My Oregon Coast Backyard Blog

Spring is such a rejuvenating time of year in Oregon. Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining more, and people are ready to get out and explore. Here is some inspiration for your next trip to the Northern Oregon Coast.    Take it easy: Is your trip a chance to reset? Sleep in, beach comb, or explore art galleries and tax free shopping. Enjoy some self-care and get a massage and treat yourself at Cannon Beach's Chocolate Cafe. Visit Haystack Rock and enjoy a drive alon...

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,...

Summer is just around the corner, hopefully you have beach time booked! Food: Check out the >Oil and Vinegar Bar in Cannon Beach (delicious balsamic vinegar and oils from Italy), treat yourself to gelato from Sea Star Gelato in Seaside (so many delicious from-scratch flavors) and find some delicious sea food on the North Coast. Keep in mind that many restaurants have changed their hours, or are only open for to-go orders.  Explore: Ride a swan on the Necanicum river in S...

Do you ever wonder what's off the beaten path in those beautiful evergreen forests on the way to the Oregon Coast? Enjoy a fun outdoor adventure this winter on your way from the Portland area and to Seaside, Cannon Beach, or Astoria.  Here is a mini winter itinerary that will help you appreciate the beauty that Oregon offers: If you're heading from Portland on Highway 26 to the coast, stop by Baker's General Store and Bakery for some morning refreshment and ba...

It's raining, what should we do? Where do we go? As soon as fall comes, we find ourselves asking these questions. Luckily there is still plenty to do when visiting the north Oregon Coast. First on your list should be warming up in our bathrobes by our fireplaces and in our jacuzzi tubs. Storm watching from the safety of indoors can be awfully exciting. If you need some ideas to get yourself out and about in town, here are some starting with Seaside, and continuing on to Cannon Beach and a fe...

It is time to get out and explore! We all need rejuvenation and the outdoors and ocean are perfect for this. Below are some Summer Fun ideas to inspire you on your next trip to Seaside or Cannon Beach, Oregon. Fire If you're visiting one of our Seaside hotels, purchase our s’mores kit and enjoy an evening by our fire pits, or create a bonfire on the beach. This website from the Seaside’s Visitor’s Association has some great tips about where and where not to build fires....

Please take care of yourselves. If you have plans to stay with us, but the virus has interrupted your plans, please call us and let us know. We are observing a no penalty cancellation policy for stays through April 30th. We hope you are inspired to visit Oregon when it makes sense for you. We'll be here for you. To ensure the safety of both employees and guests we have modified room service, and we ask that only one person per family check in.   Last thought to consider: social dis...

Corona Virus and Travel The corona virus has impacted us in many ways. Many people are cancelling travel plans, or are simply not booking far in advance.  Thankfully we are a short 1.5 drive from Portland, 3.5 drive from Seattle and 6.5 hours from Vancouver, Canada. You can make a last minute plan to come visit us! There are currently no active restrictions on travel in the US, so consider a trip to the North Oregon Coast. Keeping our hotels clean and safe Our cleaning products are all f...

This beautiful weather has us wanting to get out and about. Here are some local Cannon beach and Seaside events to help you enjoy your next beach trip. As always, find your accommodations here with us. Inn at Haystack Rock is a few minutes from the beach in Cannon Beach (this also includes the former Blue Gull Inn property) and a few blocks from downtown. Inn at the Prom in Seaside, is directly facing the Promenade and the beach and The Gilbert Inn is a historic, Victorian qhotel with full, com...