OREGON | SPORTS
Planning your trip to Oregon's sand dunes
From LAX, to Eugene, Ore., nonstop service is offered on Delta, Alaska and American and connecting service (change of plane) is available on United. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $278. It's about 60 miles on Oregon 126 to Florence.
WHERE TO STAY
Holiday Inn Express, 2475 Highway 101, Florence; (541) 997-7797, www.hiexpress.com. Doubles from $109.
Best Western Pier Point Inn, 85625 Highway 101, Florence; (541) 997-7191, www.bestwestern.com. Doubles from $174.
Old Town Inn, 170 Highway 101, Florence; (800) 570-8738, www.old-town-inn.com. Doubles from $64.
WHERE TO EAT
Beachcomber Pub & Grill, 1355 Bay St., Florence; (541) 997-6357. Entrees from $7.
Bridgewater Restaurant & Lounge, 1297 Bay St., Florence; (541) 997-9405. Entrees from $12.
Bliss' Hot Rod Grill, 1179 Highway 101, Florence; (541) 997-6769. Entrees from $6.
ACTIVITIES
Sand Master Park, 87542 Highway 101, Florence; (541) 997-6006, www.sandmasterpark.com. Sandboard rentals from $16 for 24 hours.
Sand Dunes Frontier, 83960 Highway 101, Florence; (541) 997-3544, www.sanddunesfrontier.com. Tours from $12 for 30 minutes.
Sea Lion Caves, world's largest sea lion caves, 11 miles north of Florence, along Highway 101; (541) 547-3111, www.sealioncaves.com. Admission $9 for adults.
TO LEARN MORE
Travel Oregon, 670 Hawthorne Ave. S.E., Suite 240, Salem OR 97301; (800) 547-7842 or (503) 378-8850, www.traveloregon.com.
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