With lighter crowds, the last gasps of warm weather and plentiful beach rentals, Lincoln City, Oregon makes an ideal destination for a couples’ getaway this October. Sure, summer is great for family-friendly days in the sand and sea, but once the kids are back in school it’s the perfect time to rekindle some romance. And what a place to remember that spark. Whether you’re a new couple or celebrating decades of marriage, this picturesque coastal town offers something to help you feel the love. Here are a few ideas if you need inspiration.
Choose a Cozy Place to Stay
The first step to planning your perfect getaway is to book one of the most romantic beach vacation rentals Oregon has to offer. The Miracles vacation rental condominium is a prime example of what you might find in Lincoln City, offering a two-person hot tub with panoramic ocean views and beach access mere steps from the property. When you return from your starry-eyed stroll you will also enjoy amenities such as a wood-burning fireplace and LED electric fireplace, 42” television with DVD player, fully equipped kitchen and BBQ. The comfortable queen mattress topper, ivory leather love seat, pub-style glass topped table at a window overlooking the ocean and other little extras add to the ambiance. Whether you’re looking for a home-base to begin your adventures or just want to enjoy a glass of wine while you watch the sunset, this cozy apartment has you covered.
Plan Around Your Shared Interests
Aside from offering some of the best Oregon beach house rentals along the coast, Lincoln City also boasts a diverse range of activities and environments to suit the wants and needs of virtually any couple. If you’re a rugged sort of couple that lives for the Great Outdoors, there are plenty of parks and trails to enjoy. The Cascade Head Trail, for example, takes hikers through temperate rainforest, up challenging hills and to the top for views of the ocean and rocky coastal terrane. Wine lovers, on the other hand, have plenty of options for wine-tasting such as the Flying Dutchman Winery or the Depoe Bay Winery. And if you’re looking for sumptuous romance at new heights, why not pop a bottle of bubbly while looking down on the world below from a hot air balloon? There are several companies offering hot air balloon rides in and around the area so you can be sure to book an excursion on a day that suits you.
There isn’t really a bad time of year to visit Lincoln City, Oregon, but October might just be the perfect month for couples to get away. This idyllic 7½-mile stretch of coastline with an inland area offering everything lovers might want and need reaches its peak of picturesque walks, stunning sunsets and sumptuous local delicacies as the harvest season approaches. So, why not book your beach house or condo today and start planning?