Where should we stay during our romantic honeymoon on the Coast?

There are 363 miles of options for romantic escapes on the Oregon Coast, so your decision will depend on the kind of experience you are after. I would list Cannon Beach, Yachats and Bandon as great small towns that offer options in luxurious resorts with views, intimate dining and beautiful scenic areas nearby.

Cannon Beach, on the North Oregon Coast, checks all of the boxes with several nice oceanfront resorts, including two of the Coast’s top luxury lodgings, Stephanie Inn and The Ocean Lodge, both of which have views of Oregon’s famous Haystack Rock. You’ll find intimate dining at places like Newmans at 988, Irish Table, The Bistro or the Stephanie Inn’s in-house dining room. The town offers quick access to nearby Ecola State Park and its inspiring views. Just to the south you can visit the romantically named Hug Point.

Yachats, on the Central Oregon Coast, is home to the luxurious Overleaf Lodge and Spa, overlooking an active rocky portion of the Coast. Fine dining is more limited than Cannon Beach, but there are a few good restaurants. Yachats is just a few minutes from the spectacular viewpoints and hiking trails of the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area.

Bandon, on the South Oregon Coast, offers a beautiful beach to stroll and some great restaurants, including Alloro and The Loft. Oceanfront lodging is more limited, though Sunset Oceanfront Lodging has a few rooms perched directly over the stunning beach and its rock formations.

A few other great options for lodging to consider would be Whale Cove Inn near Depoe Bay. It offers luxurious rooms with views of beautiful Whale Cove and an exceptional in-house restaurant. If you want to walk the beach, you will have to drive to nearby beaches at Fogarty Creek or Otter Rock. Also nearby is the isolated, but large complex of the Inn at Otter Crest with access to its own stretch of beach and just minutes from the natural attraction of Devil’s Punchbowl.

For some, the eco-friendly WildSpring Guest Habitat in Port Orford is the ultimate in romance with only five elegant cabin suites in a natural setting. It’s a short drive from the beach at Battle Rock Park and fine dining at Redfish restaurant (which also operates a luxury lodging unit in the building).

Another romantic option, though not on the ocean, is Tu Tu Tun Lodge, up the Rogue River from Gold Beach. It is remote and romantic and also offers fine dining in-house.

I guess I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Proposal Rock on a nice stretch of beach along the tiny town of Neskowin. The town is mostly a quaint residential community, but there are some ocean-view vacation rental condos available and a great little restaurant. From Neskowin, it’s about a 15-minute drive to one of my favorite restaurants on the coast, Blackfish Cafe and 25 minutes away from The Bay House, both fine dining institutions in Lincoln City.