For small-town charm with major attractions, head to Florence, Oregon, less than three hours south of Salem. Visit the Heceta Head Lighthouse with its view of the Pacific Ocean, explore the sand dunes and wetland of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area or see wildlife up close at the Sea Lion Caves. After a long day of exploration, Florence also offers many different accommodations.
Spend the night at the Best Western Pier Point Inn along the shores of the Siuslaw River. Choose a room with a king-size bed or two queen beds or a suite with a kitchen. Each room has a view of the river, is non-smoking, has complimentary high-speed Internet, cable television, coffeemaker, microwave and refrigerator.
Start your day with a free hot breakfast and then take a dip in the heated indoor pool. The inn is close to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area as well as the shopping and dining options in Old Town Florence.
Best Western Pier Point Inn
85625 Highway 101
Florence, OR 97439
541-997-7191
bwpierpointinn.com
Guests will enjoy their stay at the ocean-side Driftwood Shores Resort & Conference Center. The resort offers many accommodations. Choose a room with a queen-size bed, refrigerator and microwave; the Executive Suite with its king-size bed, full kitchen and living room; or opt for the three-bedroom condo with a living room, dining area and full kitchen. All rooms have complimentary Wi-Fi.
Enjoy the on-site restaurant, which offers a daily continental breakfast and a full dinner menu from 4 to 10 p.m. The resort has an indoor pool as well as 10 miles of ocean shore for sunbathing and exploring. The resort is also near the Sea Lion Caves and the Sandpines Golf Links.
Driftwood Shores Resort & Conference Center
88416 1st Ave.
Florence, OR 97439
800-422-5091
driftwoodshores.com
Stay at the River House Inn in Old Town Florence, home to distinctive restaurants and shops. The inn offers guest rooms with free Internet access, cable television, coffeemaker, microwave and refrigerator. Two of the rooms even have private spas, and most of the rooms offer a view of the nearby Siuslaw River.
The inn offers a continental breakfast and is within walking distance to restaurants for lunch and dinner. Gambling at the Three Rivers Casino & Hotel or horseback riding courtesy of the C&M Stables are also nearby options for fun.
River House Inn
1202 Bay St.
Florence, OR 97439
888-824-2750
riverhouseflorence.com
Spend a night or two at the Lighthouse Inn, just one block from Old Town Florence. The inn offers nonsmoking inn, wireless Internet and a television. Some rooms even have a VCR or DVD, microwave and refrigerator. The inn allows pets up to 35 pounds in some rooms for a fee of $5 to $10 a night.
Greet the day with a complimentary cup of tea or coffee in the lounge and then explore what Florence has to offer. Visit Heceta Head Lighthouse, explore the Oregon Sand Dunes or learn about Florence at the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum.
Lighthouse Inn
155 Highway 101
Florence, OR 97439
866-997-3221
lighthouseinn.tripod.com
Rest your weary head in a room at Le Chateau Motel. The motel offers rooms with a king-size bed and a wet bar; a king or queen-size bed; or with a queen-size and double bed. All rooms have complimentary wireless Internet, refrigerator and a microwave. Unwind in the Jacuzzi, take a dip in the outdoor pool or work out in the exercise room.
The motel is conveniently located near several restaurants and is the closest motel to Florence Events Center. The Sea Lion Caves and two golf courses are just a short drive away.
Le Chateau Motel
1084 Highway 101
Florence, OR 97439
541-997-3481
lechateauinnflorence.com
