Stories Archive
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A Grand Time
My wife and I stayed at the GRAND VICTORIAN BED AND BREAKFAST in the Nye Beach area of Newport. From the moment we arrived, Eileen and Terry Obteshka made us feel at home. The service and attention to detail was magnificent. From providing the secret reci... Continue Reading
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The Perfect Way to Beat the Heat
It started out as one of those hot summer days in Portland. After a third day of 100+ weather, we needed to get out of it, if even for only a few hours. We knew that the better part of Portland would be headed to the coast on a hot Saturday morning, but after clea... Continue Reading
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Manzanita Memories
In 1975 my family built a beach house in the sleepy town of Manzanita at the north Oregon coast. The Pacific Ocean was our front porch, and our endless playground. During the day my cousins and I scoured the sand searching for agates and seashells. At nigh... Continue Reading
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Our First Anniversary at the Beach
My husband and I received a gift certificate to the Stephanie Inn in Cannon Beach for our wedding, and decided to use it to spend our first anniversary at the coast. As that weekend got close, the weather forecast was completely gloomy - rain, wind, cool w... Continue Reading
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Birthday Story
My husband flew my best friend in as a surprise for my birthday. It was in January. We have been friends for 50 plus years and she loves our coast so we always head there for a long visit. This year we stayed at the Hallmark in Newport, OR. I am a new cancer survi... Continue Reading
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Shopping for Gifts
While traveling the beautiful Oregon coast, we made a stop in Newport for lunch and visited the Made in Oregon shop to find gifts to take back home. It was a very pleasant shopping experience – there were lots of unique gift idea. The young lady who assi... Continue Reading
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Great Location in Nye Beach
We recently visited Nye Beach in Newport and spent two delightful evenings at the Elizabeth Street Inn. A very pleasant room, and a great location. We were able to do a lot of wining, dining, and sightseeing on foot. Check in was exceptionally smooth and... Continue Reading
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Amazing Food at Seaside
We have just returned from five of the most glorious days spent on the Oregon Coast! We stayed at the Hi Tide on Seaside’s south promenade in an oceanfront room with a balcony. What an amazing view sitting there looking out over our Pacific ocean watchi... Continue Reading
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Whale of a Show
The day was overcast, threatening to rain with gusty winds. We stood on the embankment scanning the choppy, blue waves. Straining our eyes against the wind and sand, fervently looking for the grey whales less than a mile offshore. “There’s one the... Continue Reading
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Jump in a lake – at the beach!
When you think of the Oregon Coast the first thing that comes to your mind is miles of gorgeous beaches, rugged cliffs and endless blue-green waves, am I right? But did you know the Florence area alone has 17 lakes and too many streams and creeks (or, crick... Continue Reading