Artsy, Beachy, Spring-Break Fun in Lincoln City
Posted on 03/01/2016 in Oregon Vacation.
If you’re looking for spring break beach vacation rentals Oregon is full of appealing possibilities across the state. If you’re looking for the most pristine shores and unique art pieces, though, you won’t need to look further than Lincoln City. Tourists flock to this seaside town that sits along a seven-mile stretch of crisp, clean coastline all year long. Not only is this view of the Pacific Ocean beautiful, but if you’re lucky you’ll find one of more than 2,000 glass floats that are “dropped” on the beach periodically between mid-October and Memorial Day. Spring break is a particularly good time to visit, as a special “drop” of 300 handmade pieces of glass art will be made between the 19thand 27th of March. And that’s not the end of the artsy, beachy fun! Keep reading to learn more about how you can participate in this distinctive local ritual.
Find Your Float First
You’ll probably want to search for your very own glass float as soon as you’ve checked into your rented house, cottage, or condo. Fortunately, when it comes to beach home rentals Lincoln City offers no shortage of opulent options. Whether you’re staying right along the sand, or at one of the charming rentals within walking distance, you’ll find it easy to reach the area of the beach below the embankment but above the tide line where glass floats are “dropped.” (In actuality these unique pieces of glass art are carefully placed on the beach, but the locals playfully refer to these placements as “glass drops.”) Whatever you do, though, do not search for glass floats on cliffs or during a storm. Drops never take place in dangerous places or under dangerous weather conditions.
Make Your Float Official
If you are lucky enough to find a glass float, remember one simple step to take once you’ve returned to your beach rental and cleaned your treasure to remove any sand or debris. Make sure to register your float by calling the Lincoln City Visitor and Convention Bureau at (800) 452-2151. This way you will learn the name of the artist who created the float by hand, and when you return home your Certificate of Authenticity should soon be waiting in the mailbox.
Learn More about the Float Artists
Numerous local artists participate in the “Glass Floats on the Beach” in Lincoln City each year, and 2016 is no different. This year you may find handcrafted floats on the beach created by artists from Alderhouse Glassblowing, Fernhill Glass, Flanigan’s Glass Gallery, Gathering Glass Studio, Glass Oasis, Glass Quest Studio, Lincoln City Glass Center, and Ocean Beaches Glassblowing and Gallery. You’ll also find additional glass art available for sale from Alderhouse Glassblowing, Flanigan’s Glass Gallery, Lincoln City Glass Center, and Mor Art as you peruse the local shops and galleries.
Once you have booked your beach homes or condo rentals Lincoln City will be your spring break destination for the most pristine seven miles of coastline and the most unique of local rituals concerning handcrafted blown glass. See you there – and finders keepers!
Get to Know the Lincoln City Beach Vacation Rentals Offer this Spring Break
Posted on 03/21/2016 in Oregon Vacation.
When it comes to beach vacation rentals Oregon is never spoiled for choice, but you’d be hard pressed to find a better deal on a more charming pair of condos than in Lincoln City this Spring Break. As this charming seaside town gears up for its Spring Break glass art drop, where 300 hand-made glass floats will be ‘dropped’ by affectionate volunteers, A-1 Beach Rentals is gearing up for a swell of visitors throughout the end of March. To highlight the best that Lincoln City has to offer, we’re offering a 4thNight Free on two of Lincoln City’s most popular condo rentals from March 20–April 4. With such a special deal on stays at the Prince of Whales and RSS Royal Pacific, why not get to know these properties a bit better? Just make sure to book fast if you feel inspired, because these deals won’t last all spring.
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| Stay 3 nights get 4th night free! March 20 – April 2 at RSS Royal Pacific or Prince Of Whales. |
The Prince of Whales
If you’re looking for condo rentals Lincoln Cityis the place. The Prince of Whales is a fine example of Lincoln City’s best, offering a charming living space with gas fireplace and ocean views stretching around the main room. In addition to a master bedroom featuring a king sized bed and jetted tub in its own private bath, you will find a queen-sized bedroom, additional bathroom, washer/dryer, ironing board, fresh linens, and fully equipped kitchen. This condo rental is unique for its location on Depoe Bay that puts guests in perfect position for its exceptional views, awesome sunsets, and an easy walk to the beach or hiking trails. When you’re all beached out, the condo offers flat screen TVs with cable, DVD/CD player, free Wi-Fi, a patio to lounge on, and access to a club house with swimming pool and spa.
The RSS Royal Pacific
This one-story condominium with two bedrooms and two bathrooms features king and queen sized beds, full surf view, dining space for four, a gas fireplace, a jetted tub, and extra touches such as games. The kitchen comes with all the appliances you need to cook and store food and is stocked with cookware and a coffee maker, plus you’ll find all the other amenities you need such as a washer & dryer, iron & ironing board, hair dryer, and fresh linens. You’ll also find a balcony, shared swimming pool, hot tub, and amazing access to everything from sight-seeing and whale-watching to swimming and fishing.
If you choose to stay at either of these beach home rentals Lincoln City will be at your fingertips. This means seven miles of pristine beach, great restaurants and bars featuring local seafood and produce, charming art galleries and museums, theatres, shops, and a nearby casino. Now it’s just a matter of choosing which beach vacation rental and booking the days!
8 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Lincoln City, Oregon
Posted on 03/25/2016 in Oregon Vacation.
With 7½ miles of unspoiled beaches and some of the best vacation rentals Oregon has to offer, Lincoln City is a holiday dream. There are endless activities for visitors to enjoy throughout the year, from crabbing and clamming to swimming and whale-watching to hiking and searching for glass art on the beach. If you’ve visited or even heard about Lincoln City, you probably know it as a quaint seaside town with world-class charm, great seafood, and a delightful community of local artists. There are probably a few things you don’t know about Lincoln City, though, such as the following eight fascinating facts.
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1. Perfectly Positioned in on the Central Oregon Coast
Whether you live here or plan on staying in a condo rental Lincoln City has something for you to enjoy, partly because it’s sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Coast Range and Devils Lake to the east. These majestic wonders are ideal for nature-lovers, and for city slickers it’s only 88 miles from Portland, 74 miles from Corvallis, and 58 miles from Salem.
2. A Unique Spot between the Equator & North Pole
You may also not know that this scenic seaside town is located at the 45th parallel north, which is a circle of latitude 45 degrees north of the equatorial plane of the Earth crossing Asia, Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, North America, and the Pacific Ocean.
3. There’s Much More to the North and South
Lincoln City is also smack-dab in the middle of the Central Oregon Coast, below the Salmon River and Cascade Head and above the Siletz Bay and Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge. A quick drive up or down the coast will leave you breathless with diverse wildlife and geography!
4. The Mildest of Maritime Climates
Sometimes Oregon gets a bad rap for disagreeable weather, but Lincoln City has a very mild maritime climate that makes it one of the state’s most desirable tourist destinations. Even the winter weather doesn’t get too cold, with highs around 50 degrees Fahrenheit in the daytime, but summertime is really where it’s at.
5. Close to the Heat – But Not Too Close
This coastal area enjoys mellow highs of about 60-70 degrees in summer, but drive inland just a few miles and you can easily find temperatures of 80-90 degrees! Many nearby residents find Lincoln City’s cool breeze to be the perfect coolant when things get too hot in the valleys.
6. The Perfect Position for Kiting and Surfing
With winds coming from the southwest in the winter and the northwest in the summer, that cool breeze also makes Lincoln City the perfect place to fly a kite or catch a wave on your surfboard. Or, why not combine the two and try out kite-boarding!
7. A Shifting Population Around the Year
While the permanent population of Lincoln City is fewer than 9,000 people as of the recent census in March of 2014, the population can swell to more than 30,000 during the summer months when visitors come from near and far. And summer tourists don’t just come from neighbouring towns; you might meet folks from across the country and around the world!
With the right beach home rental Lincoln Citywill feel like home to just about anyone, which is why so many visitors keep coming back. Why not see for yourself why this town is such a point of interest?
4th Nights are Free at the Tide Pools in Lincoln City This April!
Posted on 04/28/2016 in Oregon Vacation.
As the warm weather ramps up, spring vacationers now have an opportunity to stay a fourth night free in one of the best beach vacation rentals Oregon has to offer. Guests of the Tide Pools in Lincoln City who stay three nights will get their fourth night free from now until the 1st of May. When it comes to beach home rentals Lincoln City has no shortage of elegant and comfortable options, but few will give you and your group the same sweeping views of the oceanfront all the way to Cascade Head. Keep reading to learn more about this holiday rental and your springtime vacation possibilities in Lincoln City!
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| Stay 3 nights get 4th night free! April 8th – May 1st at Tide Pools located in Lincoln City Oregon.
Vacation rental townhouse. Sleeps 5, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. No pets allowed. 1319 NW Harbor Ave Lincoln City, OR 97367 |
A Home Away from Home in Lincoln City, OR
From expansive beach houses to condo rentals Lincoln City has accommodations to suit all kinds of travelers, no matter how large the group or intimate the occasion. The Tide Pools is a particularly suitable option for groups of 3-5 people. This townhouse sleeps five in three bedrooms with premium mattresses and bedding, and offers 3.5 bathrooms with 3 showers to accommodate everyone’s needs. The rental also offers a retro kitchen with ocean views, slab granite counters, a glass top stove, stainless steel appliances, and fine cookware and utensils. As far as your entertainment needs go, comfortable seating and a gas fireplace will help everyone enjoy the new flat screen TVs, DVD/CD player, Wi-Fi, selection of books, and board games. You and your group will also appreciate added conveniences such as a carport, hair dryer, ironing board, washer/dryer, coffee maker, blender, microwave, panini maker, waffle iron, and fresh linens.
Most visitors agree, though, that the most striking aspect of this Oregon beach rental is the view. You can see all the way to Cascade Head, and on a clear day you can spot Taft and Siletz Bay to the south. Whether you’re sitting in the living room, preparing a meal in the kitchen, embarking on a walk down one of the adjoining hiking trails, or enjoying some sightseeing from the deck and patio, you’ll see nothing but water and sky ahead.
A Delightful City to Spend Your Days in Unexpected Ways
If you’ve heard of Lincoln City then you probably know some of its well-known charms. From the glass floats on the beach to the local seafood to the stunning 7-mile stretch of coastline, this seaside town along the Central Oregon Coast has earned its reputation as a vacation destination. Whether you’re drawn to the nearby casino, whale watching expeditions, beachcombing, or any of the city’s other main attractions, there are probably some aspects of Lincoln City that you might not have expected. Lincoln City has one of Oregon’s best outlet malls, for example. It’s also rich in culture, with a historic theatre, museums, live performances, local historic society, culinary center, and glass-blowing studio. Families with children also enjoy the aquatic/fitness center, playground, library, and nearby Newport Aquarium.
If this sounds like a destination made for your upcoming spring getaway, do not delay in booking! This is truly one of the best beach vacation rentals Oregon has to offer and is bound to fill up before the month is over.
Don’t Miss Lincoln City’s Finders Keepers Season Finale this May 28-30!
Posted on 05/12/2016 in Oregon Vacation.
From its stunning coastline to its world-class cuisine and beach home rentals Lincoln City is known for many things. This seaside town along the Central Oregon Coast may be most famous, however, for the glass floats that are “dropped” on the beach during Finders Keepers season each year from mid-October through Memorial Day. During this time beachcombers can search for their own unique piece of glass art anywhere along Lincoln City’s seven-mile stretch of coastline from Siletz Bay to Roads End. And now the season is coming to an end! If you want your chance to find a glass float on the beach this year you’d better plan on attending the Finders Keepers Season Finale this May 28-30 in Lincoln City. Once you book your beach vacation rentals Oregon and its beautiful central coastline will do the rest.
All You Need to Know about Glass Floats on the Beach
These hand-crafted glass artworks are modelled after the blue and green glass floats once used by Japanese fishing boats to cast out their nets, which were often found washed up on the shores of Oregon beaches. Fishing boats nowadays use much less fanciful plastic floats to cast out their nets, but artists in Lincoln City have been celebrating the art of blown glass floats for nearly 20 years. Finders Keepers was concocted in 1997 to celebrate the upcoming new millennium, and artists spent two years preparing for the inaugural season with thousands of brightly colored glass floats that were each numbered and signed. The months-long event was so successful, and attracted so many visitors from around the nation, that it became an annual occasion long after the turning point of the millennium had come and gone.
How to Participate in the Finders Keepers Season Finale
If you want to participate in the final search for glass art on the beach, you’ll have the best luck between the 28thand 30th of May, when the last batch of numbered glass floats will be placed by volunteer “float faeries” who work diligently to distribute the floats in secret. A total of 3,000 glass floats are dropped each season, but the number of official floats always corresponds with the year, so this year 2,016 numbered artworks are up for grabs. Just remember to follow these simple rules to keep your search fun and safe:
· Only search for floats below the embankment and above the high tide line.
· Set out from public beach access points.
· Search any time during daylight hours as floats are “dropped” throughout the day.
· Never search for floats after daylight hours (float faeries don’t do drops after dark).
· Do not search for glass floats in unsafe weather conditions.
· Keep your eye out for other kinds of glass art such as sea stars, shells, crabs, coins, and sand dollars that are placed on the beach during special drops.
· If you find a numbered glass float call (800) 452-2151 to register it and receive a Certificate of Authenticity as well as information about the artist!
· If you don’t find a glass float on the beach, don’t worry! You can purchase floats and other unique pieces of glass art from participating local artisans such as Alderhouse Glassblowing, Fernhill Glass, Flanigans Glass Gallery, Gathering Glass Studio, Glass Oasis, Glass Quest Studio, Lincoln City Glass Center, Mor Art, and Ocean Beaches Glassblowing and Gallery.
Don’t delay in booking the kind of vacation homes and condo rentals Lincoln City is known for, so you and your loved ones can enjoy the glass floats that truly put this town on the map!
Don't Forget to Book the Beach in Your Summer Schedule!
Posted on 06/16/2016 in Uncategorized.
Pick from a variety of condos and beach houses at www.a1beachrentals.com!
Enjoy the Gorgeous Beach at Lincoln City this Summer and Fall!
Posted on 07/10/2016 in Uncategorized.
Book a condo or beach house with A-1 Beach Rentals Today!
How to Spend One Perfect Day in Lincoln City, Oregon
Posted on 07/13/2016 in Uncategorized.
With so many great vacation rentals Oregon and its coastline are ready to explore whenever you have some vacation time. With the right beach home rental Lincoln City can be your hub for a one-of-a-kind vacation that epitomizes the Central Oregon Coast, but what if you can only get away for a couple of nights before heading back to work? Or what if you only have one full day to explore Lincoln City before moving on to your next Oregonian destination? The good news is that you can have a perfect day in Lincoln City that’s full of sights, sounds, tastes and experiences that will leave you with an authentic feeling of what this coastal town is all about in only 24 hours.
Start Your Day in Lincoln City
Whether you wake up in a 4-bedroom vacation home or quaint condo rental Lincoln City will be yours to enjoy from the moment you step out the door until the moment you turn in at night. Here’s how to start one suggested itinerary to spend a great day in Lincoln City, Oregon this summer.
9:00 a.m. – Breakfast on the 101
Start your day with breakfast at one of the many charming and delectable cafes along Highway 101. Nelscott Cafe, The Corner Cafe and Pacific Grind Cafe are just a few of the local favorites for breakfast and lunch, but whatever time of day or whatever you’re craving you’ll find ample options on the 101.
10:00 a.m. – Tide Pooling and Rock Hunting
After breakfast it should only be a short walk or even shorter drive to the beach from wherever you are. Lincoln City is home to over 7 miles of pristine coastline with plenty of beautiful rocks to collect and saltwater tide pools for visitors to respectfully explore. You’re sure to find some fascinating sea creatures up close and in their natural habitat.
11:00 a.m. – Fly a Kite on the Beach
Lincoln City is known for many things, including its annual kite festivals that attract hundreds of locals as well as visitors from neighboring areas. If you’re not in town for one of the festivals, though, you can always visit one of the eye-catching kite and gift shops near the beach to get one of your own to fly out there on the shore.
12:30 p.m. – Pick up a Picnic Lunch
Stop by one of the local shops or delicatessens on the 101 for a sandwich or bowl of clam chowder along with any other snacks, drinks or supplies you need. You’ll find plenty of places to enjoy your picnic outside, and if the weather at the beach isn’t as nice as it could be then you can drive to one of the nearby state parks with covered picnic areas.
Make sure to rest up at lunch, because you’ve got a full afternoon and evening ahead of you if you want to have a perfect 24 hours in Lincoln City, Oregon! Watch out for our next blog post to see how your afternoon and evening might unfold once lunch is over.
Finishing Your Perfect Day in Lincoln City
Posted on 07/20/2016 in Uncategorized.
With the right beach vacation rentals Oregon is like a summer wonderland for vacationers and Lincoln City is particularly amenable for travelers on both short getaways and long-term holidays. Even if you only have a day to enjoy Lincoln City you can pack in a whole lot of action and leisure. In our last blog post we discussed how you might start a perfect day in Lincoln City, so keep reading to see how you might end your day to get the most authentic experience of the Central Oregon Coast!
Finish Your Day in Lincoln City
So, you’ve just finished lunch after a morning of exploring the beach in Lincoln City, Oregon. After a quick stop to drop off new kites and collected rocks at your beach home rentals Lincoln City awaits to continue entertaining you! Make the most of every minute:
2:00 p.m. – Enjoy the Local Arts Scene
Arts, crafts and culture are alive and well in Lincoln City. As you make your way down Highway 101 you’ll find numerous studios specializing in the area’s well-known blown glass artwork. Visit Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio to watch a demonstration by a local artist, make your own glass art or make a purchase. Mor Art Glass Fusing Studio also offers one-day fused glass art classes. There are also local museums and art galleries if that’s more up your alley.
4:00 p.m. – Make a Refreshment Stop
Whether you’re looking for a revitalizing cup of coffee, an icy milk shake, a relaxing glass of wine or a savory craft-brewed beer, you can easily find a nice spot to stop near the coast in Lincoln City. Some good local options include Logic In A Cup Espresso, Eleanor’s Undertow Takeout, The Bay House and McMenamins Lighthouse Brewpub.
6:00 p.m. – Pre-Dinner Stroll
You might have already explored the tide pools, collected colorful rocks and flown a kite on the shore, but there’s nothing quite like a simple walk to really get to know your surroundings. Listen to the waves crashing on the beach, enjoy the feeling of sand in your toes, stop and sit on a piece of driftwood to see the thundering water rolling in, and just experience it all.
7:00 p.m. – It’s Seafood for Dinner!
A trip to Lincoln City, Oregon wouldn’t be complete without enjoying some of the area’s fresh seafood cooked to perfection using gourmet local recipes. There are numerous fine dining restaurants serving fresh seafood and steak, as well as more casual eateries serving clam chowder, fried fish, seafood pasta and more. You could even grab some fresh seafood and other local ingredients and take them back to your holiday rental to cook yourself! The best beach house rentals Lincoln City has to offer all come fully equipped with modern kitchens.
As day turns into night, you and your travel companions might find that the beautiful sunset inspires a night out on the town. You can catch some live music at a local pub, enjoy a world-class concert at the nearby casino, or watch a movie in a historic theatre. Before you know it, though, tomorrow morning will come and it will be time to check out and move on. But don’t worry, Lincoln City will always be here waiting for you.
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