Insiders' Guide to the Oregon Coast, 4th (Insiders' Guide Series) [Paperback]

Lizann Dunegan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Insiders' Guide Series | Publication Date: September 1, 2009

This guide offers travelers, locals, and newcomers alike the most comprehensive information on what's happening along the more than 300-mile stretch of shoreline that comprises the Oregon Coast. From fishing villages to charming resort towns, discover the region's natural beauty, ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions.

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From the Back Cover

For more than twenty years, the Insiders' Guide® series has been the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information—from true insiders whose personal, practical perspective gives you everything you need to know.

 

In a region defined by natural physical change, the rich history, beauty, and culture of the Oregon Coast remain constants. This authoritative guide shows you how to navigate the coast’s unique regions—from Astoria to Brookings—where you’ll discover everything from killer waves to sand dunes, fishing boat excursions to world-class wines, campsites to lighthouses.

Inside you'll fnd:

 

•  Countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real

    estate
•  Comprehensive listings of accommodations, activities, and places to eat
•  The inside scoop on popular attractions, such as Haystack Rock, Spirit Mountain Casino, and Winter

    Whale Watch Week
•  Sections dedicated to children and retirement

About the Author

Lizann Dunegan is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in outdoor guidebooks and travel articles about the Northwest. Her books include Best Easy Day Hikes Portland, Oregon; Best Easy Day Hikes Oregon’s North Coast; and Hiking the Oregon Coast (all FalconGuides®, an imprint of Globe Pequot Press). 

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Insiders' Guide; Fourth edition (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762748729
• ISBN-13: 978-0762748723
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #791,249 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Kindle kinks kill usefulness, September 10, 2010

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This review is from: Insiders' Guide to the Oregon Coast, 4th (Insiders' Guide Series) (Kindle Edition)

It may be a good book in print form, but the Kindle version implemented on the iPad has significant problems. The index provides page numbers which are not on the Kindle version. Instead of pages, there are 4338 'locations' which are fragments of pages. Why wasn't the index recreated with links to the appropriate locations? Navigation is hit-or-miss and frequently locks up. The table of contents link for Restaurants chapter goes to a nearly blank page in the very front of the book. The maps are too small to be usable and don't zoom clearly. If all that wasn't bad enough, contacting Amazon directly or getting a refund seems to be impossible.

4 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book About The Oregon Coast, September 18, 2009

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This review is from: Insiders' Guide to the Oregon Coast, 4th (Insiders' Guide Series) (Paperback)

THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO THE OREGON COAST, 4TH EDITION is a great book that discusses the full experience of living on, and visiting, the coast of Oregon. From what I've read, there are few big cities here, but lots of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Unfortunately, the radio station listings haven't been updated from the last edition, which they should have been, as there have been changes (KJMX giving its country format to KBDN, which gave KJMX its classic rock format in return), and Seaside classic rock station KCRX is still not mentioned. However, this book, despite its omissions and errors in certain areas, is still great.