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Beautiful! Spectacular! Enchanting! Romantic! Peaceful! Exciting! Wild!

Words can no more capture the essence of the majestic central Oregon coast than a photograph can do justice to the lush colors of a breathtaking Pacific sunset. The scenery of the coast varies from wide sandy beaches to rugged headlands of solid rock. The many moods of the Pacific Ocean range from placid to tempestuous. This is a place where, nearly every day of the year, whales frolic just off the shore, making this "The Whale Watching Capital." Sea lions, seals, pelicans, and other seabirds too numerous to list add to the wonder of this area.

The towns are human-sized, without the crushing crowds and stress of cities. Cities have rush hours, our largest towns have "rush minutes!" You feel it in the air; here, people work to live instead of living to work. Breathe it in, relax, you're on "coastal time." There may be no more satisfying experience than walking an unspoiled beach, or watching a mother whale and her calf as they feed and frolic so close to you that you can actually hear them spout.

You say you want fun and excitement? When you stay with Skyshine LLC, whether you're just passing through overnight or you're at your ultimate vacation destination, the Central Oregon coast has activities for every interest: whale watching, beachcombing, wave watching, surfing, casinos, golf, restaurants, wine tasting, hiking, the Oregon Acuarium, parks, beaches and deep sea charter fishing.  Special events include major entertainment acts, the Newport Seafood and Wine Festival, the nationally acclaimed Cascade Head Music Festival, Wooden Boat Shows, Christmas Tree Lighting, Rubber Ducky Races, the Depoe Bay Salmon Bake, 4th of July Fireworks, the Blessing of the Fleet, and many others. The central coast has it all!

 

The properties of Skyshine LLC snuggle up to the Pacific Ocean on this charming stretch of the Central Oregon coast. The shops, galleries, restaurants, and wine tasting rooms of the small fishing town of Depoe Bay are a leisurely walk or a short drive from your doorstep. Whether your visit to Depoe Bay is a romantic getaway for two, a family holiday, or a reunion with old friends, you'll find activities to delight each person at a Skyshine LLC oceanfront getaway.

Known as the Whale Watching capital of Oregon , Depoe Bay hosts the smallest navigable harbor in the world. From the huge seawall running the entire length of the town of Depoe Bay you can watch trawlers and boats wait at the mouth of the harbor to time their run in from whale watching excursions, deep sea fishing or sightseeing. At night, the twinkling harbor lights will enchant you from the deck or living room of your luxurious vacation home.

Another breathtaking feature of the Central Oregon coast at Depoe Bay is the ancient lava beds that abut the seawall.  When the water is rough the famous Depoe Bay spouting horns occurs as seawater under high pressure blows up through the lava tubes - a sight you will want to be sure to see! 

You won't want to miss the Devil's Punchbowl, where wind and water have carved the coast into fascinating shapes.  While viewing the Devil's Punchbowl stop in at Mo's for seafood, and at The Flying Dutchman Winery for a wine tasting.

Whatever the reason for your visit, let Skyshine LLC be your host for an unbeatable Central Oregon coast vacation.

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 Look What's Happening this Week on the Central Oregon Coast
Now – July 31 – Fire & Ice Ceramic Exhibition by Kathy Shamey – Backstreet Gallery – Florence – Kathy uses high-fire clay and glazes with porcelain, and does both wheel throwing and hand building to make her decorative and functional ceramics. Her fused-glass pieces are exceptional. Tues-Sun, 10am-6pm. FMI 541-997-8980 or www.florenceartists.com

Now – Sept 6 – Cleawox Lake Kayak Expeditions – Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park – Florence – Explore this beautiful dunal lake and experience its natural beauty, its wildlife and the ancient sand dunes that border its shores. Registration is required at Honeyman Lodge. Tours last 1½ hours. Fri-Sun, 10am. FMI 800-551-6949 or www.oregonstateparks.org

Now – Sept 6 – The Sand Scientist – Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park – Florence – An expert awaits at the north end of the largest continuous sand dunes in the world to share with you its origins, its movements and its many secrets. Look for the picnic table with the large maps just behind the entrance to the dunes at the Cleawox Picnic Area. Daily, 2pm-4pm. FMI 800-551-6949 or www.oregonstateparks.org

July 9 – 12 – Curry County Fair – Gold Beach – Entertainment, bands, grand parade, livestock and carnival – FMI 541-247-4541

July 9 – 12 – “Smokin’ at the Ocean” – Chinook Winds Casino Resort – Great Barbecue, Live Music and Carnival fun await you! International Federation of Competitive Eating superstar Joey Chestnut is scheduled to return to defend his rib-eating title! It all starts with family fun, as for the first time, Chinook Winds brings Carnival rides and attractions to Lincoln City – FMI 888-244-6665 or www.chinookwindscasino.com

July 10 – Live Music “McDougall” – Goose Hollow at the Cove – Seaside – FMI 503-717-1940

July 10 – 11 – Live Music by “Virtual Underground” – Chinook’s Seafood Grill Lounge – Lincoln City – Join us for some Classic Rock 9pm – Midnight – FMI 888-244-6665

July 10 – 11 – Live music 9pm - 1am in Warehouse 101 by “Ambush” – The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park – FMI 541-756-8800

July 11 – Live Music “John Arevalo” – Goose Hollow at the Cove – Seaside – FMI 503-717-1940

July 11 – Miss Oregon Parade – Downtown Seaside at 2pm – FMI 503-738-3097

July 11 – Oregon Berries Cooking Class – Culinary Center – Lincoln City – Class is 11am - 2pm, Cost: $50, meal and wine included. FMI Chef Sharon Wiest at 541-557-1125

July 11 – Cruise In to Drive Out Hunger – Depoe Bay – Have fun, bring some canned food, drive out hunger, see some outstanding cars, listen to some great music and be a part of the voting for your favorite car. FMI 877-485-8348

July 11 – 12 – Against the Grain Ultimate Frisbee Tournament – On the Beach – Seaside – Starts at 9am on Saturday and ends at 6pm on Sunday, near the lifeguard tower just down from the turnaround. FMI 503-819-2585

July 11 – The Hot Flashes in “Mama’s Got a Brand New Bag” – Performing Arts Center – Newport – An all-new hit musical comedy, one night only in Newport! FMI 541-265-2787

July 11 – Kathy Shamey Artist’s Reception – Backstreet Gallery – Florence – Wheel-thrown and hand-built, her decorative and functional ceramics are unique, as are her fused-glass pieces, brightly colored platters and window hangings. 14 other artists join her. Refreshments. 3pm-5pm. FMI 541-997-8980 or www.florenceartists.com

July 11 – 5 – Oregon Coast Music Festival – Coos Bay – Opening Day Event at Mingus Park, Noon! Come enjoy wine, food, and music to start the 31st year celebration. Music festival has multiple dates July 11-25th. FMI 541-267-0938 or www.OregonCoastMusic.com

July 12 – Bay Clamming with Lee Gray the Wild Gourmet – Siletz Bay State Park – Taft – 10am – FMI 541-992-3798

July 15 – Comedy Night 7 & 9pm in Warehouse 101 – The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park – North Bend – FMI 541- 756-8800

July 16 – Concrete Rodeo – Skate Ride Park – Seaside – Open to non-sponsored skaters, 11am-3pm. FMI 503-738-3311

July 16 – Summer Folk Festival – Cultural Center – Lincoln City – Festival begins at 1PM and includes three concerts. Adults $10 and kids $5. FMI www.summerfolkfest.info

July 16 – Live music “Henry Turner JR & Flavor” – Roadhouse 101 – Lincoln City – 9PM – FMI 541-994-7729

July 16 – Live music in Warehouse 101 by “Hookah Stew” – The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park – North Bend – 8pm-12am. FMI 541-756-8800

July 17 – 18 – July Jubilee – North Bend – Come celebrate North Bend’s birthday by visiting various events at multiple locations throughout town. FMI 541-756-4613 or www.NorthBendCity.org

July 17 – 18 – Live music in Warehouse 101 by “Hookah Stew” – The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park – North Bend – 9pm-1am. FMI 541-756-8800

July 17 – 18 – BikeFest in Seaside – Seaside – FMI 503-717-8530

July 17 & 19 – Beach Discovery Program – On the Beach – Seaside – Meet in front of the Aquarium 10:30-3:30, for beach discovery for all ages! FMI 503-338-9271 July 18 – Estuary Discovery Program – Quatat Park – Seaside – 10:30-3:30 – FMI 503-338-9271

July 18 – Summer in Provence with Liz Lesesne – Culinary Center – Lincoln City – Class is 11am - 2pm, Cost: $50, meal and wine included. FMI Chef Sharon Wiest at 541-557-1125

July 18 – Singer/Songwriter/Author CRAIG CAROTHERS – Visual Arts Center – Newport – Craig will be the featured author at a special event performance of the Nye Beach Writers' Series. The show begins at 7pm in the second floor meeting room. Due to Carothers' popularity and the venue's limited seating, tickets will be pre-sold through the Writers On The Edge website. General admission is $10 in advance; $12 at the door. FMI www.writersontheedge.org

July 18 – Ocean Fest Triathlon Race “Paddle, Run or Peddle” – Winchester Bay – One, two, or three person teams compete in kayaking, running, and mountain bike races. Registration begins at 6:30 am on Coho Point in Winchester Bay. Competitors can enter in a single leg or all three stages as a 1, 2 or 3 person team. FMI 541-271-3495

July 18 – NSL Rail Jam – Sand Master Park – Florence – Dune Riders International presents the National Sandboard League Pro/Am, Saturday, 2pm - 4pm. FMI 541-997-6006 or www.sandmasterpark.com

July 18 – Summer Folk Festival – Events Center – Florence – It's a hootenanny! Performances by folk artists including The Wanderers, Riverbend and The New Folksters. Workshops in guitar, banjo and folk song history plus jam sessions. Saturday, 1pm - 7:15pm – FMI 541-997-1994 or www.eventcenter.org

July 23 – 25 – Live music in Warehouse 101 by “Nightfall” – The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park – North Bend – FMI 541-756-8800

July 24 – Riverfront Rhythms 2009 Summer Concert Series on the Waterfront – Umpqua Discovery Center – Reedsport – Friday Evenings @ 6:30pm, tonight come join us for “New Folksters” – bluegrass, lush ballads, sultry blues and rollicking ragtime tunes. FMI 541-271-3495

July 24 – 25 – Comedy on the Coast at 8PM – Chinook Winds Casino Resort – Lincoln City – Headliner Evan Davis, Featured Act Del Van Dyke, and Host Roger Lizaola – FMI 888-244-6665

July 24 & 26 – Beach Discovery Program – On the Beach – Seaside – Meet in front of the Aquarium 10:30-3:30, for beach discovery for all ages! FMI 503-338-9271 July 25 – Estuary Discovery Program – Quatat Park – Seaside – 10:30-3:30 – FMI 503-338-9271

July 25 – “Summer in Tuscany” with Liz Lesesne – Culinary Center – Lincoln City – Class is 11am-2pm and the cost is $50, meal and wine included. FMI Chef Sharon Wiest at 541-557-1125

July 25 – Orphan Plant Sale – Connie Hansen Garden – Lincoln City – Sale 10am to 2pm at 1931 NW 33rd, FMI 541-994-6338

July 25 – Cape Perpetua & Heceta Head Tour – Departs from Eugene, Florence – Our Ocean is sponsoring a trip to the Oregon Coast to visit the potential Cape Perpetua-Heceta Head marine reserve site. Visit the beach and lighthouse at Heceta Head, meet scientists at the Strawberry Hill State Park, tour Cape Perpetua overlook and hike in old-growth forest. Includes activities and guest speakers, Lunch provided, 8am - 4pm – FMI 541-350-6620 or www.ouroregonocean.org/tour_RSVP.html

July 26 – 43rd Annual Seaside Beach Run – On the Beach – Seaside – FMI 503-738-8304

July 26 – Super Sunday Stew – Cafι Mundo, Nye Beach – Newport – A talented, eclectic lineup will blow Newport away. They’ve got poetry, prose, rants, Americana, trip hop, and straight up three-chord rock and roll. People should come out and enjoy themselves. And it’s all free! Cafι will host the event and cook up a special vegetarian stew to feed the culturally starved masses. The meal is served at 6:30, FMI 503-812-1524

Area Golf Courses
Salishan  (Salishan) Sand Pines (Florence)
Chinook Winds Golf Resort  (Lincoln City) Crestview  (Waldport)
Hawk Creek  (Neskowin)
Agate Beach  (Newport)
Beaches
Fogarty Creek State Park: Located within a mile of the Depoe Bay city limits, Fogarty Creek State Park is a wonderful day-use picnic park.
Beverly Beach State Park: Beverly Beach State Park is located only minutes from Depoe Bay.  It has miles of sandy walking beach and a nice day-use park for picnicking.
Agate Beach: (aka Surfer's Paradise) park is located only minutes from Depoe Bay. It has miles of sandy walking beach and a nice day-use park.
Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint: 1/2 mile from the Depoe Bay city limits.
Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
Yaquina Head Historical Lighthouse
Area Attractions
The Sea Lion Caves
See these burly sea animals in their natural habitat.
The Oregon Coast Aquarium
Planning a visit to the Oregon Coast Aquarium? Find out everything you need to know to plan your visit.
Theatre West of Lincoln City Live theater with five productions per year.
Connie Hansen Garden Conservancy Botanical garden, open year 'round.
Tradewinds Charters
Fishing, charters and whale watching.
Spirit Mountain Casino
Chinook Winds Casino
Oregon Coast Shipwrecks
Oregon - The Far Out West
Lodging
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