The Best of Coastal Oregon

Getting There

United Airlines (united.com) flies from Delhi to Portland via San Francisco.

Stay

Bay Point Landing A fun, modern camping resort in Coos Bay.

Doubles from `16,720; baypointlanding.com

Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa Set on a dock, this Astoria hotel has stunning views of the Columbia River.

Doubles from `22,319; cannerypierhotel.com

Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa This 33-room Pacific City resort is one of Oregon’s standouts.

Doubles from `37,323; headlandslodge.com

Whale Cove Inn At this boutique property in Depoe Bay, each of the seven rooms has a balcony jacuzzi overlooking the cove. Doubles from `38,816; whalecoveinn.com

Eat

Bridgewater Bistro A riverfront restaurant in Astoria that hits the sweet spot between elegant and casual. Entrées `1,269–`2,314; bridgewaterbistro.com

Epilogue Kitchen En route back to Portland take the scenic Umpqua Byway to this innovative Appalachian-inspired spot in Salem. Entrées `746–`1,493; epilogue kitchen.com

Monkey Business An unassuming food shack near Coos Bay, beloved for its clam chowder. Entrées `522– `1,344; fb.com/monkeybusinessfoodtogo

Naked Lemon This tiny downtown bakery is an Astoria favourite for scones, cupcakes, and macarons. nakedlemonastoria.com.

Restaurant Beck Whale Cove Inn’s acclaimed fine-dining venue offers breathtaking views of waves crashing on the rocks.

Entrées `2,090–`2,388; restaurantbeck.com

Wayfarer Try the hot crab sandwich at this woodsy bungalow in Cannon Beach.

Entrées `2,164–`3,135; wayfarer-restaurant.com

See & Do

Visit one (or two!) coastal brewpubs, such as Astoria’s Fort George (fortgeorge brewery.com); De Garde (degardebrewing.com) in Tillamook; Pelican Brewing (pelicanbrewing.com); or

Yachats Brewing (yachats brewing.com). From the beaches at Ecola to the gardens at Shore Acres, the parks along U.S. 101 have something for everyone. stateparks.oregon.gov.