Need Oregon Coast Suggestions
Aug 30, 2014 14:42:34 #
mjbrock2012
Loc: Grants Pass,Oregon
You'll be coming through my town, Grants Pass on your way over to Crater Lake. We have the Jet Boats here if you have time. They do both dinner and just river trips down the Rogue River, and it's a way to see some great scenery and wildlife. Also Wildlife Images if you're into animals. They are a rehabilitation center for injured animals. Some good restaurants here too. And when you get almost to Crater lake, there's a little restaurant called Becky's that has the best pie in the World! It's on Union Creek, just before you turn off to Crater Lake. Have a great trip!
Aug 30, 2014 14:53:03 #
Festina Lente wrote:
Indeed. That is high on my list and we will be staying there for 3 nights in hopes of catching a good sunset.
Any suggestions for the best location?
Any suggestions for the best location?
The view from Ecola State Park is spectacular
Aug 30, 2014 15:13:44 #
Festina Lente wrote:
First extended vacation in years with no work rela... (show quote)
September is usually beautiful in Oregon. If you want a different adventure try the old McKenzie highway 242 from Sisters to Belknap springs. It winds through the peaks of the 3 sisters and mt Washington and through the lava beds, many beautiful and different vistas. A very windy road but paved. Not far from Belknap springs are sahalee and koosah falls. everyones suggestions are excellent these are just a few places not visited by most
Aug 30, 2014 15:40:20 #
I'll give you some different advice then you've received so far:
For (better) seafood go somewhere other than Mo's. The food there is more like "chain food" & the clam chowder is over-salted. JMHO-- many like it-- but I wouldn't call it "fine dining". In Portland, Jake's is good for seafood. (If you are experimental, Portland began the renaissance in craft breweries and has many available throughout the City.) At my favorite town on the Central Oregon coast, Yachats, "The Driftwood Inn" & "Oba's" have good seafood. The Driftwood typically has live music in the evenings....
The coastal rocks at Yachats are photogenic & low-time sunsets can be spectacular. A WORD OF WARNING: don't become a victim of sneaker waves-- every year someone is swept off the rocks. The water is cold-- and survival times are very short.
The OverLeaf Lodge is a full-service resort (hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, massages, etc) if you wish to splurge. They have a hot tub with a view of the incoming waves & a nice brunch. There's also a nice hike along the coast from the lodge & some other trails nearby. There's also some nice galleries in town.
Nearby is an Oregon Covered Bridge--HOW TO GET THERE: From Yachats travel approximately 7 miles east on Yachats River Road to N Yachats River Road. At the intersection turn north and travel approximately 1.5 miles.
Further south is Florence with sand dunes that make interesting landscapes.
There are too many pull-outs to mention: The SeaLion Caves have 100s of Sea Lions. Darlingtonian Gardens (Carnivorous plants), Lights Houses (Heceta Head near Yachats & Yaquina Bay near Lincoln City), etc....
For (better) seafood go somewhere other than Mo's. The food there is more like "chain food" & the clam chowder is over-salted. JMHO-- many like it-- but I wouldn't call it "fine dining". In Portland, Jake's is good for seafood. (If you are experimental, Portland began the renaissance in craft breweries and has many available throughout the City.) At my favorite town on the Central Oregon coast, Yachats, "The Driftwood Inn" & "Oba's" have good seafood. The Driftwood typically has live music in the evenings....
The coastal rocks at Yachats are photogenic & low-time sunsets can be spectacular. A WORD OF WARNING: don't become a victim of sneaker waves-- every year someone is swept off the rocks. The water is cold-- and survival times are very short.
The OverLeaf Lodge is a full-service resort (hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, massages, etc) if you wish to splurge. They have a hot tub with a view of the incoming waves & a nice brunch. There's also a nice hike along the coast from the lodge & some other trails nearby. There's also some nice galleries in town.
Nearby is an Oregon Covered Bridge--HOW TO GET THERE: From Yachats travel approximately 7 miles east on Yachats River Road to N Yachats River Road. At the intersection turn north and travel approximately 1.5 miles.
Further south is Florence with sand dunes that make interesting landscapes.
There are too many pull-outs to mention: The SeaLion Caves have 100s of Sea Lions. Darlingtonian Gardens (Carnivorous plants), Lights Houses (Heceta Head near Yachats & Yaquina Bay near Lincoln City), etc....
Aug 30, 2014 18:06:46 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
For (better) seafood go somewhere other than Mo's. The food there is more like "chain food" & the clam chowder is over-salted. JMHO-- many like it-- but I wouldn't call it "fine dining".
Seriously?
Granted, it's not fine dining, and it does feel like you are in a cafeteria rather than a restaurant, but you are also paying a third or less than Jake's, and the quality difference is marginal at best. Of course, like you, this is just my opinion. I like salt.
I think Festina Lente should try both and give us his opinion. :-)
Aug 30, 2014 18:12:43 #
mdorn wrote:
Seriously?
Granted, it's not fine dining, and it does feel like you are in a cafeteria rather than a restaurant, but you are also paying a third or less than Jake's, and the quality difference is marginal at best. Of course, like you, this is just my opinion. I like salt.
I think Festina Lente should try both and give us his opinion. :-)
Granted, it's not fine dining, and it does feel like you are in a cafeteria rather than a restaurant, but you are also paying a third or less than Jake's, and the quality difference is marginal at best. Of course, like you, this is just my opinion. I like salt.
I think Festina Lente should try both and give us his opinion. :-)
Good idea mdorn..I know I've eaten at both and really like Mo's in Florence. I went to grade school in Florence so I'm partial to the Siuslaw River.
Aug 30, 2014 20:09:43 #
there are a couple of great books available on Photography the Or. and the Ca. coast. I used mine a couple of months ago on my trip up 101
Aug 30, 2014 20:41:25 #
There's a great seafood place along the harbor in Newport called Local Ocean Seafoods.
And an excellent dinner spot/bar on the Siuslaw River in Florence called Waterfront Depot.
I highly recommend both spots - both are crowded, so make reservations, or if you're a party of just one or two, be willing to sit at the bar to dine.
And an excellent dinner spot/bar on the Siuslaw River in Florence called Waterfront Depot.
I highly recommend both spots - both are crowded, so make reservations, or if you're a party of just one or two, be willing to sit at the bar to dine.
Aug 30, 2014 21:36:44 #
mdorn wrote:
Seriously?
Granted, it's not fine dining, and it does feel like you are in a cafeteria rather than a restaurant, but you are also paying a third or less than Jake's, and the quality difference is marginal at best. Of course, like you, this is just my opinion. I like salt.
I think Festina Lente should try both and give us his opinion. :-)
Granted, it's not fine dining, and it does feel like you are in a cafeteria rather than a restaurant, but you are also paying a third or less than Jake's, and the quality difference is marginal at best. Of course, like you, this is just my opinion. I like salt.
I think Festina Lente should try both and give us his opinion. :-)
No worries.
Aug 30, 2014 22:52:45 #
Festina Lente wrote:
First extended vacation in years with no work rela... (show quote)
Hi Lente,
I haven't seen any member's replies from this area, so I hope this helps. I live south of Portland, OR and within 1 hour's drive of Mt. Hood and have for most of my life. I am into hiking and non-technical climbing in the Cascades and their foothills, logging over 400 miles/year and 100,000' + elevation gain. I take photos ALL the time, but am not up to the skill levels of a LOT of the UH people, I'm sure. I do it for enjoyment and get a lot of compliments on my pics. That's what it's about for me.
Back to the point, one suggestion I have is - - - if you are able to route your trip from Eugene area to Sun River - I would definitely recommend taking Hwy. 126 out of Springfield, then staying on Hwy 242 to Sisters. This is known as McKenzie Pass. You will go through awesomely beautiful wilderness areas, and volcanic lava fields that are like a moonscape with Cascade peak views. Hwy. 242 puts you right into Sisters, which is a convenient connection to head to Sun River.
Also, just south of Cannon beach, Arcadia beach or Hug point are really cool, especially when you catch them non-weekend. A little bit farther south at Oswald West SP, a hike out Cape Falcon has great possibilities. Don't hesitate to follow deer trails to remote, beautiful areas that most tourists will never see!
Contrary to non-resident belief, the month of September has VERY good odds of being nice. The local long-range forecasts are really good right now. I know it's all a roll of the dice around here, but it looks good for the next month, from what I see.
Most likely Crater lake will be passable, too. It's at 6,000' so that definitely makes if iffy, but things look good for the near future.
Don't waste your time on bear bells, either.
I hope you have a fantastic trip! This is an incredible part of our country.
Aug 31, 2014 00:07:52 #
Allen Hirsch wrote:
I hope I'm just half as lucky as you were to capturing all those great elk shots. Some folks tell me that they are often deep in the woods and not usually so visible.I got these Roosevelt elk at the preserve at Dean Creek, outside Reedsport:
http://allenh.zenfolio.com/p614452873
The latter images of this set were taken right along the Redwood Highway, south of the Oregon border.
http://allenh.zenfolio.com/p614452873
The latter images of this set were taken right along the Redwood Highway, south of the Oregon border.
Aug 31, 2014 00:15:36 #
mdorn wrote:
OK, the gauntlet has been thrown and I accept the challenge. We will dine at both and post our unvarnished opinion here on UHH. Seriously?
Granted, it's not fine dining, and it does feel like you are in a cafeteria rather than a restaurant, but you are also paying a third or less than Jake's, and the quality difference is marginal at best. Of course, like you, this is just my opinion. I like salt.
I think Festina Lente should try both and give us his opinion. :-)
Granted, it's not fine dining, and it does feel like you are in a cafeteria rather than a restaurant, but you are also paying a third or less than Jake's, and the quality difference is marginal at best. Of course, like you, this is just my opinion. I like salt.
I think Festina Lente should try both and give us his opinion. :-)
Aug 31, 2014 00:17:57 #
Festina Lente wrote:
I hope I'm just half as lucky as you were to capturing all those great elk shots. Some folks tell me that they are often deep in the woods and not usually so visible.
Thanks.
They were out in the open both places. The Redwood Hwy find was probably lucky - they went off into the woods after about 5-10 minutes of grazing on low-hanging leaves, and I could pull right off the highway when I saw them.
Aug 31, 2014 00:18:51 #
Allen Hirsch wrote:
Thanks Allen. We will be on a seafood diet the entire trip and suggestions from UHH'ers are better than any online complaint and rave site.There's a great seafood place along the harbor in Newport called Local Ocean Seafoods.
And an excellent dinner spot/bar on the Siuslaw River in Florence called Waterfront Depot.
I highly recommend both spots - both are crowded, so make reservations, or if you're a party of just one or two, be willing to sit at the bar to dine.
And an excellent dinner spot/bar on the Siuslaw River in Florence called Waterfront Depot.
I highly recommend both spots - both are crowded, so make reservations, or if you're a party of just one or two, be willing to sit at the bar to dine.
Aug 31, 2014 00:23:19 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Thanks LoneRangeFinder! Great advice. I'm almost overwhelmed and will have to narrow things down to what we can accomplish without turning a vacation into a marathon. I'll give you some different advice then you've re... (show quote)
But we will try to see all that we can... weather permitting..
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