Central Coast: Newport, Yachats
Nye Beach Cottages - Newport
Location: 208 Northwest Cliff Street (Nye Beach)
Why Go There? Cozy clean cottages (no beach view), in the heart of historic Nye Beach district of Newport; includes parking space; less than five minute walk to the beach, art center, shops, bakeries, cafes, restaurants (including Table of Contents at the Sylvia Beach Hotel).
Access: Drive with parking spot or street parking
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Sylvia Beach Hotel - Newport
Location: 267 North Cliff Street, Newport (Nye Beach)
Why Go There? Cozy literary-themed small hotel, nicely appointed rooms, each named for an author; overlooks the beach, great views in the heart of historic Nye Beach. Breakfast included in room rate; restaurant open to outside guests with reservations for breakfasts and family-style prix-fixe four course dinners; parking lot for hotel guests.
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Drift Inn & Cafe - Yachats
Location: 124 Highway 101 North
Why Go There? Eccentric, friendly, community-oriented inn; eclectically decorated/named rooms (the "Sky Candy" studio contains colorful kites). Variety of room options: a few with kitchens; some shared bathroom hostel-style. Sits above their popular cafe (ample portions, freshly prepared); daily evening live music. Check-in at cafe can be busy. On Highway 101, so earplugs helpful for light sleepers, especially if room windows are open.
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Heceta Head Lighthouse Historic Bed & Breakfast - Yachats
Location: Highway 101, Mile marker #178 & 1/4th, between Florence, Yachats
Why Go There? Known for family-style seven course sumptuous breakfasts, overnight guests treated to afternoon wine, cheese reception; access to shared-use kitchen. Winter guests may attend lighthouse lecture after breakfast. Rooms in historic lightkeepers house at lighthouse base; trails and beach access for hikers nearby.
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