Great news for fans of Waldport’s own custom bakery Pacific Sourdough! They are now open THREE days a week– Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10AM to 3 PM– meaning it is now easier than ever to get your hands on all those beautiful breads and sweets. You just won’t find more delicious bread, or better…
Supporting Waldport
We are huge fans of the community in which we chose to build the Owlhaven. Obviously the ocean is the biggest draw. But we also love the feel of the town itself. It’s small and not nearly as touristy as some of the bigger towns further north on the coast. This means less traffic, quieter…
How close is the Owlhaven to the beach?
Coming up the stairs at Owlhaven, the first thing you’ll see out all those windows is ocean. We’re three streets away from the beach, but since the home is on a hill, there’s lots of ocean visible. And it’s pretty darned close– as a bird flies, we’re only 1700 feet from the water. Those of…
Whale Watching on the Oregon Coast
People come from all over the world to learn about the gray whales that travel along the Oregon coast each year. Whales are visible from Oregon’s shores all year long although some months are better than others. In the Winter nearly 20,000 gray whales can be seen from mid-December through mid-January as they travel south…
Holiday Fun at the Aquarium
Heading for the Oregon coast during December? Be sure to check out the Sea of Lights at Oregon Coast Aquarium every Friday and Saturday night from 6-9 PM starting December 1st . The Aquarium is located just 20 minutes north of the Owlhaven, in Newport. Every Friday and Saturday evening during December, you’ll have the…
Warm in Winter: 10 Ideas for Rainy-Day Fun at the Beach
Did you know that the Oregon coast in the wintertime can be lots of fun? The average summer temperature in Waldport is 70 degrees, which might make you think the winters are cold. Not true! In December and January the average high is 50 degrees, which feels practically balmy to those of us who are…
