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I had a big failure on the job yesterday. But I've only got 44 more working days in which to fail bigly again so my mortification was tempered.

 
@General Malaise, @urbanhack, @-fish-, etc.:  best places to go on the Oregon coast just to GTFO of here for a bit?  Requirements are being in a spot where I see the ocean when I wake up, a few decent restaurants nearby (decent does not mean fancy, divey places in fact are preferred), maybe some semi-interesting hiking trails not too far away.  The only place I've gone on the Oregon coast is Bandon, and I'd prefer not to drive that far this time.  Whatcha got?

ETA:  I'm looking at some spots at Cannon Beach, Depoe Bay, Yachtas, and Lincoln City but really have no idea.

 
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krista4 said:
@General Malaise, @urbanhack, @-fish-, etc.:  best places to go on the Oregon coast just to GTFO of here for a bit?  Requirements are being in a spot where I see the ocean when I wake up, a few decent restaurants around (decent does not mean fancy, divey places in fact are preferred), maybe some semi-interesting hiking trails not too far away.  The only place I've gone on the Oregon coast is Bandon, and I'd prefer not to drive that far this time.  Whatcha got?
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We stayed on the beach here in Gleneden.  Between Newport and Lincoln City
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Getzlaf15 said:
We stayed on the beach here in Gleneden.
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There's no "here," but was it Salishan?  I was pretty sold on that but then read some not-as-good recent reviews.  When were you there?  If you liked it, I'll take another look as it appeared great to me at first.

 
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krista4 said:
Did you have any internet issues?  One of the recent reviews mentioned problems, and this would be a working getaway for me.

Otherwise, this looks amazing and so much cheaper than the "resorts" I was researching.
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Was fine for me.  We had no issues.   We drove up to Newport one for dinner at a nice place.  Day trip south an hour to the Sea Caves (hadn't been there for 50 years). Had a lunch in Yachats.

 
Getzlaf15 said:
Was fine for me.  We had no issues.   We drove up to Newport one for dinner at a nice place.  Day trip south an hour to the Sea Caves (hadn't been there for 50 years). Had a lunch in Yachats.
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This is exactly what I was looking for.  And no surprise, in February it is dirt cheap.  :)   THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!  I'm going to book it.

 
krista4 said:
This is exactly what I was looking for.  And no surprise, in February it is dirt cheap.  :)   THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!  I'm going to book it.
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Love it.  The place was so relaxing.  We never saw anyone.  We were there Sept 2018 for 3 days.  Price is super reasonable.  

 
Getzlaf15 said:
Love it.  The place was so relaxing.  We never saw anyone.  We were there Sept 2018 for 3 days.  Price is super reasonable.  
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Shows exactly a five-hour drive from my house (but I will beat that time :)  ).  Perfect.  I'd like never to see anyone except when I want to.

Also just over an hour from the Tillamook Creamery.  :excited:  

 
krista4 said:
Shows exactly a five-hour drive from my house (but I will beat that time :)  ).  Perfect.  I'd like never to see anyone except when I want to.

Also just over an hour from the Tillamook Creamery.  :excited:  
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We took US20 thru Bend to get there.  Wanted the more scenic drive.     Took the 5 N to Portland and then I84 E on the way back right to our house.  8.5 hours.   Let me know if you find any good places to hike, for when we go again.

I could not get enough of that ocean view.  LOL at review #2 wanting shades on it like he's running around the living room naked.

 
Getzlaf15 said:
We took US20 thru Bend to get there.  Wanted the more scenic drive.     Took the 5 N to Portland and then I84 E on the way back right to our house.  8.5 hours.   Let me know if you find any good places to hike, for when we go again.

I could not get enough of that ocean view.  LOL at review #2 wanting shades on it like he's running around the living room naked.
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There might not be a lot of challenging hiking to do at this time of year, considering how much snow the Cascades have gotten recently.  This looked fun to me as a nice lowland hike.  I'll let you know how it goes.  If you recall any of the restaurants you ate at in the area and liked, please let me know!

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if you go inland from Lincoln on the 18 - the direct rte to the Willamette Valley - be very careful in any kind of weather. very tricky, slippery road
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Oh, very good to know.  I wouldn't have thought of that - thank you!

 
krista4 said:
There might not be a lot of challenging hiking to do at this time of year, considering how much snow the Cascades have gotten recently.  This looked fun to me as a nice lowland hike.  I'll let you know how it goes.  If you recall any of the restaurants you ate at in the area and liked, please let me know!
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We ate at local places, all were decent and I can't remember the name of any of them LOL.

 
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Oh, very good to know.  I wouldn't have thought of that - thank you!
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i was checking out the poker scene there a few yrs back cuz i love the OR coast, and the drive between the Lincoln & Grand Ronde casinos kept freaking me out. thought i'd mention it

ETA: the beaches near Lincoln are entirely unspectacular but, for some reason, i found them some of the most contemplative & walkable in the state

 
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wikkidpissah said:
i was checking out the poker scene there a few yrs back cuz i love the OR coast, and the drive between the Lincoln & Grand Ronde casinos kept freaking me out. thought i'd mention it

ETA: the beaches near Lincoln are entirely unspectacular but, for some reason, i found them some of the most contemplative & walkable in the state
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I’m not a “beach person,” so they might fit me well.  Just want some solitude and to hear the waves.

 
krista4 said:
@General Malaise, @urbanhack, @-fish-, etc.:  best places to go on the Oregon coast just to GTFO of here for a bit?  Requirements are being in a spot where I see the ocean when I wake up, a few decent restaurants nearby (decent does not mean fancy, divey places in fact are preferred), maybe some semi-interesting hiking trails not too far away.  The only place I've gone on the Oregon coast is Bandon, and I'd prefer not to drive that far this time.  Whatcha got?

ETA:  I'm looking at some spots at Cannon Beach, Depoe Bay, Yachtas, and Lincoln City but really have no idea.
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Looks like you have a good handle on this already, but I'm rather fond of Depoe Bay and Neskowin. Smaller towns but great ocean views. Depoe Bay is prime whale watching while the beaches in Neskowin are splendid.  Cannon Beach is a great town, but a little pricey and can get busy, but you should have lunch there at least just to check it out.  Great little book store there, art galleries, excellent for foodies.  

A wildcard I'll throw in is Pacific City.  Popular with surfers, it's a great spot.  

Hikes are abundant, though I would imagine conditions are poor.  Saddle Mountain would be right up your alley. Offers a panoramic view on the rare clear days.  Neat to be able to see the Pacific AND Mt. Hood.  

 
Very excited about my first trip to Portland and beyond over Labor Day. Staying with a friend and most likely skipping the Tillamook creamery.  

 
krista4 said:
@General Malaise, @urbanhack, @-fish-, etc.:  best places to go on the Oregon coast just to GTFO of here for a bit?  Requirements are being in a spot where I see the ocean when I wake up, a few decent restaurants nearby (decent does not mean fancy, divey places in fact are preferred), maybe some semi-interesting hiking trails not too far away.  The only place I've gone on the Oregon coast is Bandon, and I'd prefer not to drive that far this time.  Whatcha got?

ETA:  I'm looking at some spots at Cannon Beach, Depoe Bay, Yachtas, and Lincoln City but really have no idea.
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I like going a bit further south than Canon down Manzanita Beach.  Small town there with good food options but I would try and stay just outside of the town.  Should be some rentals that have the view you want.  

 
krista4 said:
Shows exactly a five-hour drive from my house (but I will beat that time :)  ).  Perfect.  I'd like never to see anyone except when I want to.

Also just over an hour from the Tillamook Creamery.  :excited:  
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Hey K4, a few places to consider eating:

J's Fish and Chips in Lincoln City.  Tiny little shack that sells deep fried everything.  Really good as long as you like fried fish and chips.

Mo's... which some people turn their nose up at, but is the old-fashioned Oregon Coast chain for seafood - again mostly fried.  Fun place.

Shark Seafood and Bar in Newport (might be in process of moving...you might check their facebook before you go).  Their cioppino with linguine is the nuts.

Salishack Tavern in Gleneden is a pretty cool dive bar.

 
Thanks, GM, 'hack, and facook!  All super-helpful.  'hack, I had considered Manzanita but couldn't find as much info on it, but I'll keep it on the list.  GM, Saddle Mountain looks great!  I looked it up on All Trails, and the last comment was from eight days ago and said in part that they had seen cougar tracks 1/4 mile from the top so turned around.  Wusses.  We all die sometime!

Needless to say if anyone in the area wants a quick cornhole (ahem) one night, I could drive over your way.

 
urbanhack said:
I like going a bit further south than Canon down Manzanita Beach.  Small town there with good food options but I would try and stay just outside of the town.  Should be some rentals that have the view you want.  
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I have only been to a handful of places on the Oregon Coast, but I enjoyed Manzanita Beach as well.

 
12yo floppinho has been in a Jazz ensemble (class) the last few months that meets once a week at this place, right off times square. Not my favorite hood by a long stretch, but the place...just amazing. 3 or more floors behind a nondescript door crammed Warren of hallways and tiny rehearsal rooms/studios with music of all types oozing out of every crevice. Absolutely incredible sounds from the gamut of ages, races, sexes, be they white, be they yellow, be they wahtever [/sleeper]...jazz, rock, classical, Broadway...real pros. Sitting in the hallway you're washed over with this glorious cacophony that somehow works when you pull out or concentrate on the individual threads from each room.

At a time when I feel like NYC has lost its creative soul, this place fills me with joy every time I visit.

Eta...I've been listening to the Sam Newome group practice for the last hour, sprinkled with other voices, horns, pianos, ensembles from other parts of the building. I can't even describe whats going on here.

 
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Also got the results of my 23 & me test today. Turns out..

I'm 100% that #####.

Actually 99.8% what I expected, but had secretly hoped for some juicy surprise
 
Hug your pets, folks.

Just had my 14 year old dachshund pass away in my lap. She had a good run and she went comfortably in her favorite place, but I guess I still feel a little  like a failure right now for not being able to stop it.

Break out the good liquor too for my little Abby.

 
South Beach is one giant bro conference. Leaving in 3+ hours. Concert last night was terrific and the only reason I’m here. 

 
krista4 said:
Thanks, GM, 'hack, and facook!  All super-helpful.  'hack, I had considered Manzanita but couldn't find as much info on it, but I'll keep it on the list.  GM, Saddle Mountain looks great!  I looked it up on All Trails, and the last comment was from eight days ago and said in part that they had seen cougar tracks 1/4 mile from the top so turned around.  Wusses.  We all die sometime!

Needless to say if anyone in the area wants a quick cornhole (ahem) one night, I could drive over your way.
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I think @Smoo is heading to Portland in Feb.  Be fun to get him in on the action if the stars were aligned.  Let me know your schedule when you can.  

I know winter isn't the best beach weather, but as a bit of a storm geek, I LOVE the coast when it's getting bombarded by weather.  A glass of wine, a good book, maybe a fire.....that's the goods right there! 

 
General Malaise said:
I think @Smoo is heading to Portland in Feb.  Be fun to get him in on the action if the stars were aligned.  Let me know your schedule when you can.  

I know winter isn't the best beach weather, but as a bit of a storm geek, I LOVE the coast when it's getting bombarded by weather.  A glass of wine, a good book, maybe a fire.....that's the goods right there! 
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Wine? Well, la-dee-#######-daa!!

 
General Malaise said:
I think @Smoo is heading to Portland in Feb.  Be fun to get him in on the action if the stars were aligned.  Let me know your schedule when you can.  

I know winter isn't the best beach weather, but as a bit of a storm geek, I LOVE the coast when it's getting bombarded by weather.  A glass of wine, a good book, maybe a fire.....that's the goods right there! 
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Exactly.  I’ve always wanted to be on the coast when a storm rolls in.

My dates are set now:  Feb. 9-13.

 
General Malaise said:
I think @Smoo is heading to Portland in Feb.  Be fun to get him in on the action if the stars were aligned.  Let me know your schedule when you can.  

I know winter isn't the best beach weather, but as a bit of a storm geek, I LOVE the coast when it's getting bombarded by weather.  A glass of wine, a good book, maybe a fire.....that's the goods right there! 
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Almost certainly the 12th and 20th. Give or take a day.

 
El Floppo said:
Also got the results of my 23 & me test today. Turns out..

I'm 100% that #####.

Actually 99.8% what I expected, but had secretly hoped for some juicy surprise
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I did Ancestry back in September. I've lived my adult life thinking I was ~50% Italian. Turns out I'm 0% Italian, 50% Russian Jew. That made for a fun couple of months at family dinners.

 
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