I feel I must begin in the region where I reside. The Pacific Northwest is a flat out, beautiful region of the United States and is one of the most temperate. Any time we need a break from the rigors of life, we make plans to go spend time in the mountains or coastlines of Oregon and Washington. Some of the prettiest coastlines in the world can be found in Oregon and Washington.

My wife and I love Newport, Oregon and we always enjoy our excursions there. During the Summer it can be crazy so we usually opt for early Spring or early Fall when vacations haven’t really started yet, or are over for the most part, and things are much more laid-back. There are cool shops in the old town portion of Newport and newer type shops closer to the water on the West side of Highway 101. There is even an Irish pub called Nana’s. Have a lovely respite there with a pint of Guinness and a Scotch Egg. There are very nice to decent places to stay that suit every wallet, from being on the water in a hotel, to renting an Air BnB in a coastal neighborhood, you’ll find whatever it is your looking for in a place to stay. Peak season makes it more difficult to find places that will suit your needs so if you can go in an off-season, then I highly recommend that move.