Visiting Oregon
Visitors come to Oregon for different reasons including the beauty of the North West, the beaches that Oregon offers, historical sites, and winter sports in top rated ski resorts. Properties include Oregon coast vacation rentals, rentals in historic areas, and ski lodge rentals in the Cascades.
Regions in Oregon
Oregon vacation rentals are located in the following regions:
Sightseeing in Oregon
Guests staying in an Oregon vacation rental often visit:
- Lava Lands Visitor Center in Lava Butte. Getting a vacation rental in Bend Oregon, about 11 miles north, would work well and is a great location for winter sports.
- The Oregon Trail can be visited throughout Oregon. Cities along the original Oregon Trail include Ontario, Oregon; Baker City and La Grande. Many historical spots are located between these towns. Wagon ruts from the trail are still visible along Deadman’s Pass.
Outdoor Fun in Oregon
For guests staying in Oregon Coast vacation rentals the beach is the place to go for outdoor fun. Visitors staying in Oregon Coast rentals enjoy beachcombing, ocean kayaking, windsurfing and surfing. Guests staying in Oregon Coast vacation rentals can also go hiking and mountain biking in state parks and national refuges along the coast.
Oregon Coast Vacation Rentals
Oregon coast vacation rentals are popular with visitors. With so many wonderful beachfront rentals, the Oregon Coast offers unique lodging opportunities.
In the north, visitors often stay in a Cannon Beach or Manzanita Beach rental. Beach vacation rentals on the central Oregon coast include Seaside Oregon vacation rentals and Lincoln city vacation rentals.
Oregon coast vacation rentals are available at these favorite destinations:
- Cannon Beach for a “getting away from it all” experience.
- Visitors staying in Seaside Oregon properties swim and play in the beach which is lifeguarded during summer months.
- Lincoln City vacation rentals provide excellent sandy beachfront locations and are among the most popular Oregon beach house rentals available.
- Florence Oregon vacation rentals are a favorite destination for visitors who love staying close to civilization (and shopping).
- Manzanita Beach in the Nehalem Bay area. When staying in a Manzanita beach rental, there are plenty of local spots where you can get a new colorful kite. Kite-flying is a favorite activity for guests staying in Oregon properties in Manzanita Beach.
Oregon Skiing Vacations
Winter sports are popular activities east of the Cascade Mountains. A Sunriver vacation rental would be perfect for the avid skier. Sunriver rentals include large family houses and conveniently located condos.
Sunriver properties are not limited to winter sports usage. Sunriver condos also make sense in the summer for golfers, hikers, and those enjoying the resort lifestyle. To explore the Cascades area, consider getting a Sunriver vacation rental.
Other Activities in Oregon
Guests staying in Oregon coast vacation rentals often enjoy these activities:
- Any of the Oregon coast vacation rentals would provide a fabulous setup to lovely drives up or down the coast.
- Visiting the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport. Get an Oregon coast vacation rental in Newport. A Lincoln city vacation rental (only 30 minutes north) is a good option as well.
- Sea Lions Caves, a ten minute drive north from Florence Oregon, is a popular destination for visitors staying in Oregon properties near Florence.
- Visit the West Coast Game Park (Oregon coast rentals in Coos Bay or Bandon are just a short drive away).
Shopping in Oregon
Visitors staying in Oregon coast rentals and Oregon beach rentals like shopping in the many local stores and boutiques along the coast. Every modern amenity and store you can think of is located in Portland, which is the largest city in Oregon.
Food and Dining in Oregon
No matter if you reserve a Sunriver vacation rental, a Lincoln city vacation rental, or stay in another Oregon coast lodging, you can taste local cuisine:
- Jo Jo potatoes are potato wedges that have been healthily baked and then fried!
- Wild mushrooms or locally grown pears, cherries, and berries.
- Oysters and crabs are popular for guests near the beach.
- Alder-Planked or smoked salmon.
Oregon Weather
Oregon weather differs for guests depending on if they are to the east or west of the Cascade Range. For guests west of the Cascades, the weather is milder. For guests staying in Oregon coast rentals, the weather can be cooler and wetter than other parts of west Oregon.
East of the Cascade Range, the summers are shorter and the winters have heavy snowfall that makes for wonderful skiing. In the summer, the average temperature in Portland is 68 degrees Fahrenheit. In the winter, the average temperature in Portland is in the 40s.
When to Visit Oregon
Oregon coast lodging is popular during the summer, as evidenced by how many Oregon coast rentals are reserved during the summer months. Many visitors, however, reserve Oregon Coast properties during one of these events:
- Portland International Film Festival in February. When looking for a rental Portland Oregon can hit the spot.
- Portland Rose Festival in June. Enjoy the festival while staying in a Portland vacation rental.
- Mt. Angel Oktoberfest in Mount Angel in September. Vacation rentals in Lincoln City Oregon are 90 minutes west of Mount Angel.
- Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire in Corvallis in September. Oregon coast rentals are located about 70 miles west of Corvallis.
