“King tides” are coming January 20 – 22, 2023
It’s King Tide Season. Even though “king tide” isn’t a scientific designation for these extreme high tides, it is SO appropriate. King tides happen when the moon’s orbit comes closest to the earth; the earth’s orbit is closest to the sun; and the sun, moon and earth...
Where to Find EV Charging Stations on Your Eco-Friendly, Coastal Oregon Road Trip
Electric cars are becoming more popular than ever, which means EV charging stations are more readily available. Whether you’re driving a Tesla, Chevy Bolt, Kia Niro, Hyundai Ioniq, Lucid Air,or any of the ever-growing options of EV cars on the market, planning a road...
Why You Should Visit the Sea Lion Caves during Fall and Winter
As one of the world’s, and indeed America’s, largest sea cave, and the only known mainland home of wild Stellar sea lions in the world, the Oregon Coast’s Sea Lion Caves near Florence, Oregon, is a must-see. There is lots and lots of free parking and admission ranges...
Christmas On The Coast and Other Winter Fun
Come to Florence this winter and check out all these amazing events and spectacular sights. Spending Christmas on the Coast? There really is nothing like it! Whether you love watching the ocean, looking at lights, shopping small or community events…Florence and...
Hoagland Properties Receives Coveted TripAdvisor Awards…Again
Florence’s locally owned and operated River House Inn and Old Town Inn each received a 2020 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award. TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award Many Times Over This makes nine in a row for The Old Town Inn and 10 for The River House Inn. The...
Yes! The River House Inn and the Old Town Inn are Both Open
Yes! The River House Inn and the Old Town Inn are both open and are following the most stringent safety and sanitation guidelines from the state, CDC, WHO, and the lodging industry! BOOK NOW AND SAVE! Save up to 10% off our regular summer rates on Expedia.com...
Hotels on the Oregon Coast Sympathetic to Travel Concerns Regarding COVID-19
Two award-winning hotels on the Oregon coast are working to exceed guest expectations during the COVID-19 outbreak. Adapting to and Monitoring Updates “With recent developments around the world concerning COVID-19, our hotels understand and are sympathetic to the...
Major Hotel Chains Finally Catching Up to Sustainable Practices of Old Town Inn
What took you so long, Hyatt, IHG, and Marriott? By the end of 2021, approximately 1.5 million guest rooms, that the world’s three largest hoteliers own, will eliminate plastic mini bottles and travel-sized toiletries. Larger bulk shampoo and soap dispensers will...