• Beach Trips,  Oregon Coast

    A Stop-By-Stop Guide to the Oregon Coast with Kids

      A friend recently told me about her upcoming Oregon Coast trip, and asked, “Where should I stop along the Oregon Coast?” So I’ve made up a quick itinerary of where I’d go and what I’d do if driving the Oregon Coast, from Astoria to the California-Oregon border. This stop-by-stop guide down Hwy 101 along the Oregon Coast shows great stops and kids activities. Plan frequent stops into your day, and you’ll discover less complaining and more cooperation. Drive along the Oregon Coast’s Hwy 101 with my Google Maps directions. (But always double-check directions and open hours, etc. before going anywhere) Stop 1. Start your trip in Astoria. Pick up…

  • Oregon

    Oregon Family Deals and Savings

    Oregon deals, coupons and savings for family vacations in Eastern Oregon, Bend, the Oregon Coast, Newport, Mt. Hood, Portland and Southern Oregon. Eastern Oregon Visitors Association: Packages and deals Eugene, Cascades and Coast: Discounts and special offers Mt. Hood Territory: Coupons and deals Newport, Oregon: Special deals and promotions Oregon’s Adventure Coast (Coos Bay, North Bay, Charleston): Lodging specials Oregon Coast Visitors Association: Travel promotions and deals Seaside Chamber of Commerce: Deals and coupons (including kids eat free) Travel Portland: Special offers, coupons and hotel deals Travel Oregon: Seasonal offerings Visit Bend: Hotel and motel deals