My family took many trips to the Oregon Coast where I fell in love with the gorgeous surroundings and all the fun things I could do as a kid.



My two favorite places to eat along the coastline were Lil’ Sambo's and Pixie Kitchen. The Pixie Kitchen had good food, animated scenes of pixies, and a small amusement park. Alas, it was torn down a while back, but it is always standing in my memories.



When I wasn't dancing around in the surf, chasing seagulls and keeping the cool water from rushing over my toes, I was sitting on a rock, staring out at the amazing creation before me. Even as a child, I appreciated the beauty of the beaches.



The beach means a lot to me. It was one place that brought my family together. My love for the Oregon Coast existed then and continues in me today.



When it's time to tell life that I want off for a while, I head off to the Oregon Coast. It doesn't matter what part really (although, there is special place in my heart for Cannon Beach), just as long as I'm able to soak in the peace and quiet. Sometimes you just need to escape. I'm sure you know the feeling.



When I am at the Oregon Coast, I am in my own little piece of heaven. I couldn’t imagine wanting to be anywhere else.
 

What Else Do I Do?

I am a certified Social Media Marketing Specialist and a freelance Virtual Assistant, helping clients market themselves online, using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, YouTube videos, blogging and other social media goodies. I also write for The Portlander.com, my main focus being the Extreme Sports of Portland which include the Rose City Rollers and DOA Pro Wrestling. It's all great fun!

How I Built This Web Site...

Now, since I love the Oregon coast so much, I thought that a travel web site to share that love would be a perfect solution. I really wanted to spread the excitement I feel with other people and let them know what a terrific place it is.

Secondly, and more importantly, the company where I had worked for 8.5 years decided to "save some money" and lay me off, as a way of down-sizing. I was floored! I had given them my best and they threw me away like an old shoe.

Since there isn't any stability in the economy right now or in a 9-to-5 job, for that matter, I decided it was time to take things into my own hands. I felt that I could no longer trust any sort of outside source to keep me going. I had to do it myself. I had to become my own boss.

The question was: where did I start?

After sorting through all the typical Get Rich Quick garbage on the Internet (as you may know, there is a ton of it out there!), I came across a great service called Site Build It. It was I used to build this web site and work from home. All it took was the motivation to change my life.

I quit my full-time job for good in 2008 as a result of the income I make from Romantic Oregon Coast Vacations. My time is my own, I get to spend a lot more time with my family, and I'm a happier person overall. I guess that's what freedom can do for you! ;)
 

How Does Romantic Oregon Coast Vacations Support Itself?
 

In a nutshell, through affiliate relationships with individuals and other businesses. You may see links that direct you to another web site or service or product that I feel would benefit you, my guest, in some way. Often times, I am an affiliate of theirs, meaning that, by going through that link, signing up for the service, renting a room, or buying the product(s), I get a commission from from them and you, my friends, get the thanks (my wife likes her rent paid! hehe).

Any compensation does not influence the information in this site. I'm as honest as the day is long...it's just the way I roll. ;)  I always give my truthful opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences, which is what keeps Romantic Oregon Coast Vacations so much fun for me. It's just icing on the cake when that information provides me some income along with giving you what you want or need. That chunk of change is simply what keeps the lights on. ;)

On the other hand, "Ads by Google" are not selected by me, so if you see a Google ad and a web page about the same product or service, it is a coincidence. Just FYI.

Please do support my sponsors and recommendations. This site takes time and effort to deliver original content, free, to you. Supporting my sponsors is a WIN-WIN-WIN for you, me, and them. Thank you very much.

If you'd like, you can check out my video blogs at http://www.youtube.com/oregoncoastguy. I want you to know that I'm a real person like you who is now enjoying what I do...all thanks to my web sites (I have another that I started in August of 2008 called Uniquely Portland Oregon).

You can also follow me on Twitter and even be my friend on Facebook.

Anyhow, enjoy your stay here and thanks for coming! See you at the beach! ;)

Regards,

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