A summer holiday on the Oregon Coast has so much to offer. Miles of sandy beaches, stunning natural beauty, endless outdoor recreation activities, and great local community events. We love making a stop at some of the local farmers’ markets where you can find fresh produce, artisanal products, tasty treats, handmade arts and crafts, and live music! Nothing says summer like fresh heirloom tomatoes, sweet watermelon, and bountiful Oregon berries! Grab a snack before continuing your adventure-filled day, or pick up some fresh ingredients to cook a delicious meal back at your cozy Meredith Lodging rental.  

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Ready to explore some of our favorite local farmers’ markets this summer? Check out our list: 

Seaside Oregon Farmers Market

This market begins June 15^th, and runs every Wednesday until September 28^th. You can find everything here from fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jams, honey, cheese, olives, and freshly roasted coffee to local art and photography, candles, and jewelry. Be sure to check their website to see what musical acts are performing.  

Cannon Beach Farmers Market

This beloved beach town has a great local farmers market. Pick up some seasonal produce, pasture-raised meat, fresh seafood, organic cheeses, and hand-crafted artisan products. Musical guests are scheduled throughout the market season. Come out and enjoy some good local fun, Tuesdays from June 14th through September 27th, from 1pm – 5pm. 

Manzanita Farmers Market

Head to the market for some Friday night fun! Enjoy strolling through the stalls, as you listen to live music just a few blocks from the beach. Every Friday, May 27^th – October 7^th, 4pm – 7pm. 

Neskowin Farmers Market

This charming little beach town boasts a lovely market offering everything from fresh produce, pastured meats, local eggs and cheese, artisan bread and baked goods, to handmade jewelry, crafts, and arts. Open May 21st through October, Saturdays, 9am – 1pm.  

Yachats Farmers Market

This market offers artisanal food, fresh fruit and vegetables, and locally made arts and crafts. Stop by and grab a bite before or after exploring the stunning Cape Perpetua Scenic Area.  

Lincoln City Farmers & Crafters Market

Enjoy a Sunday morning stroll through stalls of local produce growers, bakers, creameries, wineries, and handcrafted items. The whole family will be entertained with live music, magic shows, and special events. Leashed pups can join in on the fun too! Opening day this year is Sunday, May 8^th.  

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Ready to explore all the fun to be had on the Oregon Coast this summer? You can view our complete collection of amazing vacation rentals online, or call our Reservations Team at 877.778.9055 to book your stay. We hope to see you soon! In the meantime, follow us on Social and post those vacay pics with the tag #STAYWITHMEREDITH. 

Blue skies and warmer temperatures signal that summer is on the way. Grab your kites, sand bucket and shovel, binoculars, and your sense of adventure for a Memorial Day weekend to remember.  Ready to plan an unforgettable Memorial Day weekend? Use this list of family-friendly outdoor activities on the Oregon coast to make the best of your trip. Meredith Lodging has an amazing collection of Coastal vacation rentals to choose from.  

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Here are some of our favorite family-friendly outdoor activities on the Oregon Coast: 

Check out the “Hole in the Rock” at Thor’s Well in Yachats 

Stop by Thor’s Well where you can observe the incredible force of the ocean as rolling waves are pulled into a 20-foot-deep-well, and then explode back out of the top of the cave. This is a truly thrilling visual display of a natural wonder.  

Learn about marine life at the Oregon Coast Aquarium or the Seaside Aquarium 

The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport is one of the nation’s top aquariums offering a variety of educational programs and displays highlighting marine mammals, fish, and birds primarily native to the coastal area.  And although this is a list for outdoor activities on the Oregon Coast, aquariums are educational so that going outdoors can be better appreciated.

The Seaside Aquarium is one of the oldest aquariums on the West Coast. Kids of all ages will enjoy feeding the resident seals, observing the live displays of native marine life, and exploring the hands-on discovery center. 

Take a lap at Captain Kid Amusement Park’s go kart track 

The whole family can get in on the fun at this Seaside fun center. Rev your engines at the go kart track, play mini golf, ride a rollercoaster, climb a 26-foot rock climbing wall, and experience weightlessness like an astronaut on a GyroXtreme Rotate and Tumble. 

Enjoy picturesque views on horseback with Green Acres Beach & Trail Rides 

Located in Pacific City, Green Acres Beach & Trail Rides provides experienced horses for riders of all skill levels. Enjoy a one-hour ride that will take you directly onto the beach, into Bob Straub Park, up onto the sand dunes and ends back down at the water’s edge.  

Spend a day canoeing, kayaking, or on your SUP at Devils Lake 

Lincoln City’s beloved Devils Lake boasts calm waters and protection from coastal winds, making it the perfect spot to take the boat out, or dip a paddle from your kayak, or stand-up paddle board (SUP). The friendly and knowledgeable crew at  Lincoln City Surf Shop and Safari Town Surf Shop can get you outfitted for a fun-filled day out on the water.  

Explore, hike, and birdwatch at scenic Nehalem Bay State Park  

This picturesque park offers miles of trails, wildlife and bird spotting, and sand dunes for playing and jumping. The majestic Pacific Ocean is to the west of the park, and Nehalem Bay to the east, making this the perfect spot to capture some family photos. Leashed pups are welcome, too! 

Fly a kite at Rockaway Beach 

Every August, the largest kite flying contest in the Northwest happens at Rockaway Beach. Drop by Flamingo Jim’s Gifts and Clothing, to pick up a kite (and other fun beach-themed souvenirs) and hit the beach for some kite flying fun! 

Put out your crab pots in Nehalem Bay 

Kelly’s Brighton Marina is the perfect spot to try crabbing. Toss your trap right off their dock or book a guided crab catching adventure out on the bay. The friendly and helpful crew will even show you how to clean and cook your catch of the day! 

Try a whale watching charter in Depoe Bay 

People from all over the world come to Depoe Bay for a chance to spot a gray whale. During the summer, there are 40-50 resident gray whales that hang out close to the shore to feed. One of the best places to spot these majestic mammals is from the large viewing deck at The Depoe Bay Whale Watching Center. Prefer to get up close and personal? Book a charter with  Tradewinds Charters or Dockside Charters. 

Take an ocean view drive on the scenic Otter Crest Loop  

Oregon’s rustic and picturesque coastline will take your breath away at every turn. Enjoy stunning views and endless photo ops at Ben Jones Bridge, Devils’ Punchbowl, and Cape Foul Weather.  

Hike the dune at Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City 

No trip to the Oregon Coast is complete without hiking some sand dunes. A climb to the top of Cape Kiwanda Dune is fun, yet challenging, but your efforts will be rewarded with stunning views. After you have caught your breath, explored, and captured a family picture from the top, it is time to bound or scoot (on your backside) back down the dune! 

Explore Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach 

This impressive rock formation rises out of the sea, making Haystack Rock one of Oregon’s most recognizable landmarks. The whole family will enjoy playing on the beach, and exploring and searching for shells, sea anemones, and barnacles when the tide is out. Do not forget to keep an eye out for Haystack Rock’s beloved resident puffins! 

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That’s our list of family-friendly outdoor activities on the Oregon coast this Memorial Day weekend! We hope it helps you make the best of your trip!

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Ready to plan an unforgettable Memorial Day weekend getaway? Meredith Lodging has you covered with an impressive collection of Coastal vacation rentals by Meredith Lodging of all sizes to help you plan the perfect family getaway. You can view our complete collection online, or call our Reservations Team at 877.778.9055 to book your stay. We hope to see you soon! In the meantime, follow us on social and tag those vacay posts #STAYWITHMEREDITH. 

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Detailed Rules/Restrictions: All participants agree to all contest rules and restrictions by way of entering the contest/submitting a photo. Photos must have been taken in Oregon in the last three years. This is a family-friendly photo contest. We reserve the right to remove any inappropriate photos from consideration. Finalists will be chosen by Meredith Lodging’s leadership team and then a winner drawn at random from those finalists. Please note that Meredith Lodging and affiliated companies may use all photos entered for marketing and promotional purposes and by posting the photo, entering the contest, and tagging Meredith Lodging, an affiliate, or specific hashtag, you agree to allow Meredith Lodging and its affiliates a perpetual license to use the content as Meredith Lodging sees fit.  If participants do not have an Instagram account they can email their photo and additional info to photocontest@meredithlodging.com. Prize includes a three-night stay during an available time (some blackout days apply) at either Meredith Lodging Beach Home OR A Meredith Lodging Mountain Home to be redeemed no more than 12 months from the date of participant’s notification of winning. Meredith Lodging may provide a similar home in the Meredith Lodging collection at Meredith Lodging’s sole discretion. In the event participant is unable to use such stay, the stay is not transferable, voidable on sale, and no cash or credit remuneration will be due in the event such participant is unable to use the stay during the available dates provided. Participant also must place a deposit or credit card on file for incidentals or damage, as may be applicable. Participants may enter as many times as they like if each entry is a new photo to the contest.  Participants are 100% responsible for their own safety and the safety of others while taking and posting photos. Meredith Lodging is in no way responsible for verifying ownership of the content and any user that submits such content represents and warrants that it owns the content, has permission to post it, use it, and license it to Meredith Lodging, and agrees to indemnify Meredith Lodging for any contest regarding ownership, licensing, or use. Should you choose to sign-up for the email distribution lists of Meredith Lodging and/or That Oregon Life during the duration of the contest, by providing your email you agree to your email information being shared between said organizations. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram or Facebook.