Wonderful and bright upstairs event space in the heart of Seaside. Beautiful wood flooring, open…read morefloor plan and a bar set up that is also very beautiful. This would be a great space for a small to large event or wedding to fit any theme or style. Highly recommend!

Destiny officiated our wedding. She was amazing! She took our individual encounters and created…read moresuch a beautiful, heartfelt ceremony. It was so personalized. She effortlessly helped me stay focused and grounded when the tears started flowing. I truly felt her calming energy. She was easy to communicate with to get everything I wanted and more. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants a personalized, heartfelt, one of a kind wedding.

What a treat! A delectable selection of cheeses, crackers, fruits, and other unique delicacies -…read moreeven amazing pickled sea beans harvested and pickled by the chef. I surprised my friends with a Charcuterie Box elegantly prepared to share in the garden among the blooming flowers. I was enthusiastically welcomed before the place even officially opened the store. I was next door picking up my freshly groomed dogs from Lewis & Bark. I can only imagine what is to come. The Culinary Concierge is definitely a place I will go back to!

This is my daughter's first year in Seaside Oregon, on her Birthday away from family in California…read more Every year for her birthday I put pumpkins on her porch, but this year I'm not able to do that. I reached out to The Natural Nook and spoke with Connie. I explained this to her and she put together the most beautiful arrangement incorporating pumpkins and beautiful fall flowers. The arrangement is spot on and is absolutely beautiful! My daughter called me and was so thrilled to receive this stunning arrangement with pumpkins in it! Connie took our conversation to heart and I can't say enough! The Natural Nook is highly recommended! Connie certainly understood the importance of my request. Thank you Connie!

If I could select a zero star rating I would. I live in Gearhart and expect a higher level of…read moreservice in product and in customer relations. Neither were achieved with this florist. My boyfriend lives out of state and ordered, online, what he said would 'knock my socks off'. He assured me for the money he spent I should be prepared to be swept away. He was right. I was swept away in disbelief at the lack of quality in the flowers, balloons and candies delivered from Natural Nook. I received the 'lack lustre' flowers which was odd to begin with and horrible as far as quality. It had 7, yes 7, older, opened and already dropping red roses and filler carnations. Not big, full, fluffy carnations but tiny ones added last minute to cheap bouquets. Which is what this was. 7 roses and cheap filler carnations? What is the specific name of that bouquet? But wait,,,,,,,, Next came the childish balloons that were tied to the vase. Not only were they colors you might send to 6 year olds birthday party but they were not tightly filled, bouncy or new looking. FYI, Some balloons are stored with a sort of powder so they do not stick together. This was not powder but actual dust!!! Dust!!! I included a photo or two after I dragged my fingers across them. And within 12 hours were deflated and not due to hot or cold temps but because they were so old! As though they had been in a shop window display WAY too long. And to add insult they delivered a box of candy from Bruce's Candy Kitchen in Cannon Beach that had old, broken, discolored chocolates. I looked on the box to check the expired date but it did not have a date stamp! I assume it is because the candy was made before expiration dates were required on food. I have been a customer of Bruce's for 30 years and have never seen broken or discolored product offered in their store. The only reason this florist received 1 star is for the Teddy Bear that was included with the other items was not old, dusty or outdated. When I contacted my boyfriend and told him how awful this delivery was he called them to talk about the problems after seeing the evidence through the pictures. The woman he spoke with said to be sure and tell me how sorry they were but no corrected order. No dozen roses minus filler carnations, fresh candy or at least new balloons??? C'mon. You're sorry? I think my boyfriend is sorry for ordering from them and I will NEVER use them to convey how much I care for someone. Natural Nook obviously cares nothing for quality OR customer service. They could have driven to Safeway and bought the $14.99 long stem roses and added their own vase and baby's breath as an apology. Or a gift certificate for Bruce's Candy Kitchen. Or a dozen NEW balloons. All of those options would have shown some level of care for me as a customer. I have included photos of the absolute horror of a disastrous delivery.

Kate's Catering is fantastic. We scheduled a 2 day fishing…read moretrip on the Columbia and rented a VRBO in Oregon. We ordered catering from Kate's and they delivered dinner every night. Along with dinner they delivered breakfast for the next morning and boxed lunches for the boat. First night: Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Caesar Salad, Asparagus, crackers an salmon dip, with fresh Marion berry pie and Tillamook Ice cream. Breakfast: Assorted pastries, fresh fruit, yogurt and granola, orange juice. Boxed Lunches: Fresh made sandwiches, apples, assorted chip variety, homemade cookies. Second night dinner: Fresh salmon, twice baked potatoes, mixed grilled veggies, caprese skewers, homemade cookies, cheesecake. Kate's arrived at our rental on time both nights as scheduled and setup everything. The food was hot, fresh, and delicious. I can't stress enough how excellent the food was. Every member in our party liked it all. The salmon was amazing. It was so nice not to worry about food after long days on the river. Thanks to Kate's for helping make this an excellent trip.

Delicious, reliable and never short on food. Vivienne is wonderful to work with and her team is…read morealways very accommodating. She's catered our company parties, 80+ people, and accommodates our groups at the Hallmark Resort, Cannon Beach. We've worked with her numerous times and appreciate her consistency.

We used culinary capers to cater our wedding in July. It was a bit daunting planning a wedding in…read moreCannon Beach from Vancouver BC but Vivienne and her team were amazing. We had a buffet with appies to start. Food- was exceptional. The maple smoked salmon was awesome. The seasonal veggies were not the usual carrots and broccoli. It has squash, asparagus and green beans. The prime rib at the carving station was cooked in a pan while you waited if you wanted it well done. The food was as good as or better than the food I have had at 4 and 5 star restaurants in Vancouver. Staff- the service was amazing. They set up the buffet with nice tablecloths and decoration. We supplied the plates and silverware but they did the entire cleanup. They were friendly and one staff member took the time to help my nephew get seconds. I couldn't have asked for more. Vivienne took the time to meet with us before hand and we talked via phone and email. She even sent us a list of potential suppliers for our linens and tableware.

Funky fun hippy vibes abound in this Henna shop decorated with intricate and colorful 3-D…read moretapestries and a tented henna workstation. You can see photos of sample henna art and pick the design you want. You can also present a simple design you found on your phone. The pricing is per piece and based on sizes and intricacy. Once you choose a design, you pay and then sit in the chairs and wait till your turn. Once you are done you have to avoid the water till the next morning. You let it dry and carefully avoid touching anything so it doesn't smear. You can add glitter for fun but it will disappear after about an hour. The henna will continue to dry and crack off revealing the orangish design underneath. It can last about a week or two depending where it is located on the body and how gentle you are with the area. My friends and I got three henna tattoos and were really happy with the results.

We had such a great experience at Five Star Henna! It was clean, welcoming, and it's always a great…read moreday when we get greeted by a puppy. My daughter chose a design from the board for $25. Additional details were added, and glitter, so pretty! The henna ink itself chipped off in about 2 hours, but design is still very even on her skin. We will be back the next time we're in Seaside!

When I think of Astoria, I think of a quirky, old and exhausted Victorian town that had its heyday…read moremany moons ago and now stands on its own as a funky place. This is what you get when you visit Grandview B & B. Funky, old, and in those two things - charm. Sharlene is someone who has lived a nice long life and probably has many stories to tell. She is usually the woman who greets you when you arrive. Be patient, as it takes her a bit to get to the front door. Also, if you come down to the lobby area after you have checked in and try to talk to Sharlene, make sure she can see who you are. I watched a few times as guests came down the stairs to call out to her about a question and she can't move her neck as easily to know who she is talking to. :) Be kind and patient with this wonderful lady. We stayed in the Treetops Room which has a balcony where you can look out over the river and see the old Flavel home. And you can even spy the Goonies house in the far off distance. Breakfast is served at 7:30, 8:30 or 9:30 and you get to choose which one works best for you. Bagels, smoked salmon and chocolate muffins! YUM! The sweet chef was wonderfully sweet and we felt very special eating in the closed off room. If you want 1000 thread count sheets or modern amenities, this is not where you will find them. Come for the experience and the charm of staying in a very old house. I love this place and am making this a yearly traditional stop on our way to Cannon Beach.

This was an amaaaazingly grand find! All major chains were booked solid so we first checked into…read moreone of the $80 rooms on Marine Dr. to find it had no AC!! We opened the windows only to be blown away with traffic and bridge construction noise. We immediately asked for a refund and started calling lodging options away from Marine Dr. and lucked into an available room at Grandview! Our room, called "Cloud Nine" came with a lovely view of the Astoria-Megler Bridge and Columbia River sunset! And in the morning, we sat in the private breakfast nook in a turret with a gorgeous view of the river!! Breakfast included fresh fruit, juice, coffee, salmon and cream cheese on a cheddar bagel, and chocolate muffins. Staying at the Grandview was a highlight of our trip, a wonderful surprise find!! Please note that this review was written in July 2013. I just got around to posting it a year later!!

My mother lived in Astoria as a teenager in the 1940s and early 50s and she fondly looked back as…read morethe best times in her long life. Her request to have her ashes strewn in the Columbia River at the foot of 15th street was accomplished thanks to Mark and his beautiful tug! His knowledge of Astoria along with the boat ride made for a wonderful memorial for our group to send my mother off.

Our friends arrange this experience and we loved it. The tugboat is in wonderful condition and…read morewell maintained. The captain and crew are very knowledgeable about the local area. It was extra special to see the container ship pilot exchange up close. The views of Astoria and surroundings were great to see---drives home how oriented to the water this city is. Also had some great bird sightings.