For a great place to relax and watch crashing waves along a rocky shoreline… head south down the coast to the quiet little town of Yachats…  known for its historic 804 Trail, a scenic walk winding in and out of beautiful native plants and ocean views. It begins at the Smelt Sands State Wayside, located one mile north of downtown on Hwy 101. The trail is wheelchair accessible & a great place to walk Bowser too! This amazing Yachats vacation rental  sits just off the trail and has awesome views of the crashing surf. (You can rent both sides of this oceanfront duplex and sleep up to 16!)

During the summer season, Yachats has a Saturday Market that you won’t want to miss. When we went last year, I saw so many beautiful unique plants for sale (you can’t find these at Freddies:)  hand made bakery items and local art work.  For indoor entertainment, check out the annual Yachats Music Festival  for 2009,  July 10-12.  It’s a 3 day festival including performances by 20-30 major classical artists. You can purchase tickets at the Yachats Visitors Center.  Visit the Yachats Chamber web site for more info.

The great thing about vacationing anywhere along the Oregon Coast is… no matter what the weather,  if its grey & stormy or sunny and blue,  relaxation comes easy…especially in a  vacation rental with an ocean view  it can do wonders for the soul… so cozy up to a window spot or head out on the deck and just  r e l a a a x……

~ Thanks & have fun AT THE BEACH!

Dakota at the Oregon Coast

Is Bowser begging you for a trip to the beach? Then you might check out this quaint little town called Oceanside. It’s located just west of Tillamook on the North Oregon Coast… about an hour and a half drive from Portland. Be ready to run your buddy on the miles of beach with nothing to do but hunt for agates and play fetch!

The Oceanside area is a great place to retreat when all you need is quiet getaway. When you arrive, it feels as if you are at the end of the world… you see nothing but ocean, sand and a hillside full homes with a view to die for. The good thing for both you and bowser is… many of these Oceanside vacation rentals are pet friendly and close enough you can walk to the beach. One of our favorite places to stay is just past the town and around the corner where there is another beach called Lost Boy, if you love to hunt for agates while Bowser is exploring… this is a great spot too. The Lost Boy Beach Cabin sits atop a hill with a stunning view of the ocean, complete with its own viewing deck.

The village of Oceanside consists of a coffee shop with homemade soups, baked goods and Tillamook ice cream too! Then there is my favorite ocean front restaurant… Rosanna’s, for a fine dining experience to remember.  There can be a wait on weekends but its well worth it… especially during a romantic sunset… sorry Bowser you will have to sit in the car!

Thanks & have fun AT THE BEACH with Bowser:)