~ This entry was posted on July 29, 2009
Some say this is the perfect oceanfront community and I couldn’t agree more. So you ask, what makes this place so special? Let’s start with the most important item… accommodations. Having 8 parks and campgrounds within minutes of Pacific City… private vacation homes and cottages galore… motels and condos too… finding a place to stay will be a breeze. And if you want to take Bowser, Pacific City has many pet friendly vacation rentals too!
Did I mention this is the home of “The Dory Fleet”? What a sight to see watching these brave boat captains launch their Dory’s from the sandy beach directly into the Pacific Ocean… just to bring you fresh fish. Speaking of fresh fish, start your dining adventure at one of the best brew pubs to be found anywhere and it’s oceanfront… Pelican Pub and Brewery. It’s just a stones throw from this fantastic beach where you can watch all of the action!
~Thanks & have fun AT THE BEACH!
~ This entry was posted on July 14, 2009
A little history…
Have you heard the story about how they named Cannon Beach, Oregon? I did some investigation, and yes it’s true… Cannon Beach was named for a real carronade (cannon) that was discovered on the beach. In 1846, the U.S. Navy schooner “Shark” was sent on an exploratory voyage to Oregon to obtain information about the lower Columbia River and Willamette Valley. In September 1846, after several weeks of discovery, the schooner returned to the mouth of the Columbia River for her return trip to the Pacific Ocean. The “Shark” was destroyed after it struck an uncharted shoal while trying to cross over the Columbia River bar. A large piece of the schooner’s deck with the capstan and cannon attached washed up on the beach, and the town’s name is based on this event. The schooner’s capstan and carronade are viewable at the Cannon Beach Historical Society in Cannon Beach, Oregon.
*In February of 2008, two more cannons that are believed to be from the shipwreck of the Shark were discovered just south of Cannon Beach in an area know as Arch Cape!
Haystack Rock…
After a visit to the Historical Society, be sure to visit another attraction that Cannon Beach is famous for “Haystack Rock”. When was the last time you saw a sunset over a 235 foot tall basalt monolith? This ocean front vacation home has an AMAZING view right from your living room! …
How about searching tide pools for amazing sea life including anemones, sea stars and barnacles? Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach on the northern Oregon coast is protected as a designated National Wilderness Area and is also a part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Please remember to “Tread lightly” while discovering the sea life in the tide pools… they are fragile:)
Info gathered from:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Shark_(1821)
http://www.el.com/to/cannonbeach/
~Thanks & have fun AT THE BEACH!
~ This entry was posted on July 6, 2009
Good news for golfing fans! The USGA recently announced that Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon Oregon, will host the 2011 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship and the 2011 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship, June 27 – July 2, 2011. This will be the first time that the Amateur Public Links Championships are conducted jointly.
We are lucky to have some of the finest golfing in the world and Bandon Dunes is a great example… Born in the spirit of Scotland’s ancient links tradition, Bandon Dunes offers the most authentic golf experience you’re likely to encounter without packing a passport.
- In 2001, Golf Magazine ranked Pacific Dunes #17 and Bandon Dunes #41 on their list of the Top 100 Courses in the U.S. On their list of Top 100 in the World, Pacific Dunes was ranked #26 and Bandon Dunes #70.
- Golf Digest named Pacific Dunes the Best new upscale public course of 2001.
- In 2002, Golf Magazine ranked Pacific Dunes #2 and Bandon Dunes #9 on their list of the TOP 100 COURSES YOU CAN PLAY
- Check the USGA web site for more information about the Amateur Public Links Championships
Need lodging info? The Bandon area offers luxury ocean view and ocean front vacation rentals to accommodate your group: Bandon vacation rental and Chamber of Commerce information
Happy Golfing….
~Thanks & have fun AT THE BEACH!
