daily and dinner 4-9p daily. Lounge
11a-9p Sun.-Thurs, 11-11p Fri. and Sat.
707 Ocean Shores Blvd
(360) 289-0567, (800) 222-2244
shiloinns.com/restaurants
$$
LINCOLN CITY
& DEPOE BAY
Attractions
Large variety of gaming opportunities including
over 1250 slots, craps, roulette, blackjack, poker,
keno and bingo.
1777 NW 44th St
(541) 996-5825, (888) CHINOOK
chinookwindscasino.com
Chinook Winds Golf Resort
Located minutes from the casino, this 18-hole
golf couse is yet another way for us to showcase
how “It’s Better at the Beach!”
3245 NE 50th St
(541) 994-8442, (888) CHINOOK
The Culinary Center in Lincoln City
Culinary classes at the Culinary Center in Lincoln
City offer both demonstration and hands-on
style instruction for guests of all skill levels. The
recreational classes feature seasonally-inspired
cooking and focus on the abundant foods of the
Pacific Northwest.
801 SW Hwy 101, Fourth Floor
(541) 557-1125
oregoncoast.org/culinary
Lincoln City Cultural Center offers classes in a
variety of art mediums, dance, music, literature,
and theater. The Lincoln City Cultural Center also
sponsors play writing contests, fund raisers, and
activities to encourage artists of all ages.
540 NE Hwy 101, (541) 994-9994
lincolncity-culturalcenter.org
Dining
Ace’s Bar & Grill
Chinook Winds Golf Resort
Located at our golf resort, the atmosphere is for
the sports enthusiast who wants to relax, have
a great meal, watch the big screen TV, enjoy a
game of shuffle board, darts, pool or our Golf
Simulator.
3245 NE 50th St, Lincoln City,
(541) 994-8232
$$
Blackfish Cafe
The Oregon coast’s freshest restaurant. We
buy locally from fishermen, organic farmers,
mushroom pickers and Carlton Meat Company.
Simple yet elegant preparations highlight the
fresh natural flavors of the Pacific Northwest.
Cocktails, wine and beer. Open WednesdayMonday, reservations suggested.
2733 NW Hwy 101 (541) 996-1007
blackfishcafe.com
$$$
Chinook’s Seafood Grill
Located in the hotel complex, enjoy stunning
ocean front views, savor our menu featuring a
bounty of favorites from the sea. Don’t miss
our scrumptious Sunday Champagne Brunch.
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a
week.
1777 NW 44th St (541) 996-5825
$$$
Fathoms Restaurant & Bar
Located high atop the Inn At Spanish Head,
Fathoms is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner
and a seasonal Sunday Brunch. Enjoy spectacular
ocean views, our gracious service and exceptional
menu choices in the restaurant and the bar.
4009 SW Hwy 101 (541) 994-1601
SpanishHead.com
$$$
Rogue River Steakhouse
The Rogue River Steakhouse overlooks the Pacific
Ocean with a relaxing environment and great
dining. The Siletz Bay Buffet specialties include
prime rib, barbeque and the freshest seafood.
Also a 24-hour deli service.
1777 NW 44th St
(541) 996-5825, (888) CHINOOK
$$
Galleries
The Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio
The artists of the LCGC work hands-on with the
public making blown glass pieces of art. The
Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio is a city-owned
facility contracting with the Lincoln City Glass
Center as Artists in Residence.
4821 SW Hwy 101, (541) 996-2569
lincolncityglasscenter.com
Lodging
Our beachfront hotel is located next door to
the casino. Features include a heated indoor
swimming pool, spa and sauna and oceanview
rooms. The suites available include a gas
fireplace, oceanview balcony, wet bar, VCR,
microwave and refrigerator.
1501 NW 40th Place
(541) 994-3655, (877) 4-BEACH-1
Inn At Spanish Head Resort Hotel
Built right on the beach, every room is oceanfront
with floor-to-ceiling windows for incredible
panoramic views. Enjoy penthouse dining, direct
beach access, outdoor heated pool, saunas and
room service. Please call for rates.
4009 SW Hwt 101
(541) 996-2161
(800) 452-8127
reservations@spanishhead.com
SpanishHead.com
Looking Glass Inn
Cape Cod style inn with lovely views of Siletz
Bay and the ocean. Dog friendly rooms with
fireplaces, kitchens, easy beach access. Relaxing
whirlpool rooms with king beds, decks and views.
In Taft across from Mo’s.
861 SW 51st Ave
(541) 996-3996, (800) 843-4940
stay@lookingglass-inn.com
lookingglass-inn.com,
Pelican Shores Inn
A wonderful inn with spectacular ocean
views. Enjoy oceanfront rooms and suites,
complimentary continental breakfast, direct
beach access, lighted surf and heated indoor
pool. Located at the north end of Lincoln City.
Discover why our guests love it here!
2645 NW Inlet Ave (541) 994-2134
(800) 705-5505, stay@pelicanshores.com
pelicanshores.com
Shearwater Inn
A wonderful ocean view hotel in the heart of
Lincoln city. Enjoy beautiful views, spacious
rooms, gas fireplaces, decks, free Wi-Fi,
complimentary continental breakfast, daily wine
social, and many dog friendly rooms
120 NW Inlet Ct (800) 869-8069
theshearwaterinn.com
Shopping
The Sweater Shoppe, Etc.
An extraordinary selection of sweaters for every
occasion. Explore our eclectic variety of jackets,
hats, handbags and contemporary jewelry. A
shopping adventure acclaimed by many as a
fabulous treasure hunt.
Shops at Salishan, Gleneden Beach
(541) 764-3777, West Linn (503) 723-5450
LONG BEACH
PENINSULA
Attractions
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum
115 SE Lake St (360) 642-3446
Cranberry Museum
& Demonstration Farm
2907 Pioneer Rd (360) 642-5553
Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
Cape Disappointment State Park
(360) 642-3029
World Kite Museum
Learn more than you ever thought was possible
to know about kites and kite-flying around the
world. Buy a kite in our Museum Store and fly it
on the Beach!
303 Sid Snyder Dr (360) 642-4020
worldkitemusem.com
Pets Accepted
Pool
Kitchen/Kitchenette
Meeting Room
ADA
DINING KEY
Lodging
The Lincoln City Cultural Center
LODGING KEY
OCEAN SHORES
Child Menu
Lounge
Reservations
Meeting Room
ADA
$ < $10
$$$ $21-30
$$
$11-20 $$$$ $30+
Dining
Georgie’s Beachside Grill
Enjoy a spectacular oceanfront view with fresh
Northwest coast cuisine. Family-friendly menus
for breakfast, lunch, dinner and to-go orders.
Featuring Northwest seafoods, steaks, pastas,
salads, and much more!
744 SW Elizabeth
(541) 265-9800, (888) 448-4449,
georgiesbeachsidegrill.com
$$
La Maison Bakery & Cafe
A French styled bakery and cafe serving breakfast
and lunch Tuesday thru Sunday. Fresh pasteries
and bread daily with a fabulous cake selection.
Reservations taken. Voted #1 for catering in
Lincoln county.
315 SW 9th St (541) 265-8812
lamaisoncafe.com
$-$$$
Lodging
Yaquina Head Lighthouse in Newport
Galleries
NEWPORT
Attractions
Limited edition paper and canvas giclee prints
and original oil paintings of Northwest Coastal
scenes by Carol Thompson are available at the
“Bay Avenue Gallery” in Ocean Park.
1406 Bay Ave Ocean Park, WA
(360) 665-5200
bayavenuegallery.com
carolthompson.com
Oregon Coast Aquarium
2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd (541) 867-3474
Oregon Undersea Gardens
Lodging
America’s only floating undersea aquarium. Sea
creatures’ native to the Oregon Coast inhabit
a natural, yet protected, sanctuary. Live dive
shows, wolf eels, and white sturgeons Anyway,
wolf eels are like puppy dogs; always willing to
play. Come play with us.
250 SW Bay Blvd, Mariner Square
(541) 265-2206, marinersquare.com
Spindrift Inn
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Located a block from the sea, Spindrift Inn offers
you a retreat at a slower pace. It retains its quaint
charm and cozy appeal. Affordable, clean and
individually decorated rooms lead to a private
flower garden.
114 Laneda Ave (503) 368-1001
(877) 368-1001, spindrift-inn.com
$70-$150
Shopping
Unfurl
LODGING KEY
Explore our diverse collection of planet-forward
fashions for men and women. Featuring hemp,
organically-grown cotton, bamboo, tencel, linen
and alpaca. Amazing jewelry, quality shoes,
bags, scarves, eco-art and gifts. A portion of
every purchase supports local environmental
organizations. Open daily.
447 Laneda Ave (503) 368-8316
Pets Accepted
Pool
Kitchen/Kitchenette
Meeting Room
ADA
Discoveries made by Robert L. Ripley in his
travels to 198 different countries. Experience
an earthquake, see a real shrunken head and
confront the mummy of King Tuts tomb. It’s a lot
of fun…Believe It or Not
Wax Works
Witness history as it comes alive and peer into
the future. The eruption of Mount St. Helens, the
disappearance of D.B. Cooper, and an actual
hanging bridge are just a few of the walk-through,
self-guided attraction features.
DINING KEY
MANZANITA
Child Menu
Lounge
Reservations
Meeting Room
ADA
$ < $10
$$$ $21-30
$$
$11-20 $$$$ $30+
Oceanfront, Traditional and Limited Edition
guest rooms with spectacular views, balconies,
fireplaces, two-person spas and kitchenettes.
Pool, Fitness Center, and room service from
Georgie’s Beachside Grill. Business services,
meeting and convention facilities, and
complimentary high-speed internet access.
744 SW Elizabeth (541) 265-2600
(888) 448-4449, hallmarkinns.com
$89-$22
Shilo Inn Suites Hotel - Newport
Begin your Oregon Coast excursion with a stay at
the full service Shilo Inn Suites Oceanfront Hotel
in Newport. Beautifully appointed guestrooms,
each with a spectacular view of the Pacific
Ocean, south jetty and to the north, the Yaquina
Head Lighthouse.
536 SW Elizabeth
(541) 265-7701, (800) 222-2244
shiloinns.com
$89-$229
PACIFIC CITY
Dining
Grateful Bread Bakery & Restaurant
Hearty meals, wholesome breads and delicious
bakery items. Breakfasts served all day and a
tantalizing selection of lunch items. Drive-thru
espresso. Catering and whole sale available.
Seen in Northwest Best Places.
34805 Brooten Rd (503) 965-7337
$$
Pelican Pub & Brewery
On-site brewery and family-friendly restaurant
serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day.
Oceanfront patio dining and event space. Awardwinning beer and “Beer Cuisine”.
33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr (503) 965-7007
pelicanbrewery.com
$$
Shilo Restaurant - Newport
Oceanfront dining. Traditional and savory
breakfast selections, delicious hamburgers, your
favorite fish and chips, warm comforting soups,
fresh salads. Kids Cafe and Happy Hour specials.
Breakfast 7-10a Mon.-Fri., 11a Sun. Dinner 4-9
Daily
536 SW Elizabeth
(541) 265-2449, (800) 222-2244
shilonewportrestaurant
$$
Lodging
Cottages at Cape Kiwanda
Oceanfront luxury 2 & 3 bedroom suites located
right on the beach. All the comforts of home
combined with the pampering of a 5-star hotel,
including personal Concierge service.
33000 Cape Kiwanda Dr (866) 571-0605
kiwandacottages.com
$299-$749
Inn at Cape Kiwanda
All our 35 deluxe guest rooms feature private
balconies with beautiful views of the Pacific
Ocean and Haystack Rock, cozy gas fireplaces,
plush pillow-top beds with feather pillows, CD
players, flat-screen LCD TVs, DVD players, and
more!
33105 Cape Kiwanda Dr (888) 965-7001
innatcapekiwanda.com
$139-$349
Shorepine Vacation Rentals
Shorepine Vacation Rentals offer fully furnished
Oregon coast vacation homes throughout Pacific
City. We can comfortably accommodate 1 to
13 people in a single home. Many homes are
neighboring each other to accommodate larger
groups.
33105 Cape Kiwanda Dr (877) 549-2632
shorepinerentals.com
$179-$399
Shopping
Village Merchants
The best little shop on the coast. A unique
shopping paradise. The best in contemporary
clothing, jewelry, home & garden accents, books,
cards, bath products, baby gifts and wine. One of
the most attractive and friendly environments on
the Oregon Coast. Open daily 10-5.
The Village Merchants in Pacific City
34950 Brooten Rd (503) 965-6911
thevillagemerchants.com
SEASIDE
Galleries
Shopping
TILLAMOOK
Attractions
Caffe Latte
Limited edition canvas giclee prints and
original oil paintings of Northwest Coastal
scenes by Carol Thompson are available at the
“Fairweather House and Garden.”
612 Broadway (503) 738-4003
fairweatherhouseandgarden.com
carolthompson.com
Great gifts for coffee and tea lovers including
mugs, tableware, tea pots, aprons and whole
bean coffee from Longbottom Coffee and Tea.
Seaside Carousel Mall
300 Broadway (503) 738-8631
Attractions
300 Broadway, (503) 738-6728
Dining
The Boardwalk
Restaurant & Lounge
Oceanfront restaurant and lounge at Seaside’s
historic turnaround. Lounge features live music,
dancing, sports telecasts, happy hour & outside
seating on the boardwalk.
30 N Prom
(503) 738-8481, (800) 222-2244
boardwalkseaside.com
$$$
Caffe Latte
Espresso bar offers hot and blended/iced coffee
drinks, Italian sodas, baked goods and coffee
related gifts. Featuring coffee from Longbottom
Coffee & Tea, whole beans available. Open 8am,
seven days a week. Free Wi-Fi Service available.
300 Broadway (503) 738-8631
The Living Room
A relaxing restaurant and lounge featuring a
diverse selection of wine and a rustic menu,
focusing on fresh ingredients and simple
preparation. Live jazz performances on
weekends. Open seven days week at 2:00pm and
9am for Sunday brunch.
1815 S Roosevelt Dr (503) 738-3333
thelivingroomseaside.com
$$
The Stand
Flavorful, homemade and affordable Mexican
food since 1994. Family owned and operated,
delicious handmade meals right down to the corn
tortillas, salsas and beans. Vegetarian dishes
available. Open for lunch and dinner 11am-5pm
Monday-Friday.
109 N Holladay (503) 738-6592
Living
Fax (503) 436-2048
Randall Lee’s Flooring America
Randall Lee’s Flooring America is a full service
showroom that offers window treatments, fabric,
interior design, countertops, carpet, wallpaper,
bedding, Miele brand vacuums, and all types of
flooring. You will be pleased to find eco-friendly
products such as Marmoleum, cork, bamboo,
and wool carpet. Open Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 10-4
2311 N Roosevelt (503) 738-5729
RandallLeesFlooring.com
Lodging
Shilo Inn Suites Hotel Seaside East
Oceanfront Condominium/Hotel on Seaside’s
famous Promenade. Offering spacious
oceanfront one and two bedroom suites with
balconies & in-room internet access. Enjoy
resort living with the comforts of home. Just
steps to the beach and downtown. Visa and
Mastercard accepted.
900 S Holladay Dr
(503) 738-0549, (800) 222-2244
shiloinns.com
$65-$180
Shilo Inn Suites Hotel
Seaside Oceanfront Resort
Beach front property with restaurant and
lounge. Meeting space of 2,380 square feet,
indoor heated pool, spa, steam room and fitness
center. Many rooms offer fireplace, balcony,
kitchen, coffeemaker, hairdryer and ironing
units. High-speed internet.
30 N Prom
(503) 738-9571, (800) 222-2244
shiloinns.com
$79-$200
Fairweather Home & Garden
Fairweather House and Garden is an art gallery
combined with an accredited interior designer.
Oftentimes creating events where you’re able
to experience artists in an open studio setting;
meeting and greeting acclaimed NW talents.
612 Broadway (503) 738-8899
fairweatherhouseandgarden.com
Seaside Aquarium Gift Shop
The perfect place to find that extra special
souvenir of ocean theme items.
200 N Prom (503) 738-6211,
seasideaquarium.com
A Seaside attraction for over 25 years! 20 great
stores and attractions all under one roof. Shop,
eat and ride the carousel. Open seven days a
week. Stores include: Aspirin Shop Souvenirs
& Carousel Collectibles; By the Sea Shells &
Gifts; Caffe Latte; Country Bungalow; Flashback
Malt Shoppe & Gifts; Family Arcade Games;
Flash from the Past Old Time Photos; Golden
Horse Chinese Restaurant; The Jewelry Box;
The Kite Shop: MaryAnna’s $6.99, $12.99 &
$14.99 Stores; Seaside Downtown Development
Association Office; Seaside Mostly Hats; North
Coast Leather; Oregon Coast Portraits; Rascals;
Under The Big Top Toys; and West of the Moon.
300 Broadway (503) 738-6728
seasidecarouselmall.com
Seaside Factory Outlet Center
Featuring designer labels and name brand
merchandise at factory direct prices. Save 2070% off regular retail prices on fashions, gifts,
cookware, tools, athletic gear, shoes, wine and
more! Stores include: Bass, Book Warehouse,
Bruce’s Candy Kitchen, Carter’s, Claire’s, Dress
Barn/Dress Barn Woman, Eddie Bauer, Famous
Footwear Outlet, GNC, Jones New York, Kitchen
Collection, L’eggs Hanes Bali Playtex, Nike
Factory Store, Osh Kosh B’Gosh, Pendleton,
Perfect Look, Tokyo Teriyaki II, Totes Isotoner
Sunglass World, Tree of Life Christian Books &
Gifts, Van Heusen, The Wine & Beer Haus and
Zumiez. Seaside Shipping Center: authorized
UPS shipping, boxes, and packaging materials
available.
1111 N Roosevelt (503) 717-1603
seasideoutlets.com
Pets Accepted
Pool
Kitchen/Kitchenette
Meeting Room
ADA
Latimer Quilt & Textile Center
2105 Wilson River Loop, (503) 842-8622
Tillamook Air Museum
6030 Hangar Rd, (503) 842-1130
Tillamook County Creamery
4175 Hwy 101 N, (503) 815-1300
Dining
Shilo Restaurant - Tillamook
Enjoy a pleasant dining experience at the Shilo
Inn Restaurant and Cafe. Pick from a large
menu and enjoy affordable excellence. Lunch
and dinner daily 11:30a-9p. Lounge 11:30a-9p
Sun-Thur, 11:30a -10p Fri. and Sat.
2515 N Main
(503) 842-5510, (800) 222-2244
shiloinns.com/restaurants
$$
Living
Fax (503) 436-2048
Lodging
Shilo Inn Suites Hotel
Tillamook
Located on the banks of the Wilson River near
the famous Tillamook Cheese Factory. With
its close proximity to mountains, rivers and
beaches, Tillamook County is a great place to
play and the Shilo Inn Suites Hotel is the place
to stay!
2515 N Main
(503) 842-7971, (800) 222-2244
shiloinns.com
$80-$179
DINING KEY
See live exhibits featuring regional marine life
including the Pacific Octopus, Wolf Eel and giant
Sunflower Starfish! See the 35-foot Gray Whale
skeleton and learn more about Northwest sea life
in the hands-on discovery center.
200 N Prom (503) 738-6211,
seasideaquarium.com
LODGING KEY
Seaside Aquarium
Child Menu
Lounge
Reservations
Meeting Room
ADA
$ < $10
$$$ $21-30
$$
$11-20 $$$$ $30+
Photo Record: Circa 1938, Department of Interior, National Park Service Photo By: George A. Grant, Courtesy of National Archives Records Administration
Looking Back
eceta Head’s lighthouse was first lit in March of 1894, 205-feet above sea
level and visible for over 21 miles. Located between Florence and Yachats, the
56-foot watchtower is situated midway up the headland. Heceta remained an
extremely isolated outpost until the 1930’s when road crews arrived with their
families and tents to construct Route 101, the Pacific Coast Highway.
In 1978, Heceta Head Light and Keepers Quarters were placed on the National
Register of Historic Places for its architectural and engineering significance.
Badly deteriorated by more than a century of extreme weather and disrepair,
the landmark was closed in 2011 for historic restorations. Reopening in 2013, the iconic Heceta Head
Lighthouse has been returned to the way it originally looked in 1894.
Today, this stucco brick bastion is a working lighthouse; towering high above a stunningly scenic viewpoint.
It is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the United States. Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic
Viewpoint (a State Park) is open daily during high season and tours are available by appointment year-round.
Heceta Head also offers bed and breakfast accommodations in the assistant light keepers house.
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