heading up from California... advice on riding spot

marina c · Since 03 Apr 2006 318 Posts California/Gorge Summer Obsessed

hi guys,
I'm heading up to the Hood from Cali next week and am breaking the trip up into three days. I wanted to hit a coastal spot in Oregon and was thinking of Florence or Newport. Any recommendations on which is better and maybe even a hotel that takes dogs?

thanks for any advice you guys can provide:-)

Marina

J.P. · Since 10 Mar 2005 638 Posts Addicted

Hey M,

Check out Whiskey Run, it's north of florsis lake.

pjc · Since 06 Mar 2005 649 Posts Addicted

florence is generally more of a wind-hole then newport, which usually means florence is better (but sometimes florence gets too windy)

florence is better then whiskey if you are going to stay upwind. whiskey is a better spot for downwinders (or so im told)

dogs generally run free at florence while their owners ride.

early next week looks promising for oregon coast.

bunches of hotels at coast take dogs - probably at least one in every town.

dcrowe · Fri Jun 02, 06 4:30 pm

We'll be ripping at Florence monday and tuesday. Come on up!

Mocean · Since 21 Sep 2005 343 Posts Newport Obsessed

Florence is great if you like blowing sand and a long drive out to the jetty via the sandspit. In Newport you can stay in town and be 5 minutes to the South Jetty, South Beach, or Beverly Beach. Free day use areas with amenities, minus the sandblasting. Many hotels to choose from, and campgrounds right at our 2 best spots. Just waiting for another good wind cycle right now - Monday and Tuesday look hopeful.

dcrowe · Fri Jun 02, 06 9:08 pm

Yeah, go to Newport

marina c · Sat Jun 03, 06 4:49 am

Thanks for the suggestions! I prefer ocean/wave riding to flat water....

what about somewhere in Bandon?

Sailut · Since 31 May 2005 72 Posts Utah

Scribble · Since 18 Nov 2005 636 Posts NoPo Addicted

Whiskey run is right outside of Bandon. North of the golf area. I can't remember the name of the road but I wanna say it has "six devil" in it or something. Floras lake is between Bandon and Port Orford. It is worth taking a look at. You can walk back and forth from the Ocean and Lake with your kite in the air.

Sol-flyer · Sat Jun 03, 06 7:25 am

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

Go to whiskey for good open ocean riding and beach driving usually done by multiple downwind shuttle runs. At florence you can get a great wave time after time from the south jetty. Newport same more or less than florence but wave doesn't develope as nice USUALLY. And the wind is a bit weaker in newport which is usually a good thing on 25 plus days. But hey if you can drive an hour plus further to save 5 minutes of driving that sounds like a great deal Laughing

south beach in newport has water to rinse off with when done which is nice. A couple tacks upwind and your to the jetty there. Florence is raw no ammenities. but you can drive out on the jetty w/o risk of getting stuck.

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

Pretty sure Steve was refering to the South Beach campground, right by the South Beach access parking lot. It's within only a few minutes walking distance, so that's not a problem, but if you're hauling a few kites and are lazy (like me), I'd just drive over... And because the jetty is a little further north (less than a mile) of the South Beach, it'd be a longer walk, but definately still managable. I think they have showers and everything you'd need too, but I'm not for 100% sure (never have camped there before - normally hit up Beverly)! Thumb's Up

Kraemer · Since 24 Apr 2006 1735 Posts Sky Pilot Unicorn Captain

where exactly is the launch in florence? South jetty from the bike offroad area?

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

drive by the 4 wheeler area continue around hard right corner,past several lots, for about 6 miles. At the end stay left through large end paved lot continueing on to rough gravel area then continue driving on rock jetty. drive on the jetty until you come across large rocks blocking further suv westward motion. inflate kite next to your car walk 200 ft and get in ocean. You do NOT need to buy park pass if you park on the jetty itself. Come on out. Please don't let your kids swim in large rip current along jettty and clean up after your dog and self. Shocked

blowhard · Since 26 Dec 2005 2025 Posts Windward

Camp on the Florence south jetty for free ,hang out behind the jetty where it's warm ,swell looks not too hot in the near future ,fairly flat behind jetty but if you loose your gear it will be hard to get near jetty.

Not sure if there is a condition by the Newport jetty out of the wind ,on the northers it was very windy right along the jetty to offshore,but a lot of smooth waves inside and regular open ocean sailing at South Beach, with a couple tacks would be in the smooth stuff up by the jetty .
Are you the Marinachang from iKite?

dcrowe · Sun Jun 04, 06 2:52 pm

Finally!!!!!! Tomorrow looks like it might happen. Keep your fingers crossed

blowhard · Since 26 Dec 2005 2025 Posts Windward

D,
may not happen for me tomorrow