Oceanside Oregon - not Canon Beach

Oceanside Oregon located just west of Tillamook is hidden on the coast of Oregon. Oceanside is not right off historical highway 101 like many of Oregon's other coastal towns, it takes a bit of driving to get to it. Oceanside is not Canon Beach even though the rock formations in the water look similar.

Oceanside Oregon

The best part of Oceanside is the public parking clearly in view of the ocean and not the "please may I park here" feeling of Canon Beach. This beautiful hidden Oregon gem is not overpopulated by commercial activity as what has happened to Canon Beach and Seaside over the past 20 years. 

If you are looking for that Oregon Coast day trip, this is the place. 

Seattle Pikes place market

Seattle Pikes Place Market at night

Where we stayed

We stayed at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront. Now, this is not the cheapest hotel but it the prices for a room are reasonable compared to the other hotels in the area. We chose this location mainly because of the proximity to the Space Needle, Aquarium and of course, Pikes Place Market. 

Fresh Fish at Pikes Place Market

Pikes Place Market

I know the picture most people have of Pikes Place market of the guys throwing fish between each other. I sat for a while waiting for the opportunity but found that they only do that when fish are purchased and I missed that opportunity. There is so much more to the market then fish. Some of the things I found

1. Flowers

2. Magic shops

3. Art

4. Food

5. Leather items

I love this place. The only place that creeped me out, the gum wall. 

Seattle Gum Wall

Sunset and sunrise in eastern Washington

Goldendale Washington and surrounding area

One of the best parts of this area is visiting the American WWI memorial along the Columbia River. The building was built based on Stonehenge where the builder spent the First World War. More information about the Washington Stonehenge can be found here. Then of coarse there is Mt. Adams that most do not even think of since Mt. Rainer and Mt. Hood are so close, not counting the last active erupting volcano in the lower 48 states, Mt. St Helens.

Washington Stonehenge at night

I am waiting for the night with Mt. Adams in the background

Presey House in Goldendale

Inside Stonehenge