Guidebook for Rockaway Beach
Food Scene
Owner operated, locally grown produce as much as possible and amazing food. Reservations recommended.
20 locals recommend
Rising Star Cafe
92 Rorvik StOwner operated, locally grown produce as much as possible and amazing food. Reservations recommended.
Best bacon around, lunch is a pass but definitely a breakfast go-to.
7 locals recommend
Cow Belle Cafe
194 U.S. 101Best bacon around, lunch is a pass but definitely a breakfast go-to.
Good food but like the name says, the staff can be grumpy. Owner operated and they have a Facebook page that boasts their daily specials.
17 locals recommend
Grumpy's Cafe
202 US-101Good food but like the name says, the staff can be grumpy. Owner operated and they have a Facebook page that boasts their daily specials.
The kids really enjoy watching the cheese getting made. There are lots of samples and gourmet treats available for purchase. Lunch and ice cream, yummy but pricey.
172 locals recommend
Tillamook Creamery
4165 N Hwy 101The kids really enjoy watching the cheese getting made. There are lots of samples and gourmet treats available for purchase. Lunch and ice cream, yummy but pricey.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful lookout, an amazing historic tree and very challenging hiking trail.
53 locals recommend
Cape Meares Lighthouse
3500 Cape Meares LoopBeautiful lookout, an amazing historic tree and very challenging hiking trail.
Arts & Culture
Tons of pictures with stories, lots of pioneer era artifacts, not very big plan on an hour or two depending on how much you want to read.
26 locals recommend
Tillamook County Pioneer Museum
2106 2nd StTons of pictures with stories, lots of pioneer era artifacts, not very big plan on an hour or two depending on how much you want to read.
Entertainment & Activities
The train begins and ends in Garibaldi, just five minutes south of Rockaway. The sight-seeing train is fun for kid and adults alike. The train ride ends at Rockaway for a brief layover and then heads back to Garbaldi. There are open air and closed cars for your comfort and enjoyment.
42 locals recommend
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad
402 American AveThe train begins and ends in Garibaldi, just five minutes south of Rockaway. The sight-seeing train is fun for kid and adults alike. The train ride ends at Rockaway for a brief layover and then heads back to Garbaldi. There are open air and closed cars for your comfort and enjoyment.
Gearhart Golf Links
1157 N Marion AveBest golfing around!
Alderbrook Golf Course
7300 Alderbrook RdClosest Golf with a wonderful clubhouse restaurant.
Shopping
Cannon Beach is a very touristy town and may be too crowded and over-whelming for individuals looking for a relaxing beach weekend but if you don't mind the crowds, there are tons of shopping and dining choices. Cannon Beach is about a half an hour drive up the coast and there are amazing viewpoints along the way. A very dog friendly town, prepare to see lots of pooches!
307 locals recommend
Cannon Beach
Center StreetCannon Beach is a very touristy town and may be too crowded and over-whelming for individuals looking for a relaxing beach weekend but if you don't mind the crowds, there are tons of shopping and dining choices. Cannon Beach is about a half an hour drive up the coast and there are amazing viewpoints along the way. A very dog friendly town, prepare to see lots of pooches!
This is our favorite shop in Rockaway. They have beautiful gift or souvenir items, some hand made some new. There is a wide variety of beautiful shabby chic items, jewelry, candles and much more.
8 locals recommend
Little White Church Antiques
344 US-101This is our favorite shop in Rockaway. They have beautiful gift or souvenir items, some hand made some new. There is a wide variety of beautiful shabby chic items, jewelry, candles and much more.
Fred Meyer is, as advertised, one stop shopping. This is a great place to load up on your mainstays.
17 locals recommend
Fred Meyer station
Fred Meyer is, as advertised, one stop shopping. This is a great place to load up on your mainstays.
Garibaldi's Bay Market
705 Garibaldi AveQuaint but well stocked.
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious food and drink, they also have a gift shop. Lots of surfers, beautiful beach and a challenging climb up the dune.
82 locals recommend
Pelican Brewing Company
33180 Cape Kiwanda DrDelicious food and drink, they also have a gift shop. Lots of surfers, beautiful beach and a challenging climb up the dune.