Both of my parents grew up in Coos Bay. So many good childhood memories...of going fishing and crabbing, having cookouts on the beach, my grandparents' old house with the cuckoo clock, watching Top Secret over and over because it was the only kid friendly movie in the house (though in hindsight, I think Porky's is relatively tame).
Now it has a ghost and a beautiful renovation. l love vacationing there. Every time I do, as soon as they open (11am), I like to start the day at Seven Devils Brewery.
http://www.7devilsbrewery.com
Named after Seven Devils State Recreation Area, one of Oregon's ridiculously photogenic beaches, this is a special find.
Their backstory makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. I LOVE Oregonians. Nicest people in the world. Hippie Dippie FABULOUS.
I highly recommend starting with a beer flight, and come hungry. Not only do they have delicious beer, their pub menu is sublime.
I always MUST have their albacore tuna melt (made with local tuna from the dock in Charleston and Bandon's Face Rock Creamery smoked cheddar...totally worth getting a zit for) paired with their Groundswell IPA (of course). All of their ingredients are local, and they only distribute within a 100 mile radius.
They also feature local wines and spirits, as well as non-alcoholic options, 2 standouts being their "Pro-biotic" Lemonade and the Extreme Ginger Beer (SO GOOD!...like buy a growler and fill it every visit good).
They also have live music nights featuring local musicians. 100 free concerts per year!
With a full tummy and nice buzz, I usually head to Sunset Beach for some Yoga and Yoda playtime (Doga). There are several hiking trails leading to secret coves and the most spectacular views. Spacious recreation areas, from grass and shade to sand and sun. BBQ grills and picnic tables everywhere. Clean bathrooms. No sneaker waves. It's paradise.
My dream vacation continues with a late lunch at High Tide Cafe in Charleston.
http://hightidecafeoregon.com
I have to have their award winning clam chowder, with albacore tuna fish and chips. They have a great selection of local beers and wine, and a pet-friendly outdoor patio facing the picturesque bay.
If I'm in a picnic/hors d'oeuvres kind of mood I'll go across the street to Chuck's Seafood.
http://www.chucksseafood.com
Known for their locally caught everything (tuna, salmon, crab, clams, oysters), they also make up a pretty swell gift basket. My dad's sister only buys canned tuna from here, and she lives 3 hours away...near a Whole Foods!
Armed with smoked salmon sticks, a fresh crab cocktail and an ice cold bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, I'll head to Cape Arago Point, a magnificent place where you can watch gray whales migrate, and/or listen to your drunk dad confide things in you he hasn't told your mom.
I like to end the day at Bastendorff Beach, with a sunset walk, watching the wetsuited surfers ride big, dark blue waves. Too bad I watch Shark Week. I would love to take up surfing, but considering the large pinniped population off the Oregon Coast, and subsequent large great white shark population, I'll be staying on the beach.
Except for this one time...
A while back, I was attempting to film my first masturbation video (a cam model essential). I didn't have a script, just incredible locations, a patient husband/cameraman and a concept.
It was our final day of camping at Bastendorff's Oceanside RV Park in one of their stunning oceanfront tent sites.
https://highwaywestvacations.com/properties/oceanside
We had been unsuccessful the past 2 days and nights in trying to come up with something good, given the constant rain and lack of inspiration.
I knew I wanted to begin emerging from the ocean, doing my best Bo Derek run towards the camera, but that meant I had to get in the water. In November. I was starting to lose my nerve. It was noon and I was sober.
Before I had time to change my mind, suddenly the sun came out, the tide came in, my husband said go, and I ran out and dove into the waves. I didn't meet Jaws, but I did end up with sand in every crack.
The next scene was a big fail, but it still made the vid.
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Cape Arago Point - Almost Sunset
It was SO beautiful. The kind of breathtaking beauty that inspires one to give one's husband an outdoor blow job, possibly a shag, with the backdrop of gigantic waves crashing onto the rocks, without getting caught by tourists walking on the nearby trail. I love sex in nature, not because I want to get caught, but because I'm a witch.
The park closes at sunset, so we knew the rangers could be walking through at any moment. Without giving away any plot points, we got the shot we needed right before some hikers and their dog walked by.
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Campsite - Dusk
The sun had just set. We would only get one take before we completely lost the light. I won't say any more than that, but I will say this:
Yes, I got to the finish line.
We had a little wrap party at Seven Devils Brewery.
And I'd like to thank the Coleman Camping Equipment Company...
...in my acceptance speech when I win Best Solo Vid at the AVNs next year!
P.S. On my way out of town, I've gotta swing by City Subs in Coos Bay.
https://www.citysubs1.com
They make their own fresh bread daily and it is HEAVEN. I have their albacore tuna melt, made with...you guessed it...local tuna from the dock.
Then I waddle out to my car, head for the 101, and call Jeremy Piven to discuss the symptoms of mercury poisoning.
