Sandy Cove Inn

Northern Oregon Coast


This friendly, family-run motel has 18 boutique rooms; all are different and tastefully decorated with fun themes and antiques (the 'Monopoly room,' etc). Jacuzzi suites, two houses and a condo are also available (sleeping up to 12). It's at the more quiet north end of town, three blocks from the beach.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Northern Oregon Coast attractions

1. Seaside Aquarium

1.06 MILES

Families with kids will enjoy this aquarium on the promenade. Don't expect anything like Newport's cutting-edge version, but rather a few fish tanks, a…

2. Seaside Museum & Historical Society

1.23 MILES

Curious about Seaside's past? This museum displays old photos and relics; ask about Lewis and Clark's saltworks history and summer re-enactments here.

3. Ecola State Park

4.62 MILES

Located just north of town, Ecola State Park offers seclusion, various hikes and great picnicking. Short paths at Ecola Point lead over the headland to…

4. Haystack Rock

6.82 MILES

Haystack Rock is Cannon Beach's iconic symbol, a beautiful hulking monolith that rises 235ft and has had cameos in several movies. It's part of the Oregon…

5. Lewis & Clark National Historical Park

10.96 MILES

Five miles south of Astoria, this historical park holds Fort Clatsop, a reconstructed fort similar to the one the Corps of Discovery occupied during their…

6. Fort Clatsop

10.96 MILES

The Corps of Discovery camped here from December 1805 to the following March. There's a replica of the original fort, a visitor center, interpretive…

7. Military Museum

11.02 MILES

View displays and paraphernalia from the Civil War, WWII and other conflicts at this museum within Fort Stevens State Park. Guided tours available in…

8. Astoria Column

14.95 MILES

Rising high on Coxcomb Hill, the Astoria Column (built in 1926) is a 125ft tower painted with scenes from the westward sweep of US exploration and…