Oregon Coast

Drive Down The Most Scenic Part Of The Pacific Coast
total trip - 392 miles
Fly to Portland – rent a car
* Portland – stay at Kennedy School B&B - http://www.kennedyschool.com/index.php?loc=57/lodge.html
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from Portland OR Int'l Airport to 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97211) 5.5 miles
Where to eat within walking distance of Kennedy School B&B
- Cup & Saucer Cafe Northeast - 3000 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR (503) 287-4427
- Vita Cafe - 3024 Ne Alberta St, Portland, OR (503) 335-8233
- Concordia Ale House - 3276 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR (503) 287-3929
* From: Portland, OR to Cape Lookout State Park drive: 89.4 mi – about 2 hours 3 mins
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97211 to Cape Lookout State Park OR)
1. Head north on SW Naito Pkwy toward SW Clay St 135 ft
2. Turn left at SW Clay St 0.7 mi
3. Merge onto Sunset Hwy/US-26 W via the ramp to Zoo/Forestry Center 20.5 mi
4. Slight left at OR-6 W (signs for Tillamook/OR-6/Banks/Forest Grove) 51.2 mi
5. Turn left at Main Ave/US-101 S 0.1 mi
6. Turn right at 3rd St/Netarts Hwy W
Continue to follow Netarts Hwy W 4.9 mi
7. Slight left at Whiskey Creek Rd 5.2 mi
8. Turn right 0.4 mi
9. Turn right 0.7 mi to: Cape Lookout State Park and look for glass floats
http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_186.php
http://www.oregoncoast.org/pages/glass-floats.html
* Drive 47.7 mi to Depoe Bay
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from Cape Lookout State Park OR to 279 N Highway 101, Depoe Bay, OR 97341)
1. Head south 0.7 mi
2. Turn left toward Whiskey Creek Rd 0.4 mi
3. Turn right at Whiskey Creek Rd 23 ft
4. Continue on Cape Lookout Rd 5.9 mi
5. Turn right at Sandlake Rd 6.4 mi
6. Turn left at Ferry Rd 2.3 mi
7. Turn right at Brooten Rd 3.5 mi
8. Turn right at US-101 31.5 mi
9. Turn left at SE Schoolhouse St 115 ft
10. Turn left at SE Shell Ave 85 ft to Depoe Bay, OR
Have dinner at Tidal Waves Seafood Grill, 279 N Highway 101, Depoe Bay, OR 97341 (541) 765-2995 http://local.yahoo.com/details?id=21998292
Stay at Pana Sea Ah Bed and Breakfast Depoe Bay http://www.panaseah.com/
(Both the restaurant and B&B have great sun set)
* Drive to Nye Beach, Newport 15.5 mi
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from 279 N Highway 101, Depoe Bay, OR 97341 to 267 NW Cliff Newport OR)
1. Continue south on N Oregon Coast Hwy/US-101 12.3 mi
2. Turn right at NW 3rd St 0.4 mi
3. Turn left at NW Cliff St 56 ft to Sylvia Beach Hotel 267 NW Cliff
On the way stop at best two views and walks
Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_253.php
Devils Punch Bowl State Natural Area http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_217.php
Stay in Newport on Nye Beach at the Sylvia Beach Hotel- 888-795-8422 (a hotel for book lovers with every room name after a great writer with the game “Two Truths and a Lie” at dinner) http://www.sylviabeachhotel.com/
While in Newport make an afternoon visit to Oregon Coast Aquarium http://www.aquarium.org/
* Drive to Florence 50.5 mi for lunch at Traveler's Cove Cafe & Import Shop 1362 Bay St, Florence (Google–Maps–Get Directions– from 267 NW Cliff Newport OR to 1362 Bay St Florence Oregon 97439)
1. Head south on NW Cliff St toward NW 2nd Ct 0.1 mi
2. Turn right at SW Elizabeth St 0.6 mi
3. Turn left at SW Bayley St 0.1 mi
4. Turn right at SW Coast Hwy/US-101
Continue to follow US-101 49.4 mi to Florence, OR
5. Turn left at Nopal St 0.2 mi
6. Nopal St turns slightly right and becomes Bay St 230 ft to 1362 Bay St Florence, OR 97439
Traveler's Cove Cafe - 541-997-6845 - located in historic "Old Town" Florence on the Siuslaw River, features famous Crabby Caesar Salad, Boston Clam Chowder, Hot Crab or Shrimp Sandwich, Crab or Veggie Quiche, and Black Bean Chicken Chili. They also serve wonderful desserts, espressos, wine, and beer. On a sunny day it is the most popular spot in Florence for a wonderful meal on the riverside deck. In winter, the wood-burning stove makes the dining room a cozy place for storm watching.
* Drive to Eugene and stay at the Secret Garden B&B http://www.secretgardenbbinn.com/
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from 1362 Bay St Florence Oregon 97439 to 1910 University St Eugene OR)
Drive: 61.7 mi – about 1 hour 29 mins
1. Head west on Bay St toward Maple St 105 ft
2. Turn right at Maple St 0.2 mi
3. Turn right at US-101 0.4 mi
4. Turn right at Florence-Eugene Hwy/OR-126 14.4 mi
5. Turn right at OR-126 43.8 mi
6. Turn right at Garfield St 0.2 mi
7. Turn left at W 13th Ave 1.7 mi
8. Turn right at Pearl St 0.4 mi
9. Turn left at E 18th Ave 0.7 mi
10. Turn right at University St 456 ft to 1910 University St Eugene, OR 97403
Where to eat
Glenwood Restaurant http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2999010-glenwood_restaurants_eugene-i
Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria http://www.beppeandgiannis.net/
Waterfront Grill & Bar (outdoor seating waterfront) http://www.dinewaterfront.com/
* Drive back to Portland and Kennedy School B&B - 116 mi
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from 1910 University St Eugene OR to 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97211)
1. Head north on University St toward E 19th Ave 456 ft
2. Turn right at E 18th Ave 0.2 mi
3. Turn left at Agate St 0.4 mi
4. Turn right at Franklin Blvd 1.4 mi
5. Turn right at Glenwood Blvd 0.6 mi
6. Turn left to merge onto I-5 N 109 mi
7. Take exit 300 to merge onto I-84 E/US-30 E toward The Dalles/Portland Airport 2.6 mi
8. Take exit 1 for 33rd Ave 0.1 mi
9. Turn left at NE 33rd Ave 2.1 mi to: 5736 NE 33rd Ave Portland, OR 97211
Visit Portland
Portland Classical Chinese Garden - http://www.travelportland.com/visitors/visguide/pdx10.html
Portland Saturday Market - http://www.travelportland.com/visitors/visguide/pdx02.html
The Pearl District - http://www.travelportland.com/visitors/visguide/pdx01.html
Portland Japanese Garden - http://www.travelportland.com/visitors/visguide/pdx14.html
International Rose Test Garden - http://www.travelportland.com/visitors/visguide/pdx05.html
The Grotto - http://www.travelportland.com/visitors/visguide/pdx06.html
Oregon Zoo - http://www.travelportland.com/visitors/visguide/pdx17.html
Dine downtown - Best – http://www.10best.com/Portland/Restaurants/Best_Restaurants/index.html
Caffe Mingo - 807 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209 · 503-226-4646
Higgins Restaurant and Bar - 1239 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 · 503-222-9070
Hurley's 1987 NW Kearney St, between 19th & 20th Aves, Portland, OR 97209 · 503-295-6487
Dine downtown - Best Value – http://www.10best.com/Portland/Restaurants/Best_Value/index.html
Pearl Bakery, 102 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 · 503-827-0910
Bijou Café, 132 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204 · 503-222-3187
* Drive back to Airport from B&B, fly home
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97211 to Portland OR Int'l Airport to) Drive: 5.5 mi – about 12 mins
1. Head south on NE 33rd Ave toward NE Jessup St 0.1 mi
2. Turn left at NE Killingsworth St 1.9 mi
3. Turn right at NE Killingsworth St/NE Portland Hwy
Continue to follow NE Killingsworth St 0.7 mi
4. Take the exit toward Portland Airport 0.2 mi
5. Merge onto NE 82nd Ave 1.4 mi
6. Slight left at NE Airport Way 0.8 mi to Portland Int'l Airport