The first leg-step of our coastward stroll will land in McMinnville for dinner.
West to the hotel: Another stretch of driving, followed by check-in and jacuzzi relaxation.
Perhaps a quick morning stroll before or after checkout? This lovely garden is less than a mile from the hotel.
After checkout we can head to this cozy, well-reviewed restaurant for breakfast.
"Come visit and explore the trails of Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The patient observer will be rewarded with many wildlife viewing opportunities on the refuge. The Cannery Hill Unit is open daily from sunrise to sunset. There are two parking lots on the Cannery Hill Unit. The Pacific View Parking Area has minimal parking so we encourage you to leave your car at the first parking lot and walk the graveled Christensen Road/Trail which is a moderately difficult, 15 minute one way trip that leads you to the Pacific View Trail. Be mindful that you will be sharing the roadway with cars. On the Pacific View Trail you will experience an easy, 10 minute walk on a paved surface with rest benches. The trail ends at an observation deck where you will be treated to a sweeping view of the Pacific Ocean, Haystack Rock, Nestucca Bay, the Coast Range, and the Little Nestucca River."
Look for the stair-graded trail down to the hidden Short Beach, an isolated little beachcombing spot.
Directions to Nehalem Bay State Park Turn off US 101 at the Shell station between Manzanita and Nehalem onto Necarney City Road. Travel 1 1/2 miles to the park. Follow signs to the campground 1/2 mile inside park entrance. Site E31 Check-In Time: 4:00 PM Check-Out Time: 1:00 PM
