Caledonia House Bed & Breakfast is located at the heart of the Oregon coast.  Just 12 miles south of Newport and 4 miles north of Waldport, we rest just between the ocean and the woods.

Our vintage 1945 cottage has old world charm with all the modern conveniences and we are perfectly located for activities of all kinds.  There are seemingly endless activities to enjoy during your stay.   Some require a permit (*) or a fee ($), but many are absolutely FREE!

SPECIAL NEWS FOR VETERANS!  Oregon State Parks are offering special passes for qualifying veterans!  Click here for more information.  (Posted 9/26/2007)

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    - Antiquing is easy to do with many local shops in Seal Rock, Newport and Waldport.    
    - Aquarium visits are popular for kids of all ages.  The Oregon Coast Aquarium is just north of our
       location between South Beach and Newport (before you head over the bridge). 
       For more information call 541-867-FISH  or  visit  www.aquarium.org.      
      
       Check out the LIVE SHARK CAMS! 

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    - Balloon rides 
    - Barbecue
    - Beach Combing
    - Beads - Trade Beads are sold at small shops along the coast, including stores here in Seal Rock.
    - Bicycling is a popular pastime and we are just steps from the Oregon Coastal Bike Route.  
       Stop in on your way up or down the Pacific Coast Highway.  We can store your bikes safely while you
       catch up on your sleep.
      - Birdwatching is a favorite activity right in our own backyard.  We have seen and heard several of
        Oregon's coastal and woodland birds.  We highly encourage all "twitchers" and "shutterbugs" to visit 
        with binoculars and cameras in hand.  Seal Rock State Park's own "Elephant Rock" is a layover of
        sorts for migratory birds. 
     - Blimp Hangar Museum
     - Boating
     - Botanical Gardens
     - Bridges (Covered and Historic).  We have the Alsea Bay Bridge to our south and the Yaquina Bay
        Bridge to our north, both built by Conde B. McCullough.  There are also 51 covered bridges to see
        throughout Oregon.

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     - Camping *
     - Casinos
     - Celtic Festivals
     - Celtic Music
          http://www.thecaledonians.net/
          http://tonnnua.com/index.htm
     - Clamming *
     - Concerts
     - Crabbing *

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    - Dining
    - Dock Walks.  Take a guided tour and learn about the Newport fishing fleet.  FREE Tours begin at
       3:00 pm daily at Bay Boulevard at  Local Ocean Seafood restaurant.  Call 541-574-7959 for details.
    - Dune Buggy Rentals

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    - Escape!
    - Explore

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    - Farmer's Markets offer a variety of things for sale.  Oregon has some of the freshest produce we've ever
      tasted.   The Newport Farmer's Market opens on Saturday, May 10th, 2008!
    - Fishing (Fly or Rod) *
    - Forest Exploration
    - Fossil Hunting
    - Fudge - Go ahead, fudge a little!  We have hand made fudge right here in 
        Seal Rock at "S.R. Fudge n' Stuff!"
    - Fun Factoids

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    - Galleries are plentiful in Seal Rock and other small coastal towns with all forms of medium in mind.   
         Earthworks Gallery - Yachats
         Edge Art Gallery - South Beach
         Heart Song Gallery - Seal Rock
         Triad Gallery - Seal Rock
     - Garden Tours
    - Geocaching - navigate your adventures using a Global Positioning System (GPS).
    - Geographical Sites
    - Glass Blowing - a very popular pasttime here in Oregon.  
        A new studio has just opened here in Seal Rock!
    - Glass Floats - these colorful orbs are released each year and it's "finders - keepers" for visitors to
        the beaches.  Seal Rock's own Ocean Beaches Glass hides them on our local beaches on a 
         regular basis!
    - Golf
        Agate Beach - Newport http://www.agatebeachgolf.net/ 
        Bandon Dunes Golf (about 160 miles south) …designed after St. Andrews! http://www.bandondunesgolf.com/
        Crestview Hills - Waldport (4 miles south of our location)  http://www.crestviewhillsgolf.com/ 
        Olalla Valley - Toledo (about 20 miles northeast) 
          http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/course.asp?course=928345
        Salishan - about 25 miles north of our location http://www.salishan.com/golf/

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    - Hang Gliding
    - Hatfield Marine Science Center
    - Helicopter Tours
    - Hiking
    - Horseback Riding
    - Hot Springs
    - Hunting *

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    - Introspection
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    - Jacuzzi - We have one right here at Caledonia House!
    - Jet Boat Rides

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    - Kayaking
    - Kite flying is a great pastime here on the coast.  There is a kite store conveniently located in  
      Newport and the beach is just a stone's throw from our B&B or borrow ours for Free.

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    - Light House Tours (some are Free)

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   - Marathons - See www.prefontainerun.com or http://www.newportmarathon.org/ for more information. 
   - Mountain Biking
   - Mushrooms are a local legend of sorts here on the coast.  Savory fungi of all sorts can be found and
      tastes with the right guidance and preparation.  Please note that you should never touch or consume
      any mushroom (or other plant) that you are not familiar with.
   - Museums
      Lincoln County Historical Museum, Newport at "The Burrows House"
      Waldport Heritage Museum (Free Admission) Friday 12-4; Weekends 10-4
   - Music festivals and events are ongoing.  See the "Coastal Calendar" for details.

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    - National Parks

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   - Oregon Coast History Center
    - Outlet Malls

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   - Photography is a personal favorite.  We have a mini gallery on site and you will find a multitude of  
      new and fascinating birds, insects, plants, and woodland and marine animals to capture with your
      lens.  Don't forget our fabulous sunsets too!

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    - Quality Time

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    - Reconnect with nature, yourself or someone special.
    - Restaurants galore!  You won't find a lot of chain restaurants here - just local favorites!

            Recommended by our guests...

                - Chowder Bowl - (Newport at Nye Beach)
            - Drift Inn - (Yachats) - breakfast or food and music a night
            - Fishtails Cafe' - (South Beach) - great for lunch; open until 3:00 pm daily
              (The black bean quesadillas are fantastic)
            - Flashbacks - (South Beach) - good old fashioned American cuisine with a soda fountain! 
              (They deliver to Seal Rock!)
            - Georgie's (Newport) - great food at sunset, with a surprise!
            - Inn at Otter Crest - (Otter Rock) - great food, romantic setting, fantastic views ($$)
            - Local Ocean Seafood - (Newport on the Bayfront)
            - Nana's Irish Pub - (Newport) near Nye Beach.  Good for dinner and spirits.
            - Panache - (Newport) - quiet atmosphere near Nye Beach, fantastic food & service ($$)
            - Rogue Ale Restaurant & Pub - (Newport) * Saturday - "Mr. Bill's Trivia Night" with local pirates 
               in tow. ($$)
            - South Beach Fish Market & Seafood Diner - (South Beach) - Their fish is off the hook!  
                www.southbeachfishmarket.com
            - Stephanie's Cafe' - (Newport) - wonderful sandwiches near Nye Beach
            - The Golden Thai Elephant formerly Thai Talay - (Newport) - made to perfection for each guest.
            - Yuzen for sushi - (Seal Rock) ($$)

     - Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum - located just north of our location along the historic bayfront
       area.
    - Rock Climbing
    - Running

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    - Sand Dunes
    - Sea Lion Caves - Visit America's largest sea cave, complete with sea lions!
    - Seals and Sea Lions - During low tide at Seal Rock State Park they bask in the sun almost daily
    - Shell Collecting
    - Skim Boarding
    - Shopping opportunities abound
    - Star Gazing (few city lights to inhibit your view)
    - State Parks*
    - Storm Watching (Winter Season)
    - Sunsets
    - Surfing - Big wave surfing...in Oregon?  Check out Nelscott Reef!  
    http://www.nelscottreef.org/Nelscott07/index.php

       Click here for Surf Cams!  at www.OregonSurf.com
   

Central Coast Surf Spots - List provided by www.Wannasurf.com

Surf Spot Photo GPS Quality Direction Type Frequency Level 1 Boilers bay 1  right and left reef-rocky experienced surfers 2 Florence North Jetty   right sand-bar all surfers 3 Leftovers under the bridge   right and left rivermouth 4 Lighthouse   left sand-bar all surfers 5 Otter rock 1  right and left point-break beginners wave 6 Pacific City   right and left beach-break all surfers 7 Road's End   right and left beach-break experienced surfers 8 South Beach 2  right and left beach-break 9 South Jetty   right and left beach-break all surfers 10 South side of Agate Beach   right and left sand-bar experienced surfers 11 The Box   right and left breakwater/jetty all surfers 12 The Point   right point-break all surfers 13 Yachats   right and left reef-rocky experienced surfers