Unwinding on the stormy Oregon coastal town of Astoria means diving into a good read, watching the ships pass along the Columbia River, heading into a local coffee house or » Read More
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November 30, 2012
Driving Oregon’s long, scenic Route 26 West brought me to three Northern coast towns: Cannon Beach, Seaside, and Astoria. True to storm-watching season, the three resort towns were quiet and » Read More
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November 29, 2012
Astoria’s Cannery Pier Hotel has a unique location, literally 600 feet into the Columbia River’s shipping channel. This hotel’s all about the enjoyment of the river. Floor-to-ceiling windows face out » Read More
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November 28, 2012
Dinner at the EVOO Cooking School was one of the highlights of my stay in Cannon Beach. This well-loved foodie destination includes a cute but stocked gift shop, free Saturday » Read More
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November 27, 2012
Visiting Elements by the Sea spa was a matter of a few flights of steps down from my room followed by a short walk to the Hallmark Resort lobby elevator. » Read More
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November 26, 2012
Hallmark Resort is located just outside of Cannon Beach’s tiny village. Oceanfront rooms with balconies face out to Haystack Rock, one of Oregon coast’s iconic landmarks. Check in was done » Read More
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July 18, 2011
Here’s a sampling of what we discovered along the Oregon coast on our summer road trip, lodging in two spots along the coast: Newport and Bandon-by-the-Sea. Both are well sought » Read More
