All along the Oregon coast
COMPASS WEST U . S .
All along the Oregon coast
Oregon boasts 363 miles of shoreline along the Pacific Ocean , from Fort Stevens State Park in the north to Crissey Field State Park just above the state ’ s border with California . A journey down U . S . Highway 101 takes travelers past quaint coastal towns , historical lighthouses , national forests and recreational areas , rugged beaches and more .
In addition to the umbrella organization that promotes the entire coast , the Oregon Coast Visitor Association ( visitthe oregoncoast . com ), NTA has 10 supplier and DMO members in the oceanside communities of Lincoln City , Newport , Florence , North Bend and Gold Beach . Here is a look at each of those 10 organizations .
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1 Lincoln City VCB Lincoln City | NTA contact : Sharon Wiest | oregoncoast . org
Lincoln City provides a number of unique experiences for groups visiting Oregon ’ s central coast . Themed programs can include a glass-blowing session , a kite-making workshop , a gourmet cooking class featuring local products and photo walks through the forest .
2 Surftides of Lincoln City Lincoln City | Camie Lupinacci | surftideslincolncity . com
Set on 10 acres in the heart of coastal Lincoln City , Surftides recently underwent a major renovation . In addition to enjoying the updated rooms , guests can have breakfast , lunch and dinner at MIST , which offers regional cuisine in an oceanfront setting .
3 Newport Chamber of Commerce Newport | Lorna Davis | newportchamber . org
The city of nearly 10,000 is home to Oregon ’ s largest fishing fleet , miles of sandy beaches , funky art galleries , eclectic restaurants and top attractions , including the Oregon Coast Aquarium and the Hatfield Marine Science Center .
4 Elizabeth Street Inn Newport | Jennifer Morkert | elizabethstreetinn . com
The property is located high on a bluff overlooking the ocean and local beaches . Every guest room was updated as part of a 2016 renovation project , and each includes a gas fireplace , luxurious furnishings and a private balcony .
5 Marine Discovery Tours Newport | Fran Mathews | marinediscovery . com
The company ’ s signature sea life cruise showcases the beautiful Newport harbor area . During the two-hour naturalist-led excursions on the 65-foot Discovery , passengers may see seals , gray whales , bald eagles and shorebirds .
6 Three Rivers Casino Hotel Florence | Jennifer Jones | threeriverscasino . com
Three Rivers is a 100-acre resort featuring 93 deluxe rooms , a massive gaming area , five restaurants and more . A number of specials are available for groups , including a red carpet arrival reception , free slot play coupons and other discounts .
7 Sea Lion Caves Florence | Boomer Wright | sealioncaves . com
This cave is the height of a 12-story building and as long as a football field . Visitors can see thousands of Steller sea lions , which typically gather in the main cavern in the fall and winter and spend the spring and summer on rock ledges above the ocean .
8 The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park North Bend | Lucinda DiNovo | themillcasino . com
The Coquille Indian Tribe owns and manages this 202-room hotel on the picturesque Coos Bay waterfront . The property features more than 700 slots and table games , a dockside restaurant , meeting facilities and much more .
9 Coos Bay-North Bend VCB Coos Bay | Katherine Hoppe | oregonsadventurecoast . com
The cities of Coos Bay , North Bend and Charleston are home to a range of of adventurous activities . Travelers can take ATV tours over sand dunes , go kayaking along the coast and hike to a tide pool where sea lions congregate .
10 Visit Gold Beach , Oregon Gold Beach | Jodi Fritts | goldbeach . org
Water plays an important role in the life of this southern Oregon town , which sits along the ocean and at the mouth of the Rogue River . Top activities include jet boat rides , salmon fishing tours , golf and hikes through coastal forests .
58 January 2017