Unique Trip Ideas

Start a new Thanksgiving tradition! This fun and festive run with fairly flat 5K and 10K routes make it the perfect event for runners and walkers of all fitness levels.

The Vine Fine Dining is an upscale restaurant specializing in premium steak and seafood, accompanied by an extensive selection of fine wines and decadent desserts. Their culinary experience features a 7 course tasting menu that changes daily, offering a unique gastronomic journey for both hotel guests and the public.

Experience Davis Estates, a century old estate winery that was purchased and restored by the Davis family. Davis Estates is the culmination of a life long dream of Mike Davis, who together along with his family, has nurtured this historic site into an incredible estate winery focused on producing wines of the highest pedigree.

Heceta Head Lightstation is celebrating 28 years of Annual Victorian Christmas Open Houses on December 14th/15th and 21st/22nd from 4 to 7 pm. The Keeper’s House will be decorated with festive decorations December 6th-January 2nd. Each evening of the open houses performers will share holiday favorites and Santa will be visiting to welcome children of all ages. Cookies and warm drinks will be available.

Join the Keepers of Heceta Head Lightstation on August 7th from 11am to 3pm for National Lighthouse Day. Tour the Interpretive Center in the Keepers House, enjoy live music from the Foghorns on the lawn, free cookies and sodas and see the inside the of the Lighthouse!

In addition to the Stanford Inn's rescued horses, llamas, Emden goose, Muscovy duck and Monique the mini donkey are 2 standard donkeys and 2 mini donkeys who have joined them. All are friendly and love to watch humans!

Sea Breeze Charters is a family owned and operated business that offers friendly fishing experiences in the Pacific Ocean and Columbia River for salmon, halibut, tuna, sturgeon and bottom fish. Whether you’re just one person looking to get in a day of fishing or a group they will make it a day to remember.

Run on the River participants, lace up your shoes and enjoy the thrill of the race knowing that your comfortable retreat awaits! As a special perk, all participants receive an exclusive 10% discount on rooms at Hotel Elliott for race weekend.

Winter Waters is a Pacific Northwest festival that was created to celebrate sea vegetables as an ingredient. Winter Waters also has a spotlight focus on the culinary excellence in Cannon Beach!

Blue Ox is an amazing mill, historic park and school. They have produced high quality mill work for hundreds of historic buildings across the country - they've even done work for the President! They encompass many Victorian era trades like blacksmithing, plaster, ceramics and of course, wood working.

Gray Whales are the most often seen type of whale along the Oregon Coast and can frequently be spotted just off the shores of Cannon Beach. The best time to spot them is between their biannual migration that happens from mid-March to mid-April, and from mid-December to mid-January.

Find out whodunit! Based on the cult classic film and the popular boardgame, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist. Performance dates: December 8th – 17th.

The 2023 Savor Cannon Beach Wine and Culinary Festival is a series of nine extraordinary food and wine experiences October 12-27th in Cannon Beach, Oregon.

As you know, the Stanford Inn loves all animals, but especially their own dogs, cats and all the amazing pets guests bring to the resort. They are excited to welcome and introduce you to Pepper - the newest adopted addition to their family.

Bear Creek Golf Course is a beautiful and challenging 9 hole golf course tucked away in the foothills between Twisp and Winthrop. It’s the perfect blend of a manicured course set in a rugged landscape!

Have a memorable experience and explore beautiful Big River Estuary aboard a redwood Mandeola with Big River tours. Professionally guided tours for you and your family, depart from the Stanford Inn's dock at noon.

Tour beautiful wineries and apply creativity to your next bottle of wine at Northstar Winery. Not only is this a fun wine experience, but you get to do it with a friend or loved one. Enjoy a wine tour, picnic for two, and blend your new favorite wine.

Take part in an unforgettable culinary experience that celebrates the beauty and taste of Korean vegan cuisine and join celebrity chef Adam Sobel for a cooking class on April 20th at the Stanford Inn by the Sea.

The last concert of the current season will be held on Sunday April, 23. Weather permitting, it will be outdoors in the spring garden between the Hotel and Restaurant.

After opening several years ago, the Greene Lily became a local treasure and one of the best places for brunch in Old Town Eureka. They serve breakfast all day and their menu features a wide variety of dishes with classics like eggs benedict and delicious new things to try such as vegan french toast and a breakfast burger. Drink offerings include their spin on a bloody mary (they call the red lily) and they have 9 flavours of mimosas to try.