Cape Meares is a sleepy village by the ocean, tucked between a lake and the large bluff of Cape Meares. Surrounded by forest and sea, the area around the town is steeped in tales from the past.
Outside of town in Cape Meares State Park, the compact lighthouse sits on a soaring promontory over the ocean with amazing views for watching both whales and seabirds. Street names pay homage to the now-vanished town of Bayocean, once located on the nearby hiking spot at Bayocean Spit, which became a ghost town and washed into the sea. The surrounding Sitka Spruce forest contains towering trees, as well as the bizarre “Octopus tree.” As day fades, walk the beach, build a campfire, and tell your own stories.
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Central Coast
Adobe Resort Restaurant and Lounge
Enjoy breakfast, Sunday brunch, lunch, dinner and early bird dinner specials. Take in the dramatic oceanfront view of crashing surf and rocky shoreline. Full service lounge.
1555 Hwy 101 NYachats, OR
541-547-3141
Email us (adobeinfo[at]adoberesort[dot]com)
South Coast
Allegany
Allegany is a great little town. It’s got that off-the-beaten track, locals-only, undiscovered territory kind of charm. We currently don’t have any stories or activities for this little gem, so we’re counting on you to go exploring and report back.
ORCentral Coast
Allied Marine Inc
Siletz, OR
(541) 270-6676
Email us (rspelbrink[at]yahoo[dot]com)
Central Coast
Alsea River RV Park & Marina
Alsea River RV Park is nestled on the Alsea River just 4 miles from scenic Hwy 101 from Waldport Oregon. You can enjoy fishing, crabbing, and boating. Or, if you’d rather, simply watch wildlife or read book. Stay a night,...
3911 Alsea Hwy.Waldport, OR
541-563-3401
Email us (alseariverrvpark[at]yahoo[dot]com)
Central Coast
America’s Best Inn & Suites
Lincoln City, OR
541-994-9017
Email us (book[at]bestinnlc[dot]com)
Central Coast
America’s Best Value Inn & Suites
Great prices, great rooms and great staff make this motel located on the Coast Highway in Newport a great place to stay. Enjoy free Wi-fi and a continental breakfast.
710 N Coast Hwy Newport, OR 97365Newport, OR
(541) 265-6631
Central Coast
Anna’s Falls B&B
Otis, OR
541-994-8785
Email us (info[at]annasfalls[dot]com)
North Coast
Astoria Column
The Astoria Column was erected in 1926 at an elevation of 600 feet atop Coxcomb Hill, the location of the first permanent American Settlement west of the Rockies. Editor’s Tip: Take the time to climb the 164-step spiral staircase to...
1500-2199 Coxcomb Dr.Astoria, OR
503-325-2963
North Coast
Astoria-Warrenton Highway 101 Visitor Center
Warrenton, OR
503-861-1031
Central Coast
Another Time Around
Another Time Around specializes in experienced furniture with a budget for everyone.
117 SE 1st StNewport, OR
(541) 265-8989