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A Day in Cannon Beach Oregon

Lisa Wells

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If you grew up in the 80’s, you more than likely saw everyone’s childhood favorite movie, The Goonies. Remember the truck rally / race on the beach at the beginning of the movie? Iconic Haystack Rock can be seen in the background. Well that famous beach is Cannon Beach in Oregon. We had the opportunity to spend a day at this famous beach last June, and had such a great time!

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Long Beach Whale Watching

Lisa Wells

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Whale watching is one of my favorite things to do when we are near the ocean. There’s nothing like seeing such magnificent animals in their natural habitat. We have seen Orcas in Monterey, and Humpbacks in Alaska. When we visited Long Beach, I was really really hoping to see a blue whale. What a treat it would be to get to see the largest animal in the world! I knew it was still early in the season for the blue whales to be off the coast of Long Beach, but they had seen one a week earlier on one of the whale watching trips, so I was hopeful, but not optimistic.

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Dockside Boat and Bed – Unique Places to Stay

Lisa Wells

Have you ever dreamed of owning a yacht? Dockside Boat and Bed allows you to live that dream, if only for a short time. These unique accommodations are a bed and breakfast on, yes, you guessed it, a boat! There are five boats currently docked at Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach where you can enjoy rest, relaxation, and a gorgeous view.

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The Aquarium of the Pacific

Lisa Wells

We recently took a mini vacation to Long Beach (about an hour from our home in Southern California). One of the highlights while we were there (for both us and the kiddos) was visiting The Aquarium of the Pacific. There is so much amazing sea life to view, touch, and interact with at this aquarium!

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