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Winter Activities

Storm Watching:
Winter season is a great time to visit the Oregon coast as the waves put on quite a show. Many visitors are eager to observe the forces of nature that strike the coast line. Depoe Bay and Yachats are famous for storm watching as the shoreline is made of large, rocky, basalt structures, which makes for massive wave crashing action. Whether you watch from an oceanfront bubbling Jacuzzi or from the howling wind, a coastal winter will display the power's of the ocean.

Casino:
Majestically overlooking the Pacific Ocean from the Lincoln City shore, the 157,000 square foot Chinook Winds Casino Resort is Oregon's premier Casino. The casino is a Las Vegas-style facility with more than 1,100 slot machines, along with keno, bingo, craps, roulette, blackjack and poker. The "Concerts by the Sea" showroom seats more than 1,200 people and features monthly headline acts.

The Oregon Coast Aquarium:
The perfect family getaway to immerse the mysteries of the ocean, featuring underwater walkways, you symbolically move further into the Pacific Ocean encountering different animals along the way. Explore exhibits of the Giant Pacific Octopus, Sea Otters, Seal & Sea Lions, Sea Bird Avery, Sandy Shores, Rocky Shores, Coastal Waters and much more. 

Little Log Museum:
The rustic little building in Yachats has been a part of this coastal community for generations. The Little Log Church Museum houses a rich treasure of local historical artifacts as well as contemporary works on loan as exhibits.

Tanger Outlet:
The Tanger Outlet Shopping Center is located in Lincoln City and offers more than 60 brand name outlet stores. Open 7 days a week.