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Feb 12 2018

10 Best Restaurants on the Oregon Coast

When you’re on vacation, sometimes choosing a new restaurant to check out can be a little daunting. Whether you’ve got children or are traveling alone, we’ve narrowed down our 10 best restaurants on the Oregon Coast for you to try. From steak to Mexican, Asian to Italian, we hope you’ll enjoy these food establishments as much as we have!

Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Lincoln City, and Newport – Pig ‘N Pancake

This restaurant is one the entire family can enjoy! Pig ‘N Pancake offers a wide variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner foods. Their signature dishes are the pancakes and waffles of course, but there are plenty of other choices on the menu for everyone to get something they’ll love! Either way, everyone will leave happy and with a full belly after a visit to the ‘Pig!’

Oregon coast Restaurants — Tokyo Teriyaki

Seaside – Tokyo Teriyaki

Located in Seaside’s outlet mall, Tokyo Teriyaki is usually fairly slow, at least during the winter months, but this means great service for visitors. During the summer months, getting a table may have more of a wait time. They offer great food with croissant like crusting to their egg rolls. The price is around $8 a plate, making this one of the best restaurants on the Oregon Coast to find delicious food the whole family can enjoy and fill up on without breaking the bank. The waiters here are fast as well, with the time between finishing your food and paying for it no more than five minutes.

Oregon coast Restaurant — Twisted Fish Steakhouse

Seaside – Twisted Fish Steakhouse

The Twisted Fish Steakhouse is located on the south side of the main strip in Seaside leading to Seaside’s roundabout along the Promenade. Service here is very fast; you’ll be seated within 10-15 minutes and have your order taken as well. During the summer months, you may find yourself waiting a bit longer. At the Twisted Fish Steakhouse, you’ll find the best steak on the coast, marketed as ‘Angus Certified Beef.’ The restaurant is very clean, and the owners work as the cook and hostess, so you’re sure to enjoy spectacular food and service here for as long as they own it. Meals run about 20-40 dollars here, so if you’re looking for a special date night to take your loved one, check out the Twisted Fish Steakhouse. It’s not only for adults, but also offers an awesome children’s menu as well.

Cannon Beach – Pizza A’fetta

Located in the quaint shops in the Cannon Beach northern shopping area, you’ll find crispy & delicious pizza at Pizza a’fetta! While the wait time can be about 20 minutes for a pizza, it offers a nice atmosphere for families. Come here before you’re starving, and the wait time won’t be such a big deal. The cost is between 9-13 dollars for a meal for one. Everyone in your party is sure to enjoy the pizza at Pizza a’fetta, even the picky eaters!

Manzanita – El Trio Loco Dos

Located on a corner in a yellow building about two blocks from the beach, you and your family will find fast service at El Trio Loco Dos! As soon as you sit down, they’ll have chips, dips, and water for you to enjoy within the minute! If you’re hungry and ready to eat, El Trio Loco Dos is a must go! During the summer months, the wait time may be a bit longer, but during the winter, you and your family are sure to have your food within 10-15 minutes of sitting down and ordering! If you’ve ever eaten at Mazatlan, you’ll find that the food is just as good, if not better! Everyone in your group can enjoy the food offered at El Trio Loco Dos.

Pacific City – The Pelican Brewery

While the name implies this isn’t a family friendly restaurant, the opposite is quite true. The Pelican Brewery offers a wide variety of dishes for both the young and the old, along with recommendations on which beer tastes best with each meal! Leave the kids at home while you enjoy a meal out, or bring them along! The baked Mac ‘n Cheese topped with bacon and bread crumbs is sure to be a hit amongst the younger crowd! Afterwards, go for a short hike along the beach, and try to climb the giant sand dune, if you dare!

Lincoln City and Newport – Mazatlan

If you’re looking for some authentic and delicious Mexican cuisine while on your stay to the coast, look no farther than Mazatlan! With two locations near several of our vacation rental properties, you’ll want to visit this restaurant at least once! They have several dishes to choose from, from chicken and steak to vegetarian. You might need some extra time to look at the menu! For the picky eaters in the group, they offer plain quesadillas and chips and salsa or beans. Their lemonade is excellent and the service astounding! Choose Mazatlan over Taco Bell while here on your coastal vacation!

Lincoln City – Thai Bay

Wondering if you’ll ever find good Thai away from the cities? Thai Bay in Lincoln City will meet all of your expectations and more! With fast and friendly service, in a quiet and small environment, and several delicious dishes to choose from, you’ll be coming back to Lincoln City every chance you get! You can order the classic Pad Thai or try something a little more daring, like the spicy curry. For the picky eaters in your group, ask for some plain noodles in a butter sauce topped with veggies! Everyone is welcome at Thai Bay!

Newport – Georgie’s Beachside Grill

Georgie’s Beachside Grill is located near the Yaquina Bay Bridge, just south of the Nye Beach area of Newport with oceanfront views of the coast. You and your family will find fast service here, along with unique food selections such as French Toast Croissants and Almond Chicken Salad. The meals are affordable for everyone in your party, coming to around 10-15 dollars a plate. Everyone in your group will be able to find something they’ll love, whether that be steak, fish, chicken, or vegetarian!

Waldport – Grand Central Pizza

This delicious pizza joint in the heart of Waldport offers not only pizza, but a salad bar, sandwiches, breadsticks, and more! The whole family will absolutely love this restaurant. It’s two stories tall so you can choose to eat upstairs or down. You’ll want to come back again and again! With a 4.1 star rating on Google, you can’t go wrong by choosing Grand Central Pizza!

Jan 18 2018

Drift Creek Falls Hike – Siuslaw National Forest Trail Guide

Looking for a fun and easy hike the whole family can enjoy? Drift Creek Falls is located near Lincoln City, Oregon, deep in the Siuslaw National Forest. The drive there is a bit complicated and GPS isn’t reliable due to the lack of phone service out in the forest, so we encourage guests to either print a map or download a Google Map to their phone before leaving their Oregon Coast Rental.

Drift Creek Falls Fast Facts

Difficulty: Easy
Length: 3 miles
Elevation gain: 480 ft.
Type: Out and Back
Approximate time to hike: 2-3 hours
Parking: Drift Creek Falls Trailhead
Cost/Pass Required: A recreational pass is required, and a day pass can be purchased for $5 on the official website.
Dogs allowed? Yes, on a leash
Family/Kid Friendly? Totally! Drift Creek Falls is a great hike for all ages and skill levels.

Getting to Drift Creek Falls Trail

The Drift Creek Falls trailhead can be reached via two different directions one coming from near Lincoln City via Highway 101, and the other coming from off of Highway 101/Highway 18. The drive is mainly straight forward, but does have some turns in it that are necessary to know, especially if you are coming from Lincoln City, rather than using the Hwy 18 route.

Get directions to Drift Creek Falls Trailhead.

The Drift Creek Falls Trail is approximately 3 miles long, and rewards hikers with a gorgeous view overlooking a beautiful waterfall from a long suspension bridge. Open year round, this hike is great for all age groups, and you can even bring your dog, so long as they are kept on a leash.

The trail starts out relatively easy with very manageable switchbacks that wind down the forested slope below the trailhead. After a bit of hiking and crossing small streams and bridges, you’ll come to the main attraction – the 240ft suspension bridge over Drift Creek Falls, the largest suspension bridge in Oregon. The view from the bridge is breathtaking, and the sound of the water crashing below is something to behold.

Once you’ve made it to the bridge, make your way across and then wind down to the base of the falls. At the bottom of the falls you’ll find a picnic table crafted from an old fallen tree, which is a perfect place to stop and get some rest. We recommend taking a break here before heading back, as hiking back to your car is more difficult than the path into the forest was. The way back is much steeper, whereas the first half of the hike was mainly downhill. If you brought a snack or lunch, the base of the falls is a great place to stop and eat!

View of the 240ft suspension bridge over Drift Creek Falls, the longest suspension bridge in Oregon.

Foot traffic is heavy during the summer months and lighter during the winter. You must also purchase a pass to park at the trailhead, or pay by cash once you’ve arrived ($5). If you plan on beginning this hike close to dark, bring a flashlight along with you, as the canopy of trees lets even less light in, making it harder to see the path in the late afternoon/evening hours.

All in all, Drift Creek Falls is a very approachable trail, even for beginner hikers. Seasoned adventurers will also enjoy hiking Drift Creek Falls trail, as the reward for making it to the end is breathtaking by any standards. You’re sure to see plenty of others while hiking here, so be sure to share the trail, stay safe, and have fun!

Suspension bridge overlooking Drift Creek Falls

Apr 06 2017

10 Destinations Your Kids Will Love on the Oregon Coast

Vacations aren’t always as fun for the kids if they don’t have anything special to do! Don’t let that happen on your next trip down to the Oregon coast! Check out these ten kid friendly destinations to make sure you and your family have your best vacation yet!

1) Check out Game Over in Lincoln City! This arcade has everything for kids, including food and drinks! The kid in you will also enjoy their wide variety of arcade games! Make sure to come during the day, as Game Over is open for adults only at night.

2) Whale Watching in Depoe Bay is a great way to introduce your kids to the ocean safely and learn about marine life at the same time! There are plenty of tour guide services to choose from, including Dockside Charters, Inc and Whale Research ExoExcursion, LLC. Book your tour today!

Kids on the coast — Whale Watching in Depoe Bay, Oregon

3) Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is located in Newport. This museum is fun for the whole family. You’ll be able to see several curiousities from across the globe represented here. Come learn more about the world in ways you never even imagined!

4) The Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio lets you blow your own glass object right alongside the professionals! Choose your piece, your colors, and get started. The professional glass blowers will be with you every step of the way. Book early as they tend to be very busy during the summer months!

5) The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport is the perfect place to bring your sealife loving kids! With interactive exhibits and live animals around every corner, you and your family will want to make this a regular part of your Oregon coast vacations for years to come!

6) Up in Seaside, check out the Seaside Carousel Mall! With over 20 great stores, including a candy shop, this mall is perfect for the kids on a rainy day! Collect some souvenirs to take home to your friends and family, or just to remember your vacation on the Oregon coast!

7) Vacationing on the Oregon coast means you’ll have your fair share of rainy days. Why not catch a movie during one of these times? The Seaside Cinema in Seaside is the perfect place for the family to watch a flick you’ve been meaning to see anyway!

8) Arcades never get boring, no matter your age! Check out the Finland Arcade up in Seaside! Food, games, and more await! After the rain clears, you can go spend some quality time searching the beach for random treasures!

9) Every year, from mid October to late May, Lincoln City hides hundreds of glass floats on the beach for you to find! Why not take a long walk during this annual event and try your hand at finding a free glass float to keep? It’s fun for the whole family!

10) If you’re looking to make some memories exploring the Oregon coast, why not travel to Tillamook Bay in Garibaldi? You can fish and crab to your hearts desire, or even ride the Oregon Coast Explorer antique train during the summer! There are plenty of places to hike in the nearby area as well!

Whether you’re looking for an outdoor adventure, or something to do on those typical rainy Oregon coast days, you’re sure to find the perfect activity for your family’s needs! We’ll see you on the coast!

Mar 24 2017

Exploring Cape Lookout, Oregon

Looking for a new place to explore while visiting the Oregon coast this summer? Why not head out to Cape Lookout, just north of Pacific City and south of Netarts! This hike is easy and beautiful but requires hiking boots after a big storm or a couple days of straight, unrelenting rain on the coast. Otherwise, normal tennis shoes are just fine.

Small children are not recommended for this hike as there are no railings and several areas of steep cliff overlooking the Pacific. If they are young enough to be carried on your back, please feel free to do so! Of course, this is up to your best judgment! Dogs are more than welcome to go on this hike with you but must be leashed at all times.

There are three hikes that can be found here at Cape Lookout. The South Trail, the North Trail, and the Cape Lookout Trail. The hike out to Cape Lookout is 2.4 miles long, 5 miles round trip, and can take between 1 and 2 hours to reach. The path is fairly narrow, with tree roots covering a majority of the pathway. The ground is moderately level, but has periods of incline and decline.

You’ll know you’ve reached the end when you hit sea, a bench to relax on, and nowhere else to go but the way you came! Congratulations! You just walked 2.4 miles and gained 930 feet in elevation! Feel free to bring a small lunch or snack to enjoy at Cape Lookout before heading back.

Please note that there are no restrooms on the trail or at the end of trail. There is a port-a-potty at the beginning of the trail in the parking lot. Additional parking for this trail can be found off of the main road, on the shoulders.

Cape Lookout is a very popular trail, so expect to see lots of other people, with breathtaking views of the coastline, the Pacific, and Haystack Rock in Pacific City! You might even catch a glimpse of some migrating whales, or other sea life!

Here’s how to get there:

Travel to Pacific City if you’re coming from down south. From here, turn left from Brooten Road at the stop sign onto Pacific Aveune, then right onto Cape Kiwanda Drive at the stop sign. Continue along this road until you reach a 3 way intersection. Continue straight. At the next 3 way intersection, turn left onto Cape Lookout Road. Continue on this road until you see the sign for Cape Lookout. Park in the parking lot or along the shoulder.

If you’re coming from the north, travel south along Highway 101 until you hit Sandlake Road. Continue straight until you reach a 3 way intersection. Continue straight until you reach the sign for Cape Lookout. Park in the parking lot or along the road on the shoulders.

You can also travel south from Tillamook by taking 3rd Street and turning left onto Netarts Highway West, then left onto Whiskey Creek Road which turns into Cape Lookout Road West. Look for the Cape Lookout sign and park in the parking lot or on the shoulder.

If you’re in Oceanside or Netarts, travel down 131 to Netarts Bay Drive until it turns into Cape Lookout Road West. Look for the Cape Lookout sign and park in the parking lot or on the shoulder.

Mar 01 2017

Handicap Accessible Homes from Oregon Beach Vacations

We currently have 9 vacation homes with handicap accessibility here at Oregon Beach Vacations! Choose your favorite, and book today!

Oregon coast handicap vacation rental — Heron’s View at Bridgeport in Seaside, Oregon

Heron’s View at Bridgeport – Seaside, Condo, riverfront, sleeps 6 with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths – This modern and ocean themed handicap condo is perfect for guests who want to be near the river and near the fun! You’ll find that you and your 5 guests will have plenty of space to move around in this luxury condo located in Seaside! And if you’re coming down from Washington, your drive will be that much shorter! There is also a fitness room located at this vacation rental for all of our guests to enjoy!

Michael’s Beach Place @ Shoreline Ridge – Newport, condo, oceanfront, sleeps 7 with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths – This beautiful oceanfront condo is handicap accessible and located on the 2nd floor of Shoreline Ridge in Newport. Newly renovated with all modern appliances, you and your 6 guests can enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean in style and comfort! You’ll even have grand views of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse and Cape Foulweather! Whether you’re into storm watching during the winter, or sunset gazing during the long summer nights, you and your family will love Michael’s Beach Place @ Shoreline Ridge!

The Oceanfront Overlook – Newport, condo, oceanfront, sleeps 4 with 2 bedrooms and 3 baths – This handicap condo offers breathtaking views of Yaquina Head Lighthouse and is only a few blocks north of the timeless Nye Beach area of Newport! You’ll be able to access not only the beach, but wonderful shops and restaurants in a less than 10 minute walk. Enjoy this beautiful view in both the summer and winter months!

Om Home – Gleneden Beach, house, oceanfront, sleeps 8 with 3 bedroom and 2 baths, pet friendly – This gorgeous 3 story handicap home offers a fantastic view of the Pacific Ocean! It even comes with a built in elevator for guest use, making this home perfect for wheelchairs! Enter the home on the bottom floor and head to the elevator for easier access! You’ll find 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor, while the kitchen, living, and another bedroom and bathroom are located on the top floor. You’ll also have a deck right outside the dining room to watch the sunset from, or head back down to the second floor to play in the backyard with the puppies and kids!

Promenade Deck – Depoe Bay, condo, oceanfront, sleeps 6 with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths – This oceanfront handicap condo is so close to the shoreline, you won’t know where land ends and the sea begins from this beautiful rental! With an elevator to get you to your room safely and easily, you and your 5 guests will love the views from this beautiful condo on the Oregon coast! Whether you’re into storm watching or would rather catch a beautiful sunset, you’ll be able to see it all from this condo!

Sand Dollar – Seaside, house, ocean view, sleeps 12 with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, pet friendly – The promenade in Seaside is just a house away from this beautiful handicap home, while Aquarium and downtown Seaside are just a few blocks away. You’ll have a beautiful ocean view from this home to share not only with your 11 other guests, but your pups as well!

Steve’s Getaway – Seaside, house, beach access, sleeps 10 with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths – With a wheelchair accessible ramp, this home can easily get your handicapped loved ones through the front door and into a beautiful and large vacation rental! You’ll also be a short ten minutes away from downtown Seaside, where food, shops, and fun await! If you’re coming down from Washington, you’ll find the drive shorter and more relaxing!

The Tides Inn – Lincoln City, house, beach access, sleeps 14 with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths – This gorgeous, specially built home in Lincoln City offers a beautiful ocean view from the top deck of this home! With 3 floors, you and your family will have plenty of space to call your own on your vacation. You’ll even have your own private sauna on the bottom floor. A wheelchair accessible bedroom is located on the main floor with a fully accessible bathroom adjoined! You’ll love the beautiful setup of the unique home. It even has a pipe running through the center of the house acting as a laundry shoot, so guests on the top and middle floors can simply drop their laundry into the laundry room with ease!

Waters Edge 407 – Lincoln City, Condo, bay front, sleeps 6 with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath – This top floor condo at the Waters Edge Complex sports a fantastic view of the Siletz Bay to the south and the Pacific Ocean to the west! Waters Edge has an elevator for guests to reach this floor and it also offers a handicap friendly layout in room 407. Go out on the deck and watch as high tide fills up the bay. Check back later as you watch the water return to the Pacific. You’ll have plenty of restaurants to eat out at and things to do while staying down here in the Taft district!

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10 Best Restaurants on the Oregon Coast

Drift Creek Falls Hike – Siuslaw National Forest Trail Guide

Drift Creek Falls Fast Facts

Getting to Drift Creek Falls Trail

10 Destinations Your Kids Will Love on the Oregon Coast

Exploring Cape Lookout, Oregon

Handicap Accessible Homes from Oregon Beach Vacations

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