Yeah, I go back to Newport every year or so to see my folks who still live there. The only thing I'll warn you about living on the Oregon Coast is get all the sun you can NOW, because you're about to go to literally only 2-3 months worth once you're there. Go to the valley (Eugene or Ashland which is closer) to escape the drizzle and Portland is just an all around rad town. I miss Oregon immensely, even after 9 years in AZ...!
Dam small world. My job will be taking me up to Newport often.
I'm really looking forward to moving to North Bend the heat and humidity down here sucks. It will be a nice change of scenery too.