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Newport, Oregon-See the Sea Lions.

January 23, 2011 by Mel · 2 Comments 

Newport, Oregon-See the Sea Lions. This picture was taken down on the historic bayfront in Newport, Oregon.  You can usually see the Sea Lions laying up on the docks behind the seafood plants.   Sea Lions have been in this spot every time that I have visited Newport. You can hear them from a distance-they [...]

Oregon Coast-Places to Eat in Newport, Oregon-La Maison

January 22, 2011 by Mel · 2 Comments 

Oregon Coast-Places to Eat in Newport, Oregon-La Maison La Maison is a fairly new restaurant and bakery located in Newport, Oregon, at 315 SW 9th St.  We just happened to stumble on it when we seen an ad in one of the local area tourist magazines that mentioned Monte Cristo sandwiches, which just happens to [...]

Salem Oregon-Looking for an Open Restaurant to Eat Out for Thanksgiving this year?

November 22, 2010 by Mel · Leave a Comment 

Thanksgiving Day options in and around Salem for eating out on Thanksgiving Day.  Which restaurants are open?  Be sure to call ahead to find out whether they will be serving their regular menu or a Thanksgiving Buffet, times that they are open,  and whether or not you will need reservations.  Have a favorite place to [...]

Wine and More in Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast-C & J Boutique

February 21, 2010 by Mel · Leave a Comment 

The beautiful Oregon Coast is just a short 1 hour drive from Salem, Oregon.  We love to take mini vacations to Lincoln City.  On one of our recent trips, we discovered a new place to hang out, do some wine tasting and even enjoy a bottle of wine and snacks.   Our discovery was a [...]

HOW DO I LOVE THEE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY??

February 8, 2010 by Mel · Leave a Comment 

HOW DO I LOVE THEE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY??  Still looking for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the one you love? Let your SALEM OREGON REAL ESTATE AGENT give you some tips for a couple of local ideas, and a coastal one. The first one involves fine wine and chocolate.  What woman doesn’t love good [...]

GREAT ESCAPES PART 2-OREGON COAST-LINCOLN CITY….GREAT EATS ON YOUR ESCAPE!!

August 17, 2009 by Mel · 2 Comments 

GREAT ESCAPES PART 2-OREGON COAST-LINCOLN CITY….GREAT EATS ON YOUR ESCAPE!! Okay, now that you have finally done it AND MADE YOUR GREAT ESCAPE…..WHAT NEXT??? Where are you going to find the best food and best deals?? FATHOMS inside of the Inn at Spanish Head has fantastic happy hour specials. Appetizers range from $1.99 to $3.99. [...]

My Great Weekend Escape Can Be Yours Too!! The Oregon Coast-Lincoln City

July 19, 2009 by Mel · 3 Comments 

The Salem Oregon Real Estate Market has really been hopping lately. As a matter of fact, I had not taken a day off since the beginning of May. So, we finally decided to make a great escape for my birthday somewhere close by. We decided on Lincoln City as that is one of our favorite [...]