The Oregon Coast Weekend Escape

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Virtual Beach Trip!

You know that sound that you make, the one where you've attempted to release some of your stress. That sigh could be heard from here! and I noticed you went right back to holding your breath again.
Maybe what you need is a relaxing trip to the Beach. Please Come inside and see

Saturday June 14th 6:15 am

With the Car All loaded up, We Set out on our Beach Get-Away Adventure! about 35 minutes into our adventure Hot Air Balloons start coming into view

This Beach Trip Started off Nicely with Some Hot Air Balloons Gliding By 

So We Snapped a Few Photo's While We Were Driving 

Up up and away! 

The Spectacular Scenery on Highway 18 is Never Disappointing

The beautiful weather all weekend didn't hurt either!

Bliss at 65 MPH!  

Scenic View on Highway 18  

Highway 18 Oregon 

More Rolling Hills on the way to Lincoln City 

Some Views From Our Room in Lincoln City

I would like to especially thank Michelle at the d'Sands Motel and Condominiums for a Delightful stay and very pleasant accomodations and treatment of their guests!

9am just checking into our room at the d'Sands 

The View from our Room was Spectacular 

Staying at D'Sands Hotel 

“We received a cute and unexpected guest just outside our patio door! and he brought his appetite”

Keep them Peanuts Coming Lady! 

Beach Life is Great 

Sun Setting Outside our Motel 

Saturday June 14th 9:25 pm

With the first day Winding Down, Maybe it's the Salt Air or the Beauty seen in so many different directions and angles that makes you say aaahhhhhhhhh!!

D'Sands Condominium Motel in Lincoln City Oregon

Here is a direct link to make your reservations at the D'Sands Condomimium Motel!
D'Sands Condominium Motel in Lincoln City Oregon
D'Sands Condominium Motel, is a great place to stay while visiting Lincoln City, with affordable rooms and incredible ocean views you'll leave rejuvinated and relaxed!

The Games We Played on our Trip!

Last Word

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Fun Games we Played!

Mad Gab

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Sunday June 15th 9:30 am

Today will be much busier as we just enjoyed the View from our room and played board games all day.

The Devil's Punchbowl

Devil's Punchbowl 

Devils Punchbowl

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Yaquina Head

Breathtaking Panoramic Views!

“Although it cost $5 to enter the Yaquina scenic Area, the Views were worth it! It gets very Windy”

Yaquina Head Lighthouse 

Yaquina Head Lighthouse Area Photo 

Yaquina Head Lighthouse

Newport

A little Shopping Trip at the Aquarium Village Shopping Center

Aquarium Village

My Wife and I did some shopping at the Aquarium Village in Newport.

Just South of the Oregon Coast Aquarium, this Themed Shopping area has about 12 different shops to walk through and look at. From Glass Blowing Artisans to Kelp Sculpting Artisans, as well as Jewelry,Seashells & Swords to buy, there is something for everyone.

Aquarium Village Shopping 

Pirate 

Pirate lunch specials 

Protected by Pirates 

Shop til you drop 

Many valuable items can be found in a sea of choices 

Aquarium Village Location map

More about Aquarium Village

If you would like to know even more about Aquarium Village, this is a link to their Website where you'll find even more photo's and details about their shops.
Aquarium Village
Fun Shopping!

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