Looking for recommendations

[WarriorFan]

Hey all, my wife and I are looking to get away for about a week and we are thinking of heading somewhere along the Oregon coast. I've been looking online and can't seem to find anything that really sets one area apart from others. We're looking for quiet, nice scenery, with some outdoor activities. I'm sure she would like a place that's near a shopping area, too! Oh, and good food.

Can any of you guys recommend any cities/hotels that are nice and reasonably priced?

Thanks, I appreciate any help.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Cannon Beach! Rent a beach house (one right on the beach).....

 

[The_Lillard_King]

For a beach location with other activities:Lincoln City, Seaside or maybe Newport.

I love Manzanita or Cannon Beach for a peaceful beach getaway, but not much to do in town.

 

[Eastoff]

the shopping you'll find at pretty much every Oregon beach is going to be pretty bland. I would suggest taking a one day trip into portland if she wants something other than art.

 

[The Professional Fan]

Stay in Pacific City (Cape Kiwanda). If you need to shop, take a day and go up to Lincoln City. But stay in Pacific City.

 

[theprunetang]

I grw up in Southern Oregon, and thusly, when I visited the coast I would always head out to Bandon. It is obviously not a giant town (not that there are any along Oregon's beautiful coast) but it has a certain charm that I just love. The little tiny oldtown downtown area has quaint little shops with free samples of brownies, fudge, icecream, candy, chocalate, and the specialty of the southern Oregon coast, cranberries (Largest producer in the world).

Aside from that, the beach by Bandon's Jetty is freaking amazing. One can hang out there all day walking around and still discover new little things. For you purposes there are a few little hotels right along the south jetty overlooking the ocean with little wooden steps right down to the good stuff.

There are a lot of awesome trails within a 20 mile radius as well that run the gambit from beach, sand dunes, old growth forest, full on temperate rainforest, lakes and beautiful rivers.
I would reccomend research, but one place to definately go in that area is Shore Acres State Park. It is about 15 miles away from Bandon and is probably my favorite place on earth. It really is undescribable.

Whatever you choose, I really doubt you will be disapointed.


Bandon Beach

Shore Acres

 

[THE HCP]

Lincoln City and Newport are horrible. Too big. If you want a quiet beautiful setting, I would recommend Cannon Beach! Of the bigger beach towns, Seaside is the only tollerable one.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Stay in Pacific City (Cape Kiwanda). If you need to shop, take a day and go up to Lincoln City. But stay in Pacific City.

I agree! I love Pacific City and the Pelican Brewery!

I also recommend Manzinita. It's a cool little town that has some good food and some cool little shops on its main st.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

I recommend Newport. Here's why:

1) The Oregon coast is very windy during the summer. There are two beaches that are quite beautiful and they have large wind shelters so you so you can enjoy time on the sand. Those areas are the steps at Devil's Punch Bolw (just on the south side of Cape Foulweather) and the beach just south of Yaquina lighthouse on 101.

2) In the newport area are a ton of beach front houses and condos to rent. Many rent for under $150/night.

3) Depending on what you like to do, there are lots to do on the central Oregon coast: Casino in Lincoln City, Gleneded Beach, Depoe Bay, Rocky Creek Wayside, Cape Foulweather (try the views from the shop atop the cape- unbelievable), the Yaquina lighthouses, miles of beach (of course), Nye beach, the Newport Bay Front, Hatfield Marine Science Center (free and fascinating), The Aquarium, Rogue Brewery, Yachats, Seal Beach (don't miss this one), Cape Perpetua (one can spen an entire day exploring this area- from unfathomable views atop the cape (easy drive up and trails), to one of the most fascinating areas on a rocky shelf at the ocean with blow holes (no jokes here) and areas where the water churns...

This area is clearly the most diverse. And there are fewer and fewer Californians, errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, Portlanders as you venture south along the coast.

 

[andalusian]

Bandon is nice, as is Florence. Neskowin is fantastic as well - small, nice, but within easy driving distance to Lincoln City.

 

[tlongII]

Screw the beach. Go to Sunriver!

 

[HailBlazers]

1. PC 2. Newport 3. Neskowin 4. Cannon 5. Bandon

Can't go wrong!

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Screw the beach. Go to Sunriver!

I love Sunriver! If I was rich, I'd live there.

 

[The Professional Fan]

I agree! I love Pacific City and the Pelican Brewery!

I also recommend Manzinita. It's a cool little town that has some good food and some cool little shops on its main st.

Pelican is the shit.

 

[THE HCP]

Pelican shit?

 

[GriLtCheeZ]

Rockaway is real chill.

 

[WarriorFan]

Thanks a lot for all your help. I think we're going to split the trip in half and spend a couple days in Newport and the rest of the week in Bandon.

Am I going to get a ticket up there for lighting a fire on the beach?

 

[Rodolfo]

Go Hang Gliding in Oceanside.
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[bigbailes]

Thanks a lot for all your help. I think we're going to split the trip in half and spend a couple days in Newport and the rest of the week in Bandon.

Am I going to get a ticket up there for lighting a fire on the beach?

no...at least i never have. camped out quite a few places along the oregon coast and have never heard of anyone getting a ticket for a fire on the beach.

 

[Natebishop3]

Lincoln city has the shopping. Get a place south of Lincoln City and then you can drive north about 15 minutes and shop, see movies, gamble, etc.

 

[Blazed Mania 52]

Manzinita is the best followed by Pacific City, both are peaceful beaches.

 

[theprunetang]

Thanks a lot for all your help. I think we're going to split the trip in half and spend a couple days in Newport and the rest of the week in Bandon.

Am I going to get a ticket up there for lighting a fire on the beach?

Fires on the beach are totally legal, by the way. Also, all Oregon beaches are public. There is no private beachfront property. You can go anywhere on the Oregon coast that you want. Wander. There are a few areas that are protected during certain seasons (to protect the nesting habitat of the Snowy Plover).

But seriously. Gather some drift wood, light a fire, drink a beer and make some food over the fire. That is what it is all about. Whilst in Bandon, I would reccomend going down to the docks, renting a crab pot and kicking back with some coffee. Nothing beats that.

Also, when you are in that area, if you need to head to a slightly bigger town for shooping needs, drive on up to Coos Bay. Not a great city by any means, but it should have anything you are looking for.

Also, just south of shore acres, which I mentioned in my first post, is a really neat area with strange rock formations jutting out into the sea which are home to thousands of Sea lions. It can be pretty breathtaking. There is actually a really amazing trail that goes from Shore Acres, up through the mountains and back down to the Sea Lion breeding ground that is about 5 miles long. Amazing.

Have fun!