Monday, August 9, 2010

Lincoln City Oregon Vacation Travel Tips

Lincoln City Oregon is one of the most popular travel destinations on the Oregon Coast. The reason for Lincoln City's popularity is that there are so many fun things to do all year long. This article will give you some great ideas on what to do and how to best enjoy your vacation.

Introduction to Lincoln City, Oregon

Lincoln City is a city in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States. It is named after the county. The population according to the 2000 census was 7,437. Lincoln City was incorporated on March 3, 1965 and the name was chosen from contest entries submitted by local school children.

Lincoln City, Oregon is 48 miles West of Salem, Oregon and 76 miles South West of Portland, Oregon. U.S. Route 101 serves as Lincoln Citys main street. Lincoln Citys nickname is Kite City. You will find a wide variety of lodging options from camping, beach rentals, motels and luxury hotels to help you to get the most out of your Lincoln City Oregon travel plans.

How About FUN Things To Do On The Beach?

Some fun things to do on the beach would include Beachcombing, Finders Keepers Glass Floats on the Beach, Kite Flying, Tide Pooling, Crabbing & Clamming, Riding the Waves, Whale Watching or even Getting Married!

What Kind of Outdoor Activities are Available?

Animal and Bird Watching, Biking & Bike Trails, Gardens, Crabbing and Clamming, Excursions, Fishing, Golfing, Kite Flying, Parks, Hiking and Skateboarding are common outdoor activities for individuals and the entire family!

What if We Like Indoor Activities?

Lincoln City Oregon and surrounding areas have you covered there as well! Antiquing, Glass Blowing and Glass Art, Community Center, Cooking Classes at the Culinary Center, Driftwood Library, Casino, Indoor Kite Flying, Putt and Bat, NLC Historical Museum, Movies & Live Theater have a little something for everyone.

Are You Into Arts and Entertainment?

Some places to visit and do in the Lincoln City Oregon area are: Chinook Winds Casino, Eden Hall, Galleries & Museums, Movies, Music & Concerts, Nightlife, Theatre West, Lincoln City Cultural Center, Sitka Center for Art and Ecology and the Artists Studio Association.

How About Day Long Excursions?

You could take a Coastal Drive, see nearby Newport Attractions, go Deep Sea Fishing, visit a Lighthouse, enjoy the Tillamook Cheese Factory or the Evergreen Aviation Museum, visit the Salmon River Fish Hatchery and the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

As you can see, this article only touches on a wide variety of activities to do and places to see on your Lincoln City Oregon travel destination, so whenever possible plan to stay more than 3 days. Whether you are traveling alone, with friends, family or business associates, you will have plenty to do with indoor activities like shopping, gaming, dining to beachcombing, bird watching and festivals and more to enjoy your Lincoln City Oregon travel plans.

Here is a Couple Handy Travel Tips:

If one of your favorite things to do is walk and play on the beach, especially if you have kids and or animals, be sure to locate a motel or hotel with beach front access. Having beach front access can be a BIG time saver, and it is really fun to leave your hotel or motel room and walk down, or even park your vehicle right on the Oregon beach! If you have pets then search for a pet friendly motel.

The motel or hotel website can give you more information or even call ahead on the reservation line and ask how close they are to the beach. This will save time, money, and if you have kids or animals that LOVE to play in the sand, being close to your motel or hotel room will come in real handy!

For some money saving ideas, check out this article: "Oregon Beach Vacations on a Budget".


About the Author:

Stephen Roth is an author for the Seagull Beach Front Motel in Lincoln City, Oregon. Visit our website at http://www.SeagullMotelOregon.com and watch our video for more info on Lincoln City Travel Tips and Oregon Coast Vacations.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Oregon Coast Vacation on a Budget Seagull Beach Front Motel

Do you consider yourself an Oregon Coast lover? Looking for a romantic get-a-way or to take the family on a trip to the Oregon coast? This article will share some ideas about how to have a FUN Oregon Coast Vacation without putting a big dent in your budget!

When planning an Oregon Coast Vacation, it's best to start with a particular city in mind. There are many fantastic Oregon coast locations up and down the Oregon coastline from Astoria, Oregon all the way down to Brookings-Harbor, Oregon near the California border. As an example, we'll provide some tips and use Lincoln City Oregon as an example.

Hotel or Motel?

One of the first things to do is plan the dates of your stay with the budget you have to work with. Your accommodations can take a major bite out of your budget, so choosing a motel over a hotel can save you 20%-40% or more, as hotels have many services that you may or may not need. Many motels can provide you with in-room kitchens, Jacuzzis and plenty of channels on the TV for the kids, without added expenses of a hotel. Check out this YouTube Video on the Seagull Beach Front Motel in Lincoln City Oregon.

Off Peak Vacation Times

Another way to stretch the budget is to stay in a motel before or after the weekend. The weekends are the peak times for motels and hotels and usually cost more to stay during those times. For Oregon beach vacations, the time of year can also make a big difference as fall and winter time rates can save you additional money.

Save Big Time on Food

Your next biggest expense on an Oregon coast vacation would be food. To cut food costs try getting a motel room that includes a kitchen and bring some food along with you on your trip. Having some meals in your motel room, especially when you have kids with you on your trip, can really add up to be big savings. Using the money you save on food prepared in your room can allow more cash for more extravagant restaurant meals, and more entertainment.

Save Time and Frustration

Next, if you have young kids, or are just looking to stroll and search for treasures on the beach, try your best to get a motel with beach front access. This can save a great deal of time and frustration and being close to your room can be a real blessing.

How to Find Events and Entertainment

In Lincoln City Oregon, you can search online for the Oregon Coast Visitors Association for activities, dining and events. In the North end of Lincoln City Oregon you can also stop by the Lincoln City Oregon Chamber of Commerce to pick up local publications for ideas and ways to save on local entertainment. Your motel should also have a supply of publications either in your motel room, or in the motel’s office. Office staff at your motel can also provide a wealth of ideas on how to enjoy your stay and may be able to give you advice on where to find coupons to stretch your budget even more.

Explore the Local Area

One last idea on how to save time, and money while having fun is to take walks within a few blocks of your motel room. You’d be surprised at how many local shops and places to dine can be within blocks of your motel room, all you have to do is explore.

An Oregon coast vacation does not have to be expensive. With a little pre-planning, some creativity, and a little bit of flexibility can go a long way to stretching your budget while having fun on your Oregon coast vacations.

Author Bio:

Stephen Roth is an author for the Seagull Beach Front Motel, one of the beachfront motels in Lincoln City, Oregon. Visit our website at SeagullMotelOregon.com for more info on Oregon Coast Vacations.