Salishan Coastal Lodge - Gleneden Beach, OR

Hotel at a Glance: Salishan Coastal Lodge

When the 4-star Salishan Coastal Lodge was about to be built in 1965, original owner John D. Gray wanted the new property to match the beauty of the natural scenery, where forests meet Pacific beaches on the Oregon coast. The result is a hotel interior that incorporates native stone, intricate woodwork, and contemporary artwork.

• Where you'll stay: Vaulted ceilings, fireplaces and large windows give guest rooms a spacious feel. Private balconies overlook Siletz Bay, the forest, or the lodge’s spectacular 18-hole golf course.
• Onsite dining: You can grab a meal at any of the onsite restaurants or dining establishments in Salishan Marketplace.
• Conde Nast Traveler: Has rated this as one of the top 40 lodges in the Midwest and West: Readers' Choice Awards 2020
• Relax at the onsite spa, offering a full line of salon services and spa treatments in a restorative space with elements of the Oregon Coast.
• Take a dip in the indoor pool.

Gleneden Beach, Oregon: Small Community near Beachfront State Parks

Gleneden Beach is a very small resort town on the Oregon coast. “If not for the signs, you’d scarcely be able to find it,” Fodor’s writes. But despite the small scale, there’s still plenty to do here. Spas and golf fairways can be found at the town’s resort properties, and the surrounding forest preserve is good for a stroll. At Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site there’s a paved trail leading down from the pines to the beach—a soft-sand affair ideal for sunbathing and watching wetsuit-clad surfers catching waves.

Since it’s situated along a string of Pacific state parks, Gleneden Beach also has easy access to other coastal attractions; just 15 minutes away, Devil's Lake State Recreation Area is a good spot for boating and swimming. On either side of Gleneden Beach are two larger coastal cities, Newport and Lincoln City, both ideal spots for combing beaches, watching whales, and browsing in boutiques and bookstores.