Day Four: Salishan Coastal Lodge
After several days on the go, we opted to stay put on Day 4, and enjoy the resort amenities at the Salishan Coastal Lodge.
What to Do
My daughter and I made morning reservations at the Salishan Aerial Park. We met up with our group at The Salishan Marketplace. After we checked in and got our gear, our group walked to the course. It was about 15-minutes away, but still on the property. There are lots of trails at Salishan that take hikers through the lush and temperate rainforest. After we arrived at the course, we got a safety briefing. Then we headed up into the trees. The course is self-guided. It’s for ages 8 and older. The whole experience lasted about two hours. Read more about our adventure here.
While we did the aerial course, the boys hit golf balls at the driving range and putting green.
The lodge has plenty of other activities to keep a family busy. There’s a pool, tennis courts, and a playground. A pump track was recently installed. Anyone over age 12 can use the track provided they sign a waiver. You can bring your own mountain bike. Or rent a bike for $25 for two hours. You can also borrow a bike to ride on property. Kayaks and stand-up paddle boards are available to rent, too.
KidTripster Tip: There aren’t any kid bikes available to borrow. If you are traveling with smaller kids, you may want to BYOB (bring your own bike).
We all met up for lunch at the lodge, then it was time to hit the beach. You can ride a bike down to the beach, but if you’re toting kids, beach toys, beach towels, etc, I’d recommend driving. Beach access is across the highway. The hotel key cards allow guests to enter the gated community and access the beach. It’s a pretty drive to the beach parking area. When we visited, we had the whole beach to ourselves. It’s a picturesque spot, with sea grass on the dunes.
Fun fact: did you know that Oregon’s entire coastline is open to the public? The Oregon Beach Bill passed in 1967, ensuring public access to all 363 miles of Oregon coastline.
Where to Eat
After several hours at the beach, we headed back to the room to clean up for dinner. We dined at the Attic Bar & Lounge inside the lodge. In addition to great food, the restaurant serves amazing craft cocktails.
After dinner, we sat by the fire pit and made s’mores. The outdoor deck is a great hangout spot with two fire pits and several hammocks. If you forget s’mores supplies, you can buy them in the Provisions shop.
On Day 5 we stopped at lighthouses, sea lion caves, and at a park full of carnivorous plants. Click below to read more about our adventure.
