My Birthday - Northern Oregon Coast Road Trip - Day 2

We woke up to a low 50 degree morning on the coast. 

I sometimes wake up very early when we go on road trips. I don't really like it because I'd rather sleep in but it works out well, it gives us a chance to head out the door at a good hour and get our day started and continue on sightseeing.

After breakfast we drove on these back country roads. We enjoy driving past green pastures and watch the cows eat. 

We eventually made our way back to the coast.

This was our first time visiting Cape Meares Lighthouse. 

Very pretty views.

Not many people were around which makes sightseeing that more enjoyable. This is one of the reasons why we prefer to visit the coast during Fall and Winter. Plus, the storms are awesome!

After the lighthouse we stopped by Tillamook library for a while. We then grabbed lunch in downtown Tillamook. I had their house salad which they added artichoke to it and I thought it was heavenly. I had never had artichoke in my salad before. 

After walking and visiting a few vintage shops we drove to Tillamook Cheese Factory for the obligatory ice cream scoop. I got Marionberry Pie. It was good but rich.

We continued driving North until we reached Cannon Beach. Always a must stop no matter how many times you've been here in the past. 

Low tide. Always fascinating to explore.

We stayed the night in Seaside. 

The following day we visited the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria.

Went inside this old ship. I cannot even imagine having to live in a ship out at sea in such tight quarters and not to mention all the motion going on. I would definitely be stressed half the time. 

Afterwards we had lunch and headed back home to Washington.

It was a nice quick getaway. I'm glad the Oregon Coast isn't that far and we are able to visit several times in a year. The Pacific Ocean is gorgeous and it holds a very special place in my heart.