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WELCOME EDITOR’S NOTE

2018 EDITION

CREATIVE DIRECTOR / PHOTOGRAPHER NATHAN HOWARD EDITOR / WRITER PHIL SOLLERS ART DIRECTOR / DESIGNER KARIN EBERHARDT PROJECT MANAGER SARA WEDEL

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aving grown up in Lincoln City, it is my pleasure to share many of the wonderful things that are familiar to me here, and to also tell you about some new experiences that I explored for the first time. It’s been really fun to write about a place that will always feel like home; a place that is great to visit for the first time, or over-and-over again. The purpose of this guide is to give you a few suggestions to help plan the perfect beach vacation, no matter what your interests are, or how long you choose to stay.

The beach is always an excellent place to spend your time. Look for glass floats placed on the beach daily from mid-October through Memorial Day by Finders Keepers, and beachcomb for other treasures that wash up after high tide. Fly a kite yourself, or watch skilled flyers during the fall and summer Kite Festival. Hike beyond the beach to Drift Creek Falls, or climb up above it when you trek through Cascade Head.

Lincoln City is also full of plenty of awesome indoor activities.

Blow your own float or glass art, check out fossils, minerals and meteorites, or play vintage video games. Choose from a variety of lodging options, and enjoy the finest meals and drinks that local restaurants have to offer.

Make amazing memories, try new things, and start your own traditions or annual gatherings. Regardless of what you plan to do in Lincoln City, I’m sure that you’ll have a fantastic time!

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wecoma | roads end 06 CHINOOK WINDS CASINO 07 GAME OVER ARCADE, BAR AND GRILL 07 BLACKFISH CAFÉ 07 SURFTIDES HOTEL 08 CASCADE HEAD

oceanlake 10 LINCOLN CITY CULTURAL CENTER 11 READ’S HOMEMADE CANDY 12 PELICAN SHORES INN 12 PREHISTORIC OREGON 13 KYLLO’S RESTAURANT

delake 18 HEARTH AND TABLE RESTAURANT 20 D RIVER WAYSIDE STATE PARK 22 LINCOLN CITY OUTLET MALL 22 J’S FISH & CHIPS 22 D SANDS CONDOMINIUM MOTEL

nelscott 30 ROBERT’S BOOKSHOP 31 ESTER LEE MOTEL 32 BLACK SQUID BEER HOUSE 33 DORY COVE RESTAURANT 33 NELSCOTT CAFÉ

cutler city | taft 40 LOOKING GLASS INN 40 LINCOLN CITY GLASS ART CENTER 42 DRIFT CREEK FALLS 44 BAY HOUSE RESTAURANT 44 SNUG HARBOR

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Get Lucky CHINOOK WINDS CASINO RESORT

With over 1100 slot machines, blackjack, craps, roulette, and an assortment of poker games, you’re sure to get lucky! In addition to all of the games, Chinook Winds is a full service resort complete with a variety of lodging options, restaurants, bars, 9-hole golf course, fitness center, a play place for little kids, and even an arcade for young adults. Chinook Winds also hosts entertainment and community events that cater to many tastes and interests; from car shows, to comedy acts and all sorts of popular music, the odds are in your favor that you’ll pick a winner!

1777 NW 44 ST., WECOMA | (541) 994-3655 chinookwindscasino.com

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Play, watch, eat and drink

Catch the freshest seafood

Become a part of a community

GAME OVER ARCADE, BAR AND GRILL

BLACKFISH CAFÉ

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There really is a place that combines all of your favorite indoor activities under one roof! Game Over Arcade, Bar and Grill has over 100 video games that are mostly vintage and still only cost a quarter. They also have a great selection of pinball machines, basketball hoops, air hockey and foosball. In an area separate from the arcade, they offer a full bar, with draft beer and pub food and 12 HDTVs that include two massive 70” screens for college and pro sports. It’s an ideal way to spend some indoor time with friends and family.

Since opening in 1999, Blackfish Café has been providing some of the finest Pacific Northwest cuisine available anywhere.

Award winning Chef Rob Pounding has spent many years cultivating a superb menu and developing relationships with area gardeners, farmers and fishermen. Blackfish Café’s lunch and dinner offerings change seasonally to take advantage of the freshest local and regionally available ingredients. Whether you combine a few small plates and shareables to create the perfect meal, order one of the popular beach favorites, or decide on a complete entrée, you’re sure to be satisfied.

Surftides has been a coastal destination since 1936, and an annual getaway for many generations of families. The boutique hotel continues to embrace its history and architecture, while enhancing the property with modern design, décor and amenities.

This coastal icon is perched right above the beach, and offers a patio with seating around various fire pits and a unique heated indoor pool and recreation center.

You’ll also love Mist, the cozy on-site restaurant and bar that features great food and drinks, live music, a large fireplace and fantastic views of the ocean.

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Go for a Short Hike

or spend the whole day exploring

CASCADE HEAD Located just to the north of Lincoln City, Cascade Head offers an amazing hiking experience through the Siuslaw National Forest. Maintained by both the U.S. Forest Service and The Nature Conservancy, three main trails access old-growth Sitka spruce rain forests and beautiful wildflower-filled meadows.

These hikes offer breathtaking viewpoints of Lincoln City beaches, the Salmon River estuary, steep cliffs, jagged islands, and numerous coves. The lower trailhead is closest to Lincoln City, and is open year round, while the two upper trails are closed from January to mid-July.

Cascade Head hikes vary in length, and range from easy to difficult.

SIUSLAW NATIONAL FOREST, NORTH OF LINCOLN CITY (503) 392-5100 fs.usda.gov/siuslaw

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LINCOLN CITY CULTURAL CENTER No matter when you’re at the beach, there’s bound to be something great happening at the Lincoln City Cultural Center! Visit the PJ Chessman Gallery for rotating visual art exhibits, and check the online calendar for live music, dance, theater or other performance art that you’d like to see. Take an art, dance, or yoga class for the first time, or to build on what you already know. Browse the gift shop for treasures, souvenirs, and presents. Stop in at the Cultural Center to see all of the great events that are constantly being offered; you’ll be glad you did.

Stop in for some sweet treats READ’S HOMEMADE CANDIES If you like fresh homemade taffy, Read’s has 18 different kinds of the gooey candy, and they’re the only shop in Lincoln City to make their own. In fact, you can watch the taffy machine at work in the shop; it’s been crafting taffy since 1946! Read’s is also the only candy store in town that makes their own

assortment of fudge.

In addition to the taffy and fudge, Read’s produces a variety of other homemade chocolates like crèmes, truffles, and velvets, and they make their own caramels and marshmallows too. Any of Read’s delicious treats are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!

540 NE HWY 101, OCEANLAKE (541) 994-9994 lincolncity-culturalcenter.org

1009 NW HWY 101, OCEANLAKE (541) 994-2966 facebook.com/Reads-HomemadeCandies-129681687068572/

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You’ll feel right at home

PELICAN SHORES INN Located in a quiet neighborhood that feels like home, this inn provides an incredible oceanfront experience. All 33 rooms at Pelican Shores Inn include amazing views of the ocean, have private beachfront access, feature lighted surf at night, and come with kitchens. Some rooms offer gas fireplaces and large oceanfront patios, and all rooms have balconies that overlook the beach complete with barbeques for outdoor cookouts. Pelican Shores also has the perfect romance package for an intimate beach getaway for you and that special someone.

Explore fossils, minerals and meteorites PREHISTORIC OREGON Everything old is new again at Prehistoric Oregon, the store that’s also a museum! They have an amazing inventory of geological finds, games, toys, models and an interactive space where kids of all ages can crack open a geode or mine for gems and fossils in a sluice. Prehistoric Oregon provides museum quality fossils, minerals, and meteorites, and you can spend anywhere between $1 and $600,000 to take one home with you. You’ll know you’ve come to the right place when you see the baby T-Rex spring to life and try to jump out the front door!

2645 NW INLET AVE. OCEANLAKE (541) 994-2134 pelicanshores.com

1425 NW HWY 101, OCEANLAKE (541) 614-1294 prehistoricoregon.com

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Satisfy your hunger, quench your thirst KYLLO’S Kyllo’s family owned restaurant has been a Lincoln City staple since 1984, and for good reason. Their comprehensive menu offers the finest locally sourced fish, grass-fed meats and homemade dressings and sauces. The restaurant also sits right on the beach, and provides

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guests with one of the best ocean views in town. In addition, Kyllo’s bar has a lively and popular happy hour from noon to 6 pm, and serves an assortment of craft beers, signature cocktails, and an extensive wine list that pairs perfectly with all of their meals.

1110 NW 1ST CT., OCEANLAKE (541) 994-3179 kyllosseafoodandgrill.com

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iki Price understands how important access to cultural opportunities are to small communities, as she’ll enthusiastically explain if you ask her about it. As executive director of the nonprofit Lincoln City Cultural Center, she oversees all of the events and programs that take place in the historic Delake School building.

Price’s advocacy for the arts extends far beyond her occupation though, as is apparent in her background and philosophy of life; she “believes that art is a crucial component of any successful society, and that creative expression is a goal unto itself.”

Price developed an early appreciation for writing and the arts in high school, and further cultivated her journalistic and theatre arts skills in college. While studying at the University of Arizona, Price served as an intern journalist in Washington D.C., worked on a theatre crew in Italy and England, studied in Hungary and the Czech Republic, and was arts editor for her college newspaper, the Arizona Daily Wildcat. After completing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in English Literature, Theatre and Humanities in 1993, Price interned with the Baltimore Center Stage theater in Maryland and taught conversational English in Hungary before working for a variety of newspapers and even starting her own.

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hen Price first arrived in Lincoln City in 1996, she contributed articles and edited sections of the News-Guard for the next few years. Price realized that if she continued working for community newspapers, she would only advance in the industry by moving from small town to small town, so she and her husband chose to start their own paper so that they could stay in the coastal town that they loved and raise a family.

The Prices created Oregon Coast Today in their very own living room in 2005 to promote coastal communities from Manzanita all the way south to Yachats.

Oregon Coast Today not only connected locals and visitors to cultural events and activities, but it also provided an opportunity for Price to advance the arts, outdoors, environment, and literary events in a light and positive format. When the executive director position at the Lincoln City Cultural Center opened in 2012, she knew that it would be the perfect transition to take her interests and skills to the next level. The Prices were able to sell Oregon Coast Today, and the paper remains mostly the same and is still successful today.

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As executive director of the Cultural Center, Price applies her passion for the humanities, love of the arts, and more than two decades of newspaper experience to campaign for, support, and produce exceptional community-centered events and programs. Her responsibilities also include maintenance and physical improvements to the Delake School building and working with the property’s owner, the City of Lincoln City. In addition to supervising a staff of five, and managing over 100 active volunteers, Price is constantly developing innovative new ways to engage both visitors and locals alike.

Price has some amazing plans for renovations and additional offerings

in the works, and is actively working with the city and a variety of organizations to make two important projects a reality in the near future.

The first task consists of redesigning the twoand-a-half acre outside area from a school-yard design to a functional cultural plaza, complete with lighting, sculpture, outdoor ceramics studio and performance space, a defined parking lot, with access and electricity for the Lincoln City Farmers and Crafters Market.

The second improvement is a two-year training and mentorship program that will enable the Cultural Center to design larger visual arts presentations and new performance arts, and will “change a small-town mindset from just good enough to great.�

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uring her tenure, Price has seen the Lincoln City Cultural Center establish an operations reserve fund, double the number of events offered and triple the number of annual patron visits.

She takes very little credit for these achievements though, and explains that the real driving force behind the improvements come from volunteers and the Center’s board of directors. Price also promotes the arts above and beyond her position with the Cultural Center. She is the chair of the Lincoln City Public Art Committee, which has a budget in place and is almost finished with an amazing public arts master plan.

And as vice chair of the Oregon Cultural Trust, Price is working to establish Lincoln City’s reputation statewide as an arts loving community.

Stop in and visit the Lincoln City Cultural Center or check out their website at lincolncity-culturalcenter.org where you’re sure to find something that you’ll enjoy. They provide a variety of gallery exhibits, performing arts events, gift shop treasures, and studio times for dance, ceramics, textiles, and yoga. Once you see what the Cultural Center has to offer, you’ll realize why Price is so passionate about promoting a place for culture to thrive on the coast.

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Baked goods,

pizza and more HEARTH AND TABLE Whether you’re looking for freshly baked breads, original and unique pizzas, or a diverse menu that changes daily, you’ll find it at Hearth and Table.

They use locally sourced greens in all of their salads, and even make their own Italian sausage and bratwurst. They also have a wide selection of beverages, featuring craft, European and regional beers.

Hearth and Table is relocating to the former Delake Bowling Alley (316 SE Hwy 101) this summer, and will offer an expanded restaurant combined with bowling!

660 SE HWY 101 SUITE 1, DELAKE (541) 614-0966 hearthandtablekitchen.com

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Fly a kite

or hunt for a float

D RIVER WAYSIDE You’ll find the best place to access miles of sandy Lincoln City beaches right in the center of town! With a large paved parking lot and easy entry onto the beach, D River Wayside State Park is a favorite of both locals and visitors alike.

Situated at the mouth of the D River, the world’s shortest river, which flows only 120 feet from Devil’s Lake into the Pacific Ocean, the beach is home to Lincoln City’s famous fall and summer kite festivals. It’s also a popular spot to hunt for, and find one of over 2000 glass floats placed on the city’s beaches annually.

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Shop for great deals LINCOLN CITY OUTLET MALL While you’re at the beach, take advantage of the amazing low prices on many of your favorite products at the Lincoln City Outlet Mall! Choose from over fifty iconic brands, including shoes, apparel, accessories, toys, kitchen and bathroom items, and much more.

In addition to low prices and regularly offered sales, all items are always sales-tax free. Fuel up before, during or after shopping with great food and drink options found throughout the Mall. Many of the stores in the Mall also offer a variety of specialized events and activities that are easy to find under the “events” section of their website.

Fish on!

J’S FISH AND CHIPS

The only thing better than eating fresh fish you catch is eating fresh fish that’s been caught for you! When in season, much of the fish offered at J’s Fish and Chips comes directly from fishermen’s boats in Depoe Bay. Try a basket of cod, halibut, shrimp or clam strips perfectly complemented with fries and coleslaw, or enjoy a fish sandwich, clam chowder or fish tacos. No matter what you order, it’s bound to be good. They also sell farm-fresh eggs for $3 a dozen, and give away their fish scraps as bait so you can catch your own fish.

1500 SE DEVIL’S LAKE RD., DELAKE (541) 996-5000

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Get away from it all D SANDS CONDOMINIUM MOTEL

From sandy beaches to open ocean, D Sands Motel has everything you need to leave everyday life behind. All of their studios and suites have beachfront balconies and patios, and the rooms come with full-sized, fully equipped kitchens. Located right in the center of Lincoln City, The D Sands Motel is

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at the edge of the one of the best kite flying beaches on the coast, and is also close to many of the town’s attractions, restaurants, galleries and shops. Whether you plan to play on the beach, walk through Lincoln City, or just relax in your room, the D Sands Motel has it all.

171 SW HWY 101, DELAKE (541) 994-5244 dsandsmotel.com

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Beachroom Suites or Studio Suites Full Sized, Fully Equipped Kitchens Balconies or Patios Indoor Pool and Spa Walking Distance to Shops, Restaurants, Outlet Stores

D Sands Motel 1-800-527-3925 • 171 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City www.dsandsmotel.com Located in the heart of Lincoln City, Oregon, the D Sands Motel offers beautiful oceanfront suites where you can enjoy the sandy beach and the soothing sounds of the Pacific Ocean. Your home away from home, our motel features all the comforts of home while providing all the conveniences of a motel!

Our motel accommodations are beachfront suites and studio suites, each with a balcony or patio to lounge on and enjoy the view of the Pacific Ocean and miles of sandy beaches. All of our suites boast a fully equipped full-sized kitchen where you can cook delicious meals after a day at the beach. For your added pleasure, we also offer an indoor heated pool with an oceanfront view and an indoor spa.

We have everything at the D Sands Condominium Motel in Lincoln City to make your visit to the beach a special and memorable stay. If there is something you have forgotten, ask our friendly staff! If we don’t have it, we will let you know exactly where you will be able to find it!

For your convenience we accept cash or credit cards. We also offer gift certificates!

The Best Breakfast on the Coast!

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Your Hometown Tire Center Since 1980 Gerber Tire & Service Center of Lincoln City, OR has been your hometown tire center since 1980. We offer a guarantee on all workmanship, as well as manufacturer's and nationwide warranties on all of our products.

We are looking forward to meeting you today!

•Tires and wheels •Brakes and alignments •Shocks and struts •Lube and oil change •Batteries and alternators •Starters and mufflers

•Radiators •Transmission service •Auto diagnostic service •Trailer sales •Trailer hitch installation

1605 SW Highway 101 • Lincoln City • gerbertire@gmail.com Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:30pm • Saturday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Welcome to Lincoln City, ancestral territory of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians 541-444-2532 or 800-922-1399 • ctsi.nsn.us

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Walk-in/urgent care Samaritan Coastal Clinic Department of Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital

825 NW Hwy 101, Lincoln City • 541-996-7480 Emergency department Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital 3043 NE 28th St., Lincoln City • 541-994-3661 If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

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If you spend any amount of time in Lincoln City, you’ll quickly understand that surfing is a big deal here.

lthough surfers have been catching waves on the Central Oregon Coast since the 1950s, surfing really began to flourish on local beaches in the 1980s and is now firmly rooted in the culture and lifestyle of the area. Recently, more and more people are moving to Lincoln City from near and far so that their lives can revolve around surfing; they are also embracing the laid-back and relaxing way of life that this coastal community provides.

That’s what brought Bryan Nichols here four years ago.

He’ll tell you that the easygoing yet creative atmosphere of this place is only getting better, and that there is nowhere else he’d rather live, work and play.

Nichols inadvertently discovered Lincoln City on his way to Portland from Sacramento and realized that it was an amazing find, and that it would be the ideal place for him to relocate. He explains that it was like, “a dream come true to live in a place with an ocean view, where everyone is so friendly, and there are so many cool things to do.” Nichols had recently closed his music store in Sacramento because the building he rented was being demolished, and although he was regularly playing in a band called ZuhG and booking other bands in four permanent venues there full time, the Oregon Coast was an easy fit. When he moved to Lincoln City, Nichols was able to keep his job by booking bands remotely, and he not only kept his band in California (he travels there more than half a dozen times a year), but started up a new one here on the coast, also called ZuhG. CONTINUES ON PAGE 28

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ichols began playing in local bars and restaurants with his new band and as a solo act, and with his network of touring bands and music venues, he started booking live music from Sacramento to Lincoln City and beyond. Shortly after moving to the coast, Nichols also learned to surf and took to it right away; in fact he started planning his schedule around the tides so that he could catch the best waves. After Nichols had spent nearly two years carving out a niche for himself on the coast, a new opportunity opened up with the closure of the Oregon Surf Shop. He was able to fill the void created by the closure of the long-time local surf shop and open his own shop in the Nelscott District of Lincoln City, named (you guessed it) the ZuhG Life Surf Shop.

When asked about the meaning of ZuhG Life, Nichols will tell you that he created the word (complete with capital G at the end) because it expresses a uniqueness that is unlike anything else. He says that at first, the name was an answer of sorts to the question of what kind of music his band played. “Ask any member of the Band ZuhG this question, and you will get a different response every time. Musically ZuhG resists being easily defined: mixing funk, reggae, jazz, jam, and rock n’ roll together to create its own expressive genre of music. ZuhG’s sound will push your perceptions of music to new heights.”

The name seems fitting for his diverse and eclectic surf shop as well, but is it a bit confusing? Nichols laughs about that and says the name is his brand, and that it encompasses all of his creative projects and endeavors.

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hen you visit the ZuhG Life Surf Shop, you’ll see that it certainly lives up to its name by offering a variety of hip and interesting items beyond the comprehensive inventory of surfboards, wetsuits, and many other surfing accessories for sale. The shop

carries a large selection of t-shirts, sweatshirts, pants, hats, coats, hoodies, and other kinds of clothing from name brand companies, and even has a special press that will transfer designs and images onto clothing.

They have a variety of images to choose from, or you can create your own custom one-off pattern. Nichols also creates original artwork and collaborates with other artists to design images for his own brand of clothing called Long Lefts, and has many of these products available for purchase as well. Additionally, he uses his press to make custom apparel and products like t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, beverage kuzees, and stickers for local businesses.

The shop also sells local artwork and music, and offers surfboard, stand up paddle board, body board, skim board, and kayak rentals and lessons, and even offers beginning and intermediate guitar lessons.

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ecause many visitors come to the coast to browse, shop and surf, and many dedicated locals support his business, the Zuhg Life Surf Shop is thriving. You’re sure to find something original there or even create your own image or design, but don’t be surprised if Nichols isn’t running the shop and someone else is; that just means the surfing is good and he is out riding the waves, playing music locally or touring with his one of his bands.

Check out his all-encompassing website at zuhglifesurfshop.com for shop hours, merchandise, ZuhG (the band) CDs, touring dates, and where to catch one of Nichols’ local live shows.

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EVERY WEEKEND!

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Get Lost

and find treasure ROBERT’S BOOKSHOP You’re sure to find the perfect read amongst the 200,000 hard-to-find, out-of-print, used, and rare books available on the shelves at Robert’s Bookshop! Explore the 1.64 miles of bookshelves that wind and twist like a giant maze throughout the shop, or ask the knowledgeable staff about a specific book you have in mind. Rest or read in the theater seats in the back, and view the collection of artwork that adorns the walls, most of which depicts a variety of book covers. Maybe you noticed the Boeing 727 cockpit sticking out of the southern wall? Just ask the staff and they’ll let you peak inside!

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3412 SE HWY 101 NELSCOTT (541) 994-4453 robertsbookshop.com

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RELAX and SAVOR the spectacular view ESTER LEE MOTEL Nestled perfectly atop the ocean and beach, the Ester Lee Motel is comfortable and affords an excellent view! Many of the rooms and cottages have kitchens and gas or wood fireplaces, and are ideal for getting together with friends or for family gatherings. A short, paved trail leads down to the beach for beachcombing and exploring, and pets are welcome in the cottages. The lobby has a variety of books, games, puzzles, and hundreds of DVD movies available if the weather doesn’t cooperate, or you just want to get cozy in your room.

3803 SW HWY 101 NELSCOTT (541) 996-3606 esterlee.com

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Unwind BLACK SQUID BEER HOUSE

With 17 taps of craft beer, mead, cider, wine and kombucha, and dozens of bottled beverages, it’s easy to see why Black Squid Beer House is the perfect place to unwind and relax after a fun-filled day at the beach! More than half of the draft beverages are from Oregon, and most of the other half are brewed or distilled in the Pacific Northwest. The atmosphere is very laid-back and tranquil, and you’ll feel right at home on their large, cozy couch; dogs are also welcome on the back patio. In addition, this little tap room and bottle shop features weekly events such as trivia and live music.

3001 SW HWY 101, NELSCOTT • (541) 614-0733 blacksquidbeerhouse.com

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Chart a course for

SURF+TURF DORY COVE

Dory Cove has been a local favorite for over 40 years, and although the location has changed, the high-quality food and friendly service has not. Start your day with the breakfast special, which includes pancakes, eggs and bacon for less than $5!

Have one of their delicious salmon burgers for lunch or dinner, or try the famous surf and turf combination platter, with filet mignon, shrimp, scallops, and oysters.

Dory Cove also has some great bottled and draft beer, and a wide variety of Oregon, Washington and California wines specially selected to be paired with their menu offerings.

2981 SW HWY 101, NELSCOTT (541) 557-4000 facebook.com/dorycove

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You’ll crave the homemade deliciousness NELSCOTT CAFÉ This friendly little café makes you feel comfortable and warm from the minute you walk in the door and smell their delicious food cooking! They make everything but the French fries from scratch, and their homemade cinnamon rolls, biscuits, beignets, and sausage gravy is so good that you’ll be back for more. Nelscott Café has intimate seating on the ground floor and upstairs, and their patio is dog friendly; they even have a K-9 menu for your best friend! The café is open every day but Tuesday, and bring some cash because they don’t take checks or cards.

3237 SW HWY 101, NELSCOTT • (541) 994-6100 facebook.com/NelscottCafeOregon

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When you meet Ben Soeby, one of the first things you’ll notice is that he’s always busy doing something constructive.

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Whether he’s drawing or painting on scraps of wood, carving a fresh sculpture, or casting salmon bait into the river, Soeby’s complex methods are scattered yet meticulous, and fascinating to watch. His artwork is uniquely Oregon, and clearly influenced by fishing the coastal rivers and creeks around Lincoln City. Soeby will tell you that these interwoven

passions flow together naturally for him; that they are the direct result of hard work, good fun and “following his dream.”

Having grown up in Lincoln City in the 70s and 80s, and returning to the coast after earning a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from Oregon State University, Soeby is not just an integral part of the town; he’s a local fixture.

If you’ve spent any amount of time here, you’ve probably seen, and maybe even chatted with him. You might have spotted him at Pacific Grind Café drawing the greeting cards he sells, at one of the area restaurants gathering organic vegetable morsels for the pigs he raises, or at the edge of the water fishing, clamming or crabbing.

Soeby’s expression of life through art goes all the way back to his childhood and teen years; his father is a coastal potter and his mother sold and promoted local art in her gift shop and beyond. In high school, Soeby’s art compositions were focused on his love of skateboarding as he began developing the unique style still evident in his work today. After mastering a variety of mediums and further honing his artistic technique in college, Soeby discovered fishing as a way to cope with a painful breakup and to be “lost in the moment.”

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salmon and steelhead in coastal rivers along the Pacific Ocean. In addition to advocating a better environment for Oregon’s fisheries, Soeby began to integrate the lives of fish into his artwork, and they became a major inspiration for his artistic vision into the future.

As he continued to polish his signature craft, Soeby added seabirds, shellfish and the rugged landscapes around Lincoln City to his drawings, paintings and sculpture.

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ore recently, Soeby has incorporated the rugged history of the area into his work, with an emphasis on logging and the kind of Oregon lore that Ken Keasy’s influential novel Sometimes a Great Notion celebrates.

Soeby’s philosophy depicts the beauty and struggle inherent in nature through the pieces he creates. When asked about the connection that his art makes to the greater world around us and the unrelenting pace at which he produces new work, he explains, “art celebrates life; it’s another chance to live, and because time is too short to waste, you never know how many more tides you may have left.”

decade, it’s been steadily gathering recognition and acclaim more recently throughout Oregon and beyond. You can view his work currently on display in Lincoln City at Black Squid Beer House, Zuhg Life Surf Shop, Red Cock Gifts, Scout Northwest Trading Company, and the gift shop at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, and catch regularly reoccurring exhibits at Blackfish Café, and in the main gallery of the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Soeby also shows his work further south on the coast at Cafe C’est La Vie in Lincoln Beach, Restaurant Beck in Little Whale Cove, and at

Sorella in Newport, and he has a booth twice a year at Crafty Wonderland in Portland.

You might also run into Soeby fishing the banks of Salmon and Siletz Rivers, or crabbing or clamming around the Siletz Bay. His advice for successful fishing is to, “get up early, get out in the cold, get your bait into the water – fishing will always lead you to something else even if you don’t catch any fish – maybe you’ll meet a new friend or find a glass float or some other special treasure.” Inspiration can always be found at the edge of the ocean or on the banks of the river.

Although Soeby’s artwork has been extremely popular on the coast for over a

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THE LOOKING GLASS INN

Located right across the street from the Siletz Bay in Taft, the Looking Glass Inn is just a short walk from miles of sandy beaches in one direction, and a variety of great shops, galleries and restaurants in the other. Many of the Looking Glass Inn’s 36 studios and suites offer amazing views of the bay and ocean, and all are dog friendly.

Check out the Inn’s Romance Package, featuring a Whirlpool Suite or Bedroom Deluxe Suite with chilled champagne, chocolates, commemorative glasses, and a $75 gift certificate toward dinner at The Bay House restaurant; it’s the perfect getaway gift for you and that special someone!

861 SW 51ST ST., TAFT | (541) 996-3996

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Blow your own glass LINCOLN CITY GLASS ART CENTER Creating your own work of art is a great way to make memories with your family and friends, and add decor to your home at the same time! Reserve a time to design and produce a fisherman’s float, bowl, paperweight, heart, votive candle holder, or other glass object from Wednesday through

Sunday in the studio, or watch professional glass blowers work Monday and Tuesday. You may also browse and shop for an amazing variety of blown glass art in the Jennifer Sears Glass Art gallery in the same building, or at the Volta gallery across the street.

4821 SW HWY 101, TAFT | (541) 996-2569 jennifersearsglassart.com

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Trek through ferns, alder and old growth forest to arrive at spectacular Drift Creek Falls, cascading 75 feet into Drift Creek Canyon. Located deep in the Siuslaw National Forest, Drift Creek Falls is an impressive waterfall that is accessible by hiking a 3.5 mile loop beginning at a parking area roughly 10 miles inland from Lincoln City. One of the most impressive features of the easy-to-moderate hike is crossing the 240 foot suspension bridge that leads to the bottom of the plunge. Enjoy some snacks or lunch at the unique picnic table carved from a huge tree at the base of the waterfall.

DRIFT CREEK FALLS TRAIL #1378

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Fine dining with a spectacular view THE BAY HOUSE RESTAURANT The building that overlooks the eastern edge of the Siletz Bay has been a restaurant of one sort or another since its construction in 1937, but it wasn’t until 1978 that it was named The Bay House and began offering first-class dining with outstanding food and wines. Forty years and several expansions later, The Bay House still offers an exceptional culinary experience featuring seasonal New American cuisine and a wine list with over 2000 selections. The million-dollar view of the Siletz Bay and Salishan Spit will perfectly complement your dining experience, especially during powerful winter storms or when the sun is setting below the Pacific Ocean.

You’ll fit right in SNUG HARBOR Said to be the oldest continually operated bar on the Oregon Coast, the Snug Harbor has been serving the Taft area since the early 1930s. You’ll love the rough-hewn cedar and fir furniture and siding that was milled on site from local old growth timber! It’s the perfect meeting place for both locals and visitors alike, featuring a full bar with a variety of great beers on tap, and offering a large breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. Live music or karaoke is performed every night of the week, and The Snug also has a cool back patio and even an outdoor rooftop seating area.

5911 SW HWY 101, CUTLER CITY

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The Eclectic Gift Shop

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McKay’s Markets have been around for 70 years and still going strong.

Thank you for shopping at McKay’s!

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