Marina’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Cape Meares Lighthouse
3500 Cape Meares LoopA historic lighthouse with an amazing view!
Octopus Tree
Cape Meares Lighthouse DriveAn incredible tree. Totally unique and worth seeing!
The view, the view and the view! Whale watching at this location is a favorite year-round, but especially in late December-early January, migrating whales can be seen sometimes 30 or more each hour. If you are visiting this time of year, this is a must see!
11 locals recommend
Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint
3500 Cape Meares LoopThe view, the view and the view! Whale watching at this location is a favorite year-round, but especially in late December-early January, migrating whales can be seen sometimes 30 or more each hour. If you are visiting this time of year, this is a must see!
Take the gravel road down the levy. One side is the Bay, the other Cape Meares Lake. At the end, a short hike to a gorgeous beach with a great view of the Pacific ocean. Nature, birds, galore. Take deep breaths, walk around or sit, and enjoy!
14 locals recommend
Bayocean Peninsula County Park
North Hwy 131Take the gravel road down the levy. One side is the Bay, the other Cape Meares Lake. At the end, a short hike to a gorgeous beach with a great view of the Pacific ocean. Nature, birds, galore. Take deep breaths, walk around or sit, and enjoy!
Food scene
Rustic, homey kitchen by the ocean for seafood dishes, homemade desserts and drinks, plus breakfast. A delicious and cozy place. A gem worth the visit!
46 locals recommend
Roseanna's Cafe
1490 Pacific AveRustic, homey kitchen by the ocean for seafood dishes, homemade desserts and drinks, plus breakfast. A delicious and cozy place. A gem worth the visit!
A local brewery with delicious food and great beer options.
33 locals recommend
Pelican Brewing – Tillamook
1708 1st StA local brewery with delicious food and great beer options.
Locally sourced American fare and cocktails served in a relaxed, open-air place with great water views.
62 locals recommend
The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge
2065 NW Boat Basin RdLocally sourced American fare and cocktails served in a relaxed, open-air place with great water views.
A local and historical cheese factory. A must see and totally worth the visit! Offering great views of the factory, with delicious food, ice cream, and of course, cheese.
172 locals recommend
Tillamook Creamery
4165 N Hwy 101A local and historical cheese factory. A must see and totally worth the visit! Offering great views of the factory, with delicious food, ice cream, and of course, cheese.
City/town information
Tillamook
Quaint downtown with shops, antique stores, and restaurants.
Things to do
Big Dave's Fishing Adventures
Garibaldi Charters
607 Garibaldi AveCity advice
Don't miss
The Cape Meares Lighthouse
Breathtaking Cape Meares is home to one of the very last stands of native Oregon old growth coastal forest. Comprised of stunning vertical sea cliffs and rolling headlands of native Sitka spruce and hemlock, it is home to the Big Spruce (Oregon’s largest Sitka). Birds of all kinds flock to the vanishing habitat encapsulated within Cape Meares’ lush, yet rugged, environment.
Cape Meares forms a high, steep bluff on the south end of Tillamook Bay—just a few miles north of the city of Tillamook. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has declared the cape to be a State Scenic Viewpoint.
Getting around
Walk or bike around Cape Meares
Cape Meares is relatively small and quaint. Best ways to get around are walking or biking. With miles of beaches, proximate access to Cape Meares Lake, the Bay and trails for hiking and exploring, there's no need to drive unless you need to go into town.