48 VISITTHEOREGONCOAST.COM CENTRAL COAST FOOD TRAIL Plan to stop at farms, markets and eateries along the Central Coast Food Trail. In Siletz, enjoy the season at Gibson Farms, a family-friendly place for pumpkins in fall and blueberries in summer, and make an appointment to buy the freshest beef and lamb afterward from nearby Euchre Creek Farm. Visit Forks Farm in Yachats and bring home a gift of farm-grown flowers or homemade jams. For dine-in and to-go culinary specialties, consider the Central Coast’s restaurants, bakeries and fish markets. Purchase smoked-salmon dip for your beach picnic at Barnacle Bill’s Seafood Market in Lincoln City. Zach’s Bistro in Newport serves upscale comfort food with farm-to-table ingredients in a cheery renovated house in the Nye Beach neighborhood. Skosh in Waldport is perfect for a burger with freshly ground meat or an apple pie milkshake, and be sure to stop by popular Pacific Sourdough to choose a fresh loaf from overflowing baskets of bread or pastries to go. Revive yourself after a fishing trip with a cup of freshly roasted coffee at River Roasters in Florence. Meet farmers and other local producers at the seasonal Lincoln City or Florence farmers markets. See more options at CCFoodTrail.com. MELANIE GRIFFIN / EUGENE, CASCADES & COAST River Roasters CASUAL BITES Lincoln City’s Salt is the place for a steaming cup of tea or Stumptown coffee. In its new location, Squatchsami in Lincoln City offers locally caught fish and chips served with cilantro-lime slaw or unusually good fries topped with sea salt and rosemary. Mushroom lovers flock to Morels food truck in Newport, where fungi take center stage in pasta dishes and as an accompaniment to grilled meats. Yaquina oysters originally propelled the growth of Newport; purchase them at Oregon Oyster Farms, located outside of town on a picturesque road that winds along the bay. South Beach Fish Market, just south of Newport, offers fresh, smoked and canned fish — take a can of Oregon albacore or smoked black cod for beach picnic sandwiches while you wait for your fishand-chips basket to be ready. In Yachats, the Bread & Roses bakery serves up sweet and savory pastries baked daily. Or try the funky, eco-conscious Green Salmon Coffee Company, which roasts its own coffee and serves healthy breakfasts and lunches. At nearby Big Dog BBQ food truck, order takeaway meals for your whole crew, including racks of ribs and loaded mac and cheese piled high with tri-tip or pulled pork. With two locations in Yachats and Seal Rock, fisherman-owned Luna Sea Fish House is known for lingcod and chips with a sweet slaw and hearty clam chowder. Nosh Eatery in Florence’s Old Town focuses on a plant-based menu — with satisfying options for carnivores, too. For fresh Southern Italian-inspired meals, check out 1285 Restobar. Florence’s Hukilau brings the aloha spirit to the Central Coast with sushi rolls, musubi and mai tais. CHEERS! Starting in Lincoln City, pop in to chic and welcoming Sea Horsey Bottle Shop for seasonal snacks and wine or cider by the glass or bottle. Rusty Truck Brewing serves a full breakfast menu and Bloody Mary bar on weekends, as well as smash burgers or steamed clams for dinner — perfect with its Mexican-style lager. In Gleneden Beach, listen to live music with a craft brew and wood-fired pizza at Beachcrest Brewing Company. After whale-watching in Depoe Bay, enjoy a pint and a bowl of chowder by the window at The Horn Public House, watching waves crash against the sea wall below. House brews from Depoe Bay Brewing Co. are fresh on tap. In Yachats, don’t miss a stop at WildCraft Cider & Pantry, known for its naturally fermented ciders and local sourcing, as well as a chef-crafted menu of coastal specialties and fermented pickles. In Florence, the popular hangout Homegrown Public House and Brewery celebrates the spirit of the Coast with house-brewed beers in a renovated garage; to taste Oregon wines and browse art in the same place, visit nearby The Laughing Crab. OUTDOORS CYCLING Fast, flowy mountain biking trails traverse evergreen forests, thrilling riders of all skill and experience levels with challenges and obstacles throughout the Central Coast. Beginners love riding Newport’s Big Creek Reservoir — where berms, whoops, rollers and other challenges provide a steady diet of thrills over the span of about 13 miles (21 km). Just south of town, the Wilder Trails system heads through groves of shore pine while offering a cross-country experience with roots and numerous natural features. Near Cape Perpetua, Cummins Creek welcomes more advanced riders with a 10-mile (16-km) loop that encompasses Forest Service roads and single-track trails. Gravel riders, meanwhile, enjoy the 34-mile (55-km) Lands of the Yachats ride — offering a fine introduction to the area’s forests and
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