1859 Summer 2009
1859 Summer 2009
1859 Summer 2009
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The Coast<br />
Getaway Guide<br />
CANNON BEACH CAFÉ, CANNON BEACH<br />
Tasty tropical fare, classic comfort food and original<br />
cocktails make the Cannon Beach Café one of<br />
the hottest hangouts in town. The Café, just steps<br />
from the beach in the historic Cannon Beach Hotel,<br />
is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and every treat<br />
in between.<br />
503.436.2729 cannonbeachcafe.com<br />
HOTEL ELLIOTT, ASTORIA<br />
Welcome to Hotel Elliott, Astoria’s premier boutique<br />
hotel. Featuring 32 uniquely restored rooms and<br />
suites, this historic five-story hotel has undergone a<br />
dramatic three-year renovation that weds early 20th<br />
Century elegance and contemporary amenities—from<br />
cedar-lined closets to heated stone floors in each bath.<br />
877.378.1924 hotelelliott.com<br />
MO'S RESTAURANTS<br />
No visit to the Oregon Coast is complete without a<br />
bowl of Mo’s famous clam chowder. The late<br />
Mo Niemi opened the original location in Newport<br />
in 1946 and eventually opened annexes in Cannon<br />
Beach, Florence, Lincoln City and Otter Rock.<br />
WHALE WATCHING, DEPOE BAY<br />
Gray Whales are often feeding close to shore<br />
near Depoe Bay in summer. Oregon Parks and<br />
Recreation Department park rangers are ready to<br />
answer your questions and help you find whales to<br />
watch at the Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay.<br />
541.765-3304 whalespoken.org<br />
SANDPINES GOLF LINKS, FLORENCE<br />
Nestled amidst wind-swept sand dunes and towering<br />
pines, Sandpines Golf Links is a breathtaking location<br />
for coastal golf. The Rees Jones designed course was<br />
honored as the "Best New Public Course in America" in<br />
1993. Sandpines also recently received a 4½ star rating<br />
from Golf Digest's list of "Places to Play in the USA."<br />
800.917.4653 sandpines.com<br />
Event Calendar<br />
THE COAST<br />
8.28-8.30<br />
23RD ANNUAL SHOREBIRD FESTIVAL<br />
Observe shorebird migration on the scenic<br />
south coast. Bring binoculars and venture to<br />
the best birding spots in Bandon and Coos<br />
Bay. Charleston; oregonsadventurecoast.com<br />
8.28-8.29<br />
NIKE'S HOOD TO COAST RELAY<br />
“The Mother of All Relays,” a 197-mile route<br />
from Mt. Hood to the Oregon coast. Race<br />
with a team or come to the finish line at Seaside<br />
and cheer the runners in their final leg.<br />
Seaside; hoodtocoast.com<br />
9.11-9.13<br />
BANDON CRANBERRY FESTIVAL<br />
Join the Bandon community to celebrate the<br />
harvest of the Cranberry Capital of the West<br />
Coast. Blessing of the harvest, crafts, food,<br />
music, wine, street fair, Queen’s Coronation,<br />
Grand Parade, Lions BBQ, Bandon Dunes Golf<br />
Challenge, and the Cranberry Bowl.<br />
Bandon; 541.347.9616<br />
9.12<br />
MILL-LUCK SALMON CELEBRATION<br />
An outdoor celebration of Native American<br />
and Coquille Tribal culture. Attend a traditional<br />
salmon bake, watch dance and drum<br />
performances, partake in canoe races, peruse<br />
craft booths, and more.<br />
North Bend; themillcasino.com<br />
9.19<br />
PREFONTAINE MEMORIAL RUN<br />
Steve Prefontaine, one of America’s greatest<br />
distance runners, is honored each year at this<br />
challenging 10k road race across one of his<br />
old training courses, with its finish line at the<br />
high school track where he first competed.<br />
Coos Bay; prefontainerun.com<br />
9.19<br />
INDIAN STYLE SALMON BAKE<br />
Bring the whole family and have your salmon<br />
prepared over an open fire. Then watch Indian<br />
dancers while you enjoy your fish.<br />
Depoe Bay; depoebaychamber.org<br />
541.265.2979 moschowder.com<br />
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