Cannon Beach, OR
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beechbum - in regard to your original question about Ocean Lodge, we have stayed there & loved it. It has a different atmosphere than the Stephanie, but is very nice. they also serve breakfast in the morning. We did not find the location to be an impediment at all.
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okay, we are back from Oregon. For all of you who live there, you live in a beautiful place. We enjoyed every minute of our stay. 1st night was in Portland, stayed at the 5th Ave Suites, excellent. They even upgraded our room to a king suite, romance pkg. Next 2 nights were in Corvallis (have family there)stayed on the river, what a cute town. Next we drove the coast from Newport to Cannon Beach. Stopped several places along the way including Devil's punch bowl, Depoe Bay and Pacific Beach (great beer). In Cannon Beach we did stay at the Ocean Lodge. It was so nice. The view was incredible (even had sunshine all day) the room had a fireplace and jacuzzi. Breakfast in the morning. Employees were very friendly. Would stay there again, only thing I missed was a restaurant in the lodge but we did find a fun place called Warren House. Thanks for all the help planning our trip.
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we will go back in a heartbeat. Portland was so fun. We went to the Montage under the bridge, very unique and fun. Had a chance to try Oregon wines at a wine bar close to our hotel, did have dinner at a french restaurant but didn't care for the food much nice jazz music tho.. tried a little brew pub called Tugboat. Enjoyed sitting in the coffee houses also.
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Beechbum, is that the little pub place on Hemlock? Was the food good there? The kids were in CB yesterday and had lunch at Mo's. Glad you had a great time, I can't wait until we go there for a week the end of March! ***kim***
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the pub was on Ankeny (not sure of the spelling)We didn't eat there just enjoyed their beer.
We ate at Mo's in Cannon Beach for lunch, it was excellent. The food at Warren House was really good, had the fresh halibut.
We ate at Mo's in Cannon Beach for lunch, it was excellent. The food at Warren House was really good, had the fresh halibut.
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we did have the clam chowder and fish and chips at Mo's. Loved the view as much as the chowder!
Kim, I'm not familar with the street names but Warren House was on the main street that we turned off of to get to the Ocean Lodge. It wasn't far from the lodge, they also own Bill's Tavern. Yes, food was good.
Kim, I'm not familar with the street names but Warren House was on the main street that we turned off of to get to the Ocean Lodge. It wasn't far from the lodge, they also own Bill's Tavern. Yes, food was good.
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unfortunatly we only had from 2:00 pm until 7:30am in Cannon Beach. Just enough time to walk in a few shops, walk the beach (haystack rock), watch the sunset, have some clam chowder and a late night meal at Warren House. Seemed like it was "off season" and kind of quiet which was fine with us...
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It is "off" season, just wait until Spring Break hits! Then from July 4-Labor Day it's tons of tourists! Very nice to go during "off" season, quiet and tranquil.
We're hoping to get some clamming in this trip! We have a clam gun and waders, so we're all set! ***kim***
We're hoping to get some clamming in this trip! We have a clam gun and waders, so we're all set! ***kim***
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Beechbum, glad to hear you had a great time and enjoyed our state. I live in Corvallis and am curious if you were able to try any restaurants while in town.
BTW, I love Montage in Portland - they have some fantastic mac n cheese combinations - glad you liked it!
Anytime you make a visit back here let us all know cause I'm sure we'd love to give you more insight.
Take care,
Tracey
BTW, I love Montage in Portland - they have some fantastic mac n cheese combinations - glad you liked it!
Anytime you make a visit back here let us all know cause I'm sure we'd love to give you more insight.
Take care,
Tracey
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beechbum, that is the way it was at the end of September for us. A few people with their dogs walking along the sand.
So peaceful and beautiful.
I hear the storms are really something to watch too
So peaceful and beautiful.
I hear the storms are really something to watch too
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Thornphoenix, didn't get a chance to try any restaurants in Corvallis, ate with family at their house. Did stop at Dutch Brothers for the best kahlua kicker tho...
It was cold and foggy when we left Corvallis and as soon as we got to Newport the sun came out and the weather was beautiful all the way to Cannon Beach. Awesome!
It was cold and foggy when we left Corvallis and as soon as we got to Newport the sun came out and the weather was beautiful all the way to Cannon Beach. Awesome!
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Hi Beechbum,
Yep, we've had A LOT of fog lately that has been hanging around all day - hopefully you didn't experience any of the freezing fog. Glad to hear once you hit Newport the skies opened up. From where I live in Corvallis (southwest) it takes 50 minutes from garage to sand - I love that there is a direct road to the coast right from Corvallis - one of the reasons I really appreciate this town. Hope you have an opportunity to visit again.
Take care,
Tracey
Yep, we've had A LOT of fog lately that has been hanging around all day - hopefully you didn't experience any of the freezing fog. Glad to hear once you hit Newport the skies opened up. From where I live in Corvallis (southwest) it takes 50 minutes from garage to sand - I love that there is a direct road to the coast right from Corvallis - one of the reasons I really appreciate this town. Hope you have an opportunity to visit again.
Take care,
Tracey