That’s what you do in Beaverton when it get’s hot…..you hit the beach. It has been unseasonably warm for this part of the world. We were told we might have to get used to the rain, but to date no rain. But lots of warm weather and no air conditioning here. It’s like many cities in Europe, they just don’t get enough warm weather to warrant air conditioners….but when you need it, it would be nice.
So being the happy wanderers that we are…..we loaded up the van and headed for the coast. An hour west of our home we hit the coast and headed south. Drove through Tillamook where we will return for our lunch stop. Then stopped at Neskowin on the coast. Small, quaint town with beautiful views of the ocean, the tree-lined basalt sea-stack known as Proposal Rock, Proposal Rock Inn, Hawk Creek Café and other small-town offerings. If you want to stay at Proposal Rock Inn be sure to ask for a seaside room and one as close to the water as possible.
For the next two hours we stopped at viewpoints and recreation sites. The coastline is dotted with them and each offers it’s own views, hiking, sightseeing, eating and sleeping options. AND DOGS! My goodness. I almost think Oregon has an unwritten rule – “need not come unless you bring a dog”…….
Salishan Lodge and Golf Resort is a place of note. Reminds me of The Lodge at Torrey Pines and Pebble Beach offerings. Beautiful location with lodging, spa, golf and year round activities
Back to Tillamook for a cheese sandwich, some mac ‘n cheese or some Tillamook Ice Cream. NOT! Nobody warned us of the crowds. We were just going to pop in for a quick bite but 2,500 other people had the bright idea before us. The line for an ice cream cone looked to be about an hour. So if the Tillamook tour or food is on your list of MUST SEE’S, plan the timing appropriately.
Second best place for lunch – Blue Heron French Cheese Company. A great stop for a sandwich and a bowl of clam chowder. Then back on the road to Beaverton. A great outing and then a dip in the pool.
Pamela
