Cobble Beach is compiled of millions of round basalt rocks that produce an applause-like sound as the waves roll in. During the summer months some gray whales take the opportunity to feed in the shallow waters around the headland.

Gray whales can be spotted during their annual migrations to Mexico (late fall-early winter) and Alaska (late winter-early spring). The offshore islands are a year-round refuge for harbor seals and a spring-summer home for thousands of nesting seabirds. Standing 93 feet tall at the westernmost point of the basalt headland, the lighthouse has been a bright beacon of the night, guiding ships and their supplies along the west coast since the light was first lit on August 20, 1873. Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area extends out from the Oregon coast, one mile into the Pacific Ocean. Ask about discounts with your AAA, AARP and Winners Circle memberships.From exploring tide pools teeming with life to witnessing Oregon's tallest lighthouse, there is something for every visitor at Yaquina Head. Since Oregon is such a pet friendly-place, the hotel has a number of pet-friendly rooms available. Chinook’s Seafood Grill is the hotel’s full-service restaurant which also offers room service, and 7000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel has an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and spa, and a self-service guest laundry.

Whether you use your room as home base for a sunny day at the beach, or you settle in with some room service to witness the squall and surf, Chinook Winds Casino Resort has you covered. In the spring and fall, you might encounter varying degrees of serene or stormy, all within the same weekend.Ĭhinook Winds’ oceanfront accommodations have a window on the ever-changing shore. In the height of the summer, the ocean can become truly pacific – glassy and serene. In the winter, powerful storm fronts unfailingly pound the coast in spectacular fashion. Oregon beaches take on a different personality season to season.

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