~ This entry was posted on June 17, 2011
While traveling on the Central Oregon Coast you can now enjoy your vacation home without preparing meals! A Posto Personal Chef Services create delectable dining experiences to be enjoyed by yourself, or celebrated with family or friends, right in the comfort of your own Oregon Coast vacation rental home!
A Posto Personal Chef Services LLC of Newport, Oregon offers personal chef services for preparing delicious meals selected by you made from the incredible bounty of the Oregon Coast like the fresh produce found at the Lincoln County based farmers’ markets or the variety of local seafoods caught right off the coast. Their personal chefs create custom menu plans using healthy and whole foods that are seasonal, sustainable, and affordable.
 Photo Compliments~ A Posto Personal Chef Services Why Use a Personal Chef?
Stay out of the kitchen during your summer fun on the Oregon Coast (Pacific City to Florence) and let them take care of the cooking! Take advantage of a Summer Special available May 16 – August 31, 2011~ For $300.00, their personal chefs will prepare five four-portion meals in your vacation rental property that you and your friends or family can enjoy anytime during your stay. This special offer includes all ingredients, menu planning, shopping, preparation, packaging/labeling, and clean-up. The best part is you decide what you want made and then you get to eat it when you want!
If you have any questions concerning their Summer Special Service Offering, please contact Pati D’Eliseo at 971-506-6695 or Bruce Birt at 541-270-5387 or email: chef@apostochefs.com
~ Thanks & have fun AT THE BEACH!
~ This entry was posted on February 18, 2011
NEWPORT, Oregon – Perhaps the single biggest festival on the Oregon coast is coming soon… the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival is happening February 25, 26, and 27, 2011. If you are looking for last minute lodging, try this quick & easy way… copy your request to all vacation rental owner/managers in the Newport area in one email! Click on the blue request availability button located just above the listings: Newport & South Beach vacation rental info
The last weekend of every February, the central Oregon coast resort town of Newport swells with well over 17,000 visitors coming to the festival for a weekend of wine, wonders in the culinary world, seafood and arts & crafts. Last year’s festival reached a record 19,000 visitors.
The theme this year is Hollywood & Vine “Take 34″
32 food vendors, 24 crafters and 85 wineries will be found at this enormous festival. A large variety of craft items will be sold, from articles of clothing, jewelry, art glass, metal sculptures, works of art and hand-painted ceramics to handcrafted wine accessories.
Among the wineries are Oregon coast favorites like Nehalem Bay Winery and Flying Dutchman Winery, along with northwest big names like Amity, Abiqua, Hauer of the Dauen, Hip Chicks Do Wine, Oak Knoll Winery, Eola Hills Wine Cellars and Silver Falls Vineyards, among hundreds of others.
For food, you’ll find crepes, smoked fish, chowder, Hawaiian goodies, candies, oysters, sushi, burgers and pizza, among a number of other delights.
Festival Hours and Gate Prices:
Friday, February 25 – 2 pm to 9 pm $10 ticket price
Saturday, February 26 - 10 am to 6 pm $15 ticket price
Sunday, February 27 - 10 am to 4 pm $5 ticket price
Please note that ticket prices do not reflect a handling fee
Advance group tickets are also on sale, allowing larger groups a special entrance. Groups of 15 or more can call the Chamber office (800-262-7844). Advance e-tickets for individuals are still on sale as well, until they reach their limit.
Ticket prices do not include wine tasting. Food item prices range from $1 and up. Wine sampling starts at $1 and glasses of wine are available for menu price. Bottles and cases of wine are sold by wineries, too!
Location:
The South Beach Marina Parking Lot, near the Rogue Ales Warehouse, 2320 OSU Drive, just south of downtown Newport
- Parking is available at the festival site for $5.00
- Free shuttle buses (including extended Saturday evening hours!) will run on a regular schedule from downtown Newport and major hotels. Maps are available at local businesses and at the Chamber
- Cab service is also available for a nominal fee
- You must be 21 years or older to attend this event and must have valid ID (no exceptions)
- The site is smoke free and handicapped accessible
This information is provided by the Newport Chamber of Commerce. Visit their website to view a full list of food, wine and crafts vendors.
~ Thanks & have fun AT THE BEACH!
~ This entry was posted on August 21, 2010
A Celebration of Food and Wine… an elegant affair for 21 and older
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is preparing for its annual fundraiser Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 6 – 9 pm. The 3rd annual Jellyfish Jubilee; A Celebration of Food and Wine will fill the Aquarium with the aromas, tastes and sounds of exceptional Northwest cuisine, wines, music and a silent auction benefiting the Aquarium’s exhibits and education programs. The all-inclusive event will also provide an opportunity to see the Aquarium’s new Swampland exhibit, which opened Memorial Day weekend, 2010.
If you need lodging and prefer to stay in a private vacation rental during this event, now is the time to reserve.
Participating restaurants include some of the region’s finest culinary establishments, including Bay 839, The Bay House, Chinook Winds, Georgie’s Beachside Grill, La Maison, Local Ocean Seafoods, Nana’s Irish Pub, Quimby’s, Rogue Brewers on the Bay, Savory Café and Pizzeria, Starfish Grill and Tsunami Coffee & Chocolate Company. Wineries include Adelsheim Vineyard, Duck Pond Cellars, Edenvale Winery, Oak Knoll Winery and Sokol Blosser Winery. Chefs and vintners have been anticipating the opportunity to share their passion for extraordinary food and wine during this unique event surrounded by the shimmering waters of the Aquarium.
The evening will also feature live jazz, animal encounters, interpretive dive presentations and a silent auction which include Romantic Getaways, Golf Packages, a Cruise and so much more….
Please visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium website for detailed information on this event.
~ Thanks & have fun AT THE BEACH!
~ This entry was posted on October 9, 2009
 Yaquina Bay Lighthouse ~ Photo by Kat Kellner So far our lighthouse tour has included Tillamook Head, Cape Meares and Yaquina Head lighthouse… and just in time for Halloween, our next stop is thought to be haunted… Yaquina “Bay” lighthouse. It’s only a few miles south of the Yaquina “Head” lighthouse… but if you haven’t spent the night in the area yet, here is a cozy ocean front rental for 2 (not haunted) on a private two acre parcel!
The Yaquina Bay lighthouse is located in the Bay State Recreation site on Hwy 101 at the north end of Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport Oregon. As the second oldest lighthouse on the Oregon coast its service ran only from 1871 to 1874 when it was replaced by the nearby Yaquina Head lighthouse. The light is 161 feet above sea level and only 42 feet above the ground. Its signature light shines brightly with a steady white light from dusk till dawn. The Oregon State Parks department took over the lighthouse and with the help of many people restored this beauty to its original splendor. In 1996 with the help of the U.S. Coast Guard, the lighthouse was re-lit and is used to maintain aid to private navigation for Yaquina Bay. Its many distinctions include being the oldest structure in Newport, the only existing Oregon lighthouse with the living quarters attached and the only wooden lighthouse in Oregon that is still standing. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places… Haunted? You decide!
Now, let’s head south to Florence Oregon for our next lighthouse adventure…
~Thanks & have fun AT THE BEACH!
~ This entry was posted on October 2, 2009
 Yaquina Head Lighthouse Photo by Stuart Seeger After visiting the Tillamook Head and Cape Meares lighthouses… head south on Hwy 101 toward Newport Oregon where you’ll find 2 great lighthouses to explore…. For your overnight accommodations, you will want to check out these privately owned Newport vacation rentals and condos. You can find anything from a one bedroom condo, to a large home big enough for the entire family… This small beachfront house is even pet friendly!
Your destination is just three miles north of Newport Oregon, where you will find the first of these two lighthouses. The Bureau of Land Management operates the “Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area” where this stunning lighthouse is located. As the tallest lighthouse in Oregon at 93 feet, this tower stands 162 feet above the ocean on a narrow piece of land jutting into the Pacific Ocean.
This lighthouse started life in 1873 as an oil burning fixed white light that was operated from sunset to sunrise seven days a week. Today it is a fully automated Fresnel lens that is powered by a single 1000 watt globe light producing over 130,000 candlepower… For a passing ship to identify a lighthouse, each one has a unique pattern of flashes called a “signature”. The Yaquina Head lighthouse uses a 2 seconds on, 2 seconds off, 2 seconds on then14 seconds off pattern that operates 24 hours a day.
Yaquina Head Lighthouse… it’s a beautiful sight to see!
Next up located just a few miles to the south near the entrance to Yaquina Bay… let’s explore the “Yaquina Bay” lighthouse.
~ Thanks & have fun AT THE BEACH!
~ This entry was posted on March 11, 2009
Welcome to our blog! It’s new and its here to help you with “the details” of finding that perfect vacation rental along the Oregon/Washington Coast. We will be providing travel tips along with information about each beach town… including current events, things to see and do, places to eat and places to stay. We will do our best to answer any questions you might have…
By the way, this is my fifth post to our new blog and just realized I hadn’t introduced myself… I am the owner of www.BeachcombersNW.com- Beach Rental Finder for the Oregon & Washington Coast. My name is Cindi… I LOVE the beach and so does my family, including our two Labs! Our favorite beach hobby is hunting for agates and other unique rocks. My husband and I have been working with Doug Williams & Associates since 2001. They offer expertise in small business consulting, web design, SEO and Internet marketing. We are constantly looking for easier ways to locate ”that special vacation getaway” you’ll want to return to year after year.
Here are some “popular requests” for specific vacation rental needs & wants from our visitors that we’ll be covering in future posts:
- *Pet Friendly- Ocean views, Fenced yard, Hot tub, More than one dog accommodations
- *Family Reunions, Weddings & Group Retreats - Homes within close proximity, Gathering spots
- *Romantic Getaways for Two – Ocean front, Hot tub or Jacuzzi, Fireplace, Romantic dining nearby
- *Wheel Chair Accessible - One level, Easy beach access
If you have additions to this list, questions or comments, please let us know…we’d like to hear from you!
~Thanks & have fun AT THE BEACH!
~ This entry was posted on March 2, 2009
 Oregon Coast Starfish It’s not too late to make plans for your Spring Break Vacation at the Oregon Coast…
Just In! Here is some last minute Oregon Coast Spring Break availability info you will want to check out. This list is full of great vacation rental homes that are available all along the coast from the Washington Coast down to the Southern Oregon Coast! Find your home away from home at the beach this Spring Break…
If you are looking for things to “keep the kids busy” while on your Oregon Coast vacation here are a few ideas… Seaside, Lincoln City and Newport are a just few of the towns with lots of things for the kids to enjoy, on and off the beach!
Many vacation homes now include “in the house activities” for your kids. Some homes are equipped with game tables including foos ball, pool or ping pong! Many homes will have a selection of board games and books, some will even accommodate you with TV game stations! And if they can’t live with out it…internet connections are getting easier to find in Oregon Coast vacation rentals too!
And for the adults… a hot tub would be nice! There are many vacation rentals along the Oregon and Washington Coast that have an indoor jacuzzi tub or an outdoor hot tub, some even come with an ocean view! What could be better after a long day at the beach? I guess you could ask for a glass of wine and a beautiful sunset to go along with it:)
~Thanks & fun AT THE BEACH!
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