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Visit Lincoln City, Oregon Beaches Before the Summer Ends

Posted on 08/23/2016 in Oregon Vacation.

With so many perfectly positioned beach vacation rentals Oregonwill be at your fingertips once you decide to vacation in Lincoln City. The miles of pristine coastline alone is enough to keep you and your loved ones occupied, and when you consider all the surrounding areas of the Central Oregon Coast you soon realize you’re spoiled for choice! There is plenty to do right in Lincoln City, though, making it a perfect destination for either an extended vacation or quick getaway. Here are a few ideas of what’s coming up in Lincoln City to keep you and your loved ones busy during your stay here as summer slowly draws to a close.

Comedy on the Coast

This Friday August 19 and Saturday August 20, Comedy on the Coast will take over the Chinook Winds Casino Resort. The comedy fest will feature laugh makers including Danny Villalpando, Jackson Perdue and Jeff Jena as well as a no-host bar with doors opening at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets are $15.

‘Food of Japan’ Demonstration

If you’re a sucker for sushi and other Japanese delicacies, you’ll definitely want to make your way to the Culinary Center in Lincoln City this Saturday, August 20. The ‘Food of Japan’ Demo runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and costs $60, which includes the demonstration, a meal and accompanying wine.

Northwest Author Fair

If books are more your thing, you may want to find yourself at the plaza next to Bob’s Beach Books on Northwest Highway 101 in Lincoln City this Saturday. A free event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. featuring award-winning and best-selling authors from many genres including fantasy, history, mystery, science fiction, young adult and children’s.

Pirate Treasure Hunt

Pirate lovers and philanthropists alike should appreciate the all-day Pirate Treasure Hunt in Depoe Bay this Saturday, August 20. The treasure hunt will benefit charities and offer additional activities such as a mystery story to decipher, live silent auction, and party at the end of the day.

Historic Walking Tours

Visitors to Lincoln City, as well as curious locals, may want to partake in a free Walking Tour of the Historic Taft District from 1 to 2:30 p.m. this Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21. John Blaine presents the walking tours every Saturday and Sunday with support from the North Lincoln County Historical Museum, where you can stop by during opening hours to sign up for an upcoming tour.

Farmers & Crafters Market

With all the wonderful beach house rentals Lincoln Cityhas to offer you should feel right at home during your upcoming visit. And if you’re around between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. this Sunday, August 21 (or other upcoming Sundays) you may want to take a stroll from your beach house to the Lincoln City Farmers & Crafters Market like many locals do. All the foods and crafts you’ll find for sale will either be home-grown or hand-made by the vendor.

Clamming Clinic

The Oregon coast is known for great seafood, so why not get up close and personal with one of the most popular bounties of the local sea: clams! On Wednesday, August 24 a Clamming Clinic will meet at the Driftwood Public Library on Southwest Highway 101 to learn about clamming and then set off to put those skills to use in Siletz Bay. Visit OregonCoast.org to learn more about this and other upcoming clinics.

With the right beach home rentals Lincoln City will be your oyster, right there for the taking! Don’t delay and book your house or condo today if you haven’t already.

Don't forget to visit the beach this fall!

Posted on 09/07/2016 in Uncategorized.

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Book Your Vacation Rentals in Lincoln City, OR for a September Getaway

Posted on 09/13/2016 in Oregon Vacation.

When it comes to vacation rentals Oregonis filled to capacity during the summer, when students and education professionals are free and many others choose to take time off for a sunny holiday. The warm weather continues into September, though, and an early autumn vacation to Lincoln City, Oregon might be ideal for those who prefer to beat the crowds. Whether you want to get away with your beloved for a week or just take the gang out for a quick weekend, there is plenty to do in Lincoln City throughout September. Events like the Farmers & Crafters Market, Gleneden Harvest Market, Open Spaces Bird Walk, Photography Hiking Clinic, crabbing and clamming clinics, and all sorts of live music take place every week. Here are a few more ideas if you think a September visit to Lincoln City might be right for you:

Cruise the Coast – From August 27 – September 10 the seven miles of main street in Lincoln City will be buzzing with car shows every weekend, live music, and a colorful “cruising scene” with classic car owners showing off their prized possessions. With the right beach home rental Lincoln Citywill be your headquarters for two weeks of car-themed fun!

“The Casbah” Opening Reception

The opening reception of “The Casbah” art show will take place on Friday, September 9 from 5–7 p.m. at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. The artist’s collectives known as The Casbah frequently put on shows including visual arts, poetry, theatre and music in Lincoln City and throughout Oregon.

Farm-to-Table Demonstration

If you want to immerse yourself in late summer food and drinks, book your tickets and head to the Culinary Center in Lincoln City from 11a.m. – 2 p.m. this Saturday, September 10. The Late Summer Farm-to-Table Demo with Willamette Valley Vineyards will feature an informative demonstration by Chef Sharon Wiest and includes a meal and drinks for $60.

Annual Celebration of Honor

Chinook Winds Casino Resort will present the Annual Celebration of Honor on the beach in Lincoln City this September 14-18. The multiday event is a tribute to military veterans and active duty military personnel. This year’s celebration includes the Run for Honor 5k, Oregon Traveling Memorial Wall, free entertainment and a free buffet for military and veterans.

Ukulele Road Show

The Ukelele Road Show will bring the Triple Duo PNW Ukulele Concert Tour to the Lincoln City Cultural Center on Thursday, September 15. Duets and sextets will perform a variety of ukulele music including jazz, pop and folk music ranging from original/traditional to contemporary.

Annual Indian-Style Salmon Bake

The 61st Annual Indian-Style Salmon Bake will take place on Saturday, September 17 at Depoe Bay City Park. If you love salmon and traditional Native American cooking, or want to explore this cuisine further, this event should tickle your taste buds!

Hey Hey, It’s the Monkees!

This theatrical celebration of The Monkees featuring their greatest hits will come to the Chinook Winds Casino Resort on Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24. Shows start at 8 p.m. and tickets range from $26–$51.

Mediterranean Autumn Cooking Demo

If you love Mediterranean food and plan on being in Lincoln City this Saturday, September 24, make sure to book your spot at the Mediterranean Autumn Demo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lincoln City’s Culinary Center. For $60 you’ll be part of the informative, interactive demonstration by a trained chef and enjoy a meal and wine afterwards.

Whether you’re looking for a family-size house or a condo rental Lincoln City has you covered. Come visit this September and see what all the fuss is about!

It’s That Time of Year Again: New Glass Floats ‘Drop’ onto Lincoln City Beaches

Posted on 10/18/2016 in Oregon Vacation.

From seafood specialties to quaint beach home rentals Lincoln City always offers a reason to visit, but there are even more incentives to stop by this coastal Oregon town between October 22, 2016 and May 29, 2017. The annual Finders Keepers event takes place from mid-October to Memorial Day every year, bringing countless visitors and locals to the beaches in search of their own blown-glass float to take home. Keep reading to learn more about this special tradition that sets Lincoln City apart!

The Annual Hunt for Beautiful Glass Floats

Each year a new flock of volunteer ‘Float Fairies’ descends on the seven-mile stretch of coastline in Lincoln City, Oregon to hide handcrafted glass treasures made by local artists. Although the fairies drop 3,000 floats each year, the ‘official’ floats are only numbered up to the current year. That means there will be 2016 official floats this season, and one of them could be yours! If you find one of these numbered pieces of glass art, simply go to the Lincoln City Visitor Information Center or call (800) 452-2151 to register it and receive a Certificate of Authenticity.

Even if you don’t find one of the official floats, you can still stop by one of the local shops and galleries specializing in blown-glass art to purchase one for yourself. The unique glass artworks – inspired by floats left behind by old Japanese fishing vessels many years ago – are each different and capture the eye with their unmatchable swirls of color.

Some Facts to Consider Before Float-Hunting

If you plan on visiting for float season, one of the most important facts to consider is that the best vacation rentals are booked in advance. From two-story homes to condo rentals Lincoln Cityhas plenty of choices, but if you want to find the perfect accommodations for you and yours then make sure to plan ahead! It’s also important to be prepared for wet, cold and windy weather if you’re visiting this fall or winter. The Finders Keepers kick-off was even postponed for a week due to extreme weather conditions, so you can never tell what kind of weather you’re going to get. There are also some general rules to go by when you’re hunting for glass floats on the beach during Finders Keepers season. Here are some of the most important rules to remember:

· Stick to the areas of the beach below the embankment and above the high tide line.

· Never search for glass floats at night – they are always dropped during the day.

· Daily drops may be cancelled when weather conditions are very dangerous.

· Floats are always hidden where they can be easily found and never in areas that are private or dangerous to access.

· Float Fairies hide their treasures in random places and at random times so don’t bother trying to find out where the ‘best spot’ to search is.

· Periodically there will be special drops where other kinds of glass shapes such as coins, shells, sand dollars and sea shells are dropped.

· Only numbered pieces of glass art can be registered.

As soon as you book your beach vacation rentals Lincoln City will be your next destination for family fun and new traditions! Finders Keepers is an annual tradition worth sharing again and again.

Watch those vehicles get caught in the sand this fall!

Posted on 11/10/2016 in Uncategorized.

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The Artists and Story Behind Lincoln City’s Glass Floats on the Beach

Posted on 11/14/2016 in Oregon Vacation.

Once you’ve booked a beach home rental Lincoln City will be waiting for you to discover its unique tradition centered around blown glass on the Central Oregon coast. Each year volunteers hide 3,000 glass floats along Lincoln City’s seven miles of coastline between mid-October and Memorial Day, and the public are invited to take part in the hunt. But how did this tradition start, and who are the artists that make it happen?

A 21^st Century Tradition

Visitors who walked the beaches of Lincoln City, Oregon in the early 20^th century often found glass floats that Japanese fishing vessels left behind after releasing their nets in the waters miles away. These little treasures were highly collectible and continued to increase in value as fishing crews the world over adopted buoyant plastic to cast out their nets. Though the last Japanese-made glass floats disappeared from the Oregon coast long ago, a new era of glass floats on the beach would begin as the 20^th century drew to a close. A local artist came up with the idea in 1997 as a way to celebrate the upcoming millennium, and the city inaugurated the Finders Keepers project in 1999. By Memorial Day of 2000, the first season of Finders Keepers had attracted thousands of visitors from around the country who were intrigued by this unique opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while appreciating art.

Since the inaugural season, local artists have produced more than 3,000 glass floats and other works of blown glass art every year, with numbered floats corresponding to the current year. This year there will be 2016 official glass floats that lucky beachcombers can find and register to receive a Certificate of Authenticity. With some of the best vacation rentals Oregon has to offer, though, you and your loved ones are sure to remember your Finders Keepers season whether you find a float or not.

The 2016/2017 Glass Artists

Lincoln City has a reputation for its glass floats and other forms of blown glass art, thanks in no small part to the tradition of Finders Keepers on the beach and the stable of local artists who keep this tradition afloat. The artists responsible for this year’s glass floats include Treasure Collupy from Lincoln City’s Alder House Glassblowing, Ryan Bledsoe and Amanda Williams from Newport’s The Edge Art Gallery, Claude Kurtz from Astoria’s Fernhill Glass, Brett Flanigan from Lincoln City’s Flanigans Glass Gallery, Keith Gabor from Ashland’s Gathering Glass Studio, Paris Birdwell from Otis’ Glass Oasis, Mark and Marcus Ellinger from Stanwood’s Glass Quest, William Murphy from Newport’s Oregon Coast Glassworks and several artists from Lincoln City’s Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio including Kelly Howard, Jon Meyers, Daniel Millen and James Benson.

Several Lincoln City artists will contribute other colorful works of glass art in the form of coins, crabs, sand dollars, sea stars, shells and other nautical subjects. Make sure to stop by Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio to see glass art by Kelly Howard, Jon Meyers, Daniel Millen and James Benson; Mor Art for blown glass by Dan Watts and Maurice Martinez; and Glass Confusion for glass art by Marcia Glenn.

Whether you’re looking for a large family home to rent or a snug condo rental Lincoln City is ready to accommodate you and your loved ones this Finders Keepers season. With so many amazing artists sharing their work with the world, you’re sure to leave with something special by the time your Oregon holiday is through.

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Posted on 12/14/2016 in Uncategorized.

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5 Reasons to Visit Lincoln City This Winter

Posted on 12/16/2016 in Oregon Vacation.

Lincoln City is home to some of the most popular Oregon beach house rentals along the state’s central coast area. With some of the best beach vacation rentals Oregon has to offer, ranging from cozy condos to large homes that sleep up to 16, it’s always open for visitors. Most people think of summer holidays when they think of beach house rentals, though. Does that mean Lincoln City is inhospitable for holidaymakers during the winter months? Of course not! Here are five excellent reasons to consider traveling to Lincoln City, Oregon for a winter getaway.

1. Arts and Culture at the Lincoln City Cultural Center

If you’re looking for first-class arts and culture, you’ll always find something to tickle your fancy at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. The Pacific Trombone Quartet, which features some of the Northwest United States’ most celebrated classical musicians, is especially popular during the winter season when they play whether it rains or shines. Enjoy fine instrumental music from masters ranging from Bach to Ellington, and cap off the night with dinner and drinks out on the town afterwards.

2. Bijou Theatre’s Saturday Morning Cinema

If you’re planning a winter weekend stay in one of the fine beach vacation rentals Lincoln City, Oregon offers, you definitely won’t want to miss out on the Bijou Theatre’s Saturday Morning Cinema. This classic theatre on Highway 101 plays a classic film for about $2 per person every Saturday morning.

3. Buffets and Fun at the Chinook Winds Casino

It’s always a good time of year to visit the Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City, but when the weather outside is frightful it’s a great way to make the most of rainy days. Chinook Winds is much more than a casino – it also offers a range of buffet dining, seasonal events and top-notch entertainment with local, national and international acts regularly stopping by.

4. Look Forward to a Look at the Past during Antique Week

If you’re around Lincoln City and Depoe Bay on February 5^th or the following week, you will find yourself in the midst of Antique Week. The event features deals and promotions at antique and specialty shops across the city and an exceptional glass floats drop on the beach for those who prefer to find a unique piece of art in the Great Outdoors.

5. The Christmas Cottage

The Christmas Cottage on SW Highway 101 is open from 10 am to 5:30 pm every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Whether you visit in December or in the New Year, you’ll find 25,000 ornaments from around the world to peruse. The shop offers Christmas cards, Santa figurines, international ornamentation including a large collection of European glass ornaments and German nutcrackers, an exclusive collection of lighthouse decorations and annual gold ornaments handcrafted by local artisans, and a variety of stationary and cards for everyday occasions. You won’t find another place like it!

Whatever you do, don’t rule out Lincoln City and the rest of the Central Oregon Coast this winter. It’s a unique place with much to offer visitors during this frosty time of year.

Enjoy the Holidays in Lincoln City, Oregon This December

Posted on 12/22/2016 in Oregon Vacation.

It’s not too late to book some of the finest beach vacation rentals Oregon has to offer and enjoy a magical weekend with loved ones before Christmas rolls around. That’s right, there are plenty of fine rental properties available and you can even enjoy a third night free if you book a condo or beach house for a weekend stay before Christmas week. While you’re booking the kind of beach house rentals Oregon coast getaways are known for, you’ll be happy to know there is plenty to do in the coming weeks. Here is just a small sampling of activities you might enjoy:

4^th Annual North Pole Express at Chinook Winds Play Palace

Take a virtual ride to the North Pole at the Chinook Winds Play Palace this December 16^thand 17^th, and again on December 23^rd. The kids will love the magical journey, followed by a special gift from Santa, and everyone will enjoy the hot coca and cookies. The journey goes from 5:45pm to 8pm on Friday and 12:45pm to 3pm on Saturday. Tickets are $15.95, and families are encouraged to call ahead for reservations.

“Comedy on the Coast” December Showcase

Enjoy the comedy stylings of Tyler Boeh, Seamus O’Brien and Brad Upton at the Chinook Winds Casino’s December edition of “Comedy on the Coast” this Friday and Saturday, the 16^th and 17^th of December. Doors open at 7pm and shows start at 8pm. Tickets are only $15 and available online or over the phone from the Chinook Winds Casino.

“Hands-on Holiday Entertaining” Culinary Class

Book your place now to enjoy a hands-on holiday entertaining course from 11am to 2pm on December 17^that Lincoln City’s Culinary Center. Attendees will learn how to make a menu of pimento cheese, blue cheese and pear and squares with caramelized onion, crab puffs, Oysters Rockefeller, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, smoked sausage palmiers, pomegranate champagne cocktails, and chocolate truffles. With meal and wine, the day costs $75.

Oregon Coast Aquarium’s “Sea of Lights”

Kids and young-at-heart adults won’t want to miss the “Sea of Lights” at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in nearby Newport, Oregon this upcoming weekend. Stop by the aquarium from 5pm to 8pm to see the beautiful seasonal decorations that include “Scuba Santa,” a massive Christmas tree and over one million sparkling lights on display. Tickets are $10, or included with admission for the day.

Santa Claus Comes to Town at Dorchester House

Watch Santa Claus arrive by way of firetruck to the Dorchester House on NW Highway 101 on Tuesday, December 20^th at 6pm. The official Dorchester House Holiday Ceremony is a perfect family-friendly event for the holidays, with chances for the little ones to join Santa on his sleigh and for everyone to enjoy some delicious hot cocoa and cookies indoors.

With a range of idyllic beach rentals Lincoln City, Oregon is always worth a visit. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway for grownups or trying to create a magical experience for the family, there’s plenty to do this December on the Central Oregon Coast!