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.
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