central - Oregon Coast Magazine
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central - Oregon Coast Magazine
NESTUCCA SPIT ORETOWN NESKOWIN 101 CASCADE HEAD CASCADE HEAD RESEARCH AREA CENTRAL 22 BUELL DRIVER WAYSIDE N SIUSLAW NAT'L FOREST SILETZ BAY KERNVILLE GLENEDEN BEACH LINCOLN BEACH 101 DEPOE BAY SIL SILETZ OTTER ROCK AGATE BEACH N ETZ RIVER 229 DEVILS PUNCH BOWL SNA N BEVERLY BEACH S.P. N CHITWOOD YAQUINA HEAD N YAQUINA BAY SRS N NEWPORT 20 TOLEDO YAQUINA BAY SOUTH BEACH S.P. N LOST CREEK SRS. N ONA BEACH S.P. N SEAL ROCK ALSEA BAY BRIDGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER WALDPORT N ALSEA 34 TIDEWATER R IVE A R SE L A PATTERSON N MEMORIAL SRS 101 SIUSLAW BEACHSIDE SRS N TILLICUM BEACH N CAMPGROUND NATIONAL FOREST YACHATS SRA N YACHATS CAPE PERPETUA N CAPE PERPETUA SCENIC AREA NEPTUNE SSV N N ROCK CREEK CARL G. WASHBURNE S.P. N CAMPGROUND HECETA HEAD N HECETA HEAD N LIGHTHOUSE SSV N SUTTON REC AREA FLORENCE JESSIE M. HONEYMAN S.P. N OREGON 26 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 18 N DEVILS LAKE SRA LINCOLN CITY PACIFIC OCEAN B etween Lincoln City and Florence lies the spectacular Central Coast, blessed with long, sandy beaches, massive headlands, and picturesque lighthouses. This part of the coast boasts numerous lodgings with dramatic ocean views, and its towns, located 10 to 20 miles apart, provide a marvelous selection of places to stay and eat, ranging from economical to elegant. Visitors flock to Lincoln City’s Tanger Outlets, Chinook Winds Casino Resort, Devils Lake, and Jennifer L. Sears Glass Art Studio, as well as to the town’s popular beaches. Lincoln City is also a great place to browse antique shops and fly kites. The renowned Salishan Spa & Golf Resort is located south of Lincoln City in Gleneden Beach. Down the road is Depoe Bay, known for its whale-watching and fishing charters and for having the “world’s smallest harbor.” Newport draws visitors to historic Nye Beach and to the Bayfront, where working fishermen mingle with tourists enjoying the many restaurants, shops, and tourist attractions. Many visitors enjoy a fishing or whale-watching charter trip, and not to be missed are the world-class Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center. Toledo, a few miles inland, has become quite an artist colony and boasts the largest outdoor mural in the Northwest. Two villages, Yachats and Waldport, are favorite getaways—even for coastal folks. The rugged, undeveloped stretch between Yachats and Florence is one of the most scenic drives along the coast and home to the oft-photographed Heceta Head Lighthouse and the ever-popular Sea Lion Caves. Florence, situated on a bend of the Siuslaw River and surrounded by numerous beautiful lakes, ranks fishing and water sports as major activities. It’s also the gateway to the incomparable Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, stretching south for 40 miles and a favorite spot for off-road-vehicle riders, campers, hikers, birders, and fishermen. With so much to do, let’s continue the journey… 18 NEOTSU COAST D AN TL R PO N OREGON DUNES OVERLOOK DUNES Mapleton 126 Walton Woahink L. Dunes City Siltcoos L. Tahkenitch L. Siu slaw R. Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, mile 191.7 VisitTheOregonCoast. com 2009–2010 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 27 Central Coast Lincoln City Business & Services NW LOGA N RD 14 15 NW 44 t h St. 101 NW INLET AVE 09 07 1st NE 3 T AVE NW HARBO R AVE NE INLE NW PACIFIC OCEAN 13 Inn at Spanish Head Resort Hotel 877-459-3287 ILS LA KE EV RD N Chamber of Commerce: 541-994-3070 PO Box 787, Logan & Hwy 101, X 15 Devils Lake 11 03 Lincoln City Visitor Information Center oregoncoast.org 800-452-2151 / 541-996-1274 877-564-2678 • loganroadrvpark.com NW 13th & Hwy 101 16 541-994-2518 06 Tanger Outlet Center tangeroutlet.com 866-665-8680 65 Stores offering 20%-70% off regular retail prices. 888-427-4539 Nordic Oceanfront Inn ♦ Pet Free ♦ Smoke Free Rooms ♦ Kitchens ♦ Fireplaces ♦ Balconies ♦ Beach Access ♦ Pool ♦ Saunas ♦ Spa ♦ Continental Breakfast ♦ Free Wi-Fi ♦ TV ♦ DVD ♦ VCR A Shopping Adventure EAST DEVILS Where to Stay LAKE DAY USE AREA 07 Ashley Inn & Suites SE 3RD ST Lincoln City, OR • Short walk to Chinook Winds Casino Resort. • Free casino shuttle every 15 minutes. • Walking distance to the beach. • 5 minute drive from outlet shopping. • 51 spaces with free Wi Fi, garbage, electric & cable. Hospital: Samaritan N. Lincoln, 541-994-3661 05 The Red Cock Craftsmen’s Outlet DEVILS LAKE 877-994-1777 / 541-994-1777 Indoor pool/spa • free breakfast • 24 hour casino shuttle libertyinn.com FreedGallery.com 541-994-5600 The premier gallery! Paintings, glass, metal, pottery art. H DR 6T 800-452-8127 Oceanfront • easy beach access • restaurant/lounge spanishhead.com 14 Liberty Inn 04 Freed Gallery NE 14TH ST NE 12TH ST REC. AREA 05 Pool, Continental Breakfast., Ocean View farmersdaughterlc.com Special shops 17TH ST 03 STATE 101 Vacation Rentals Beachfront•indoor pool/spa•Awesome! dsandsmotel.com EWD NE 21ST ST NE 541-994-2984 City Hall: PO Box 50, 541-996-2151 SKATE PARK 05 12 Farmers Daughter Lincoln City It’s better at the beach! NW 28TH ST 02 10 01 Chinook Winds Casino Resort & Convention Center chinookwindscasino.com 888-Chinook Services 16 18 N 800-527-3925 NW 30TH ST NW 26TH ST 08 11 ‘D’ Sands Condominium Hotel Luxury Oceanfront Condos BluePacificVacationRentals.com 12 19 Attractions 02 Blue Pacific Vacation Rentals N 20 NW JETTY AVE NW 40TH ST P AI D A D V ERTISING EWD EV ILS LAKE RD 01 Charming 53 unit Inn with dramatic oceanfront views 800-452-3558 • nordicoceanfrontinn.com 17 Hot Breakfast/Indoor Saltwater pool/Spa ashley-inn.com 17 E ILS DE V KE LA RD 08 06 18 Sea Horse Oceanfront Lodging Indoor pool • spa • pet friendly Breyhouse.com 877-994-7123 Oceanview, private bathrooms, fireplaces, full breakfast 09 Brey House B&B Inn 10 The Coho Inn SW ANCHOR A VE 32 ND thecohoinn.com 101 SILETZ BAY N 13 101 H SW SW T 48 T S GLENEDEN B SALISHAN GOLF LINKS N ER C REE HOO K RD SC 19 800-848-7006 / 541-994-3684 All oceanfront view, wifi, Rec area. SE 800-662-2101 seahorsemotel.com C EA H LP 04 20 Surftides Hotel Meet Me in Lincoln City 229 GLENEDEN BEACH 101 LINCOLN BEACH TO SILETZ 541-994-2191 surftideslincolncity.com 7 SHARE YOUR STORIES WITH US Do you have a story about the Oregon Coast? Share it with us. at VisitTheOregonCoast.com SW 51ST ST 28 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 NorthwestMagazines.com Location. Location. Location. Portland 99W 5 18 18 Lincoln 22 City 101 Newport 20 Salem 34 99W 5 99 Eugene Having good luck is the art of being in the right place at the right time. At Chinook Winds, we certainly have enough of the “right” places. And since our Las Vegas-style casino is open 24 hours a day, the right time is up to you. 3LOTSs"LACKJACKs0OKERs2OULETTEs#RAPSs0AI'OW +ENOs"INGOs(OTELs%NTERTAINMENTs(OLE'OLF#OURSE Five restaurants, including two with ocean views. www.chinookwindscasino.com. Central Coast: 104.0–112.9 ‘D’ saNDs Condominium Motel 104.0 - Three Rocks Road Sitka Center for Art and Ecology , Knight County Park on the Salmon River, and lower Cascade Head trails. 105.0 - Junction Hwy 18 Hwy 18 leads over the Coast Range to Oregon’s capital, Salem, and other points in the Willamette Valley. As it leaves the coast, Hwy 18 passes through Otis (ZIP 97368), home of the Otis Cafe, famous for down-home food. Salmon River Fish Hatchery is located off North Bank Road. awesoMe Beachfront suites and Mini suites • Balconies or Patios • Fully Equipped Kitchens • Indoor Pool and Spa • Walking Distance to Shops, Restaurants, Factory Stores 171 SW Hwy 101 Lincoln City, OR 97367 For Reservations: 1-800-527-3925 www.dsandsmotel.com 111.8 - 45th Parallel Midway between the equator and the North Pole. 111.8 - East Devils Lake Road The road passes along the east side of Devils Lake. At the north end is the small community of Neotsu (ZIP 97368). 112.0 - Chinook Winds Golf Resort Formerly Lakeside Golf Course, the 18-hole course also includes a health and fitness center. 112.8 - Roads End SRS and Chinook Winds Casino Resort Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce is located at this junction. The Roads End district is on the north end of Lincoln City. The park has parking, beach access, and picnic tables. This is one of the quieter places to take a walk on the beach near Lincoln City. Chinook Winds is operated by the Siletz Tribe and offers food and live entertainment as well as gaming. 112.9 - Lincoln City (ZIP 97367) Incorporated in 1965 from the communities of Oceanlake, Delake, Taft, Cutler City, and Nelscott, Lincoln City has accommodations from budget to luxury, as well as 7 miles of beaches and a variety of hiking trails. Visitors enjoy the Connie Hansen Garden on Northwest 33rd and the Chinook Winds Casino Resort on Northwest 44th. Families find the creative playground at Regatta Grounds City Park on Northeast 14th a real treat. Lincoln City is also home to several highly rated art galleries. Lincoln City has favorable winds for kite flying, and takes advantage of it at the annual summer and fall kite festivals held at the D River Wayside. In March Call or visit us online for a no-risk trial copy of our current issue. SHARE YOUR pictures WITH US Have you taken a great picture of the Coast? VisitTheOregonCoast. com I f you like the magazine and want to subscribe, pay the invoice when it comes. If you don’t want to subscribe, simply mark cancel and return the original invoice. You may keep the free trial issue. A full year’s subscription of 6 bimonthly issues is $21.95 and includes a beautiful scenic calendar. Our special introductory Internet rate is $19.95! 1-800-348-8401 ext. 110 • northwestmagazines.com 4969 Hwy 101 N., Suite 2 • Florence, OR 97439 30 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 NorthwestMagazines.com Central Coast: 114.7–120.3 the city hosts an indoor windless kite festival. Other major activities include Antique Week in February and Finders Keepers from mid-October to Memorial Day, where glass floats are placed on the beach for anyone to find and keep. 114.7 - The Lincoln City Cultural Center Located along with the new Visitor Information Center in the old DeLake School. 115.0 - D River D River, which connects Devils Lake and the Pacific Ocean, is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s shortest river at 120 feet. D River Wayside has parking and beach access. 115.3 - Lincoln City Convention Bureau and City Hall 115.3 - The Culinary Center in Lincoln City Groups and individuals can take classes in recreational—not professional— cooking. 115.6 - Devils Lake SRA East Devils Lake day-use area offers boating, kayaking, and picnicking. 115.6 - Tanger Outlets More than 65 stores carry brand-name merchandise. Motor coach tours and conventions are welcome. 117.0 - Nelscott District Several shops, Robert’s Bookshop, and Theatre West, Lincoln City’s home for live theater. N O T H I N G B E A T S TANGER S T Y L E Brands You Know. Choices You Want. Prices You’ll Love. Nike Factory Store AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS Old Navy COLDWATER CREEK Jones New York THE CHILDREN’S PLACE Gap Outlet AÉROPOSTALE Le Gourmet Chef GYMBOREE OUTLET And More FREE COUPON BOOK 118.0 - Lincoln City, Blow Your Own Glass Float Bring this ad to Customer/Shopper Services and receive a FREE Tanger Coupon Book worth hundreds of dollars in additional savings. Expires 12/31/09 Code 1590309 The Jennifer L. Sears Glass Art Studio has glassblowing demonstrations and do-it-your-selfers can blow their own. (541-996-2569; oregoncoast.org/foundry) 118.0 - Taft District Siletz Bay and the city dock are popular spots for anglers and crabbers. Windsurfers favor the area too, and the bay is a great spot to watch seals. 119.2 - Drift Creek Road Access Drift Creek Falls Trail. Follow brown U.S. Forest Service signs about 12 miles to trailhead. The last 10 miles are single lane. 120.3 - Siletz River Hwy 229 follows the Siletz River for several miles before continuing south VisitTheOregonCoast. com Lincoln City, OR Highway 101 & SE East Devils Lake Road at Milepost 115.6 541-996-5000 JANUARY 1 - MARCH 7 Sunday-Thursday 10-6 Friday-Saturday 10-8 BEGINNING MARCH 8 Monday-Saturday 10-8 Sunday 10-6 www.tangeroutlet.com buy direct from over 60 brand name outlets EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS 2009–2010 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 31 Central Coast: 122.3–125.3 through the town of Siletz and reaching Toledo, 7 miles east of Newport. Siletz is the site of the annual Nesika Illahee Pow Wow in August. At Strome Park, the river almost doubles back on itself; rafters can float downriver about 5 miles and end up less than a mile from where they started. 122.3 - Salishan Spa and Golf Resort The renowned resort includes a world-class spa. The golf course front nine is on the east side and the back nine on the ocean side of the highway. The Shops at Salishan are on the west side. 122.5 - Gleneden Beach (ZIP 97388) Situated at the south end of Siletz Bay, Gleneden Beach is best known for the Salishan Spa & Golf Resort. In addition, there are restaurants, shops, a state park, and a residential community. 122.5 - Gleneden Beach SRS Popular with surfers and a good place to watch seals. Picnicking, restrooms, no camping. 125.3 - Fogarty Creek State Park Sheltered from the wind, this is a Starfish Manor Oceanfront Hotel Online Reservations! www.onthebeachfront.com NEW in Lincoln City Lincoln City, OR Oceanfront Vacation Rentals 1-800-972-6155 DEPOE BAY & LINCOLN CITY ALL OCEANFRONT Luxury 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Private Hot Tubs on Decks Gorgeous Interiors & Views DEPOE BAY & LINCOLN CITY 877.459.3287 • Visit Website for Details www.BluePacificVacationRentals.com 17 Romantic Rooms w/Jacuzzi & Fireplace 32 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 David Cobb Many with Private Hot Tubs NorthwestMagazines.com Central Coast: 126.4 Large clean rooms ~ Hot homemade breakfast Indoor saltwater pool & spa Close to beach, casino, shopping 888-427-4539 • ashley-inn.com 3430 Hwy 101 • Lincoln City Bring this ad for 15% discount Some restrictions apply good place for sunbathing. Take the road on the inland side of Hwy 101. Picnic facilities are near the parking lot. A trail leads under the highway to a beach and dramatic rock formations. 126.4 - Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint The J. Marhoffer, a small freighter, sank here in 1910. Its boiler, still mired in a sandbar, is visible at low tide. Picnic facilities and year-round opportunities for whale watching. One of the best locations on the coast to spot gray whales. Starfish in the surf. VisitTheOregonCoast. com 2009–2010 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 33 Central Coast: 128.0 Depoe Bay • Otter Rock Business & Services 09 FOGARTY CREEK STATE REC. AREA P AI D A D V ERTISING Services 01 02 NE LLIAMS AVE WI 13 T S 101 11 Depoe Bay (877) 459-3287 www.BluePacificVacationRentals.com COLLINS ST Special shops 08 ST 04 DEPOE BAY 01 10 Depoe Bay PACIFIC OCEAN COAST DR ARD DR COAST GU WHALE WATCHING CENTER BAYVIEW AVE Y BA 12 03 New Location for a Local Favorite The BAREFOOT MERMAID Has moved ½ mile north, to ‘Pirates Cove’, at milepost 127 600 NE Hwy 101, Depoe Bay Enjoy abundant, paved parking! 541-765-4480 • BarefootMermaid.com Upscale Beach Decor & Whimsical Gifts 04 Depoe Bay Candy Shoppe 14 DEPOE BAY CITY PARK T INS S HAWK SCHOOLHOUSE ST 541-765-2727 German Candy Makers / Fresh Carmel Corn Daily nehalembaywinery.com Open 9-6 every day • Wine tasting and sales • 541-765-3311 05 Depoe Bay Winery 06 Fuddy Duddy Fudge Inc 541-764-3400 Where to Stay 10 Channel House B&B Inn channelhouse.com 541-765-2140 / 800-447-2140 Magnificent View/Private Balconies/Jacuzzis. Luxury Oceanfront Rentals 05 09 Italian Riviera Rest & Piano Bar 11 Harbor at Depoe Bay 02π 06 DEPOE BAY PARK Where to EAT Vacation Rentals CLARKE ST N Stay & Play In BECHILL ST DEPOE VIEW PARK 541-765-2886 Historic Landmark/World Class Art silverherongallery.com 70 NE Hwy 101 Depoe Bay, OR 97341 Email: info@depoebaychamber.org Toll Free: 1-877-485-8348 • depoebaychamber.org 03 SU N S E T 08 Silver Heron Art Gallery 541-765-4370 Spectacular Ocean Views • Oceanfront Condos harbordepoebay.com 12 Harbor Lights Inn / Restaurant & Lounge theharborlightsinn.com 800-228-0448 Wine Bar / Hot Breakfast Included / Pet Friendly 13 Spectacular Oceanfront Whale Watching Storm Watching Gas Fireplaces Kitchens Pet Friendly 541-765-2560 1-800-767-1835 www.innatarchrock.com 14 Inn at Arch Rock Trollers Lodge—Oceanfront Rentals • Ocean View • 1 & 2 Bedrooms • Kitchen • TV • WiFi • Pet Friendly trollerslodge.com • 800-472-9335 541-765-2878 Homemade Fudge • Icecream • Other Goodies 101 WHALE COVE 15 7 7 North Side Otter Crest Loop is one-way South 07 R TE OT CAPE FOULWEATHER LP 7 ST E CR 101 7 Devils Punch Bowl 07 Lookout Gift Shop, Cape Foulweather 541-765-2270 Where the history of Oregon began. lookoutgiftshop.com 128.0 - Depoe Bay (ZIP 97341) The land that now is Depoe Bay was allotted by the U.S. government in 1894 to a Siletz Indian named Charlie Depot. His last name was derived from his employment at a U.S. army depot. The family later changed the spelling to Depoe, which was the spelling used when a post office was established in 1928. Depoe Bay knows how to throw a party. April brings the Classic Wooden Boat Show, Crab Feed, and Ducky Derby. The Fleet of Flowers is on Memorial Day, and the annual salmon bake is in September. 34 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 15 Whale Cove Inn 541-765-4300 / 800-628-3409 Luxury Boutique Inn•Magnificient View whalecoveinn.net Depoe Bay claims to have the world’s smallest navigable harbor. Charter fishing and whale-watching boats can be on the open sea in just minutes. A sea wall runs almost the full length of town and is known for the “spouting horn,” rock formations that turn crashing waves into a plume of water on stormy days. Winter storm-watching in this town is very popular. 128.0 - Whale Watching Center In summer, about 60 gray whales reside off the Central Coast, with some of the best viewing from Depoe Bay and Boiler Bay. Learn all about it in Depoe Bay at the Oregon State Park Whale NorthwestMagazines.com Central Coast: 128.0–140.5 Watching Center next to the sea wall. (541-765-3304; whalespoken.org) 128.0 - Depoe Bay Bridge This single-span reinforced concrete deck arch bridge is a good example of McCullough’s engineering and artistic design. When this bridge was built in 1927, it was skinnier. It was doubled in size on the seaward side in 1940. 128.5 - Little Whale Cove 129.2 - Whale Cove As the story goes, this scenic cove was named long ago by a party of pioneer travelers who found Native Indians busy at work on the carcass of a dead whale. Recently discovered artifacts and historical research lead many to believe Sir Francis Drake landed here. 129.6 - Rocky Creek SSV 131.2 - Cape Foulweather Panoramic views but no facilities. Captain James Cook named the promontory in 1778 on a day of particularly inclement weather. Winds can reach 100 mph during storms. A gift shop on the north side is a real cliffhanger called The Lookout Observatory. 132.5 - Otter Rock (ZIP 97369) Located on the south side of Cape Foulweather, Otter Rock is protected from the summer winds, but greets the storms of winter head on. Great for storm-watching. 132.5 - Otter Rock–Devils PunchBowl SNA The small commercial district of Otter Rock is within a few feet of Devils Punch Bowl and at the foot of Cape VisitTheOregonCoast. com Depoe Bay Harbor. Foulweather. Great area for storm-watching in winter and surfing in summer. 134.1 - Beverly Beach State Park This park on Spencer Creek has beach access, picnic facilities, nature trails, and overnight camping, including yurts. k ee Cr Rocky Creek Bridge This was once Hwy 101 itself, but the roadway is now a one-way (southbound) scenic drive with spectacular views between here and Cape Foulweather. About 1/10 mile along this road is Rocky Creek Bridge. This McCulloughdesigned, reinforced-concrete bridge was built in 1927, and the concrete has recently been treated to prolong its life. Beverly Beach State Park BEVERLY BEACH 129.8 - Otter Crest Loop—North Junction/ Chris Bryant Picnic and restroom facilities. Good for whale watching and birding. de Wa cer Spen Creek Pacific Ocean 137.6 - Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area and Lighthouse This oft-photographed lighthouse was built in 1873. At 93 feet tall, Oregon’s tallest lighthouse continues to cast its light with the original lens in place. There is an educational interpretive center, trails that crisscross the headland, and handicappedaccessible tide pools to visit. Fee area. Just offshore is one of the largest common murre colonies on the coast within easy view near the Yaquina Head Lighthouse. Gulls, and other coastal birds, nest on the cliffs. 138.2 - Agate Beach Golf Course 101 A friendly nine-hole course. l Creek Coa 138.5 - Agate Beach SRS Moolack Beach 135.7 - Hike: Beverly Beach (3.4 miles round-trip, easy) Start at Moolack Beach Viewpoint. Follow trail to beach and walk north 1.7 miles and return. Don’t forget to look down: good agate hunting here. Leave Hwy 101 at Oceanview Drive and travel half a mile south. Picnic tables, short hiking trails, and beach access. 140.5 - Nye Beach Historic District This pedestrian-friendly historic community within Newport features fine and casual dining, unique lodging, shopping, performing and visual arts venues, and 2009–2010 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 35 Central Coast Newport · South Beach · Nye Beach LUCKY GAP ST YAQUINA HEAD OUTSTANDING 09 NATURAL AREA AN OCE DR WAY 02 Hatfield Marine Science Center 541-867-0100 services NE MEG LF GO OU RS E R D SON Come stay on Oregon’s Central Coast CoastVisitor.com ST Chamber of Commerce: 555 SW Coast Hwy, 800-262-7844 newportchamber.org Special Shops 12 NW 20TH ST 05 Kelp Forest Gallery at Aquarium Village541-867-4799 Wildlife Sculpture Studio BEACH DR Where to Eat NW 10TH ST 10 Award Winning ‘Fresh NW Coast Cuisine’ hallmarkinns.com 08 Sharks’ Seafood Bar & Steamer Co. NW 3RD ST 20 OLIVE ST 16 541-574-0590 visit Dapperfrog.com 4 Locations 866-QUIMBYS quimbysrestaurant.com Voted 1 of 10 best seafood restaurants in the West by Sunset. 18 Quimby’s 19 Archway Place 800-755-5674 RB T ER JOH CA HATFIELD ST 541-265-6631 20 Elizabeth Street Inn WAY N MOORE H ON NY 9T G IN R 21 Grand Victorian B&B/Vintage Cottage SP Rental grandvictorianor.com 800-784-9936 Intimate B&B+2 bedrm cottage/Great for families NW BEACH DR NYE BEACH TURNAROUND NW BEACH DR VISUAL ARTS CTR BAY 02 04 TH 35 06 NEWPORT 36 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 AIRPORT W OLIVE ST 05 SOUTH BEACH 20 21 NW 1ST ST NEWPORT 16 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER HIGHWAY 101 6 BLOCKS SW COAST ST 32ND NW 2ND CT NW 2ND ST 18 ELIZABETH ST YAQUINA BAY STATE PARK N NW 3RD ST NW CLIFF ST 101 17 19 NW HURBERT ST 11 YAQUINA 877-265-9400 Oceanfront, indoor pool, fireplaces elizabethstreetinn.com YAQUINA BAY BA 541-270-5187 Luxury Condos in Historic Nye Beach archwayplace.com Affordable rates, WiFi, Dogs OK, Continental Breakfast AmericaInnandSuites.com RT PO LVD W NE 08Y B 17 Dapper Frog Art Gallery 541-265-3764 (Nye Beach) Where to Stay 10 America Inn & Suites NT F RO BAY Performances in 2 Theaters • Shows in 2 Galleries www.coastarts2.org • 888-701-7123 Where to Stay 1940’s style renovated classic, oceanfront, beach access agatebeachmotel.com 101 Newport Performing Arts Center & Visual Arts Center Famous cioppino, Steamed Seafood s harksseafoodbar.com 09 Agate Beach Motel SW 2ND ST HIS TO RIC Attractions Where to Eat 07 Oceanfront Georgies Beachside Grill 541-265-9800 HU SW COAST ST 13 07 503-678-1144 Beachfrnt/Fully Furnished/Pets Welcome(Newport & Waldport) 01 Nye Beach Special Shops 06 Beach Homes 6 BLOCKS FROM HWY 101 15 huntstudios.com Vacation Rentals NW 15TH ST A<000000 ST shiloinns.com 800-222-2244 Affordable Excellence throughout the NW. PACIFIC OCEAN NW COAST ST NW OCEANVIEW DR. NW 16st ST NW 6TH ST 03 15 Shilo Inn Newport Oceanfront Resort Hospital: Samaritan Pacific Communities, 541-265-2244 101 14 541-867-3474 aquarium.org 888-448-4449 hallmarkinns.com • Unique ocean-level condos • Full kitchens and fireplaces • Private covered decks • Secluded location • Adjacent to golf Central Oregon Coast Association, Inc. 800-767-2064 GIN PACIFIC OCEAN 14 Indoor/outdoor exhibits. l 3rd P NW 3 ELIZABETH HISTORIC NYE BEACH 541-265-7509 04 Oregon Coast Aquarium ST 41ST 42ND ST LL Lincoln County Historical Society library Easy walking to dining, lodging, shopping, arts & services. nyebeach.org Charming Historic Community. 43RD ST FA 01 Burrows House Museum & Log Cabin Museum Panoramic views from all rooms 03 Historic Nye Beach Oceanfront Neighborhood 49TH N 13 Oceanfront Halllmark Resort Aquariums/exhibts/touch tnks hmsc.oregonstate.edu/visitor PUBLIC PARKING WADE 800-547-3310 Attractions C NW 52ND ST 12 Best Western Agate Beach Inn Ocean views and conference facilities (see ad) agatebeachinn.com P AI D A D V ERTISING YAQUINA HEAD LIGHTHOUSE 541-265-STAY Fun Harbor View/Spa Tubs/Great Rates AnchorPier.com Business & Services 60TH ST 11 ANCHOR PIER LODGE SW 2ND ST NorthwestMagazines.com Central Coast: 141.0 Affordable Elegance various services, as well as beach access to 4 miles of sandy beach between Yaquina Head and Yaquina Bay lighthouses. 141.0 - Newport (ZIP 97365) Nestled between the Coast Range and the Pacific Ocean, Newport has been a vacation hotspot since 1856. Newport’s various attractions include the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Hatfield Marine Science Center, two historic lighthouses, the Bayfront, historic Nye Beach, the Rogue Brewery, and the Deco District. The Bayfront bustles with activity, from the U.S. Coast Guard Station and commercial fishing fleet, to family attractions, charter boats, and galleries. The Oregon Coast History Center has exhibits at its two museums—Burrows House and the Log Cabin Museum. VisitTheOregonCoast. com Gallery in Gleneden Beach The Shops At Salishan 7755 Highway 101N (541) 764-9898 Gallery In Pacific City 34930 Brooten Road Just north of stop sign (503) 965-0085 Gallery In Wine Country 110 SW 7th St., Dundee Next to The Ponzi Wine Bar (503) 538-4747 Gallery in Historic Nye Beach, Newport 701 NW Beach Drive (541) 265-3764 Online: www.dapperfrog.com Continued on page 40 2009–2010 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 37 Yaquina Head Lighthouse. “the Heart of the oregon coast”™ Circle No. 129 on ad info Card. Depoe Bay, Lincoln City, Newport, Toledo, Waldport, Yachats Miles of sandy beaches, rocky tide pools, state parks, ocean waysides, wildflowers, agates, floats, sea life, salt air and sunsets await you on Oregon’s central coast. 10 Terrific Hikes TOP Experience the beauty, energy & tranquility of milepost 1 2 3 location 6.5 Peter Iredale Loop or 7.5 7.0 Fort to Sea Trail or 13.1 65.0 Cape Lookout Trail 4 135.7 Beverly Beach For places to stay & things to do, contact the 5 166.9 1-800-767-2064 6 central oregon coast association: web: www.CoastVisitor.com e-mail: COCA@CoastVisitor.com Cooks Ridge/Gwynn Creek Loop 177.3 Heceta Head & Hobbit or 178.3 Trails John Dellenback Dunes Trail 7 222.6 8 293.5 Blacklock Point Trail 9 305.5 Humbug Mountain Loop 10 David Cobb Central Coast 351.3 Samuel Boardman State Scenic Corridor OREGON STATUTE 390.610 “...it is the public policy of the state of Oregon to forever preserve and maintain...the ocean shore...so that the public may have the free and uninterrupted use thereof.” 38 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 NorthwestMagazines.com Central Coast: 141.0–142.0 OCEANFRONT 13 A Baker’s Dozen— Best Birding Hot Spots Kbtmloq milepost 1 Astoria Twilight Creek 0.0 Eagle Sanctuary 2 19.2 Gearhart Necanicum Estuary 3 30.5 Cannon Beach Haystack Rock 4 65.0 Bay Ocean Spit/Tillamook Bay 5 Meares SSV (9.5 on 65.0 Cape Three Capes Loop) MEETINGSsBANQUETSsPETS FITNESSCENTERsINTERNET Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area 6 137.6 7 142.0 South Jetty Yaquina Bay 8 150.9 Seal Rocks 9 239.0 Millicoma Marsh 10 259.8 Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge 11 283.0 New River Area of Critical Environmental Concern 12 301.0 Port Orford Wetland Interpretive Walkway 13 363.0 Winchuck Ponds/Peavine Road For more birding hot spots, see Oregon Coast Birding Trail brochure. (800-348-8401 x 110 [request brochure]; oregoncoastbirding.com) FIREPLACESsBALCONIES KITCHENSsINROOMSPAS Visit our oceanfront restaurant and pamper yourself! ¦!csfblgbtu-!mvodi!'!ejoofs!¦!tfbgppe!¦! ¦!tufblt!¦!dmbn!dipxefs!¦!tqfdjbmt!¦ ¦!dijmesfoÖt!nfov!¦!mpvohf!¦!tvotfut!¦ NEWPORT 855!TX!Fmj{bcfui!Tu 652/376/3711 Ibqqebqo^afqflk_bdfk+ WWWHALLMARKINNSCOM Ibqqebqo^afqflk_bdfk+ 141.0 - Junction Hwy 20 Hwy 20 runs east through the Coast Range and on to Boston, Massachusetts. At 3365 miles, it is the longest road in America. 141.0 - Toledo (ZIP 97391) Located on the Yaquina River east of Newport on Hwy 20, Toledo’s sheltered location on the estuary of the Yaquina River provides warmer temperatures perfect for outdoor activities. The Port of Toledo’s free public boat launch is 1.7 miles south of town on South Bay Road. Beautiful hanging flower baskets thrive VisitTheOregonCoast. com from May through September in the Historic Main Street district, where the largest mosaic tile mural in the Northwest depicts the history of the town. Several resident artists have galleries in the Art District. A railroad historical display interprets the rail and timber history of Lincoln County, and the Toledo History Center illustrates the development of the community from 1866 to the present. Olalla Valley Golf Club offers nine holes. 142.0 - Yaquina Bay Lighthouse This is the only wooden lighthouse on the Oregon Coast, the only one with living quarters attached, and the only one that is now a museum. It was lit only from 1871 until 1874, but in 1996 became a working lighthouse again with a steady white light each night. The museum is open year-round. 142.0 - Yaquina Bay Bridge and Yaquina Bay Yaquina Bay Bridge’s dramatic, soaring steel arch makes this one of the most photographed of McCullough’s bridges. It is high enough for most boats to pass under and has a com- 2009–2010 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 39 Central Coast: 142.0–142.2 Toledo Business & Services P AI D A D V ERTISING Attractions 20 01 Toledo History Center NW 6TH ST W Y 20 LP BEECH ST B US H ALDER ST MAIN ST N 541-336-1203 Photographs/artifacts from Old Toledo:Visitor Info 02 NW 1ST ST 02 Historic Toledo Main Street 541-336-2247 Galleries,shopping,dining & lodging V isitToledoOregon.com Services City Hall: PO Box 220, 206 N Main, 541-336-2247 SE BUT 01 LER NW A ST GRAHAM ST BR IDG 7 D ER TOLEDO TOAIRPORT Port of Toledo: 541-336-5207 PortofToledo.org Chamber of Commerce: PO Box 249 381 NW First Street 541-336-3183 VisitToledoOregon.com SHARE YOUR pictures WITH US Have you taken a great picture of the Coast? VisitTheOregonCoast. com milepost Whale-Watching Sites location 1 40.5 Neahkahnie Mountain—south of Cannon Beach, historic marker turnout. 2 65.0 Cape Meares State Park—follow Three Capes Loop to MP 9.5 at the state park and take short hike to bluffs overlooking ocean. 3 126.4 Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint—one of the best sites for resident whales. 4 128.0 5 131.2 Cape Foulweather—headland, ocean views and home to a gift shop. 6 166.9 7 Sea Lion Caves Turnout—largest turnout between Sea Lion Caves and tun179.0 nel. 8 215.5 Umpqua River Whale Watching Station—across road from Umpqua River Lighthouse on Umpqua Lighthouse Loop near Winchester Bay. 9 301.1 Battle Rock Wayfinding Point—within Port Orford; site of historic battle, beautiful ocean views, and offshore rocks. 10 142.0 - Yaquina Bay SRS This park lies at the southern end of Yaquina Bay bridge and is home to the lighthouse, interpretive center, and picnic area. Where the Yaquina River meets the ocean, you can expect to see numerous shorebirds, bay birds, and migrating birds. For that great photo op, follow Bay Boulevard past Bayfront out to Embarcadero and out Yaquina Bay Road. Several places along the road offer great shots of the bridge. 142.2 - Hatfield Marine Science Visitor TOP 10 bination of both steel and concrete arches. At each end of the bridge is a pedestrian plaza with stairways leading to observation areas. From the north end of the bridge, a fairly steep street leads down to Bay Boulevard and the Bayfront. Farther on, Bay Boulevard becomes North Bay Road, following the route of the 1885 Oregon Pacific Railroad along the Yaquina River to Toledo. The 13-mile scenic drive features river and estuary vistas, historical markers, bike and walking lanes, and the Oregon Oyster Farms. The Whale Watching Center—Depoe Bay; one of the best sites for resident whales. Cape Perpetua Stone Shelter—take turnoff north of visitor center to top of headland for ocean views from highest drivable point along coast. 334.8 Cape Sebastian—drive to upper parking area; can be quite windy. 40 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 Center, South Beach Marina Named for former Oregon Governor and U.S. Senator Mark O. Hatfield, the center is part of Oregon State University and home to researchers studying the ocean and estuaries. The visitor center offers informative exhibits, intriguing marine animals, and a touch tank. Ask about the resident octopus. (541-8670271; hmsc.oregonstate.edu/visitor). Admission is free but donations are appreciated. The Port of Newport operates a public marina and RV park. Ample parking. 142.2 - Oregon Coast Aquarium This world-class facility, rated in the top ten in the U.S., has indoor and outdoor exhibits. Walk paths to the octopus cave, sea aviary and tufted puffins, and the viewing pools where otters, seals, and sea lions swim and play. “Passages of the Deep” is an exhibit where visitors walk through a suspended underwater acrylic tunnel to see sharks, bat rays, and other deep-sea fish swimming around them. (541-867-3474; aquarium.org). NorthwestMagazines.com Central Coast: 143.4–157.0 143.4 - South Beach State Park Open grassy areas make this a sunny place to camp. Picnic tables, access to a sandy beach, campsites and yurts are available. An ADA interpretive trail leads to a viewing platform. On the reservation system. South Beach is also home of “The Gathering,” an annual longboard competition held each September. 144.0 - Mike Miller Educational Area You may see ospreys and other wildlife along the 1-mile walking or jogging loop. “One of the TOP TEN Aquariums in the U.S.” Oa\O[SRPgCA/B]ROg>O`S\baO\R1]OabOZ:WdW\U 145.0 - Newport Municipal Airport 147.2 - Lost Creek SRS Excellent for picnicking and beach walks. A paved trail leads from the parking lot to the beach. 149.0 - Ona Beach State Park On the estuary of Beaver Creek, Ona Beach has picnic facilities and is good for birding, kayak tours (available through South Beach SP), swimming, fishing, and boating. A charming footbridge crosses the creek to the sandy beach—a favorite for agate hunters. 150.7 - Seal Rock (ZIP 97376) An early coastal resort, Seal Rock is now a residential community with visitor facilities along the highway. Chainsaw sculptures, blown art glass, fudge shops, and a bakery make this a great stop. 150.9 - Seal Rock State Park This area of high-density offshore rocks and islands is so close you can bird from the car with binoculars. Or take trails to viewing platforms at either end of park. There is beach access from the south platform. See all three kinds of cormorants and scoters, loons, and grebes in intertidal zone. Tide pools are a bonus. The park offers access to the beach and picnic and restroom facilities. 153.2 - Driftwood Beach SRS The wayside has access to the ocean and picnic facilities. 155.5 - Alsea Bay Bridge The “new” Alsea Bay Bridge was completed in 1991. The old bridge, built in 1936, was the first and only large coastal bridge designed by Conde McCullough VisitTheOregonCoast. com M]ddYY OREGON COAST )(%,*+!:=G<kkk"UeiUf]ia"cf[ AQUARIUM N E W PO R T that has been replaced. The new bridge has a clearance of 70 feet, and steel and concrete pilings reach more than 100 feet into the bedrock below. At the south end of the bridge is the Historic Alsea Bay Bridge Interpretive Center with its historic transportation and coastal bridge displays in addition to general visitor information (541-563-2002). 156.0 - Junction Hwy 34 Hwy 34 follows the Alsea River inland to Corvallis on a scenic, narrow, winding two-lane road. 156.0 - Waldport (ZIP 97394) Nestled between the ocean and the Siuslaw National Forest, this community of 2050 is “where the forest meets the sea.” Situated on Alsea Bay, fishing, crabbing, and clamming are very popular and the free crabbing dock receives much use. Bridge walks and nature walks have become popular, and Drift Creek Wilderness, a few miles east of Waldport, is accessible to hikers. Points of interest in town include the Waldport Heritage Museum and Alsea Bay Bridge Interpretive Center, which is also home to the Waldport Chamber of Commerce. A wayside at the south end of town provides beach access. 156.6 - USFS Waldport Office Recreation passes available here (541-563-8400). 157.0 - Crestview Hills Golf Course An informal nine-hole course inland and mostly out of the wind. 2009–2010 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 41 Central Coast: 157.1–164.4 Seal Rock · Waldport Business & Services P AI D A D V ERTISING WALDPORT 17 34 14 13 15 12 05 34 NW MAPLE ST ALSEA BAY WALDPORT 07 ALSEA BAY N 07 E GRAN 3.2 M 11 HEMLOCK 08 34 T ST ALSEA HWY ILE S 14 ADAM W FOREST WA Y 157.1 - Governor Patterson SRS CT SW A landscaped seashore park with good trails, a sandy beach, and picnic facilities. R E D RANG SW TARA LN ALICIA Seal Rock 07 WALDPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE waldport-chamber.com Attractions PO Box 669, X 541-563-2133 Stop by and talk to our friendly & knowledgeable volunteers. City Hall: 125 Alsea Hwy, 541-563-3561 01 Blown Glass • Lampworking • Ceramics Fused Glass • Paintings • Metalwork Live Glassblowing Demonstrations 11175 NW Pacific Coast Hwy Seal Rock, OR 97376 • 541-563-8632 Toll Free 888-469-7449 www.BlownHotGlass.com Bob@BlownHotGlass.com Vacation Rentals 08 Bayshore Rentals 02 Lifesaver Espresso & Bakery SWEETLAND VACATION RENTALS 877-472-4986 Locally owned & operated! sweetlandvacationrentals.com 541-563-6622 We make everything the old fashion way. Open daily. Where to Shop 03 Ancient Light 800-752-6321 bayshore-rentals.com (see ad) Where to Eat 541-563-7154 real estate 10 Windermere Real Estate Gallery Where to Stay Handmade gifts • Embroidery • Metaphysical • Psychic ancientlight.info fairs 11 America inn & Suites Where to Stay 12 Cape Cod Cottages (Oceanfront) 04 Caledonia House B&B 541-563-7337 Caledoniabb.com Where our home is your castle. Waldport 541-563-3020 Year round scenic golf! crestviewhillsgolf.com 13 Chinook RV Park 541-563-3485 Small quiet park. RV, tent sites. Wi-Fi. Chinookrvpark.com 06 our Savior πLUTHERAN CHURCH 541-563-7729 oregoncoastlutheran.org 541-563-2506 cliffhouseoregon.com 15 Edgewater Cottages 541-563-2240 Oceanfront beach cottages. Edgewatercottages.com 16 KOA OF WALDPORT/NEWPORT Services 541-563-2106 6 miles of beach • private decks • kitchens • no pets/smoking. Pampered elegance by the sea. 05 CRESTVIEW HILLS GOLF CLUB Sunday Serv. at 9:30 a.m. 541-563-3249 americainnandsuites.com 14 Cliff House Bed & Breakfast Attractions 541-563-3862 callthewilsons.com “Call the Wilsons” Near Everything 541-563-2250 Full Hook-ups right on Alsea Bay! koa.com 17 MCKINLEY’S MARINA & RV PARK 541-563-4656 The best crabbing location on the Coast! 42 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 Sunrise at Seal Rock State Park. MILL ST 101 101 16 ALSEA RIVER 03 SW C ORON A PACIFIC OCEAN 10 06 ST 101 SEAL ROCK COMM ERCIAL N 04 Charles Campbell SEAL ROCK STATE WAYSIDE 02 BROADW AY ST N BAYSHORE DR 01 SEAL ROCK PACIFIC OCEAN SEAL ROCK STATE WAYSIDE 159.3 - Beachside State Park A comparatively small campground open March 15 through October 31. 160.5 - Tillicum Beach Campground 163.5 - Smelt Sands SRS & 804 Trail An old county right-of-way, developed into the Yachats 804 Trail, extends approximately 2 miles from north of Smelt Sands State Park to Yachats State Park on the north side of the Yachats River. Ocean view, benches, and picnic tables. 164.4 - Yachats (ZIP 97498) Known as the Gem of the Oregon Coast, Yachats is a village of about 635 people located at the mouth of the Yachats River. Long known as a vacation destination, the resort village draws people who appreciate its unique qualities. The Little Log Church and Museum was built more than 60 years ago from donated logs and has been renovated. The residents of Yachats turn out for their annual La De Da Parade on July Fourth. The annual Smelt Fry in July coincides with the Yachats Music Festival, a popular three-day series of cameo performances by 20-30 major classical artists. In January the Yachats Lions Club puts on a tasty crab feed. People come NorthwestMagazines.com Central Coast: 164.4–166.9 from far and near to attend the Original Yachats Arts and Crafts Fair in March, the Village Mushroom Fest in October, and the Celtic Music Festival in November. 164.4 - Yachats SRA This site includes a viewing platform and provides access to tide pools and a rocky beach. Great for storm watching. 164.4 - Yachats Visitor Center 164.5 - Bazalgette the Whale This low-key art project is a metal sculpture of a whale’s tail at the end of a mound of earth shaped like a whale’s back. Every 60 seconds during daylight hours, the whale spouts. Sculptor is Jim Adler. 164.8 - Yachats River Circle No. 99 on ad info Card. Not well-known as a fishing river, the estuary is actually a good place to catch cutthroat trout. In the early morning and late afternoon, herds of elk come down to the pastures by the river to feed. There are marked viewing areas between the 3- and 5-1/2-mile marks on Yachats River Road. Maps to the historic North Fork Covered Bridge are available at the Yachats Visitors Center. Circle No. 222 on ad info Card. Interpretive Center To Florence COOKS G WYNN RIDG RA E T IL RAIL CREEK T 166.9 - Hike: Cooks Ridge/Gwynn Creek Loop (6.5 miles round-trip, moderate) X Cape Perpetua Scenic Area Visitor Center, upper parking area. Climb 800 feet to Cooks Ridge through old-growth forest and back along Gwynn Creek. 166.9 - Cape Perpetua Scenic Area This 2700-acre wonderland in the VisitTheOregonCoast. com Siuslaw National Forest has awe-inspiring views, crashing surf, tide pools, old-growth forest, and 26 miles of interconnected looping trails. One trail leads to the Giant Spruce, recently named a state heritage tree. The fissure in the basalt known as Devils Churn provides exceptional wave action. A paved trail leads down from the parking lot. Cape Perpetua Campground is open May through September. The road to Cape Perpetua Day-Use Area and Stone Shelter winds upwards from the north side of the campground. At 802 feet, Circle No. 93 on ad info Card. 101 Circle No. 28 on ad info Card. Pacific Ocean 2009–2010 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 43 Central Coast Yachats 09 Business & Services P AI D A D V ERTISING N 1-800-626-8439 • 541-547-3171 Hwy 101 & 7th • PO Box 787 • Yachats, OR 97498 cbmill@casco.net • coldwellbankermillers.com An Independently Owned and Operated Member of Coldwell Banker Residential Affiliates, Inc. Authentic Oregon Coast/fresh fish - Live music every night. Where to Stay 06 Adobe Resort 800-522-3623 / 541-547-3141 Oceanview rooms / restaurant / lounge / fitness center / pool 07 The Fireside Motel fi residemotel.com 800-336-3573 Oceanfront, away from the highway noise. Pet friendly. 02 City of Yachats Visitor Center PO Box 728, 241 Hwy 101, 541-547-3530/ 800-929-0477 Relax in Yachats! Gem of the Oregon Coast. Yachats.org City Hall 541-547-3565 overleaflodge.com 800-338-0507 Spectacular ocean views. Luxurious rooms. 08 Overleaf Lodge 09 Silver Surf Motel 441 Hwy 101, PO Box 345 vacation rentals 03 Chickadee Cottage 877-472-4986 Whale watching from the privacy of your own cottage retreat. chickadeecottage.us 04 SWEET HOMES VACATION RENTALS Oceanfront rentals! 800-519-0437 sweethomesrentals.com Newly Remodeled! On the Sandy Beach Outstanding Ocean Views Whale Watching Kitchens, Indoor Spa/Pool Pet Friendly Rooms! www.silversurf-motel.com Yachats, OR • 541-547-3175 1-800-281-5723 10 The Wheel House Bed & Breakfast YACHATS 10 01 04 02 05 03 101 541-547-4891 Ocnfrnt, fireplace, complete brkfst. Rocky beach. Walk to the-wheel-house.com village of Yachats. LUXURY VACATION RENTALS Premier Oceanfront Homes Yachats & Waldport www.sweethomesrentals.com (800) 519-0437 Circle No. 5 on ad info Card. Services Circle No. 50 on ad info Card. PACIFIC OCEAN MILLER’S REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC. 101 08 07 06 an Dr 01 05 The Landmark landmark-yachats.com 541-547-3215 ce Where to Eat O real estate Come, Relax, Play, Enjoy! Pets Welcome Breathtaking ocean views... Oceanfront walking trail... 800-336-3573 Yachats, Oregon Tidepools and sandy coves... www.firesidemotel.com 44 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 Circle No. 124 on ad info card. Circle No. 30 on ad info Card. Chickadee Cottage “. . . so lovely – the perfect getaway.” For reservations, call Sweetland Vacation Rentals at 1-877-472-4986 or 541-563-5913 www.chickadeecottage.us NorthwestMagazines.com Circle No. 1 on ad info Card. Circle No. 161 on ad info Card. Central Coast: 167.6–169.4 the viewpoint is spectacular. The stone shelter was built in the 1930s and served as a lookout for enemy ships and planes during World War II. The Visitor Center offers RV parking, exhibits, book/gift shop, and a theater. Recreation pass required. Call for information about guided walks and summer and winter hours (547-3289 or 563-3211). The wave action at Cooks Chasm has undercut the rock to form caves and blowholes. Yachats, Oregon 167.6 - Lincoln/Lane County Line 168.1 - Unmarked Beach Access 168.5 - Neptune SSV 169.1 - Cummins Ridge Trailhead Turn inland to reach the trailhead for an 18-mile hiking loop. 169.4 - Strawberry Hill Access This is a good place to watch for the resident gray whales that spend much of the year off the Central Coast. (Part of the Neptune SSV) VisitTheOregonCoast. com Every Room a Spectacular View! • Suites • Fireplaces • Whirlpools • Balconies Enjoy our luxurious new full-service spa! 800-338-0507 www.overleaflodge.com www.overleafvillage.com Plus...Charming beach cottages available in neighboring Overleaf Village. Circle No. 220 on ad info Card. Picnic tables and restroom facilities are located close to the beach. 2009–2010 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 45 Central Coast: 170.0–190.0 1 2 Historic Landmark Lighthouses milepost 27.2– Tillamook Rock 31.6 65.0 Cape Meares (9.5 on Three Capes Loop) 137.6 Yaquina Head 4 142.0 Yaquina Bay 5 178.3 Heceta Head 6 215.5 Umpqua River 7 235.5 Cape Arago (12.3 on 8 259.2 Coquille River 9 296.6 Cape Blanco Turn-out 101 H E CE TA H E AD LIGHTHOUSE TRAIL Pacific Ocean Heceta Head Lighthouse Assistant Keeper's House Charleston Loop) 170.0 - Bob Creek Beach Access Parking and picnic tables are located at this wayside. Mussels are abundant on the rocks at low tide, but you need to cross the creek. A license is required to harvest shellfish. (Part of Neptune SSV.) 171.5 - Ten Mile Creek Bridge This reinforced-concrete, bowstring arch bridge was also a McCullough design and built in 1931. 171.5 - Stonefield Beach SRS Named after a pioneer family and not the smooth stones that usually cover the beach, this site has parking and beach access only. Not always open in winter. 173.9 - Ocean Beach Picnic Area USFS picnic area. A recreation pass required. 174.3 - Rock Creek Campground USFS campground that follows along the creek about 1/4-mile inland. Closed in Winter. 174.5 - Tokatee Klootchman SNS This wayside has no facilities, just a great view. 175.0 - Big Creek Bridge This bowstring arch bridge was built in 1931. 175.4 - Muriel O. Ponsler SSV Picnic tables, parking, and some nice rockwork but no restrooms. 177.3 or 178.3 - Hike: Heceta Head & Hobbit Trails (3.5 miles round-trip, moderate) Park across highway for Hobbit Trail or at Heceta Head Lighthouse SSV for Heceta Head Trail (2.5 miles round-trip). From the beach follow a trail to the former assistant lighthouse keeper’s home, Heceta House, and continue to lighthouse. The trail rises behind the lighthouse and connects with Hobbit Trail (1 mile round-trip), which is a fun romp through tunnel-like trail to beach. 178.3 - Heceta Head Lighthouse SSV With the most powerful lens on the coast, this working lighthouse sends a beam 22 miles out to sea. The beach has restrooms and picnic tables. Day-use fee. Heceta House, historic lighthouse keeper’s quarters, is now a bed and breakfast. Heceta House and the lighthouse are open for tours Memorial Day through Labor Day, hours vary (866547-3696, hecetalighthouse.com, 541547-3416; oregonstateparks.org). 178.4 - Cape Creek Bridge The bridge abuts the Cape Creek Tunnel and is best viewed from Devil’s Elbow Beach. It’s one of McCullough’s most unique and attractive arch designs. 179.0 - Heceta Lighthouse Viewpoint If you’ve seen a calendar with a photo of Heceta Lighthouse, chances are that this is where the picture was taken. Early morning is best before wind or sea spray pick up. A little fog, however, can add to the photo. 46 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 Cave Take the elevator down to see the world’s largest sea cave and its resident sea lions. Ample parking. Gift shop and restrooms are wheelchair accessible but the caves are not. Admission is charged (541-547-3111; sealioncaves.com). 183.6 - Alder Dune Campground TRAIL 3 179.3 - Walk through World’s Largest Sea Named in honor of a highway commissioner of the 1930s who donated the bulk of the 1100-acre park. Picnic tables near the beach and restrooms are located west of Hwy 101. Campground to the east. HOB B TRA IT IL 9 176.0 - Carl G. Washburne State Park USFS campground has paved campsites with no hookups, and water and flush toilets. Open May through September. 184.7 - Sutton Boat Launch USFS ramp for launching small boats onto Sutton Lake and a parking area. A recreation pass required. 185.2 - Darlingtonia SNS Near the highway are tables sheltered by large cedars and a trail through the bog where carnivorous plants grow. 185.4 - USFS Sutton Rec Area Eighty campsites. Wheelchairaccessible Holman Vista provides an excellent view of the Sutton Creek estuary. Recreation pass required. 187.3 - Heceta Beach Turnoff Turn here for Heceta Beach and Rhododendron Drive that rejoins Hwy 101 in the middle of Florence. 187.8 - Munsel Lake Road A short drive brings you to Munsel Lake Boat Ramp. A little farther is Ocean Dunes Golf Links, an 18-hole course. The road then meets North Fork Siuslaw Road, which leads to Hwy 126. 188.0 - USFS Florence Office This is a great place to stop for information on hiking, camping, and day-use areas in the Siuslaw National Forest (541-902-8526). 190.0 - Hwy 126 Junction Three Rivers Casino includes a 3-star/3-diamond hotel, larger casino, 5 eating facilities, and an entertainment venue. It is located a mile inland. Fourteen miles inland is Mapleton (ZIP 97453). The Siuslaw River flows through the middle of town. NorthwestMagazines.com Central Coast: 190.0–190.6 LANE COUNTY Experience an Oregon jewel, where non-stop adventure is just a hop, skip and a splash away. Contact a Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Specialist. We can guide you to natural adventures you’ll never forget. From the exhilarating to the sublime, it’s all here. Let’s get to know each other. TravelLaneCounty°À}ÊÊÊÊÊUÊÊÊÊÊnää°x{Ç°x{{xÊÊÊÊÊUÊÊÊÊÊÕ}ii]Ê"Ài} Circle No. 73 on Ad Info Card. Adventure Lives Here… Florence 190.0 - Florence (ZIP 97439) With a population of nearly 9000, Florence has a modern hospital, library, and events center. Florence is home to the first designated State Park Dive Park, which is located on the Siuslaw River just off North Jetty Road. The world’s first sand board park is on the north end of town. For those who enjoy golf, two 18-hole courses, Ocean Dunes and Sandpines, provide plenty of challenge. 190.3 - Rhododendron Drive—North Jetty Road Head west on Rhododendron, then left at North Jetty Road. The north jetty is popular for scuba diving and walks on the beach. 190.6 - Old Town Florence Located on the riverfront, Old Town has restaurants, shops, and galleries. The Siuslaw Pioneer Museum is in the historic Florence school building at 278 Maple Street. Exhibits cover topics dating to early days of settlement. Open Tuesdays through Sundays (541-997-7884). VisitTheOregonCoast. com 2009–2010 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 47 • 17 LAKES • SIUSLAW RIVER • PACIFIC OCEAN • BOATING • KAYAKING • FISHING • CRABBING • BOAT MARINA • l a t s Coa RV Campsites on the River in Old Town Florence, 1st & Harbor Streets • Florence, OR • 541-997-3040 portofsiuslaw.com • campground@portofsiuslaw.com Walking distance to: Restaurants Shops • Events Center • Grocery Stores Campground facilities: Full Service Sites • Marina Boat Ramp • Fuel Dock • Internet • CATV • Laundry Restrooms • Showers • RV & Marina Dump Stations Circle No. 49 on ad info Card. Circle No. 64 on ad info Card. Circle No. 84 on ad info Card. Green Naturalz Alternative Clothing Bamboo, Hemp, Organic Cotton & Linen, Soy and More . . . Shop —Candles & Scents • Bath & Body Garden • Tea & Maté • Cottage Decor • Gift Sets & Ideas —Products • Services The Nest is located in the east end of Old Town Florence at the boat ramp in the Bridgeport Landing condo building. Open 7 days a week from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm 541-902-8936 • thewrensnestonline.com Circle No. 86 on ad info Card. Weddings 1300 Bay Street PO Box 1668 Florence, OR 97439 541-997-9251 www.greennaturalz.com greennaturalz@yahoo.com Circle No. 110 on ad info Card. 541- 997- 8052 4515 Hwy 101 N • Florence, OR 97439 541-997-3023 Fax Circle No. 79 on ad info Card. FLORENCE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and Visitors Information Center ———————— • HISTORIC OLD TOWN • SHOPS • ANTIQUES • GALLERIES • RESTAURANTS • RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL IN MAY • ! s y a w a t e G • RV PARK • CAMPING • BICYCLING • OREGON DUNES RECREATION AREA • SANDBOARDING • 2 GOLF COURSES • OCEAN DUNES Golf Links 18 holes Par 71 Stay & Play Golf Packages Open to the public 541-997-3232 or 800-468-4833 3345 Munsel Lake Road Florence, Oregon 97439 oceandunesgolf.com Circle No. 97 on ad info Card. Oregon All Rooms Are Oceanfront Suites with Fireplaces • Full Kitchen Units For Reservations: 1-800-422-5091 • driftwoodshores.com 541-997-8263 • 88416 First Ave • Florence, OR 97439 Circle No. 87 on ad info Card. BIPLANE RIDES Over & Around Florence & the Central Coast Circle No. 111 on ad info Card. c&M stables Call 541-991-6139 to Schedule a Flight! AeroLegends.com Circle No. 56 on ad info Card. oregonhorsebackriding.com 90241 Hwy 101 N • Florence • 541-997-7540 Circle No. 80 on ad info Card. A Gift For You From and “The Gallery Above” on Your feet $10.00 off Women’s Apparel • Accessories Jewelry • Gifts • Arts • Incense Essential Oils • Bath Supplies silverliningboutique.com info@silverliningboutique.com 541-997-2440 888-758-8904 2217 Highway 101 Florence, OR 97439 Any One Regularly Priced Pair of Shoes $50 or More Limited to Stock on Hand 1377 Bay St • Old Town Florence 541-997-sHoe (7463) Be Peace Kimberly Fleenor, Owner/Manager Circle No. 70 on ad info Card. Circle No. 51 on ad info Card. Circle No. 58 on ad info Card. ————— 290 Highway 101 • Florence, OR 97439 • 541-997-3128 • florencechamber.com • Circle No. 211 on ad info Card. • LIVE MUSIC • CHOWDER, BLUES & BREWS FESTIVAL IN OCTOBER • ART • WINTER FOLK FESTIVAL IN JANUARY • Central Coast Florence HECETA HEAD LIGHTHOUSE Business & Services N P AI D A D V ERTISING 06 09POTTERS TIRE & AUTOMOTIVE Attractions PACIFIC OCEAN 01 AERO LEGENDS BIPLANE RIDES 541-991-6139 02 C&M STABLES BEACH RIDES 02 541-997-7540 03 OCEAN DUNES GOLF LINKS A unique co-op featuring Florence artists. 541-997-3232 11 BOOKS ‘N’ BEARS Enjoy link golf on the Oregon Dunes Oceandunesgolf.com 04 SAND MASTER PARK RD SUTTON LAKE 541-997-6066 12 GRAPE LEAF 05 Sandland Adventures SUTT 13 GREEN NATURALZ CLOTHING sealioncaves.com / 541-547-3111 Only remaining and world’s largest mainland cave for wild Steller sea lions. Open year round. RD MERCER LAKE 28 COLLARD LAKE MUNSEL LAKE 04 14 Kitchen Klutter • 1258 Bay St. 45TH ST 15 ON YOUR FEET Footwear 541-997-PLAY (7529) 16 PORT HOLE BOOKS Services 08 FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ST ST 20 18 Splash 541-997-3128 19THE WRENS NEST Vacation Rentals 20 Dolphin Property Management PO Box 2646 Peace Harbor Hospital 03 541-997-7368 oregonvacationproperties.com 1495 8th Street. 541-997-8412 RHODODENDRON DR 541-902-8936 thewrensnestonline.com Gifts,&Comforts On Olive St. between 7th & 8th, 754 Olive St., Eugene, OR 97401 Merchants of Old Town: 541-997-7598 Clothing, accessaries, latest fashions with personal service. Lane County Convention & Visitors Assn VisitLaneCounty.org 541-484-5307/800-547-5445 MUNSEL LAKE RD 29TH JUNIPERT 30TH silverliningboutique.com Unique,creative,special! florencechamber.com 290 Hwy 101 35TH ST 541-902-9091 17 SILVER LINING BOUTIQUE 541-997-2440 / 888-758-8904 541-997-3436 250 Hwy 101 101 541-997-7463 On Bay Street in Historic Old Town! New-used-rare, special orders, appraisals. ellentraylor.com City Hall 09 541-997-6060 Unique kitchen tools, bath items, gift baskets Loose & progressive slots, Blackjack, free shuttle& RV Parking, Sports bar & restaurant threeriverscasino.com CLEAR LAKE HECETA BEACH RD N JETTY 07 THREE RIVERS CASINO 541-997-9251 Organic Cotton & Linen, Bamboo, Soy & More! 06 Sea Lion Caves DARLINGTONIA STATE WAYSIDE 541-997-1646 Wine • Wine Accessories • Gourmet Foods • Gifts sandland.com 541-997-8087 Dune Tours, Go-Karts, miniature golf, & much more! MERCER LAKE 541-997-5979 Thousands of Books, Lots of Bears, 16 years! The world’s first sand board park! Pro shop. (see ad) ON SUTTON CREEK 10 BACKSTREET GALLERY • 327 Laurel St. 541-997-8980 oregonhorsebackriding.com Family beach fun! 101 Special Shops aerolegends.com Fun rides over & around Florence! BAKER BEACH RD 541-997-8052 We’ll treat you right! On HWY 101 ST ST ER IP N ST JU QUINCE ST ST T TS 1S OR ST RB BA Y K OA ST OLD TOWN HA D T ES AW SL U I S 2N PL GAZEBO B ER RIV ST JU 50 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 18 13 ST AY MA N 101 RHODODENDRON DR 15 L PA SIUSLAW RIVER EVENTS CENTER NO T YS BA 14 8TH ST 12 21 25 08 EL ST 11 126 9TH ST LAUREL ST 29 31 33 OLD TOWN T TS JUNIPER ST YS T 32 1S 16 BA LAUR QUINCE ST T KINGWOOD ST 126 S ST T OR 1S RB 101 19 T LS 9TH ST T DS 2N T ES 26 24 23 22 07 10 OLD TOWN T KS OA ST NI PE NR FORK ST RD D PA NO 15TH 2N PL RHODODENDRON DR ST E C IN U Q HA 18TH SPRUCE ST KINGWOOD 19TH MA SIUSLAW RIVER ST LAUREL 01 17 22ND KINGWOOD ST FLORENCE AIRPORT ST peacehealth.org/Siuslaw T YS BA Siuslaw River NorthwestMagazines.com Circle No. 240 on ad info Card. Central Coast: 190.9–198.4 Where to Eat 21 1285 Restobar 541-902-8338 Pizza & Pasta House • Great Family Dining • Fine Wine/Brews 22 ACE’S SPORTS BAR 541-997-7529 Watch all the big games! Inside Three Rivers Casino 23 PRIME Rib & Steak House 541-997-7529 1252 Bay Street Old Town Florence 541-902-9100 541-997-7529 Breakfast,lunch,& dinner inside Three Rivers Casino Marianne’s PIZZA & PASTA HOUSE SEAFOOD & GRILL 25 Waterfront Depot Restaurant & Bar 541-902-9100 Fusion Cuisine, Riverfront seating, Martinis, Tapas, Fine wines. 26 WORLD MARKET BUFFET 541-997-7529 Outstanding selection! Inside Three Rivers Casino Where to Stay By Marianne Women’s Clothing & Accessories Reservations Suggested From 4 pm to Closing THE highest quality! Inside Three Rivers Casino 24 TRIO’S CAFE Riverfront Seating Tapas - Martinis Fine Wines Seafood UNIQUE CUISINE 1285 Bay Street Old Town Florence Great Family Dining 541-902-8338 We carry styles that will take you from the office to the beach or out to a special event. Personal service is our speciality and uniqueness is our pride. 1-877-280-1015 or 541-997-7598 1300 Bay Street Florence, OR 97439 190.9 - Siuslaw River 193.4 - Jessie M. Honeyman State Park Historic 1938 Inn - One block from Old Town lighthouseinn-florence.com The river is navigable about 14 miles inland to Mapleton. It is popular with both sport fishermen and crabbers. The Siuslaw River Bridge was one of five major bridges built in 1936, and like the others, replaced ferry service across the river. This combination steel double-leaf bascule drawspan is also noted for its many decorative touches. 30 OCEAN BREEZE MOTEL 191.7 - Florence, Ride the Dunes This 522-acre park, named after an early proponent of the state parks system, has a campground open yearround. Honeyman includes three lakes: Woahink on the east side of the highway, Cleawox, and Lily to the west. ATV access to the dunes from the campground allowed October 1 through April 30. Day-use facilities on Cleawox Lake (fee area) include picnic and swimming areas. Woahink Lake has a boat ramp and swimming and picnic facilities. 27 Blue Heron Inn B&B 800-997-7780 blue-heroninn.com River views, gourmet breakfast. 28 DRIFTWOOD SHORES RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER driftwoodshores.com 800-422-5091 Spectacular ocean views from every room! Romantic weekend or family adventure! 29 Lighthouse Inn 866-997-3221 800-474-5082 oceanbreezemotel.com ATV Parking, Pets Welcome! 31 OLD TOWN INN 800-526-5598 Sparkling clean. Great location. old-town-inn.com 32 Port of Siuslaw Campground & Marina Waterfront camping, boat launch & marina. 541-997-3040 33 River House 541-997-3933 / 888-824-2454 Beautiful riverfront rooms with private balconies in Old Town NORTH JETTY FLORENCE SOUTH JETTY W SIUSLA N OREGON DUNES 05 101 30 CLEAWOX LAKE JESSIE M. HONEYMAN STATE PARK CANARY RD NATIONAL RECREATION RIVER WOAHINK LAKE CLEAR LAKE RD PACIFIC OCEAN 126 9TH ST 27 AREA DUNES CITY DARLINGS LOOP RD WESTLAKE VisitTheOregonCoast. com See the towering dunes and the off-road-vehicles that climb them off South Jetty Road. Then experience the thrill by taking your own ride. Continue south on Hwy 101 to find two companies that offer dune rides. (541-997-3544; sanddunesfrontier.com and 541-997-8087; sandland.com) 191.7 - Oregon Dunes National Rec Area The Oregon Dunes NRA extends from Florence to Coos Bay with many access points off Hwy 101. The Oregon Dunes Visitor Center is in Reedsport. All sites on the Oregon Dunes NRA require a recreation pass. To purchase a pass, contact the Oregon Dunes Visitor Center (milepost 211.4) or any Forest Service office. 191.7 - South Jetty Road South Jetty Road heads west from Hwy 101 into the dunes. Just before the foredunes, the road turns north. Several parking areas on South Jetty Road provide easy access to the beach, but there is no camping. Surfers and windsurfers often use this as a staging area, and people catch crabs off the pier in season. The pier is also a dive site. A recreation pass required. 196.5 - Westlake (ZIP 97493) A well-marked road east to Siltcoos Lake leads to Tyee Campground, a 14-site Oregon Dunes NRA campground that accepts reservations. In less than a mile, the road reaches Siltcoos Lake, tiny Westlake, and a public boat ramp. 196.9 - Siltcoos River Take the Westlake turnoff to the public boat ramp on Siltcoos Lake. A 3- to 4-mile canoe trail starts in Siltcoos Lake and moves along Siltcoos River to an estuary and the ocean. 198.0 - Siltcoos Rec Area On the east side a parking lot and hiking trails lead to Siltcoos Lake. On the west side, the road runs past three campgrounds: Lagoon, Waxmyrtle, and Driftwood II, which has OHV sand access. Hiking trails run throughout the area. The road ends in a parking lot with beach access. A recreation pass required. Closures that protect the western snowy plover are posted March 15 through September 15. 198.4 - Lane/Douglas County Line 2009–2010 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 51