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Traveling to the Oregon Coast (Getting There)

The Wedding Ceremony, Reception, and Sunday Breakfast will all take place in Gleneden Beach and Lincoln City, on the Oregon Coast, in the Pacific Northwest. 

For those who live outside of the Pacific Northwest, you will probably need to fly to Oregon.  Key details about traveling to Portland and driving onto Lincoln City and Gleneden Beach, are explained below in the Flights and Ground Transportation Sections.  And, options for a place to stay are explained below in the Places to Stay section.

For those who live in the Pacific Northwest, you will probably want to drive to Lincoln City and Gleneden Beach.  Key details about driving, are explained below in the Driving Section.  And, even if you live nearby, you may want to stay overnight to avoid unnecessary driving.  Options for a place to stay are explained below in the Places to Stay section.

 

Flights

There are many airports throughout Oregon, and Portland International Airport (PDX) is the closest major airport.  All major airlines service Portland.  And, we have negotiated a small discount of air travel on Continental Airlines to Portland from anywhere in the world.  The discount/promotion code is: ZA5UCJ33QE and the discount is valid for travel to Portland between March 12th and March 22nd.  Place this code in the Discounts/Promotions box on the Continental reservations page.

Click here for more detailed information about Flights to Portland.

 

Ground Transportation

Once you have flown into Portland, you have options.  Renting a car is probably the most convenient. 

There are many others traveling to the wedding via Portland.  You may also want to share a rental car with other wedding guests.  Click here for more detailed information about Ride Sharing from Portland to the Oregon Coast.  If you would like to share your travel information with others, please contact Tana.  Your general travels details will be posted on the attached Ride Sharing page.

 

Driving Instructions to the Lincoln City area

Road Conditions.  During March, weather and sometimes construction activity can temporarily close Oregon roads.  Oregon maintains a Trip Check website to assist with information on Oregon roads.  You can zoom in on any particular road (including the routes mentioned below).  The trip check website is available at: www.tripcheck.com.

From Portland Int'l Airport.  Follow NE Airport way to the airport exit.  Exit the airport on I-205 south (Veterans Memorial Highway).  Remain on I-205 until it ends at I-5.  Follow I-5 south until Oregon state route 22 (in downtown Salem).  Follow state route 22 west until Oregon state route 18.  Turn left, and follow Oregon state route 18 to US 101.  Turn left.  Follow US 101 south until reaching Lincoln City, Oregon.  Follow directions to the church or resort, as described below.

From Seattle.  Follow I-5 south through Washington State into Oregon.  Remain on I-5 south until Oregon state route 22 (in downtown Salem).  Follow state route 22 west until Oregon state route 18.  Turn left, and follow Oregon state route 18 to US 101.  Turn left.  Follow US 101 south until reaching Lincoln City, Oregon.  Follow directions to the church or resort, as described below. 

From Salem.  Follow state route 22 west until Oregon state route 18.  Turn left, and follow Oregon state route 18 to US 101.  Turn left.  Follow US 101 south until reaching Lincoln City, Oregon.  Follow directions to the church or resort, as described below.

From Northern California.  Follow I-5 north through California and into Oregon.  Remain on I-5 north until Oregon state route 22.  Follow state route 22 west until Oregon state route 18.  Turn left, and follow Oregon state route 18 to US 101.  Turn left.  Follow US 101 south until reaching Lincoln City, Oregon.  Follow directions to the church or resort, as described below.

 

Local Driving Instructions to the Church

The Wedding Ceremony will be held at St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church promptly at 2pm on Saturday, March 17th, 2007.  We recommend being at the church not later than 1:45 pm.  St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church is located at 1226 S.W. Thirteenth Street, Lincoln City, Oregon.  MapQuest (MapQuest Map) and Google (Google Map) both have excellent maps of the Lincoln City area, and the location of the church.  And, we have placed another Map to St. Peter the Fisherman on our website too.

From the Salishan Resort.  Exit the Salishan resort onto US 101.  Turn Right, going north on US 101, along the coast.  Pass Oregon State route 229 (on your right) and Siletz Bay (on your left).  Continue north until SW 13th Street.  Turn left on SW 13th street.  The church's address is 1226 and should be on your right.

From north of the Lincoln City Area (i.e., Seaside or Cannon Beach).  Drive south on US 101, along the coast.  Pass Oregon State route 18 and Devils Lake (both on your left).  Turn Right on SW 13th Street.  The church's address is 1226 and should be on your right.

From south of Lincoln City (i.e., Newport, Oregon).  Drive north on US 101, along the coast.  Pass Oregon State route 229 (on your right) and Siletz Bay (on your left).  Continue north until SW 13th Street.  Turn left on SW 13th street.  The church's address is 1226 and should be on your right.

 

Local Driving Instructions to Salishan Resort (Reception)

The Wedding Reception will be at the Long House at Salishan Resort.  The Reception will start will appetizers, at about 4pm.  Appetizers will be followed by dinner, which will be served at about 6:30pm.  Dancing will follow. 

Salishan is located in Gleneden Beach, south of the Siletz River, at 7760 Highway 101 North, in Gleneden Beach, Oregon.  MapQuest (MapQuest Map) and Google (Google Map) both have excellent maps of Salishan's location.  And, we have also placed another Map to Salishan on our website.

From the Church to Salishan.  Drive south on US 101.  Pass Oregon State Route 229.  Salishan will be on the right.

 

Places to Stay

The immediate vicinity has many hotels, motels, inns, and bed-and-breakfast alternatives along the coast. 

We strongly recommend staying at Salishan.  We have a block of rooms and a discounted rate available.  Even though Salishan has a web site, unfortunately, you will need to call Salishan to get the discounted room rate.  To make a reservation, please call +1.800.452.2300.  Be sure to request the Olson/Korosec wedding discount.