There are so many hotels, motels, and inns along the Oregon Coast, why should you choose The Coho as your lodging destination?  Here are some of the reasons why we are confident you will be delighted with your decision to stay with us:

We are a member of the Oregon Q Care program with 100% of our front desk associates having successfully gone through the quality certification process. Renovation and Repositioning:  In 2006, the owners made a commitment to fully renovate and reposition the property into a boutique hotel.  The Coho always had amazing views, but the facilities were starting to tire.  Over the next several years, after thorough research, careful planning and several million dollars, The Coho was reborn and is today considered one of the best hotels in the Pacific Northwest.

• Décor:  Modern retro touches with warm coastal palettes and unique local flavors.  Luxury touches abound, such as large stone gas fireplaces, 32” LCD HDTV, Lumicor glass panels, granite-top vanity, imported tiles from Italy, and comfortable deep-seated lounge chairs. Adorned on the guestroom walls are colorful pictures of sea corals and other sea life.
• Concept:  An upscale boutique hotel with exceptional finishes, breathtaking views, and down-to-earth personalized service.

A Green Hotel
The Native American story of Salmon teaches us if we crave for the fruits of the earth, we must respect Mother Nature.  At The Coho, we are committed to do our part and make a small difference in making this a better, greener planet.  In partnership with the Green Hotels Associations, following are the initiatives The Coho has committed to in being a “Green” hotel:

• Low-flow sink aerators
• Low-flow showerhead (2.5 to 3.0 gpm)
• 1.6 gpm toilet or toilet adaptations
• Fluorescent lighting   
• Amenities - 100% natural, soy-based ink, vegetable-oil base, and dye-free
• Paper products - recycled, biodegradable
• Cleaning products - nontoxic, phosphate-free, biodegradable
• Hot water - 125-130 degrees F (52-55 degrees C)
• Linens changed between guests or on request only (towels on floor or in tub)
• Bamboo-blended towels - natural antibacterial and moisture-wicking qualities. 
• Extra blankets - room can be kept colder on winter nights if guests prefer
• Laundry detergents - nontoxic, phosphate-free, biodegradable, and recycled packaging
• Recycling notice for guest involvement
• Glass water glasses (not plastic)
• Cloth laundry bags (retired sheets)
• No Styrofoam usage
• Pest Control - cleanliness, preventatives, natural, and nontoxic
• Digital heating thermometers
• Newly purchased furnishings of nonhardwoods
• Recycling program in place
• Hydronic heating system
• Pacific Power Green E/Blue Sky Program
• Supporting members of Green Hotels Association

Distance from The Coho: 10.9 miles

Have you ever experienced an embarrassing moment in front of your friends and neighbors? The kind of embarrassing moment that they just won’t let you forget? Well, it could be worse: the site of your embarrassing moment could forever bare your name!  To my surprise, that’s exactly the case for one of my favorite Oregon Coast Parks.  Apparently, Fogarty Creek State Park, is named after John J. Fogarty, who was an Oregon Pioneer as well as a County Commissioner in the early 1900’s.  So, why was this beautiful little park named after him? Because he fell in the creek.  Story goes, he was scouting either the site of a new bridge, or, for a place to build a cabin, when he got a bit too close to the slippery bank and went for an “unscheduled swim”!  He was dressed to the nines when this fall took place, and his friends and neighbors who witnessed the fall, found his blunder to be such a comical event that they started calling the area Fogarty Creek. 

Located between Lincoln Beach and Depoe Bay, today, Fogarty Creek is a State Park.   There are restroom facilities, picnic benches, fields, and even a covered gazebo-like-structure in case of rain.  The real gem though is the beach.  From the parking lot, follow either of the trails along the banks of the creek, under the Hwy, to the Edge of the Pacific. 

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Directions from The Coho

-Take NW 17th Ave East to Hwy 101

-Turn Right, to head South on 101

-Head South for 10.5 miles, just past the Depoe Bay-kery, turn Left to access Fogarty Creek State Park

Bill Lackner will lead a hands-on clinic on clam digging in Siletz Bay as a follow-up to his Tuesday evening lecture at Driftwood Public Library. The clinic begins at 9AM in the gravel pullout north of the Bayhouse Restaurant in Lincoln City. Participants will dig limits of purple varnish and bay clams. Admission is FREE. For more information, please call Bill at 541-265-5847.  

After a hard day of clam digging, why not treat yourself to a luxurious stay at The Coho Oceanfront Lodge.  

April and May are great times to see mother and calves Pacific Grey whales, resting in protected coves close to shore on the Oregon Coast. We see this quite often from the Whale Center based out of Depoe Bay. The locations on the map below are great viewing spots.

After a day of whale watching, why not relax in one our of oceanfront guest units.  Newly renovated, The Coho Oceanfront Lodge, a newly transformed oceanfront lodge offers warm comforts of home away from home, and understated luxuries of a distinguished boutique hotel.

Folks who enjoy genuine Thai food are in for a real treat at the Andaman Thai restaurant in Lincoln City, Oregon.  The couple who own it are personable and friendly and the wife is from Thailand so the food is absolutely authentic.

If you choose to indulge at the Andaman, please be patient.  Food is not pre-prepared.  There is about a 30 minute wait between the time you order and the food’s arrival at your table.  It is worth every second.

My Lady and I very rarely go out to eat because we love getting into the kitchen together and dinking around.  She grows her own herbs and we delight in experimentation so going out to eat is not the same for us as it is for other people.  Because we go out so rarely, we tend to be in a rut when it comes to ordering.  My Lady usually orders either the Pad Kee Mao with Shrimp or the Garlic Prawns.  I am very much in a rut; I enjoy the Panang Seafood and Salmon Curry so much that I don’t even bother with looking at the menu anymore.

For those with trepidations, when your waitress asks you if you want mild or medium, go for the medium; the mild is truly mild.  I am a firm believer that “there is no such thing as spicy food – only weak people” so I always ask for “Wild & Crazy” and sometimes even get extra peppers and sauce on the side depending on my mood.
Like most restaurants in Lincoln City, you will find the portions to be more than adequate but for folks with a real trencherman’s appetite, order the “Oh My God” appetizer to relish while waiting for your entrée.

The Inn at Wecoma (http://www.innatwecoma.com),and The Coho Oceanfront Lodge,  would like to recommend Andaman Thai of Lincoln City, Oregon to all travelers.

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• Low-flow sink aerators and low-flow showerheads
• 1.6 gpm toilet or toilet adaptations
• Fluorescent energy-saving lighting   
• Amenities - 100% natural, soy-based ink, vegetable-oil base, and dye-free
• Paper products - recycled, biodegradable; No Styrofoam usage
• Cleaning products and laundry detergents - nontoxic, phosphate-free, biodegradable and recycled packaging
• Hot water - 125-130 degrees F (52-55 degrees C)
• Linens changed between guests or on request only (towels on floor or in tub)
• Bamboo-blended towels - natural antibacterial and moisture-wicking qualities 
• Extra blankets - room can be kept colder on winter nights if guests prefer
• Recycling program in place; Recycling notice for guest involvement
• Glass water glasses (not plastic)
• Cloth laundry bags (retired sheets)
• Digital heating thermometers
• Hydronic heating system 

Although travelling to and exploring new places and cultures is a positive endeavor, the potential harmful effects of tourism can have both local and global reaches. Travelling green is an important and essential way to care for the places you love to stay, preserving them for others to enjoy for years to come. As an added bonus, reducing your travelling footprint often makes for a more satisfying and authentic experience. With a mindful approach to travel, you are able to form deeper connections with the people and places you visit.

As part of this endeavor, before travelling, research your choices available for Eco-friendly lodging. “Green” hotels are environmentally-friendly properties whose managers are eager to institute programs that save water, save energy and reduce solid waste.  At The Coho Oceanfront Lodge on the beautiful Oregon Coast, we are committed to do our part and make a small difference in making this a better, greener planet. 

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So, how did this happen?
It’s thought that these trees were killed between two and four thousand years ago; it would have taken a dramatic event- the ground level dropped 25 feet! So, an earthquake, for example, hits the coast, the ground drops, and then water and silt/sand rush in and bury the trees.  This action deprived the wood of oxygen, which is why they are still here today for us to marvel at.

Another bonus to these beauties are the incredible mixtures of textures that appear

Neskowin Ghost Forest

Wood, Rocks & Waves

Snoopy Stump!

I hope you’ve enjoyed learning about these fascinating features of the Oregon Coast.  Next step would be to call us at (541)994-3684 or to visit our Website to set up a reservation!  We’re perfectly located to be able to explore the Oregon Coast to the Norht & South, if you pay attention while strolling the beaches, you just might find a new ghost forest being exposed.  We look forward to seeing you, Your Friends at the Coho Oceanfront Lodge

Photos & Text by Liza Carlson