Insiders' Guide® to the Oregon Coast, 2nd

by Dunegan, Lizann; Dresbeck, Rachel; Johnson, Dave

• ISBN13: 9780762728435
• ISBN10: 0762728434
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-01
• Publisher: Insiders' Guide

Summary

Once you're there, let Insiders' show you where to go.Insiders' Guide to the Oregon Coast offers travelers, newcomers, and locals the most comprehensive information on what's happening along this 362-mile stretch of shoreline, from Astoria to Brookings. Known for its year-round mild temperatures, this slice of the Northwest embodies modern life at a gentle pace. Here you'll find fishing villages, charming resort towns, interesting museums, and friendly restaurants nestled amid lush forests, windswept bluffs, and some of the world's largest stretches of continuous sand dunes. Use this guide to discover the region's cultural history as well as opportunities for outdoor activities, camping, shopping, and adventure.

Author Biography

Lizann Dunegan is a freelance writer and photographer who grew up in Oregon. She has written restaurant reviews, outdoor and agricultural-related articles, and several FalconGuides to the state. She lives in Portland, Oregon. Writer and editor Rachel Dresbeck lives in Portland, Oregon, and has spent her summers since childhood on the Oregon Coast. Dave Johnson is a native Oregonian and Portland resident who has worked as a journalist and freelance writer for more than 30 years.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. xxi
How to Use This Book	p. 1
Area Overview	p. 3
History of the Oregon Coast	p. 12
Getting Here, Getting Around	p. 20
Hotels and Motels	p. 25
Bed-and-Breakfast Inns	p. 40
Camping	p. 62
Restaurants	p. 72
Nightlife	p. 84
Shopping	p. 91
Attractions	p. 105
The Arts	p. 120
Kidstuff	p. 137
Annual Events and Festivals	p. 147
The Great Outdoors	p. 154
Sports and Activities	p. 180
Golf	p. 207
Day Trips	p. 214
Relocation	p. 226
Media	p. 256
Index	p. 264
About the Authors	p. 282
Directory of Maps
North Coast	p. vii
Central Coast	p. viii
South Coast	p. ix
Astoria	p. x
Gearhart and Seaside	p. xi
Cannon Beach	p. xii
Tillamook	p. xiii
Lincoln City	p. xiv
Newport	p. xv
Florence	p. xvi
Coos Bay	p. xvii
Bandon	p. xviii
Brookings	p. xix
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