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Be inspired! Mini Romance Itinerary Day 1 Check-in, get settled. *Pro tip: call ahead and have a Romance Package scheduled. You'll win major points! If the weather allows, take a sunset walk on the beach or explore the local art galleries. Find a local spot for dinner. End the night around the fire pit.  Day 2 Sleep in, enjoy the sound of the waves. Go on a local hike, rent bicycles for exploring, or take a scenic drive. Find a local seafood restaurant for lunch. Rel...

Girls Getaway to Cannon Beach, Oregon 4 Moms with 13 kids between us, and we needed a break. We headed to the beach on a Friday afternoon in May for an overnight at Inn at Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach. Coming from Hillsboro, it took us just over an hour to get there. There are multiple layouts of cottages at the inn, and we chose a two room cottage, #23 with two bedrooms, and a kitchen and living room with a fireplace.  Friday Night Highlights Celebrating a friend's birthday,...

  2 night Romance Itinerary These ideas are centered around Cannon Beach and Seaside where our 3 hotels are. The Gilbert Inn, is a historical, boutique inn 1 block from the beach in Seaside and close to everything in town. All rooms have their own private bathrooms and a complimentary breakfast is served here. Enjoy staying somewhere that is not your typical cookie-cutter hotel. Enjoy the beautiful grounds for a picnic or take advantage of the firepit area.  Inn at the Prom is ...