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OREGON COAST HEADQUARTERS
2015 NW 39th Street
Lincoln City, OR 97367
CENTRAL OREGON HEADQUARTERS
57100 Beaver Dr Bldg 5, STE 150
 Sunriver, OR 97707
[email protected]
1-541-418-4555
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May 2026 Newsletter – Early Summer Magic on the Oregon Coast & Central Oregon

Spring Break Energy, Wildlife Encounters & Peak Outdoor Season

May is when Oregon starts to feel like summer without the peak-season rush. Along the coast, longer days, active wildlife, and vibrant tidepools make every outing more rewarding.

In Central Oregon, trails reopen, rivers pick up, and sunny days pair perfectly with cool evenings. With great weather and better availability, May is one of the easiest and most enjoyable times to explore both regions.

Oregon Coast Events – May 2026 

Tide Pool Explorience

May 2, 2026
Lincoln City, Oregon

Join Oregon Shores guides for a free, one-hour tide pool tour at NW 15th Street, exploring sea stars, anemones, urchins, and other fascinating coastal marine life.

Coos Art Museum: Yoga at the Museum

May 6, 2026
Coos Bay, Oregon

Coos Art Museum offers “Yoga at the Museum,” an all-levels class held twice weekly in a creative, art-filled setting. Enjoy a relaxing, community-focused experience.

Mother’s Day Brunch at Heceta Head

May 10, 2026
Yachats, Oregon

Enjoy a locally sourced gourmet brunch, featuring ocean views, seasonal flavors, and optional history talk, all set inside the historic Keeper’s Home.

Bloom Newport – Community Celebration

May 16, 2026
Newport, Oregon

Bloom Newport is a vibrant annual festival celebrating local culture, art, food, and community, featuring live entertainment, vendors, beer garden, and family-friendly activities.

Blooms & Brews: Floral Design Workshop

May 28, 2026
Gleneden Beach, Oregon

Join a guided floral design workshop with florist Pami Monnette, create your own arrangement using seasonal blooms, and enjoy craft beer and pizza in a relaxed, creative setting.

Newport Marathon and Half Marathon

May 31, 2026
Newport, Oregon

Take part in this community race along scenic coastal routes, featuring a USATF-certified course that’s flat with gentle hills. Ideal for runners aiming for personal bests or Boston-qualifying times.

Central Oregon Events – May 2026

First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Bend

May 1, 2026
Bend, Oregon

The theme for May’s Art Walk in Downtown Ben is: “Bend in Bloom” – Fresh energy and creativity with floral inspiration and spring vibes.

Sunriver Food & Wine Festival

May 2, 2026
Sunriver, Oregon

Enjoy the Sunriver Wine & Cuisine Stroll with tastings from West Coast wineries, chef-crafted bites, live music, and a commemorative glass.

Mother’s Day Brunch at Juniper Preserve

May 10, 2026
Redmond, Oregon

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a family-style brunch at Iris Restaurant, featuring seasonal dishes, chef-driven specialties, and a warm, relaxed setting.

See How Art (Works)

May 14, 2026
Bend, Oregon

Celebrate Bend’s Public Works Campus opening with art unveilings, guided tours, food trucks, and family-friendly activities.

Bingo @ Old St. Francis School

May 22, 2026
Bend, Oregon

Enjoy monthly bingo at Father Luke’s with fun prizes each round and a grand blackout prize of an overnight stay at Old St. Francis School.

Beaver State Comic Con

May 30, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Redmond, Oregon

Beaver State Comic Con is a family-friendly event celebrating comics, anime, and pop culture with cosplay, panels, games, and vendors.

May in Oregon: Longer Days, Coastal Discoveries & Early Summer Adventure

May brings out Oregon’s easy, in-between charm, where the coast feels calmer, the landscapes are in full bloom, and outdoor adventures pick up across every region. From tidepool exploring and scenic beach days to hiking trails, river outings, and sun-filled afternoons in Central Oregon, it’s the kind of month that blends relaxation with just the right amount of energy.

Meredith Lodging vacation rentals offer a comfortable home base across the Oregon Coast and Central Oregon, with oceanfront homes, mountain retreats, hot tub escapes, pet-friendly properties, and group-ready spaces for every kind of getaway.

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Boo! Top Five Halloween Activities On The Oregon Coast in 2026

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Celebrate Halloween on the Oregon Coast in 2026 with family events, trick-or-treating, glass float hunts, coastal train rides, costume activities, beach adventures, and seasonal fun…

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Top 5 Halloween Activities in Bend!

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Plan a Bend Halloween 2026 getaway with pumpkin patches, family events, trick-or-treating, the Witches Paddle, Halloween nightlife, fall hikes, outdoor adventures, and Central Oregon vacation…

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Quiet Oregon Coast Beaches That Stay Peaceful Even in August

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Discover quiet Oregon Coast beaches perfect for couples, from peaceful stretches near Gleneden Beach and Neskowin to scenic escapes in Manzanita, Gearhart, and Seal Rock.

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The Perfect 3-Day Bend & Sunriver Itinerary Before Summer Ends

The Perfect 3-Day Bend & Sunriver Itinerary Before Summer Ends

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Central Oregon

Make the most of the final days of summer with a relaxed 3-day Bend and Sunriver itinerary. Explore downtown Bend, Cascade Lakes, scenic trails, Sunriver…

Best Vacation Rentals Near Central Oregon’s Coolest Alpine Lakes

Best Vacation Rentals Near Central Oregon’s Coolest Alpine Lakes

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Plan a family summer getaway around the best lakes near Bend and Sunriver. Explore scenic spots for swimming, paddling, fishing, and picnicking, plus practical tips…

May Escapes with Early Summer Savings

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Oregon Beach Rentals – Stay Now, Save Now!

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Welcome to our last-minute vacation rentals page! Here you will find homes with availability this upcoming weekend and greatly reduced rates! This is your chance…

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Dock of the Bay 305 Ocean View
Average $105 per night includes all fees
$
105
/night (includes fees)
Sep 23 – Sep 25
Lincoln City, OR
Condo
1Bedroom
1Bath
4Guests
Hot Tub
Average $322 per night includes all fees
$
322
/night (includes fees)
Sep 22 – Sep 24
Pet Friendly
Rhododendron, OR
Cabin
4Bedrooms
2Baths
11Guests
Chinook Lodge hot tub
Average $1258 per night includes all fees
$
1258
/night (includes fees)
Sep 26 – Sep 28
Patio Area
Average $182 per night includes all fees
$
182
/night (includes fees)
Sep 28 – Sep 30
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Average $110 per night includes all fees
$
110
/night (includes fees)
Sep 22 – Sep 24
Average $83 per night includes all fees
$
83
/night (includes fees)
Sep 22 – Sep 23
Pelican Reach
Average $522 per night includes all fees
$
522
/night (includes fees)
Sep 22 – Sep 24
Lincoln City, OR
Exterior View with Hot Tub
Average $564 per night includes all fees
$
564
/night (includes fees)
Sep 27 – Sep 29
Exterior
Average $277 per night includes all fees
$
277
/night (includes fees)
Sep 28 – Sep 30
Unwind in your cozy bedroom with cheerful blue and gold bedding, warm wooden touches, and a view of towering pines right outside your window.
A coastal-style vacation home nestled among evergreens, with cedar-shake siding and a two-car garage, offering a peaceful retreat in a quiet forested neighborhood near the beach.
Relax at your private picnic table with ocean views, where coastal breezes and the red umbrella create the perfect spot for meals.
Modern mountain retreat with warm stone and wood facade, nestled among towering pines with spacious parking and dramatic sunset skies.
Charming vacation cabin nestled among towering pines, featuring adventure-ready kayaks, bikes, and private parking. The serene forest setting offers a peaceful retreat with modern conveniences.
Pet Friendly
Government Camp, OR
Cabin
6Bedrooms
7Baths
26Guests
Bend, OR
Condo
2Bedrooms
2Baths
6Guests
Average $183 per night includes all fees
$
183
/night (includes fees)
Sep 22 – Sep 24
Bend, OR
Condo
2Bedrooms
1Bath
6Guests
Average $266 per night includes all fees
$
266
/night (includes fees)
Sep 22 – Sep 24
Pacific City, OR
House
3Bedrooms
2.5Baths
8Guests
Bend, OR
Hotel
1Bedroom
1Bath
2Guests
Pet Friendly
Newport, OR
Motorcoach Site
0Bedroom
0Baths
6Guests
Average $498 per night includes all fees
$
498
/night (includes fees)
Sep 22 – Sep 24
Sunriver, OR
House
4Bedrooms
2Baths
8Guests
Average $179 per night includes all fees
$
179
/night (includes fees)
Sep 22 – Sep 24
Sunriver, OR
House
2Bedrooms
1Bath
6Guests
House
5Bedrooms
5.5Baths
16Guests
Otter Rock, OR
House
6Bedrooms
3Baths
14Guests
Pet Friendly
Bend, OR
House
4Bedrooms
2.5Baths
10Guests
Premium Site Y 197 R
Average $85 per night includes all fees
$
85
/night (includes fees)
Sep 28 – Sep 29
Pet Friendly
Newport, OR
Motorcoach Site
0Bedroom
1Bath
6Guests
Outside Front Yard
Average $247 per night includes all fees
$
247
/night (includes fees)
Oct 18 – Oct 20
Manzanita, OR
House
2Bedrooms
2.5Baths
8Guests
Manzanita Vacation Rental-101
Average $270 per night includes all fees
$
270
/night (includes fees)
Sep 22 – Sep 24
Manzanita, OR
House
3Bedrooms
2Baths
8Guests
Average $186 per night includes all fees
$
186
/night (includes fees)
Oct 31 – Nov 02
Newport, OR
Condo
1Bedroom
2Baths
4Guests
Outside Yard
Average $173 per night includes all fees
$
173
/night (includes fees)
Nov 03 – Nov 05
Cannon Beach, OR
House
2Bedrooms
2Baths
6Guests
Hot Tub
Average $386 per night includes all fees
$
386
/night (includes fees)
Oct 18 – Oct 20
Hot Tub facing the ocean
Average $433 per night includes all fees
$
433
/night (includes fees)
Oct 05 – Oct 07
Sink into your private balcony chairs and watch the waves roll in while the ocean breeze refreshes your senses.
Relax on your private deck with sweeping ocean views, lined with comfortable seating where you can soak in coastal breezes and endless blue horizons.
Pet Friendly
Depoe Bay, OR
House
4Bedrooms
3Baths
9Guests
Pet Friendly
Newport, OR
House
3Bedrooms
2.5Baths
6Guests
Average $206 per night includes all fees
$
206
/night (includes fees)
Sep 22 – Sep 24
Depoe Bay, OR
Townhouse
3Bedrooms
2Baths
8Guests
Average $149 per night includes all fees
$
149
/night (includes fees)
Sep 27 – Sep 29
Pet Friendly
Neskowin, OR
Condo
1Bedroom
2Baths
4Guests
A beachfront retreat frames sweeping coastal vistas, where sandy shores meet forested hills. Two chairs await your morning coffee ritual, just steps from the water's edge.
Oceanview
Average $233 per night includes all fees
$
233
/night (includes fees)
Sep 22 – Sep 24
Lincoln City, OR
House
3Bedrooms
2Baths
8Guests
Outdoor Seating with cutlery
Average $357 per night includes all fees
$
357
/night (includes fees)
Oct 06 – Oct 08
Lincoln City, OR
House
4Bedrooms
3Baths
8Guests