Living on the Coast

Living on the Coast Surefire tidepool fun for the kids How do you occupy the 10-and-under set when you step out of your Oregon Coast home?  One word: Tidepools! Just steps from any Oregon beach property is a magical underwater world that acts like a magnet on all kids. The multicolored starfish, sea anemones, and hermit crabs are an all-natural kaleidoscope magnified in the clear […]
Living on the Coast Secrets of Cape Perpetua on the Oregon Coast Local Oregon Coast homeowners know that beautiful Cape Perpetua was named by  the explorer Captain Cook in 1778. Tourists will easily find the many trails leading to the top and the spectacular views north towards Yachats and south toward Florence. There is even an old WWII stone lookout station at the top of the cape. […]
Coastal Events Oregon coast storm inspires surfing inside Yaquina Bay When the big storms hit the Oregon Coast, surfers grab their boards and head to the Newport jetty. It is an open secret that the wintertime waves produce a once-a-year chance to surf inside the bay People drinking coffee in their condos  can watch surfers in the protected bay ride the waves directly under the […]
Living on the Coast Beachcombing the Oregon Coast Stepping out of your Oregon Coast home can put you in another world. The beaches are all but deserted in the winter and the occasional Pacific storm can offer you some real treasures. The Newport stretch of beaches are certainly famous for the agates that locals have been collecting for a hundred years. But there […]
Living on the Coast Newport Oregon Farmer’s Market: Harvest Time Unfortunately, summer is fading and the farmer’s market will only be open until October 31st. This photo of the Gathering Together Farm‘s stand at the market highlights the bounty of the Fall harvest. Their organic farm over in Philomath serves farmer’s markets throughout the western part of the state. They also offer shopping right at […]
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