We made the booking before Covid for late April, right at the end of the eligible dates for the Groupon. But then Covid canceled those dates and "forced" us to change our dates to June, so we not only got to go to our happy place, but in better weather too!
Of course, this also meant that many other folks were around also. Especially since north coast state parks were closed until early June. The beach access parking lot was only reopened a few days before our arrival on Sunday.
The beautiful sunny day meant it was utterly packed at Pelican, so we waited to go til later in the evening after many of the day-trippers were gone. We got the Kiwanda Pre-Prohibition Cream Ale and Raspberried at Sea, with the Backyard BBQ Burger and Fish & Chips.
This was our first experience with plexiglass dividers between booths, which worked well. It was also the first establishment that asked its patrons to wear masks through the ordering process, which we were happy to oblige.
Because we got a free tasting flight as part of the Groupon deal, we "had" to return on Monday afternoon, where we got a big ol' 8-glass flight, complete with way more IPAs than I would ever choose myself. But they were tasty for a change, even if I don't like to drink a large amount of high-hop beers. After walking six miles round-trip along the beach, to the southern tip of the spit at the Nestucca estuary, a stop at the Pelican was well in order.
Sunday afternoon is busy!
Monday morning's a little quieter
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