Seaside Oregon Lodging

Just Steps from the Pacific Ocean is this Oregon Coast Lodging Bed and Breakfast

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 by Mary Pellegrini

From the steps of the 10th Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast you can enjoy Seaside's famous Promenade for an early morning walk or a breathtaking sunset. A short walk to shopping and restaurants. Fill your day with short trips to view the mighty Columbia River from the Astoria Column, visit history at Lewis and Clark's Fort Clatsop, historic Fort Stevens and the shipwreck of the Peter Iredale. Picnic and feed the seagulls while viewing Haystack Rock at Ecola State Park, or go for 18 holes at one of our area's many beautiful ocean-view golf courses.

All three exquisite guest rooms have king beds, attached baths, TV/VCRs and small refrigerators and are bright and airy. Choose the Sunrise Room for and watch the sunrise over the coastal range in the morning and a Pacific Sunset in the evening from the two window seats. Great place to storm watch, too.

10th Ave Inn Bed and Breakfast is a member of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild.

Get to know our State like a local. Select a Bed and Breakfast from where to start and end your trip. Experience romantic getaways, historic treasures, and tucked away rustic retreats. Whether your trip is for a quiet escape to a quaint rural or coastal town, for a World Class City experience or for a new spin on business travel, you can be assured of combining gracious hospitality with ambiance by staying at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.

Looking for where to stay in Oregon?

Friday, March 11, 2011 by Heather Tyreman

Cascade Room at the Lara House Lodge in Bend, Oregon. A favorite with the men. King sleigh bed, embossed leather chairs in the sitting area and warm sage colored walls create an inviting and serene setting. Private bath with shower. Overlooking Historical homes and Drake Park.

Are you looking for where to stay in Oregon? Do you automatically think about a chain hotel or a chain motel?

Have you ever considered staying at an Oregon bed and breakfast? Things have changed! It's no longer the spare bedroom in somebody's house now that little Johnny went off to college. And you don't have to share a bathroom with the owner either!

The Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild membership includes a diversity of inns--small and large, modest and lavish, metropolitan and rural--where do you want to stay? The beauty of bed and breakfasts is that they'll all so different. But, there's one thing that's constant among the inspected and approved inns of the Oregon Bed & Breakfast Guild--every last one of them is held to the Guild's quality standards.

We invite you to visit our website and learn more about our members. . .

. . .And the next time you're looking for Bend Oregon lodging, Seaside Oregon lodging, Salem Oregon hotels, or maybe just dreaming about romantic weekend getaways, start your search here with the Oregon Bed & Breakfast Guild website. We're sure you won't be disappointed!

One Step ~ 4 Counties ~ Many Bed and Breakfast Options

Friday, March 12, 2010 by Mary Pellegrini

Story by Terry Richards ~ Oregonian

"It may look like a grave marker of a long lost surveyor. But it's not.

The piece of inscribed stone sunk into the Coast Range forest, not far off U.S. 26, marks the only place in Oregon where four county points meet.

Four Counties Marker in the Tillamook State Forest

There's another Four Corners in America that is a big-time tourist destination. That would be the only place where four state boundaries meet: Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona.

In Oregon, our Four County Point in the Tillamook State Forest notes the meeting of Clatsop, Columbia, Washington and Tillamook counties.

The trailhead has a brown four counties sign on the north side of U.S. 26, at milepost 34.8 (this is 2.9 miles west of the Timber-Vernonia junction, or about 39 miles west of Portland).

It takes about an hour to make the one mile hike and back to see the marker and stand on all four counties at once. That makes Four County Point a quick leg-stretching hike when you're driving between Portland and the northern Oregon coast."

So let me help you plan your Oregon Geotourism experience. Spend a day or two in Portland, experience amazing Northwest Culinary treats and the unique Portland bed and breakfasts of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild. Then head out Hwy 26, visit the Four Counties Marker before traveling on to an Oregon Coast lodging resting spot. A perfect Seaside Oregon bed and breakfast is the 10th Ave Inn B&B, where panoramic windows provide views of the ocean, Seaside's famous Promenade, beach homes and the coast mountain range.

And then there is the drive down the Oregon Coast. Talk about an Oregon Geotourism Experience? But that's another blog.

Room for One, Please!

Sunday, November 22, 2009 by Heather Tyreman

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?

Imagine a trip to a Seaside Oregon bed and breakfast or maybe an Astoria Oregon Bed and Breakfast just for yourself. No schedules to keep. Breakfast when you want it. Stroll along the Oregon Coast with plenty of time for you and yourself. Dinner at an area restaurant, or maybe a little cheese & crackers with that split bottle of wine in the living room of your Oregon Coast lodging.

And winter is a good time to take advantage of off-season rates at many Oregon Bed and Breakfasts. You can use the Oregon Bed & Breakfast Guild's association availability calendar on the Guild's website to get an idea of what bed and breakfasts have room available. Continuing through the website will give you an idea of rates too.

With the holidays rapidly approaching, maybe you need a break. Maybe you need an excuse for uninterrupted holiday shopping. A solo trip to an Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member might be just the break you need.

A Tale of Two Oregon Coast Oktoberfests and Oregon Coast Lodging

Wednesday, September 2, 2009 by Mary Pellegrini

Two cities, one date, same holiday celebration: both Pacific City and Seaside are hosting their own brand of the Oktoberfest on September 19.

Choose the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild for Oregon Coast Lodging

The Bavarian festival goes coastal in Pacific City for the second year in a row. This time it's subtitled "Black Beer and Root Beer Festival".

Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild innkeeper, Mick Rech, contributed to an article on the BeachConnection.net web site where you can find more information.

"The title is a play on words, as we will have root beer, black beer and the floats are for glass floats," said publicist Mike Rech.

The event will include German food, entertainment, as well as kids’ activities. The centerpiece to the event is a beer and root beer contest. The trophy for the people’s choice is a large glass float.

Pacific City’s Oktoberfest takes place on Pacific Avenue, just West of the 4-way stop in downtown Pacific City, Oregon. September 19. In Seaside, the second annual Oktoberfest happens on the same Saturday in the parking lot of the Seaside Elks Lodge, 324 Avenue A.

There will be no shortage of German food, vendors and music at both event sites. And you will find many Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild accommodations for your Oregon Coast Lodging in both Seaside and Pacific City.

These inns are sure to fill up quickly. If that happens, no fear, choose another fine Oregon B&B on the spectacular Oregon coast.

Oregon 150 and the Sesquicentennial Youth Legacy Parks Dedication

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 by Mary Pellegrini

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Oregon 150, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) and the City of Hood River will present the second dedication of Oregon's five sesquicentennial Youth Legacy Parks on Friday, June 26th, at the new Waterfront Park on the Columbia River, 2:00 p.m.

As one of Oregon 150's six signature projects, this youth legacy project is geared toward reconnecting kids with nature; following a growing national movement to get children out of the house and into the outdoors.

One dedication already took place in Seaside Oregon. Help to honor our Youth Legacy Projects by attending the dedication in Hood River or one of the final three dedications, cities, dates and times below.

City of Creswell, Garden Lake Park: July 4, Time: 5:00 p.m.
City of Lebanon, Cheadle Lake Park: July 8, 1:00 p.m.
City of Grass Valley, City Park: July 11, Time: TBA

Harrison House Bed and Breakfast in Corvallis regon

Visit the Oregon150 website for more information. Plan to stay a few days, maybe take in another Oregon 150 event and stay at an Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild inn nearby.

For accommodations near the Hood River dedication choose an Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member inn at Hood River Oregon lodging. There is a Eugene bed and breakfast near Creswell and near Lebanon the Harrison House B&B in Corvallis or choose one of three inns in Albany. Wilson Ranches Retreat in Fossil is near the Grass Valley dedication.

No matter which Oregon 150 event you choose to attend, and there are many, there is an Oregon Bed and Breakfast member inn near by to accommodate you.

Road Trip Along The Southern Oregon Coast

Saturday, April 18, 2009 by Debbie Lusk

My husband and I get away about twice a month. Our get aways "always" include an Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild Inn. We have already planned our next trip if you call jumping in your car and heading for the coast for a fun road trip planning. I was all set in my mind to fly to San Antonio, Texas for a few days of sun and board walking and shopping and eating, etc. However, we love it here in Oregon and have decided to stay local and see more of what we haven't seen yet since we moved here a little over a year ago. I think we could stay here the rest of our lives and not see everything that we want to.

We have been to the Oregon Coast from Newport north to Astoria. So, our next trip to the coast, we go South. Growing up in SoCal, we have always loved our coastal towns and beaches and enjoyed the warmth and sand. But, oh my gosh, the Oregon Coast that we have seen so far is absolutely breathtaking and we really want to see more!

Gold Beach, Bandon, Yachats, Florence and Coos Bay are just a few of the cities

Coos Bay Manor, Oregon Bed & Breakfast, Coos Bay, Oregon

along the Southern Oregon Coast that we want to see. In Coos Bay, we are planning to stay a night or two at the Coos Bay Manor. This Oregon Coast Lodging facility is a Colonial-Style house built in 1912 and close walking distance to to restaurants, shops and a historic walking area. Along the Southern Oregon Coast, this Oregon Bed & Breakfast Guild inn also offers a central location to see and do all the things the Oregon coast is known for.

Visiting lighthouses, birdwatching the Tufted Puffins, hiking, fishing, and golfing are all on the list of things we want to do on the coast. Yachats, Oregon is near Cape Perpetual which is the highest peak along the Oregon Coast. Florence, Oregon is known for its sand dunes, fishing, and an annual rhododendron festival.

Light House on the Souther Oregon Coast, Near an Oregon Bed & Breakfast

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!)

With 350 miles of coastline from Astoria to the California border, the Oregon coast is graced with quaint seaside towns, historic villages and a sweet inn now and then ready to check us in for our coastal get away.

Don't forget: golf clubs, hiking boots, running shoes, camera, fishing gear, binoculars and a really good bottle of Oregon Pinot Noir.

Oregon Coast Lodging, Dining and Exploring!

Sunday, March 1, 2009 by Debbie Lusk

Last week, we decided to take a quick overnight trip to the Oregon Coast. We headed to Astoria and checked out an Astoria Bed and Breakfast called Clementines. After a beautiful and little snowy drive and a yummy dinner at the Fort George Brewery downtown, we headed up to the Astoria Column. My friend Patty said that if you ever go to Astoria, you need to go to the column. So, see the column we did. At night even. We were in awe of it. The architecture, the height, the view, but mostly the swirling snow against the spot lights illuminating the structure. It was one of those moments that you find hard to put in to words.

We knew that first thing after breakfast the next morning, we would need to go back to the column to check it out in the day light. Judith at Clementines made us dutch babies for breakfast as we chatted in her cozy dining room and learned more about the area before heading out.

Back to the column, then to the Maritime Museum, picture taking and having a latte at

Ships resting safely in the Columbia River.

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.

Our adventure along the Oregon coast took us down hwy 101 and we took everything in as we drove through quaint seaside towns, dense coastal forests and cliffs where the ocean in all it's fury danced along the shores as we watched. Then we came across the sweet seaside town of Cannon Beach. Being innkeepers and belonging to the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild, we take advantage of our flexible schedule to check out as much of Oregon as possible and that includes checking out any town that contains a guild member inn. We have already planned our next Oregon coast lodging get-a-way and it will be at the historic Cannon Beach Hotel. Not only is this hotel an Oregon Bed and

Oregon Coast Lodging, Cannon Beach Hotel,

Breakfast Guild member inn, it is one of the oldest lodgings on the coast. This New England style hotel and B & B has been operating since 1914. After one of their light breakfasts, take a walk and enjoy downtown Cannon Beach. This seaside town has been ranked one of the most beautiful spots on earth, is surrounded by miles of sandy beaches and has lots of hiking trails, art galleries, shops and unique restaurants. Being that it is only about an hour and a half from Portland, we plan to visit a Portland, Oregon lodging facility then hitting the coast again soon. We didn't seem to get enough from our over night trip. I think a week would do.

Needless to say, we did enjoy the rest of our long day back to Albany stopping every now and then to gaze. Already looking forward to another day or week at the beach!

Oregon Innkeeper Tips: The Best Place to Pop the Question is on Tillamook Head Mountain near Seaside on the Oregon Coast

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 by Heather Tyreman

Frommer's Budget Travel recently presented their 10 best places worldwide to "pop the question." Here at the Oregon Bed & Breakfast Guild, we surveyed our innkeepers for their favorite location to "pop the question" in Oregon. With Valentine's Day rapidly approaching we figured we better start quickly rolling out the results of where to propose in Oregon!

Tillamook Head Mountain is the pick for the 10th Avenue Inn in Seaside. Here's what they have to say:

The best place to pop the question would be from atop Tillamook Head Mountain which juts out into the Pacific Ocean on the south side of Seaside, Oregon. Seaside is a lovely beach town with everything from beach bikes to fine dining. We find that many of our guests come here to begin their journey as man and wife, and return year after year as their family grows.

Romantic path leading to the perfect place to propose in Oregon submitted by the 10th Avenue Inn B&B in Seaside Oregon on the Oregon coast

Tillamook Head Trailhead leads to a six mile hike across the mountain trail, ending in Ecola State Park on the north side of Cannon Beach. Halfway across the top you get a magnificent view of the ocean, including the lighthouse known as Terrible Tilly.

The trailhead is a lovely walk from the 10th Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast which features three exquisite guest rooms, all with king-sized beds, private baths, tv/vcr and a small refrigerator.

Room rates include a scrumptious breakfast, hearty enough to send you off on your hike and satisfy you, with only perhaps a light snack, until dinnertime.

For that Seaside boasts a variety of restaurants for a romantic dinner for two to kid-friendly fare. The innkeepers at the 10th Avenue Inn may be reached at 800-745-2378 or via the website at www.10aveinn.com.

Thanks to the innkeepers at this great Seaside Oregon lodging for their romantic recommendation! Watch for more ideas as our survey of where to propose in Oregon continues. . .

Celebrate Oregon's 150th Birthday at an Oregon Bed and Breakfest Guild Inn

Friday, January 30, 2009 by Mary Pellegrini

In celebration of Oregon's 150th birthday, the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild is offering $150 in Lodging Gift Vouchers to travelers visiting at least 5 of Oregon's 7 regions.

Oregon is a beautiful state and we want to encourage those living in our state, as well as all travelers, to take advantage of our Oregon 150 promotion to visit. From Joseph in Eastern Oregon to Seaside on the coast. From Ashland to Portland, the Willamette Valley and the Hood River Valley.

Under the program travelers who stay at OBBG member inns in at least 5 of the 7 regions will qualify for $150 in Lodging Gift Vouchers. Prizes will go to the first 10 travelers submitting copies of receipts for stays around the state between February 14, 2009, and February 14, 2010. The regions include Portland Metro, Mt. Hood/the Gorge, the Oregon Coast, Willamette Valley, Central and Eastern Oregon, and Southern Oregon.

Click here for more program details and to start planning your trips today.

If there is an event being planned for Oregon's Sesquicentennial chances are great that there is an innkeeper of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild nearby, waiting for your visit, ready to join in the celebrations.

One of the first of Oregon's Sesquicentennial events in the Oregon Wine County will take place in Carlton at Scott Paul Wines. They will bring out "something old' from their cellars to compare with the "new" vintages currently being offered.

For a taste of Oregon Wine Country lodging visit Carlton, home to three Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild members

Abbey Road Farm - luxurious accommodations sure to provide a unique lodging experience one of five "Silo Suites"
RR Thompson House - elegance surrounded by gardens filled with roses and flowers of every color
Lobenhaus Bed, Breakfast and Vineyard - spacious rooms and 8.5 acres of woods, creek and vineyard

Come join the party! The Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild members and the event planners for the Sesquicentennial birthday party are expecting you!