Guidebook for Rockaway Beach
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy the unique experience of PEDALING a four seated, pedal powered, rail road bicycle along an inactive portion of the Port of Tillamook Bay Rail Road. Weekends fill up fast, so book your reservation online in advance! We highly recommend - great experience!
http://ocrailriders.com
12 locals recommend
Oregon Coast Railriders Bay City
5400 Hayes Oyster DrEnjoy the unique experience of PEDALING a four seated, pedal powered, rail road bicycle along an inactive portion of the Port of Tillamook Bay Rail Road. Weekends fill up fast, so book your reservation online in advance! We highly recommend - great experience!
http://ocrailriders.com
my son loves riding this train between Rockaway Beach and Garibaldi -
Enjoy the beautiful Oregon Coast line by riding the rail behind a historic Steam Locomotive. This scenic trip chugs along Tillamook Bay and gives passengers views of the ocean. Great for all ages, these trips will give you a glimpse into history and a unique view of the Oregon Coast and/or the Nehalem River Canyon.
42 locals recommend
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad
402 American Ave my son loves riding this train between Rockaway Beach and Garibaldi -
Enjoy the beautiful Oregon Coast line by riding the rail behind a historic Steam Locomotive. This scenic trip chugs along Tillamook Bay and gives passengers views of the ocean. Great for all ages, these trips will give you a glimpse into history and a unique view of the Oregon Coast and/or the Nehalem River Canyon.
features a climbable 40-foot tall forest fire lookout tower and a 250-foot long pedestrian suspension bridge across the Wilson River
23 locals recommend
Tillamook Forest Center
45500 OR-6 features a climbable 40-foot tall forest fire lookout tower and a 250-foot long pedestrian suspension bridge across the Wilson River
They have kayaks for sale/rent, crab boats for rent, and mooring available. They also sell fishing/crabbing licenses and tackle and have a crab cooker and lots of friendly advice on what to see & how to do it
19 locals recommend
Wheeler Marina (our 40th year in business).
278 Marine DrThey have kayaks for sale/rent, crab boats for rent, and mooring available. They also sell fishing/crabbing licenses and tackle and have a crab cooker and lots of friendly advice on what to see & how to do it
Come see the beautiful Oregon coastline, enjoy the rugged dunes and sea wildlife--birds, deer, elk, seals and occasionally a whale all on horseback!
They have experienced horses for all skill levels and miniature horses to accommodate kids. Ages 6 and up can ride. Guidance and instruction included.
Oregon Beach Rides
9500 Sandpiper LnCome see the beautiful Oregon coastline, enjoy the rugged dunes and sea wildlife--birds, deer, elk, seals and occasionally a whale all on horseback!
They have experienced horses for all skill levels and miniature horses to accommodate kids. Ages 6 and up can ride. Guidance and instruction included.
The 9-hole course can be played year-round as it is built on sand, so rain doesn’t pool. With a golf pro in-house and a driving range, there are golfing options for everyone.
13 locals recommend
Manzanita Links
908 Lakeview DrThe 9-hole course can be played year-round as it is built on sand, so rain doesn’t pool. With a golf pro in-house and a driving range, there are golfing options for everyone.
Frequently selected as one of the best one-stop destinations to take part in crabbing, picnicking, hiking, clamming, fishing, birding, and eating some of the best fresh seafood on the Coast. The Nehalem Bay is frequently visited by Orcas, Gray Whales, sea lions, river otters, deer—usually spotted swimming across the Bay toward the peninsula, and even Elk that sometimes migrate down the peninsula from Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain North of the Jetty Fishery
16 locals recommend
Jetty Fishery Marina & RV Park
27550 US-101Frequently selected as one of the best one-stop destinations to take part in crabbing, picnicking, hiking, clamming, fishing, birding, and eating some of the best fresh seafood on the Coast. The Nehalem Bay is frequently visited by Orcas, Gray Whales, sea lions, river otters, deer—usually spotted swimming across the Bay toward the peninsula, and even Elk that sometimes migrate down the peninsula from Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain North of the Jetty Fishery
Tillamook County Fairgrounds
4603 3rd StTillamook County Fair
"Barn in the USA" - August 9 - 12, 2017
Located on Hwy 101 just north of Rockaway Beach, Kelly’s Brighton Marina offers boating, fishing, and crabbing
47 locals recommend
Kelly's Brighton Marina LLC
29200 US-101Located on Hwy 101 just north of Rockaway Beach, Kelly’s Brighton Marina offers boating, fishing, and crabbing
Food Scene
nice temporary visitor center now, while they build a new larger visitor center
172 locals recommend
Tillamook Creamery
4165 N Hwy 101nice temporary visitor center now, while they build a new larger visitor center
the best breakfast place nearby! great bakery treats too!
Open 8am to 2pm
Closed Wednesday & Thursday
Things to know about Wandas:
• Yes, There is a real Wanda!
• Breakfast is served all day, lunch from 11-2
• They do not take reservations
• Their beautiful patio is open in the spring/summer
• They offer daily specials and a soup of the day
• All their baked goods are made fresh in the bakery
• They serve Sleepy Monk coffee and espresso
69 locals recommend
Wanda's Cafe + Bakery
12880 H Stthe best breakfast place nearby! great bakery treats too!
Open 8am to 2pm
Closed Wednesday & Thursday
Things to know about Wandas:
• Yes, There is a real Wanda!
• Breakfast is served all day, lunch from 11-2
• They do not take reservations
• Their beautiful patio is open in the spring/summer
• They offer daily specials and a soup of the day
• All their baked goods are made fresh in the bakery
• They serve Sleepy Monk coffee and espresso
great corn dogs!
the mechanical corndog out front is a must see!
soft serve ice cream cones now too
23 locals recommend
The Original Pronto Pup
602 US-101great corn dogs!
the mechanical corndog out front is a must see!
soft serve ice cream cones now too
good pizza! but cash only though -
usually busy, so call ahead if you want to minimize the wait **Take out only starting June 1st **
28 locals recommend
Upper Crust Pizza
342 North Highway 101good pizza! but cash only though -
usually busy, so call ahead if you want to minimize the wait **Take out only starting June 1st **
Beach Bakeshop
108 N Hwy 101yummy treats with a small selection of gluten free treats as well!
Handmade burgers, hand cut steaks, authentic Philly cheesesteaks, homemade dressings, award winning desserts, fresh baked goods, local coffee, seafood, and produce
32 locals recommend
Offshore Grill & Coffeehouse
154 Laneda AvenueHandmade burgers, hand cut steaks, authentic Philly cheesesteaks, homemade dressings, award winning desserts, fresh baked goods, local coffee, seafood, and produce
excellent fish and chips! both halibut and cod,
outside seating only,
don't be scared away by the building appearance though
33 locals recommend
Old Oregon Smoke House
120 US-101excellent fish and chips! both halibut and cod,
outside seating only,
don't be scared away by the building appearance though
Sample their famous Blue Heron Brie, try their gourmet foods, taste Oregon's finest wines, or wander through their unique gift store. They also have a petting farm for kids to visit. For lunch, try their Blue Heron Deli with fresh baked bread and homemade soups and salads.
57 locals recommend
Blue Heron Cheese & Wine Company
2001 Blue Heron RdSample their famous Blue Heron Brie, try their gourmet foods, taste Oregon's finest wines, or wander through their unique gift store. They also have a petting farm for kids to visit. For lunch, try their Blue Heron Deli with fresh baked bread and homemade soups and salads.
nice patio with magnificent views of the Ocean, Twin Rocks, and fabulous sunsets!
http://www.sanddollarrestaurant.com/menu.html
42 locals recommend
Sand Dollar Restaurant & Lounge
210 S 1st Stnice patio with magnificent views of the Ocean, Twin Rocks, and fabulous sunsets!
http://www.sanddollarrestaurant.com/menu.html
Tillamook Country Smoker
8335 N Hwy 101 excellent jerky and home of the two foot pepperoni stick!
Downies Cafe
9320 5th Stgreat breakfast place! cash only though
yummy treats across from the Garibaldi Train Station - closed on Sundays though
Bayfront Bakery & Deli
302 Garibaldi Ave yummy treats across from the Garibaldi Train Station - closed on Sundays though
Grumpy's Cafe
202 US-101decent breakfast spot
there is also a closer taco truck in Barview - excellent food!!
15570 Hwy 101,
Barview, OR 97118,
(503) 812-5869
6 locals recommend
Tacos La Providencia
1100 N Main Avethere is also a closer taco truck in Barview - excellent food!!
15570 Hwy 101,
Barview, OR 97118,
(503) 812-5869
CoastalLiving.com recently noted this place as one of the best seafood dives in America!
25 locals recommend
Fish Peddler at Pacific Oyster
5150 Hayes Oyster DrCoastalLiving.com recently noted this place as one of the best seafood dives in America!
CoastalLiving.com recently noted this place as one of the best seafood dives in America!
22 locals recommend
Pirate's Cove Restaurant
14170 U.S. 101
CoastalLiving.com recently noted this place as one of the best seafood dives in America!
Renee's Tasting Room
127 South Miller Streetnew business! Wine tasting, espresso, pastries, cafe
Food Cart with hearty portions of quality seafood at reasonable prices ($10 for a full order of five large pieces of fish with a basket of fries) - open 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. every day but Tuesday and Wednesday - located on the southern end of Garibaldi, across from the Maritime Museum, at the intersection of Garibaldi Avenue and Second Street
Sea Baron Fish & Chips
1812 1st StreetFood Cart with hearty portions of quality seafood at reasonable prices ($10 for a full order of five large pieces of fish with a basket of fries) - open 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. every day but Tuesday and Wednesday - located on the southern end of Garibaldi, across from the Maritime Museum, at the intersection of Garibaldi Avenue and Second Street
Drinks & Nightlife
Pelican Brewing – Tillamook
1708 1st Stgood beer - love their Elk burger and tater tots!
This historic winery is nestled in a lush, green valley on Highway 53 one mile off Highway 101 on the Northern Oregon Coast. Visitors can sit at picnic tables looking out across the dairy farms to the Coast Range and Onion Peak.
23 locals recommend
Nehalem Bay Winery
34965 OR-53This historic winery is nestled in a lush, green valley on Highway 53 one mile off Highway 101 on the Northern Oregon Coast. Visitors can sit at picnic tables looking out across the dairy farms to the Coast Range and Onion Peak.
deGarde specializes in Wild-Beer: an open-air fermentation process that eliminates the need for laboratory-grown yeasts.
16 locals recommend
De Garde Brewing
114 Ivy AvedeGarde specializes in Wild-Beer: an open-air fermentation process that eliminates the need for laboratory-grown yeasts.
Shopping
Flamingo Jim's Gifts & Clothing
U.S. 101fun place to shop/explore
The Myrtlewood Factory Outlet is the largest shop of its kind on the North Coast, and has the finest color and variety of Myrtlewood, including Intarsia Art.
Myrtlewood Factory
903 N Hwy 101The Myrtlewood Factory Outlet is the largest shop of its kind on the North Coast, and has the finest color and variety of Myrtlewood, including Intarsia Art.
Parks & Nature
Offshore from the seven miles of pristine sands on Rockaway Beach are two enormous 100-foot-high rocks, made of 20-30 million year old sandstone which was over time forced up into a ridge of sandstone. As time and the ocean wore away at the ridge it left the harder pieces behind in the form of twin rocks.
Twin Rocks State Park
Offshore from the seven miles of pristine sands on Rockaway Beach are two enormous 100-foot-high rocks, made of 20-30 million year old sandstone which was over time forced up into a ridge of sandstone. As time and the ocean wore away at the ridge it left the harder pieces behind in the form of twin rocks.
Kilchis Point Reserve is a pristine 200 acre natural area located along Tillamook Bay in Bay City, Oregon. The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum (TCPM) owns, protects, maintains, and holds this land in the public trust. The history at Kilchis Point is long, rich and well documented. There are three sections of interpretive trails that will highlight Flora and Fauna, Native American Heritage, and Pioneer Settlement. The parking area and trailhead are located at the corner of Warren and Spruce Streets in Bay City
20 locals recommend
Kilchis Point Reserve
Spruce StreetKilchis Point Reserve is a pristine 200 acre natural area located along Tillamook Bay in Bay City, Oregon. The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum (TCPM) owns, protects, maintains, and holds this land in the public trust. The history at Kilchis Point is long, rich and well documented. There are three sections of interpretive trails that will highlight Flora and Fauna, Native American Heritage, and Pioneer Settlement. The parking area and trailhead are located at the corner of Warren and Spruce Streets in Bay City
day-use park just off of Highway 101 north of Rockaway Beach.
Picnic tables are nestled into small cul-de-sacs surrounded by shore pine to provide a break from the wind. Just a short walk down the access trail to the beach.
Manhattan Beach State Park
Beach Streetday-use park just off of Highway 101 north of Rockaway Beach.
Picnic tables are nestled into small cul-de-sacs surrounded by shore pine to provide a break from the wind. Just a short walk down the access trail to the beach.
Nehalem Bay State Park
34600 Garey StOswald West State Park offers miles of hiking trails in this 2,484 acre park. A 13-mile stretch of the Oregon Coast Trail weaves its way through the entire park, starting at the community of Arch Cape and extending south towards the town of Manzanita. Two prominent headlands, Cape Falcon and Neah-kah-nie Mountain are included in the park and offer great hikes.
76 locals recommend
Oswald West State Park
Oswald West State Park offers miles of hiking trails in this 2,484 acre park. A 13-mile stretch of the Oregon Coast Trail weaves its way through the entire park, starting at the community of Arch Cape and extending south towards the town of Manzanita. Two prominent headlands, Cape Falcon and Neah-kah-nie Mountain are included in the park and offer great hikes.
Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain juts 1600 feet above the beach -
http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Neahkahnie_Mountain_from_South_Hike
7 locals recommend
Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain Trail
Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain Trail Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain juts 1600 feet above the beach -
http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Neahkahnie_Mountain_from_South_Hike
highest falls on the coast at 319 feet - small parking lot - easy quarter-mile trail to the base of the falls and a picnic table
8 locals recommend
Munson Creek Falls
6400-6200 Munson Creek Rd highest falls on the coast at 319 feet - small parking lot - easy quarter-mile trail to the base of the falls and a picnic table
Sightseeing
The Octopus Tree, also known as The Council Tree is located a few hundred feet from Cape Meares Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast. The Octopus Tree is a Sitka Spruce shaped like an upside down Octopus. The tree measures more than 46 feed in circumference and has no central trunk. Instead, limbs extend horizontally from the base as much as 16 feet before turning upward. It is 105 feet tall and is estimated to be 250 to 300 years old.
16 locals recommend
Octopus Tree
Cape Meares Lighthouse DriveThe Octopus Tree, also known as The Council Tree is located a few hundred feet from Cape Meares Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast. The Octopus Tree is a Sitka Spruce shaped like an upside down Octopus. The tree measures more than 46 feed in circumference and has no central trunk. Instead, limbs extend horizontally from the base as much as 16 feet before turning upward. It is 105 feet tall and is estimated to be 250 to 300 years old.
public dock available for fishing - stocked with trout in the spring - water skiing and jet boats permitted, kayaks too
8 locals recommend
Lake Lytle
public dock available for fishing - stocked with trout in the spring - water skiing and jet boats permitted, kayaks too
Nedonna Lake
nice fishing pond - stocked with trout in the spring
Essentials
Center Market
140 N Hwy 101good selection of wine and beer
Fred Meyer station
no appointment necessary - open Sunday-Friday with extended summer hours - 503-368-2292
Manzanita Urgent, Primary & Specialty Care
10445 Neahkahnie Creek no appointment necessary - open Sunday-Friday with extended summer hours - 503-368-2292
offers a full range of services including 24-hour ambulance and emergency services
Tillamook Regional Medical Center
1000 3rd Stoffers a full range of services including 24-hour ambulance and emergency services