From nearly every viewpoint on the Oregon coast, colossal rocks can be seen jutting out of the Pacific Ocean creating postcard images.
Each of these rocks is protected as part of Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge includes 1,853 small islands, rocks, and reefs plus two headlands, totaling 371 acres spanning 320 miles of Oregon's coastline from the Oregon–California border to Tillamook Head.
This is a place where eight of America's most beautiful wild and scenic rivers tumble down through towering forests of Douglas fir, Port Orford cedar,myrtlewood and redwoods creating tidal estuaries, long sandy beaches and coastal islands. The Siulsaw National Forest has 4 major rivers flowing through onto the Pacific Ocean. It also provides many Oregon coast B&B lodging options. More about that in a minute.
All of the island acreage is designated National Wilderness, with the exception of 1-acre Tillamook Rock and Lighthouse, so public access is restricted but there are spectacular viewing opportunities at numerous locations along the coast.
The Oregon Coast Birding Trail website includes a birding checklist that shows 250 birds most likely to be seen along the scenic seascapes of the Central and South Oregon Coast. It also includes trail guides with maps and site descriptions for over 50 sites.
Central Oregon coast lodging options are plenty from Lincoln City, to Depoe Bay, to Newport and then to Florence. 
South Coast lodging options include the unique inns of Coos Bay and Port Orford.
You'll find that you can bird-watch on the Oregon Coast for days and hop from one Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member inn to another from Astoria to Port Orford.
Sea watches on the Pacific Coast are best conducted in the morning with the sun at your back.
Every winter gray whales cruise along the Oregon coast en route from Alaska to Mexico, spouting geyser-like blasts of spray as they go. Thanks to towering coastal bluffs and a string of beaches set aside as state parks, Oregon offers visitors front-row seats for whale watching. 
And what better spot to view this yearly migration than through the telescope in the front room of 
Now, I've nothing against bed and breakfasts for couples. Plenty of couples come our way and thoroughly enjoy their bed & breakfast stay. But how about a room for one? In these days of hectic work schedules, traffic snarls, committment overload--how about a little rest and relaxation for the spouse/partner that needs a break?
Whether you are just passing through, planning to stay or just haven't made up your mind yet, consider visiting one or more of Oregon's quaint villages, small towns or even the big city! Boasting historical districts consisting of vintage homes, downtown buildings and 
My husband and I get away about twice a month. Our get aways "always" include an 
Bandon, Oregon is known for its seaside beauty, rolling pastureland, forests, and it's an easy drive to the California coast as well. Bandon is also known world wide for it's golf courses as well as being the cranberry capital of the world. (Reminds me of the cranberry hazelnut scones I made a few weeks ago. Recipe to follow!)
breakfast tomorrow. For me this is the best part about visiting our Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild members. FOOD! I love seeing what other Innkeepers are doing for tantalizing their guest with morning delectable treats. This morning we had a three coarse breakfast, the main coarse being a generous portion of Eggs Benedict with an option of having wild smoked Oregon salmon instead of the usual Canadian bacon. We opted in for the salmon and locally caught, fresh and to die for! When I asked the sauce was made from scratch she replied "yes, and it's easy". I've asked Carolyn for the recipe and she has graciously allowed me to share it with you." (next blog!!). I can't wait to try it on our Guests at Nob Hill Riverview Bed and Breakfast. Tomorrow we are having triple berry pancakes. Oh..do 
I have to go home to guests tomorrow afternoon? Can't I just stay here and play guest a little longer? I must say this is the best part of innkeeping, meeting other Innkeepers, staying and visiting their Inns by using our "Innkeeper Getaway" program. It is amazing what a three day vacation from our own Inns can do for a tired Innkeeper.
dominated by hundreds of Victorian homes, many of these beautiful historical homes are now Inns and members of Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild themselves. I would say most of the homes here have beautiful views like the Benjamin Young Inn does. The homes in Astoria seem to be clinging to steep wooded hillsides with the revitalized 1920s era downtown in walking distance; all set against a backdrop of tremendous natural beauty in the temperate rain forest at the mouth of the Columbia River. The room we are in has a view of the famous movie inspired "Gooney's House" on the Hillside. Astoria is a city of 10,000 people on the Columbia River, just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean bordered by the Columbia to the north and Young's Bay to the south. Surrounded by water and tall evergreen Douglas Fir, Hemlock and Spruce trees, Astoria, is rich in scenic beauty, with a vista of the Pacific Ocean and its endless miles of sandy beaches viewed from a top of Astoria's historic Column.
There are 26 
People come from far and wide to learn about the whales that migrate past the Oregon Coast each year. And the 
Start your Oregon coast adventure at an Astoria Bed and Breakfast overlooking the mighty Columbia River. The Rose River Inn has five well appointed 
the Astoria Coffee House of course before heading south. One of the most interesting things I learned while we were in Astoria, is that the Columbia River is the second largest river, by volume in the U.S. It is also said to be one of the most dangerous river bars in the world. Where the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean come together, waves can reach up to 30'. So, we learned that there are about 20 Columbia River Bar Pilots based in Astoria that work day and night to assist ships cross the bar safely. These pilots have to actually memorize this whole area as to safely pilot large ships up to 1000' and even nuclear submarines in and out of the bar area. An important and dangerous job these pilots have.
Roaring Timber (1937)
I did my homework and checked out a website that is dedicated to helping you find the 
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"Sit in reverie, and watch the changing color ot the waves that break upon the idle seashore of the mind" Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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