Whether spring, summer, fall or winter, the Oregon Coast has something to offer everyone. We live here all the time so we are used to playing in the rain and the wind. And we like the off-season best.

We invite you to come enjoy our coastal communities with us during the off season. Beachcombing after a storm. Whale watching. Bird watching. Fishing and crabbing. Historic movie theaters or cinema houses. Shopping. Art galleries and museums. Cultural centers, performing arts centers and playhouses. Casinos and concerts. Sitting by the fire with a good glass of wine or hand-brewed beer while watching a storm at sea. There is so much to do here that the only excuse for being bored is if you choose to be.

The Oregon Coast is multi-faceted and complex. You can’t know it or really enjoy it if you only come in the summer. We know it, love it and celebrate it with events that we invite you to share with us.

There’s an all-you-can eat Crab Feed in Yachats on January 28th and a barbershop quartet festival on February 4th. On February 14th, the historic log church will hold its annual wedding vow renewal ceremony. It’s free and open to all.
http://yachats.org/events.html#Jan%202012

In Lincoln City, we are having a Mardi Gras Jambalaya Cook-Off at our Culinary Center on January 28th. This is an iron chef-style competition and you get to try everything they make. We are also hosting Antique Week from February 10-20. Bring your treasure and have it professionally appraised by Harry Rinker, the Collector Inspector from HGTV. Seek and find in all of our amazing antique shops. http://www.oregoncoast.org/calendar/

Join us for the Otter Crest Wine Festival on February 3rd & 4th. Call 1-800-452-2101 or visit http://www.innatottercrest.com/index2.html.

The Newport Symphony Orchestra is performing, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in the depth of winter, January 28th. The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport is having a Family Sleepover on February 18th. And don’t miss the Annual Seafood and Wine Festival on February 23rd – 26th. http://www.newportchamber.org/

Come enjoy all the Coast has to offer during the winter.