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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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May Escapes with Early Summer Savings

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Oregon Beach Rentals – Stay Now, Save Now!

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Country Cabin- private pickle ball court
Average $238 per night includes all fees
$
238
/night (includes fees)
Sep 20 – Sep 22
Pet Friendly
La Pine, OR
House
3Bedrooms
2Baths
6Guests
Average $158 per night includes all fees
$
158
/night (includes fees)
Sep 30 – Oct 02
Pet Friendly
Neskowin, OR
Condo
1Bedroom
2Baths
4Guests
12-web-or-mls-11 Pine Bouch Lane-10
Average $244 per night includes all fees
$
244
/night (includes fees)
Sep 23 – Sep 25
Sunriver, OR
House
2Bedrooms
2Baths
6Guests
Living Room with Fireplace
Average $223 per night includes all fees
$
223
/night (includes fees)
Sep 20 – Sep 22
Pet Friendly
Redmond, OR
House
2Bedrooms
2Baths
4Guests
Living Room with fireplace
Average $229 per night includes all fees
$
229
/night (includes fees)
Sep 22 – Sep 24
Redmond, OR
Condo
2Bedrooms
2Baths
6Guests
Living Room with Balcony Access
Average $187 per night includes all fees
$
187
/night (includes fees)
Sep 20 – Sep 22
Rockaway Beach, OR
Condo
1Bedroom
1Bath
4Guests
Average $154 per night includes all fees
$
154
/night (includes fees)
Sep 20 – Sep 22
Bend, OR
Condo
2Bedrooms
1Bath
5Guests
Outside
Average $171 per night includes all fees
$
171
/night (includes fees)
Sep 20 – Sep 22
Sunriver, OR
House
2Bedrooms
2Baths
4Guests
Exterior View closer to ocean
Average $374 per night includes all fees
$
374
/night (includes fees)
Sep 28 – Sep 30
External View of the home
Average $288 per night includes all fees
$
288
/night (includes fees)
Sep 20 – Sep 22
Walk to Haystack Rock
Average $179 per night includes all fees
$
179
/night (includes fees)
Nov 16 – Nov 21
Driveway View
Outdoor Balcony with Ocean View
Average $281 per night includes all fees
$
281
/night (includes fees)
Sep 28 – Sep 30
Landen Lodge
Average $537 per night includes all fees
$
537
/night (includes fees)
Sep 20 – Sep 22
Location
Average $351 per night includes all fees
$
351
/night (includes fees)
Nov 01 – Nov 06
Sky Island-103
Average $435 per night includes all fees
$
435
/night (includes fees)
Oct 11 – Oct 13
Waldport, OR
11470 Fern -54
Average $233 per night includes all fees
$
233
/night (includes fees)
Sep 28 – Sep 30
Nehalem, OR
Living room with beach view
Average $230 per night includes all fees
$
230
/night (includes fees)
Sep 22 – Sep 24
Deck Space with seating
Average $383 per night includes all fees
$
383
/night (includes fees)
Sep 23 – Sep 26
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Average $132 per night includes all fees
$
132
/night (includes fees)
Sep 24 – Sep 26
Bend, OR
Nestled beside a beautiful sandy beach with gentle waves and lush coastal greenery, this peaceful beachfront property offers easy water access and stunning natural surroundings.
Settle into your cozy living room with vaulted ceilings and warm wood accents, where soft seating and natural light invite you to relax after a day of adventure.
Soak in your private hot tub under the covered patio while enjoying views of the peaceful backyard and colorful neighborhood beyond.
Modern retreat nestled among lush evergreens, featuring a spacious wraparound deck and floor-to-ceiling windows that invite natural light and forest views throughout.
The property features a spacious lawn with picnic areas, landscaped gardens, and a pergola, all set within a well-maintained resort community under clear skies.
Cozy up in this rustic log cabin retreat with stone fireplace, plaid furnishings, and warm wood beams creating your perfect mountain getaway.
Average $83 per night includes all fees
$
83
/night (includes fees)
Pet Friendly
Gleneden Beach, OR
House
3Bedrooms
3.5Baths
8Guests
Pet Friendly
Cloverdale, OR
House
4Bedrooms
2Baths
8Guests
Cannon Beach, OR
House
3Bedrooms
1Bath
6Guests
Average $233 per night includes all fees
$
233
/night (includes fees)
Sep 23 – Sep 25
Pet Friendly
Lincoln City, OR
House
2Bedrooms
1.5Baths
6Guests
Average $218 per night includes all fees
$
218
/night (includes fees)
Sep 27 – Sep 29
Manzanita, OR
House
3Bedrooms
2Baths
6Guests
Lincoln City, OR
House
4Bedrooms
2Baths
9Guests
Pet Friendly
Brightwood, OR
House
4Bedrooms
4.5Baths
12Guests
Average $314 per night includes all fees
$
314
/night (includes fees)
Sep 27 – Sep 29
Nehalem, OR
House
3Bedrooms
2Baths
8Guests
Pet Friendly
Cannon Beach, OR
House
4Bedrooms
2.5Baths
9Guests
House
3Bedrooms
2Baths
9Guests
House
3Bedrooms
2Baths
6Guests
Lincoln City, OR
House
3Bedrooms
3Baths
9Guests
Rockaway Beach, OR
House
3Bedrooms
3Baths
10Guests
Sep 20 – Sep 21
Pet Friendly
Newport, OR
Motorcoach Site
0Bedroom
1Bath
6Guests
Hotel
1Bedroom
1Bath
3Guests
Average $244 per night includes all fees
$
244
/night (includes fees)
Sep 23 – Sep 25
Brightwood, OR
Cabin
1Bedroom
1Bath
4Guests