From the coast
The Step Away Journal
Local guides, travel tips, and news from the Oregon Coast.
Razor Clamming on the Oregon Coast: A Beginner's Guide
As the big fall and winter minus tides roll in, razor clamming season turns the beach into a treasure hunt of its own. Here's how to dig your first limit.
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A Newport Day Trip: Aquarium, Lighthouses & Historic Bayfront
World-class sea life, two historic lighthouses, and a working waterfront full of barking sea lions — Newport packs a lot into one easy day trip from Lincoln City.
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A Day Trip to Pacific City: Cape Kiwanda, Dory Boats & Big Views
Twenty minutes north of Lincoln City, Pacific City packs a giant dune, a beach-launched dory fleet, and a brewery with a view into one easy afternoon.
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Fall Mushroom Foraging on the Oregon Coast
When the fall rains return, the forests behind Lincoln City come alive with mushrooms. Here's a beginner-friendly guide to foraging season on the Oregon coast.
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Beachcombing the Oregon Coast: Agates, Sea Glass & Driftwood
Long before the glass-float hunt, beachcombers came to the Oregon coast for agates, sea glass, and driftwood. Here's how to find your own treasures on the sand.
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Whale Watching on the Oregon Coast: When & Where
Gray whales pass right by Lincoln City — and some stay all summer. Here's when to look, where to go, and how to spot them.
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Beachfront vs. Ocean-View: Choosing Your Coast Rental
'Oceanfront,' 'ocean view,' 'steps to the sand' — the labels can be confusing. Here's what they really mean, so you book the stay you're picturing.
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Storm Watching in Lincoln City: The Coast's Cozy Secret
Winter on the Oregon coast is dramatic, moody, and surprisingly cozy. Here's how to enjoy storm season from the warm side of the window.
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Where to Eat in Lincoln City: Chowder, Seafood & More
Fresh Pacific seafood, legendary clam chowder, cozy bakeries and brewpubs — a local's take on eating well in Lincoln City.
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Coast to High Desert: A Weekend in Bend
Oregon packs the ocean and the high desert into one road trip. Here's how to pair a coast stay with a weekend in Bend and central Oregon.
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The Perfect 3-Day Lincoln City Itinerary
Only have a long weekend? Here's a relaxed, local-approved plan for three perfect days on the central Oregon coast.
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The Best Oregon Coast Rentals for Large Groups
Family reunion, friends' trip, or a multi-generation getaway? Here's how to pick a coast home that fits everyone — comfortably.
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Should You Hire a Property Manager for Your Vacation Rental?
Thinking about renting out your Oregon coast home? Here's an honest look at what a property manager actually does — and when it's worth it.
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Why Book Direct with Step Away Lodging
Skip the platform fees and book straight through us — better rates, real local help, and homes we care for ourselves.
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Things to Do in Lincoln City, Oregon: A Local's Guide
Beaches, glass floats, kite festivals, tide pools, chowder, and more — how to spend a perfect few days on the central Oregon coast.
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A Local's Guide to Finding Glass Floats in Lincoln City
Lincoln City hides hand-blown glass floats on the beach year-round. Here's how to find one.
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Oregon Coast Vacation Rentals with a Hot Tub
There's nothing like a soak under the coastal sky after a day on the sand. Every Step Away Lodging home comes with a private hot tub.
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Planning a Pet-Friendly Oregon Coast Getaway
The Oregon coast is one of the most dog-friendly places around. Here's how to plan a trip your whole family — furry members included — will love.
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