62 VISITTHEOREGONCOAST.COM the new Bayside Cellars. For locally roasted coffee and an art gallery, gather at Cafe Chill. Be sure to take home a fresh loaf from Pacific Sourdough. Stay at The Waldport Inn or a special vacation home from Sweet Homes Vacation Getaways. Other choices include McKinley’s RV Park & Marina, Waldport/ Newport KOA Journey, Alsea River RV Park & Marina, and beach and Alsea River campgrounds. The first weekend of May features the annual Oregon Coast Gravel Epic bike race and the largest blues-music festival on the Oregon Coast, Beach, Bike & Blues. The third weekend of June is Beachcomber Days, featuring a parade, a car and bike show, live music, a timber competition, and more. YACHATS You can spot visitors here based on how they pronounce the name of this peaceful village, which sounds like YAW-hots when you say it correctly. No matter how you say it, come hungry to relish the dining scene, which has an outsize reputation among frequent road-trippers. More good news: There are plenty of sandy beaches and hiking trails nearby. Sample clam chowder and good beer at The Drift Inn. The crab cakes at Ona Restaurant & Lounge garner raves from experts, while Bread & Roses is known for scrumptious baked goods. The funky, eco- conscious Green Salmon Coffee Company touts house-roasted and free-trade coffee, as well as author readings and live music. Fresh albacore tuna, lingcod, fish and chips, or a whole Dungeness crab are on the menu at Luna Sea Fish House and its fresh-fish market, Village Fishmonger. It comes right off the boat from owner Robert Anthony, a local fisherman. During the summer months, a Sunday Farmers Market highlights local produce, artisan foods and local artists plying their wares. Peek into the Little Log Church and Museum, built in 1930 from timber JEREMY BURKE (2) The Drift Inn Amanda Trail
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