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Same-day, urgent care available You were made for more trekking. More of what Medical Office – Lincoln City matters most to you. More exploring. More 541-614-0482 activities. More joy. On the Oregon Coast you will 1105 SE Jetty Ave., Lincoln City find breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, the Medical Office – Manzanita Three Arch Rocks, Netarts Bay and Haystack Rock. 503-368-6244 While taking in the sights, if you or your family 10445 Neahkahnie Creek Rd., Manzanita need quick access to medical care, our urgent care Medical Office – Plaza providers are ready to see you. 503-842-5546 1100 Third St., Tillamook No appointment necessary. Open 7 days a week and holidays. For significant pain, injury or difficulty Medical care by appointment breathing, always dial 9-1-1 for emergency care. Medical Office - Pacific City 503-965-6555 38505 Brooten Rd., Suite A, Pacific City
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Werner Beef & Brew is a local restaurant, OPEN taproom & meat market featuring pub fare Tuesday-Saturday such as: burgers, sandwiches and fries, tater tots, chicken wings, fish tacos and more! 11am-7pm Family and pet-friendly with indoor and outdoor seating. 503-842-7114
Stop in for a cold one! Sample one of Werner Brewing Co.’s small-batch, local, craft brews. 2807 3rd Street, Tillamook, OR 97141 WelcomeWELCOME We invite you to become a temporary local.
Love mountains, forests, farms, rivers, bays and beaches? How about fresh seafood and craft beers while enjoying a scenic view? Or cultural heritage coupled with eclectic shopping?
You’ll find it all here on the Tillamook Coast. That’s why we’re committed to the stewardship of our natural environment. And that’s why we invite you to become a temporary local while visiting this special place.
Check out our web page “Caring for Our Coast” at tillamookcoast.com/caring-for-our-coast. There you’ll find our Tillamook Coast Pledge, with 11 ways you can help us with stewardship – simple acts like “pack it in, pack it out,” and “make my own memories, but not my own trails.”
New this year: The North Coast Food Trail now extends from Astoria to Neskowin, with more than 100 miles of great food, beverage and culinary experiences. It’s no wonder Sunset Magazine named it the “Best Food Trip” in the West. Find out more at northcoastfoodtrail.com
And as we transition from restrictive COVID safety guidelines, we ask for your patience and kindness. Our businesses are recovering, thanks to you, our temporary locals.
Enjoy your visit.
Nan Devlin Executive Director Tillamook Coast Visitors Association North Coast Food Trail
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Neahkahnie Mountain Welcome to the beautiful Tillamook Coast. We are glad you are here. Tillamook County is a place of spectacular natural beauty spanning 70 miles of coastline and extending inland to include working farms, multiple rivers and vast forests that follow the contours of the coast range.
The Tillamook Forest Center on Highway 6 is a great place to visit and take the kids for a fun and educational experience that will orient you to the history and nature of the Tillamook State Forest.
We are a proud dairy farming community and encourage you to visit the newly remodeled Tillamook County Creamery Association Visitors Center to sample the best cheese in the world and learn more about our dairy farming heritage.
Bring your family to the Tillamook County Fair! We work hard to deliver an excellent, old-fashioned farm community fair featuring the legendary Pig-n-Ford races – a long-standing local attraction that you won’t find anywhere else.
Take a scenic train ride along the coast, visit one of our outstanding local museums, and stop in at the Tillamook Area Chamber of Commerce in downtown Tillamook, the Rockaway Beach Visitors Center in the red caboose at the wayside, or the Manzanita Visitor Center for more information on local events and goings on.
Enjoy and thanks for visiting us.
Mary Faith Bell Mary Faith Bell Tillamook County Commissioner
Cape Meares Lake CulinaryTabl Pursuitse ...... of Contents 14 Local Dining ...... 24 Paddle & Surf ...... 28 Coastline Beaches ...... 36 Cultural Heritage ...... 44 Hiking ...... 52 Nature & Wildlife ...... 58 Golf & Disc Golf ...... 62 Fishing ...... 64 Clamming & Crabbing ...... 70 Camping & Glamping ...... 74 Scenic Routes ...... 80 Arts ...... 84 Shopping ...... 90 Family Adventures ...... 96 Hotels & Motels ...... 102 Visitor Resources ...... 105 Driving to the Astoria Tillamook Coast 30 Tillamook The Tillamook Coast is just 73 miles from Portland. 26 101 Coast You can reach the region several ways: Highway 26 to Highway 101, and turn south; Highway 26 to Highway 6, Manzanita 6 taking you through the Tillamook State Forest and into the center of downtown Tillamook; or Highway 22 Portland 84 to Highway 16, which then intersects with the Tillamook 205 southernmost part of the Tillamook Coast. 18 26
18 Neskowin 22 Salem
101 5 Newport 20 Corvallis
Bus Service 20 The Wave provides dial-a-ride services to every village in the Tillamook Coast, as well as passenger bus Eugene transportation as far north to Cannon Beach, south to 126 Florence Lincoln City, and east to Portland. The Wave is also part of the NW Connector, a coordinated regional Reedsport transit system that offers intercity bus service with 38 connections to various cities in Northwest Oregon. Buses have a two-bike capacity and are ADA Coos Bay accessible with a wheelchair lift. 97 tillamookbus.com nworegontransit.org 138 Crater For Fans of Fly-Ins Lake National Tillamook County has three airports: Park Pacific City (runway 1,875 feet long), Tillamook (two runways –5,001 feet long 5 and 2,900 feet long), and Nehalem Bay State Park (runway 2,350 long). Medford For more information, go to 199 tillamookcoast.com/airports
8 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE How to Get Here Pendleton
Hood River DRIVE TIMES & MILEAGE:
PORTLAND, OR – TILLAMOOK: 1 hours and 20 minutes (73 miles) Mt. Hood
SALEM, OR – TILLAMOOK: 1 hours and 30 minutes (75 miles)
Baker City EUGENE, OR – TILLAMOOK: 2 hours and 40 minutes (136 miles)
NEWPORT, OR – TILLAMOOK: 1 hours and 35 minutes (69 miles)
BEND, OR – TILLAMOOK: 4 hours and 5 minutes (206 miles)
MEDFORD, OR – TILLAMOOK: 5 hours and 20 minutes (299 miles) Bend
BOISE, ID – PORTLAND: 6 hours and 45 minutes (431 miles)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – PORTLAND: 11 hours and 32 minutes (768 miles)
SEATTLE, WA – PORTLAND: 2 hours and 47 minutes (174 miles)
SPOKANE, WA to PORTLAND: 5 hours and 30 minutes (352 miles)
LAS VEGAS, NV to PORTLAND: 15 hour and 20 minutes (1,051 miles)
tillamookcoast.com 9 Made with purpose. Enjoyed with pride.
From day one, we’ve stood behind the honest values of our farmer-owners. At our flagship location, the Tillamook Creamery, you can start wherever you like and set your own pace as you learn about our more than 110-year-old tradition.
Come watch our award-winning cheese being made, and learn more with our family-friendly immersive experiences. Shop for special products (like our famous cheese curds) and exclusive Tillamook merchandise. Finish off in the dining hall with one of our cheesy signature dishes and grab a lick of ice cream when the mood strikes.
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Boat to table, farm to table, fresh chowder, oysters, fish & chips, hamburgers, pizza from the oven, grilled Tillamook cheese sandwiches – you want it, we’ve got it. From fine dining featuring locally caught fish to tasty pub fare, you and your family will find your favorite things to eat and discover new tasty treats. Schooner Restaurant & Lounge 14 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE It’s a one-of-a-kind culinary journey on the North Coast Food Trail. Gear up for an adventure that will delight all your senses and leave you with plenty of amazing memories. From Astoria to Neskowin, Oregon’s North Coast is a beautiful region bursting with local flavor. On this self-guided tour down the shoreline, you’ll curate the experiences you want—choose from farmers markets, fine dining restaurants, food carts, breweries, farm tours and much more. To learn more, or to see our North Coast Food Trail partners, visit northcoastfoodtrail.com
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tillamookcoast.com 15 The Spot Garibaldi CommercialFRESH fishing is a Fromheritage industry that the continues to playSea an active The Spot is a small shop with a big and vital role in the identity and local economy of the Tillamook Coast. personality. The “charter office-turned- Shop the Docks Tours seafood store” carries on a family tradition of fishing for owner Kelly Barnett, who Garibaldi stocks the store with his daily catches of Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the commercial docks and salmon, lingcod, rockfish, halibut and more where to buy seafood directly – be it “off the boat” or at one from his commercial vessels, the Good of the independent local seafood markets. You’ll gain a better Intentions and the Silver Girl. understanding about why purchasing locally caught seafood is an important step in supporting the local economy and learn best Pacific Oyster buying tips about what to look for and what questions to ask, thus Company ensuring that a trip to the Port of Garibaldi for seafood is worth the Bay City effort – no matter what time of year. Pacific Oyster Company boasts a big Garibaldi Cannery seafood market with a great selection of local products – and some of the freshest Garibaldi seafood and shellfish on the Oregon coast. Looking for a place to sample several local seafood products at once? Try The market offers outdoor dining and the Garibaldi Cannery. This seafood market in Oregon’s Authentic Fishing online ordering, as well as a variety Village purchases its products directly from local fishermen. It offers of gourmet foods, beer, wine, clothing, everything from smoked tuna and full fish, to steamer clams and oysters. canned goods and more!
16 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE JAndy Oyster Co. Tillamook JAndy’s Tillamook storefront is as small and cozy as the three-member family that owns the oyster growing operation, which grows millions of oysters in Netarts Bay at any given time. Each oyster is raised with care in a pristine estuary, making them some of the tastiest in the world. Retail pick up or dine in at the oyster bar. Nevør Shellfish Farm Near Netarts BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE TODAY! At Nevør Shellfish Farm, they do things a CALL WEBSITE EMAIL 503.310.9733 FISHWITHRUSS.COM [email protected] little differently. Their oysters grow in bags and on lines that the tide tumbles, instead of on the bottom of the bay, so the water the shellfish filter gives them a unique, briny taste. Want another distinctive taste? Try the smoked oysters, which come in a variety of delicious flavors.
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Nestucca Bay Creameries Creamery Tillamook Creamery Coverdale Tillamook Amy Seymour’s great-grandmother There’s just one spot along the Tillamook Coast where you can used to make and sell butter from indulge in an ice cream cone, taste an award-winning grilled cheese a couple of milk cows. These days, sandwich and bring home a bag of “squeaky cheese,” all while Amy is milking 300 cows on the learning what goes into making world-famous Tillamook cheese –the same, and additional, land her Tillamook Creamery. We’ll meet you there. forefathers worked. She’s also using 1,000 pounds of that milk a day Blue Heron French to make and sell camembert, brie, Cheese Company gouda and havarti cheeses at the Tillamook Nestucca Bay Creamery Cheese Shop Or perhaps you’d like a little wine with your cheese. Inside a former in Cloverdale. The shop is just a few Jersey farm barn, you’ll find the now-famous Blue Heron French miles from where her pioneering Cheese Company, which offers daily wine and cheese tastings. You will family’s roots were first established also find a nice assortment of Northwest regional products, such as close to 150 years ago. mustards and jellies.
18 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE Salt Meats Jacobsen Salt Tillamook Country Smoker Company Bay City Netarts Some of the best tasting jerky in the nation originated right Foodies will enjoy visiting Jacobsen Salt here on the Tillamook Coast, thanks to the survival instincts Company on Netarts Bay, where you can of early coastal pioneers. Tillamook Country Smoker builds purchase gourmet sea salt from the source. from that tradition to offer the delicious wood-smoked jerky of yesteryear, as well as new flavors and styles of jerky, including the now-famous “two-footer” beef stick. Coffee Debbie D’s Sausage Roasters Tillamook Five River Debbie D knows jerky is delicious – and not just the kind Coffee Roasters made from beef! From her shop tucked away in Tillamook, she crafts smoked salmon jerky that rivals all other dried Tillamook meats. She also makes savory small batch sausage much the Just like five rivers flow into Tillamook Bay, same way as her pioneer ancestors did. All her products are perfection flows into every cup of coffee at fresh, unique and delicious! Five Rivers Roasters. Be sure to take home some of their award-winning, fresh-roasted Tillamook Meat Inc. Fogcutter coffee beans! Tillamook When you visit Tillamook Meat, expect high-quality service, mouthwatering cuts and an old-fashioned butcher shop experience. This family-owned company raises the bar for meat. They have a longstanding reputation for the best beef on the market, and their expert staff will help you find the right cuts for any meal or recipe. Werner Jerky Tillamook Werner Jerky started as a small-scale operation in a local family’s garage in 1994, and it grew into a modern, 100,000-square-foot facility in the heart of Tillamook. With three generations of hard-earned knowledge (and a few family squabbles), the Werner family has perfected its recipe for savory jerky – and added several other homemade treats to pair with their original family snack.
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tillamookcoast.com 19 YouFarmers know what the best souvenirs Markets from the Tillamook Coast are? Fresh flowers, produce and locally made products; it doesn’t get much better than that! With four different summer locations, there’s a Farmers Market close to wherever your adventures take you. Manzanita Farmers Market Underhill Plaza at 635 Manzanita Ave. Tillamook Farmers Market Laurel and 2nd Street Pacific City Farmers Market Library Parking Lot KNOW Neskowin Farmers Market BEFORE YOU GO! Neskowin Beach Wayside Scan to see current farmers market schedules.
20 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE Food trucks are all theTrucks rage here on the Tillamook Coast! Travel-size kitchens dot the coastline, serving up diverse cuisine. Try the local catch-of-the-day at Sea Baron Fish & Chips in Garibaldi. Play it up with anything but plain, boring food at Recess in Tillamook. Or taste the sweet teriyaki flavor of Hawaii at Tropics Island Grill in Rockaway Beach. Hunt for even more trucks as you explore the Tillamook Coast! Flavors on First Tillamook Flavors on First in downtown Tillamook houses more than five trucks, ranging from Hawaiian and Thai, to barbecue and brats, Recess food truck making it a worthwhile stop for lunch.
Flavors on First
tillamookcoast.com 21 FromMicroBrews drinking a pint with unparalleled scenic views in Pacific City, to enjoying a beer brewed with natural fermentation techniques, the Tillamook Coast has become a haven for brewery startups. Pelican Brewing Company Tillamook and Pacific City Located right in the heart of downtown Tillamook, the Pelican Brewery & Taproom offers an intimate look at what goes into brewing award-winning beer. This popular taproom overlooks the production facility, so you can view all the brewing action while enjoying local foods and a delicious pint of beer.
Or maybe you prefer a more scenic view? Look no further than Pelican Pub & Brewery in Pacific City! The original home of Pelican beer, the brewpub sits right Pelican Pub & Brewery / Pacific City on the beach and provides breathtaking views of Cape Kiwanda. The gorgeous scenery pairs perfectly with the brews, food and outstanding customer service at is famous for their unique beers. Instead of using the brewpub! regular brewer’s yeast, de Garde Brewing uses Werner Brewing a spontaneous fermentation technique that Company relies on natural yeast in the environment. The unconventional brewing method creates uncommon Tillamook beers that draw visitors from far and wide. Tillamook’s newest brewery, Werner Brewing Company was started by the same family known for Werner Jerky. Two brothers began brewing beer in the family’s jerky facility and later expanded to form Werner Wines Beef and Brew, a deli and taproom that features the Winery at Manzanita Manzanita brothers’ beers, as well as beers from other small Imagine a sun-soaked day at the beach, an ocean breweries that can’t be found in larger stores. view deck, a wine tasting in the afternoon and an de Garde Brewing evening around the firepit making s’mores. This is Tillamook the Winery at Manzanita experience! As an added de Garde Brewing, recently named the Best Brewer bonus, the winery is dog-friendly, so you can pick in Oregon and the Fifth Best Brewer in the world, your favorite wine and order a picnic lunch to-go for you and Fido!
22 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE Dixie’s Vino Wine Store Blue Heron French Manzanita Cheese Company Dixie estimates that her bottle shop and tasting Tillamook room holds up to 500 bottles of wine at any Why limit yourself to just one glass of wine when you given time. Lucky for you, she regularly opens can order a full wine flight and try five samples of Pacific three of those for on-site samples! Or you can Northwest wines? Let the experts at Blue Heron French opt for wine to-go and select a couple bottles of Cheese Company help you pick out the perfect bottle your own from her vast collection. from their expansive collection of regional vino. Nehalem Bay Winery Twist Wines Nehalem Pacific City Set in an old creamery building in Nehalem, Twist Wines tasting room is located in downtown Pacific the Nehalem Bay Winery is a charming location City. A small, family-owned négociant style winery, they to taste a variety of fine wines, including their believe the best wines are made by selecting vineyards famous blackberry wine. The winery’s tasting in climates similar to each grape’s genetic history. All room offers views of the endless green for which their wine is made in nearby McMinnville, Oregon, and the Tillamook Coast is so well known. served here at the beach.
tillamookcoast.com 23 Big Wave Cafe MacGregor’s: A Whiskey Bar The Schooner
FromA freshtaste seafood and pristine of cuts of thebeef, to locally Tillamookgrown Coast fruits and veggies, the Tillamook Coast boasts all sorts of Wanda’s Café delectable natural bounty. And our local chefs know exactly how to use those products to accentuate the fresh flavors of this & Bakery beautiful place! Here’s a dozen ideas for how to eat like a local. Nehalem Just like grandma’s kitchen, scents of fresh baked bread, scones and muffins Big Wave Cafe waft out of Wanda’s Cafe to make your Manzanita mouth water. All of the sweets and Food is about family and feelings – and so is the Big Wave Café. treats are baked in-house, along with This restaurant is not a place to get away, but rather a place to rotating menus for lunch and dinner come together. Each meal is fresh, simple and prepared with that feature gourmet burgers, seafood respect. And many of the dishes combine ingredients from local fettuccine and pan-seared salmon. producers, including Jacobsen Salt Company, Blue Heron Cheese Finish it all off with the bakery’s Company, Tillamook Creamery and Bennett Family Farms. legendary big cinnamon roll! MacGregor’s: A Whiskey Bar Sand Dollar Manzanita Restaurant & Reading and drinking scotch have always made a fine pair, so it only made sense for literary agent Chip MacGregor and writer Lounge Holly MacGregor to follow a lifelong passion in opening an Rockaway upscale, intimate whiskey lounge! MacGregor’s offers more than Inspired by her own family recipes, 200 bottles of whiskey and scotch, along with great food. Enjoy owner and chef Emma Poulsen brings a dram from the largest selection on the coast! a European flavor to lunch and dinner at the Sand Dollar. She refuses to Offshore Grill & Coffee House compromise on quality, so her staff sources fresh ingredients from local Manzanita farmers markets, vendors and seafood Don’t let the casual atmosphere fool you: Offshore Grill and suppliers. Even the view is high-quality: Coffee House serves five-star quality meals. Head chef Jake The oceanfront property offers diners a Burden prides himself on dreaming up “black tie” dishes that direct view of the Pacific. are made from Pacific Northwest agricultural products, with an emphasis on the Tillamook Coast.
24 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge Netarts As its name suggests, the Schooner sits at the boat launch of the beautiful, bountiful Netarts Bay. The restaurant focuses on fresh, local and seasonal dishes, and it takes pride in supporting local farmers, fishermen and foragers. After all, nothing beats eating fresh oysters while you look out across the very same pristine bay where those shellfish were raised. Grateful Bread & Bakery Pacific Seafood Pacific City The name started as a play on words, but it wasn’t long until fans of the legendary band The Grateful Dead began flocking to this bakery. Dead Head or not, you’re Portside Bistro in for a treat at Grateful Bread. The baked goods are Garibaldi fresh, and the lunch and dinner menu are locally sourced. Gourmet comfort food. That’s what’s on Dory-caught fish are a specialty, including lingcod the menu at Portside Bistro. Nestled back sandwiches and fresh fish tacos. on the north end of Garibaldi Marina, this family-owned café specializes in smoked Meridian Restaurant meats (locally sourced, of course) and small batch meals made from scratch. & Bar at Headlands Pacific City Fish Peddler at Savor the innovative northwest coastal cuisine of Meridian while drinking in spectacular views of Haystack Pacific Oyster Rock and the rolling Pacific Ocean. Meridian’s chef team Bay City uses fresh seafood and ingredients from area farmers on Pacific Seafood manages every part of the its one-of-a-kind locally sourced menu. seafood supply chain, from harvesting and fishing, to processing and distributing. The The Riverhouse Nestucca family-owned company even serves up Pacific City meals at their Fish Peddler restaurant! Belly up to the oyster bar for an oyster shooter Popular Portland chef Jeremy Davidson sold his Portland or bowl of fresh clam chowder while you Soup Company food cart to re-open the equally popular watch the fresh fish and shellfish get Riverhouse Nestucca on the Nestucca River. The menu express shipped all over the country! offers seasonal and locally sourced meals, custom cocktails, beer and wine, including wines from Twist Wine Company just down the road. Hawk Creek Café Neskowin HUNGRY Tucked between Hawk Creek and the rugged coastline, FOR MORE? Hawk Creek Café has long served as a central meeting place for the Neskowin Village. Visitors and locals alike Scan to see more love their high-quality, no-fuss food. Their wood-fired dining options on the pizza – with slow-rise dough and fresh toppings – draws Tillamook Coast. people from across the region.
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tillamookcoast.com 27 PaddleWith such a long stretch of the Oregon coastline, & the Surf Tillamook Coast offers a variety of boarding adventures for all members of the family. From leisurely paddle boarding along our serene estuaries, to catching waves off our scenic coast, there are great spots to get out on the water for paddling pros and longtime landlubbers alike! GRAB A WATER TRAIL GUIDE Four guidebooks, produced by Tillamook Estuaries Partnership, cover both flatwater and whitewater adventures. Printed on waterproof paper, they offer a wealth of information for canoeists, kayakers, standup paddleboard enthusiasts and users of other recreational boats. Order or download your guide at tbnep.org/water-trails.php
BEACH SAFETY While there is a lot of fun to be had along the Tillamook Coast, please be aware of the dangers associated with ocean activities. Oregon’s beaches are not manned by lifeguards, so it is up to you to take the necessary precautions to have a safe, fun trip to the beach. Sneaker waves and riptides make up the majority of rescue attempts, so it is important to be informed about the signs and characteristics of these hazards.
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With so many fun things to do, great places to eat, and oceanfront places to stay, Rockaway Beach on Oregon’s north coast is the place families love to visit.
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Oceanside Surf & SUP Oceanside TheSurfing perfect wave might last only a few Adventure awaits with Oceanside Surf & SUP! Stop in to rent or seconds, but that thrill keeps bringing buy all the essentials you need to hit the waves. surfers back to the beach. In fact, the hunt for that once-in-a-lifetime wave is almost Moment Surf Company a sport in itself, isn’t it? Locals in our area Pacific City prefer the swells in Pacific City, Manzanita Take lessons through Moment Surf Company if you’re new to the and Oceanside. sport. Surf’s up!
32 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE IfBoogie you’re looking for a boarding Boarding adventure the whole family can enjoy, rent some wetsuits and boogie boards and go hit the water. Boogie boarding is a great way to catch some waves while staying in the shallows. Bahama Mama’s Manzanita Boogie boards top the so-called “beach fare” menu at Bahama Mama’s in Manzanita. This one-stop-shop for all things beach day makes it easy to find all the necessary boogie board equipment on your list, so you can catch some waves sooner than later! Flamingo Jim’s Rockaway You’ll know you’ve reached Flamingo Jim’s when you see the outdoor statuary in front of a brightly colored beach shop. Along with a variety of other gifts and goodies inside, the Pacific City Rockaway store has all the equipment you need to get out and get boogie boarding!
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tillamookcoast.com 33 InKayaking addition to the Pacific Ocean, the Tillamook& SUP Coast boasts a long list of explorable water features accessible by kayak or standup paddle board. Slide into a kayak to paddle through virtually any river, bay or lake in the area. Or step onto a standup paddleboard and glide across the surface of calming, peaceful and serene in-land waterscapes. Either mode of transport can give you the total tour of our liquid attractions! SUP Manzanita Manzanita Don’t be intimidated by standup paddleboards. With the help of an instructor at SUP Manzanita, you’ll quickly catch on and soon be gliding over the water on an oversized surfboard. You’re already a pro? Bring your board to the calm waters of Cape Meares Lake or Nehalem River channel to find some peace and serenity. supmanzanita.com Wheeler Marina Wheeler For your paddling pleasure, Wheeler Marina rents recreational single and tandem kayaks, SUPs and canoes. Try one out and get close to birds that crowd the bay. The river and the estuary are a photographers dream.
34 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE Wheeler on the Bay Lodge Wheeler The sunsets here are stunning, and Wheeler on the Bay Lodge gives lodge guests a perfect vantage point to enjoy them on their adjacent dock. The rooms here are well appointed and cozy, and they also offer free kayak rentals for guests. Kayak Tillamook Tillamook Don’t have your own kayak and want some help getting started? Kayak Tillamook will take good care of you and your family, offering guided tours for up to 8 people at a time. Nestucca Adventures Pacific City Nestucca Adventures’ kayak and SUP rental fleet is great for groups, families and adventurers of all ages. Parents can team up in a tandem while the kids SUP or kayak. Interested in a SUP Yoga class? Or maybe you want to fish using a Hobie Pro Angler while everyone else paddles the river. As an authorized Hobie Dealer you can give a Hobie Kayak or Eclipse a test drive before you purchase.
tillamookcoast.com 35 Coastline Beaches Here in Oregon, we don’t call the beach the beach. We call it the coast. But of all the wonderful things about our coast, the best is that all 363 miles are free and open to everyone.
Explore landmarks big and small. While the sandy city beaches are popular with visitors, there is more diversity here than meets the eye. Along with the sunny days that bring surfing, tanning and outdoor activities like fishing, the beach also provides great opportunities for bird-watching on marshy estuaries, tidepooling on rocky shores or visiting lighthouses on coastal headlands.
STAY SAFE Any time you’re planning a trip to the shore—but perhaps especially when you’re going to remote or “hidden” spots—pay attention to the weather forecast, sunset time and the tide schedule to stay safe. And as much as you may want to keep secret spots, you know, secret, always tell someone where you’re going!
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Manzanita Beach Manzanita Snuggled within a landscape of spruce and pines on the north coast is a pretty little oceanside city boasting a stretch of seven miles of pristine white sand beachfront. Did you know that Manzanita holds the title of having the third-most photographed scenery in all of Oregon? Maybe that’s because you can get a picture of the scenery without too many beach bodies scattered throughout the shot. The Manzanita weather is perfect, so you can spend a day at the beach with the sun, while other areas of the Oregon coast are covered in clouds. Rockaway Beach Rockaway Beach With seven miles of sandy beach and more than 100 vacation rental houses and 200 hotel rooms to choose from, there is no lack of things to do and places to stay in family-friendly Rockaway Beach. The beachfront here is what coastal dreams are made of. Enjoy beachcombing, metal detecting, kite flying( there is an annual kite festival in August), shopping at Warehouse 10 or walking in the peaceful sunset. Explore numerous intertidal pools where you may see colored starfish varying from lavender to gold. Rockaway Beach
38 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE Cape Meares Beach Cape Meares Cape Meares is a sleepy village by the ocean, tucked between a lake and the large bluff of the same name. Surrounded by forest and water, the town is steeped in tales from the past, and the beach is often blanketed in a mystical Pacific fog. That makes it the perfect place for a peaceful walk on the sand, followed by an evening around the campfire sharing historic or mysterious stories of your own! Want more space on the sand? Set out across the beach for Bayocean Spit, the location of an old ghost town with miles more coastline and stories to learn. Oceanside Beach Manzanita Beach Oceanside Oceanside is built upon a steep hillside that overlooks the beachfront and offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. As you walk along the beach, you will discover a tunnel through one of the vertical sea cliffs leading to yet another beautiful beach to explore. Just up the road is the iconic Cape Meares Lighthouse.
BEACH WHEELCHAIRS The beach should be accessible to everyone – and on the Tillamook Coast, it is! Borrow a fat-tire wheelchair at no cost through the Manzanita Visitor Center, Troxel’s in Rockaway Beach or Kiwanda Hospitality in Pacific City. The chairs easily roll through sand, making a beach day fun for all! Oceanside Beach
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Tierra Del Mar 25 miles south of Tillamook Coming from the north, head down the Three Capes Scenic Route through a winding stretch of thick forest canopies and a variety of homesteads and ranches, with glimpses of the bay through the trees. As the road begins to straighten out and the trees disappear, you are presented with a captivating view of the Pacific Ocean and Tierra Del Mar. This two-mile stretch of pristine beach features dramatic views of Cape Kiwanda to the south and Cape Lookout to the north. Bob Straub State Park Pacific City Take a scenic saunter on the peaceful and wildlife laden Bob Straub State Park. Named after the former state treasurer who helped preserve the pristine Nestucca Spit by advocating that Highway 101 veer inland, this sandy oasis is Pacific City’s pride and joy. Find trails for hiking and horses, picnic tables and ADA restrooms. The 484-acre beach park is open year-round and is free for public day use.
40 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE Neskowin Beach Neskowin This wide, three-mile beach is rarely crowded allowing visitors to rejuvenate. Launch your canoe or kayak through the pristine bird estuary of Nestucca Bay.
This beach also features the Neskowin Ghost Forest. Though hidden most of the time, this “forest” appears at low tide for a truly unique view. Partially buried in the sand, 2,000-year-old tree trunks pepper the
Neskowin Beach shoreline here. The vestiges of an ancient Sitka spruce forest, a hundred or so “ghost” trees are visible only when the tide rolls out. (At high tide, the beach at the edge of Neskowin is scenic, the view dotted with sea stacks and tide pools.) Wander through the ghost trees, photograph them or wait until the waterline recedes further to reveal the nearby island of Proposal Rock. Hike up the trail and access an amazing view of the ocean and the Ghost Forest below! Neskowin Ghost Forest
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The Tillamook Coast has a rich cultural history, which is still thriving today. From dairy farms to maritime museums, and from historic boathouses to Oregon’s shortest lighthouse, the experiences are not only varied, but together they offer a peek into the heart of every community in the county.
Tillamook County Pioneer Museum
Weaving the
HavePast you learned about& thePresent treasure allegedly buried on Neahkahnie Mountain? Or have you heard the story of the first pilgrim who built his house inside a tree stump? What about the town built along Bayocean Spit that fell into the ocean? You’ll learn about these stories and many more during a trip to the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum.
After you stop by the Museum, go out and see the living history yourself. Textile arts are not only preserved, but created on a daily basis at the Latimer Quilt & Textile Center. Gaze out at the same bay Captain Robert Gray sailed from the door of the Garibaldi Museum. Imagine soaring about the coast onboard a World War II blimp at the Tillamook Air Museum. Get your copy of 25 Cultural Adventures on the Tillamook Coast at tillamookcoast.com/books
Tillamook County Pioneer Museum
44 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE Tillamook County Pioneer Museum Tillamook In downtown Tillamook, three floors showcase Native American artifacts, a 1911 stage coach, the natural history of local animals and birds, logging displays and much more. The 35,000 plus objects on display all point to the area’s rich cultural history. tcpm.org Latimer Quilt & Textile Center Tillamook Call ahead to schedule a bed turning. You’ll be treated to a short history of each of 10 to 12 quilts and discover how long it took the creator to
Latimer Quilt & Textile Center craft all the intricate stitches. Latimer is a working museum, where friends teach others the art of textiles. latimerquiltandtextile.com Tillamook Quilt Trail Tillamook Quilts have been part of Tillamook County since the early pioneers arrived. As you drive the country and coastal roads of the Tillamook Coast, look for large, colorful wooden quilt blocks on barns and buildings – there are more than 100 of them! Pick up a Quilt Trail map at the visitor center! tillamookquilttrail.org
Latimer Quilt & Textile Center
tillamookcoast.com 45 stewards of Land and Sea Pier’s End Boathouse Garibaldi It is worth a visit not only because it offers a unique vantage point for viewing Tillamook Bay, but because the decommissioned U.S. Coast Guard lifeboat station represents the region’s maritime history. It is one of the few of its kind built over the water and using a marine railway to launch motor lifeboats. Pier’s End Boathouse was constructed in the mid-1930s to house two 36-foot motor lifeboats and a 26-foot, oar-powered surfboat. All three vessels were launched on rails, fully manned and ready to search for seafarers in distress, through large doors. Coast Guard personnel winched the boats back into the building when they returned. Cape Meares Lighthouse Near Oceanside
Cape Meares Lighthouse may be the shortest on the Oregon Pier’s End Boathouse coast, but it features an impressive, kerosene-powered lens. First lit on Jan. 1, 1890, the first order Fresnel lens was one of the most powerful and largest of its day. Mariners could spot the distinctive red-and-white flashes from more than 21 miles away. A paved 0.2-mile path leads from the main parking area to the lighthouse, passing many viewpoints and interpretive panels along the way. The inside of the lighthouse and a gift shop are open May to September. The tower is open by tour only. Admission is free, and no reservations are needed. For everyone’s safety, no backpacks and no carrying children. Tillamook Forest Center 22 miles east of Tillamook The Tillamook Forest Center is a shining jewel on the Tillamook Coast. An engaging interpretive center tells the story of the historic Tillamook Burn and reforestation. Don’t miss the powerful film, Legacy of Fire, shown in the center’s surroundsound theater. tillamookforestcenter.org
Cape Meares Lighthouse
46 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE Alder Creek Farm Nehalem Alder Creek Farm houses a community garden, greenhouse, ethnobotanical trail, native plant nursery and a 50-acre wildlife sanctuary on the north edge of Nehalem Bay. It’s a center for community activities, learning and teaching about organic farming. Alder Creek Farm also houses the Nehalem Teaching Trail, a hands- on learning experience that invites audiences to investigate native plants, their habitats and the ancient Indian traditions surrounding their uses. nehalemtrust.org/alder- creek-farm/ Alder Creek Farm
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER MUSEUM
Open Tuesday-Saturday On your next visit to Tillamook County, 10:00am-4:00pm stop by and enjoy our Historic Past at Price of admission: the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum! Adults-$5.00 Seniors-$4.00 Ages 10-17-$2.00 care for, exhibit, and interpret over 55,000 Children under 10-free objects in collections ranging from prehistoric to modern artifacts! Free admission to active-duty and Friends of the Museum For more information, phone 503-842-4553, or visit our website at tcpm.org
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Planes, Trains, Boats & First Responders Tillamook Air Museum Tillamook Housed in the largest, freestanding wooden structure in North America, this former blimp hangar now showcases a Garibaldi Maritime Museum collection of vintage aircraft, WWII memorabilia, first-hand documentations, uniforms and amazing photography. Garibaldi Maritime tillamookair.com Museum Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Garibaldi Garibaldi Located in the fishing village of Garibaldi, this museum is a treasure of local maritime Do you like the sound of hissing brakes, grinding metal and history, told through the adventures of a steam engine’s whistle cutting through the air? Then you Captain Robert Gray and his sailing ship, the must be a train enthusiast. Take a tour with the Oregon Coast Columbia Rediviva, which sailed to the Pacific Scenic Railroad, and reserve a special seat in the locomotive Northwest in search of the Columbia River. cab so you can catch all the action. Ride a dinner train, too. Book a ride at oregoncoastscenic.org garibaldimuseum.org
48 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE Tillamook Air Museum
InternatIonal PolIce MuseuM BrIngIng PolIce hIstory to Wheeler International Police Museum Wheeler The International Police Museum in Wheeler helps tell the real story of police officers. The museum 395 Nehalem Blvd. (Hwy 101) has many displays with historic and modern items Wheeler, Oregon 97147 from around the world, including uniforms, restraints, Located in Wheeler Treasures Antique Mall, badges, weapons and other tools. Admission is free. for information call (503) 354-4454 internationalpolicemuseum.org internationalpolicemuseum.org Tillamook Firehouse Museum Tillamook The Tillamook Firehouse Museum, in memory of Assistant Fire Chief Michael Ellerbrook, houses memorabilia that features the history of the Tillamook Fire Department. Located at E&E Auto Center in Tillamook, admission is free. Visit through Wheeler Treasures, open 10-5 Monday through Sunday Open Monday-Friday.
tillamookcoast.com 49 HikingThe Tillamook Coast offers numerous opportunities for hiking in Oregon on coastal trails. Most of these hiking destinations are too beautiful for words. With a wide range of distances suited for a variety of experience levels, there is a trail for everyone. From the novice to the experienced, the Tillamook coast has the perfect trail for you. Cape Lookout Hiking Trails Map 101 Neahkahnie Mountain Trail Manzanita Nehalem
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Cape Kiwanda Cloverdale Trail Trailhead Nestucca Spit Trail FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF TRAILS, VISIT OUR NEW ONLINE RECREATIONAL MAP AT Neskowin tillamookcoast.com/recreation-map 101 Nestucca Spit
Cape Kiwanda Capes & Spits Near Pacific City Cape Meares The hike up the sandy, 230-foot dune of Near Oceanside Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City is relatively Take the short jaunt to the lighthouse or Octopus Tree (at the easy, and it rewards with views of dory end of the Cape Meares Loop), or lace up your boots and hike launches and landings, and crashing waves the 885-foot trail down to the beach, passing by the 144-foot aloft with surfers. Coming down is easy tall Big Spruce that’s 4-feet in diameter. too – just slide on your butt. Cape Lookout Nestucca Spit Eight miles south of Netarts Near Pacific City The 5-plus mile round-trip trail offers one of the best whale- Start at the Bob Straub State Park watching perches on the Oregon Coast. The trail starts out flat, Trailhead in Pacific City( off Sunset Drive) then drops slightly toward the tip of the cape, with steep cliffs. and walk across the dunes towards the ocean. At spit’s end, harbor seals and Bayocean Spit fishermen vie for the Nestucca River’s Near Cape Meares legendary salmon and steelhead. With the bay on one side and a wide expansive beach on the other – connected by sandy trails lined with salal and sword SO MANY fern – Bayocean Spit, located near the village of Cape Meares, TRAILS! Scan to explore even is a hiking and birding hotspot, and home to beaver and deer. more trails on the Tillamook Coast.
tillamookcoast.com 53 Vistas & Waterfalls Neahkahnie Mountain Near Manzanita This thigh-thumping hike starts at Oswald West State Park (look for hiker-symbol between milepost 41-42 on Highway 101), but rewards you with a breathtaking view of the long stretch of beach below near Manzanita. Munson Creek Falls Seven miles south of Tillamook Perhaps Tillamook’s shortest hike, at just one-quarter mile, takes you to its tallest waterfall, at 319 feet. Go in the rainy season when the falls are gushing and ferns are dripping with dew. Kings Mountain Twenty-five miles east of Tillamook Five miles of rugged trail with a 2,500-foot gain in elevation (and some of it steep), this hike starts at a trail head off the Wilson River Highway (Highway 6, milepost 25). From the summit, take in the awe of the Lester Creek Valley. Mt. Hebo Five miles east of Hebo The tallest peak in the Coast Range, a hike up this mountain starts at Hebo Lake Campground. Look for Indian Trail. You’ll pass through two forest meadows before reaching the peak and a glimpse of the ocean.
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54 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE Munson Creek Falls Neahkahnie Mountain
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One of the best kept secrets of the Tillamook Coast is the number of nature and wildlife reserves to explore. From Manzanita to Neskowin, and all places in between, there are many protected areas to hike, stroll, watch birds, spot wildlife and learn about natural history. Neskowin Beach Kilchis Point Reserve
Find your best nature spot Kilchis Point Reserve Three Arch Rocks Near Bay City National Wildlife Refuge This interpretive trail weaves wildlife, pioneer history and Oceanside Native American history into one beautiful reserve. The This untamed marine environment in Oceanside trails – all ADA friendly – lead to a birdwatching station features big colonies of seabirds that hang out on and a view of Tillamook Bay untouched by civilization. offshore rocks. Peregrine falcons, common murres and other seabirds nest as whales and sea lions frolic in Cape Meares National the waters below. Wildlife Refuge Near Oceanside Whalen Island Just north of Oceanside (at the end of the Cape Meares Near Pacific City Loop), lush with moss-draped trees, this refuge is a Clay Myers State Natural Area on Whalen Island green haven for those wanting to recharge their spirits just north of Pacific City offers a pristine 1.4-mile and view wildlife, too. The refuge is near Cape Meares loop hike that overlooks a rich tidal wetland before Lighthouse, which offers its own brand of viewing passing through mixed woodlands, offering views of and history. the estuary joining the ocean.
58 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE Sand Lake Estuary Near Pacific City Oregon has 22 major estuaries, but only five are so untouched that they are classified as “natural.” North of Pacific City, the 897-acre Sand Lake Estuary is the largest of these. Sitka Sedge State Natural Area Near Pacific City Oregon’s newest park, Sitka Sedge State National Area showcases one of the state’s last intact estuaries. The area’s natural beauty shines bright, thanks to the intentional lack of development that protects the pastures, sand dunes and bird habitat. The main trail leads you through the undisturbed landscape and by blooming foxglove, salal and wild rose flowers gorgeous enough to leave you spellbound. Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge Near Neskowin Welcome to Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge. It offers more than 1,200 acres of refuge south of Pacific City and winter habitat for varieties of geese, including the rare Semidi Islands goose. Black-tailed deer and harbor seals also call this place home.
Sand Lake Estuary
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ContraryWatching to popular belief, whale watching can be a year-round activity, with gray whales the most commonly seen. Almost any location with an ocean view may offer whale sightings. You will have a better chance of spotting a whale in the morning. First scan the ocean for spouting and then zoom in more closely with binoculars. Garibaldi Charters Garibaldi To get an even closer view, consider whale watching with Garibaldi Charters. Their boats will find and follow the gentle giants. garibaldicharters.com
Seasonal Viewing Elk Everywhere! Keep Your Eyes Open Maybe it’s the unpredictability of when they might appear, or maybe it’s their inherent majesty in the naturally beautiful landscape. Whatever the reason, nothing quite compares to spotting one of our resident elk herds. Remember: Look but don’t touch. We love our elk, but approaching these animals is very dangerous. King Tides Entire Coastline Extremely high “King Tides” occur a few times throughout the year, when a new or full moon is closest to the Earth. This natural phenomenon provides a mesmerizing show of the power of the ocean. But be warned: King Tides create extremely hazardous beach conditions, even for experienced beach-goers. Some tidal surges breach well beyond the beach, and unexpected “sneaker” waves can knock a person off their feet and sweep them into the ocean. So please watch from a safe distance and never turn your back on the water!
60 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE TheMarine Tillamook Coast is lucky enoughReserves to have two marine reserves. Marine reserves are dedicated to conservation and scientific research, so please leave all sea life behind for others to enjoy. Cape Falcon Near Manzanita Cape Falcon has sand that provides the ideal home for crabs and other animals that like soft bottom habitats. Along the shore, you’ll find rocky intertidal habitats to the north and south of Short Sand Beach, where you can spot mussels and sea anemones attached to the rocks. Cascade Head Marine Reserve Near Neskowin Travel south to Neskowin, and you’ll enjoy the beginning of Cascade Head Marine Reserve. Underwater here, the reserve includes the north segment of the Siletz Reef. This is an extensive rocky reef home to many species of groundfish, such as canary rockfish; invertebrates, such as giant plumose anemones; and seaweeds.
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Alderbrook Golf Course
Manzanita Links Manzanita Play 9 holes at Manzanita Golf Course. This is a popular recreational place for visitors and locals alike. The 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. Alderbrook Golf Course Bay City Golf your stress away at Alderbrook Golf Course, one of northwest Oregon’s most charming, treasured and oldest courses. At 18-holes, this is the longest of Tillamook Coast golf courses. And you can’t miss Disc Golf the panoramic views of mountain vistas, natural springs and forests Bohannon Disc as you golf your way through nearly 6,000 yards of coastal beauty! Golf Course Neskowin Beach Golf Course Tillamook Neskowin It began as an idea for a fun PE class, Sometimes called the “jewel of the Oregon Coast,” Neskowin Beach and it turned into an 18-hole course Golf Course offers family-friendly golf at a location you’re sure to for the whole community. Located on love. (The view from the seventh tee is especially spectacular!) After the fields around Tillamook Junior golfing the 9-hole course, stop into the charming clubhouse for High School and East Elementary, the coffee and a chat with the locals! course is closed to the public during school hours.
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Experience Garibaldi by crabbing, clamming, fishing, camping, kayaking, bird watching, eating or even simply relaxing with a beautiful view!
Drop your anchor in Garibaldi! Fishing, clammingClamming & crabbing Tillamook Bay is the largest coastal bay on Oregon’s north coast—and the second largest in the state! Salmon, steelhead, tuna and lingcod are the top four species in our waters—but there’s lots more to catch. Go out on your own or with a guide. A charter boat can show you a thing or two and get you out on the water for deep sea fishing to catch halibut, tuna, lingcod, rock fish and sea trout.
HELP KEEP OUR WATERS PRISTINE Visitors are drawn to the Tillamook Coast for the miles and miles of waterline. And local residents and visitors work very hard to keep them pristine. Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP) is a part of 28 National Estuary Projects that works to protect and restore the health of estuaries. TEP’s work currently encompasses all bays and watersheds in Tillamook County. The organization works to address loss of fish and wildlife, water quality, erosion, education and citizen involvement and stewardship.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT explorenaturetillamookcoast.com
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Cloverdale Charters Fishing Clamming Neskowin Crabbing 101 Fishing Guides Nehalem Bob Rees Fishing Guide Service 503-812-9036 Russ Morrow’s Sport northwestguides.com/fishing Fishing Guide Service 503-310-9733 David Johnson’s Guide Service fishwithruss.com 503-201-4292 davidjohnsonfishing.com
Garibaldi Deet’s Guide Service-Dan Dieter JB & Water Sportfishing 503-842-1440 503-322-3474 salmonrendezvous.com/guides jbandwater.com Fins Feathers Furs Bay City 503-842-5141 Hebo finsfeathersfurs.net Nestucca River Fishing Ancient Mariner Guide Service 503-392-5808 406-930-1130 Firefighter’s Guide Service fishhouseguideservice.com johnkirby.com 503-812-1414 oregoncoastfishingguide.com Lee Darby’s Fishing Guide Service Cloverdale 503-351-0547 Pat Abel Guide Service Barnett’s Guide Service leedarbysfishing.com 503-307-6033 503-398-2888 patabelguideservice.com nestuccariver.com Tillamook Pro Fish Guide Ted Tuefel Absolute Angling 503-812-2225 Pacific City 971-832-0085 profishguide.com Adrift Angling absoluteanglingproducts.com 503-929-6847 T&S Guide Service takemefishing.org All Seasons Guide Service 503-842-2071 503-842-6313 Grant Rilette Fishing allseasonguideservice.net Terry Mulkey’s Guide Service 541-842-0567 503-803-1896 grantrilettefishing.com mulkeysguideservice.com
FishingFISHING INFO LOCATION Seasons JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Spring Chinook All Waters • • • • Fall Chinook All Waters • • • • • Coho All Waters • • • • • Winter Steelhead All Waters • • • • • • Summer Steelhead All Waters • • • • • • Rainbow Trout Lakes • • • • • • • • • • • • Rock and Bottom Fish Ocean • • • • • • • • • • • • Ling Cod Ocean • • • Pacific Halibut Ocean • • Albacore Tuna Ocean • • Dungeness Crab Bay • • • • • • • • • • • • Clams (All Varieties) Bay • • • • • • • • • • • •
tillamookcoast.com 67 Fishing Ocean Charters Fishing on Oregon’s Tillamook Coast Garibaldi Charters is a year-round activity. With three Garibaldi bays, five major rivers( and several 503-322-0007 smaller ones), a couple of lakes and, of garibaldicharters.com course, the Pacific Ocean, you can fish the way you want – fly fishing, deep Kerri Lin Charters Garibaldi sea, dock or boat. For an unforgettable 503-355-2439 experience, launch from the beach in visitgaribaldi.com/kerri-lin-charters Pacific City with the dory fleet. tillamookcoast.com/ Linda Sue III Charters charter-fishing Garibaldi 503-355-3419 visitgaribaldi.com/linda-sue-III-charters.inc GO FISH! Scan to explore Siggi-G-Charters more fishing Garibaldi charters on the 503-322-3285 Tillamook Coast. siggig.com
68 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE Dory Boat
AlmostFishing as iconic as Haystack Rock, dory boats have become a symbol of Cape Kiwanda. Traditional dories have been used for hundreds of years, not just in the Northwest but across North America. They were designed to carry thousands of pounds of wet fish and have been known, historically, for their sturdy design— allowing them to carry a heavy load for their relatively modest size, without capsizing.
However, they serve as more than just an icon for this beautiful area; they also provide a unique fishing opportunity. There are a variety of dory boat chartered trips available in Pacific City including bottom fish, salmon, halibut and Dungeness crab. Adventurers also will get to experience the thrill of a dory boat beach launch and landing! Eagle Charters Fishing Pacific City 503-801-3464 eaglechartersfishing.com Haystack Fishing Pacific City 503-679-9028 haystackfishing.com Mark Lytle Pacific City Fishing Pacific City 503-351-9019 pacificcity.org/fishing/Captain/MarkLytle.html
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ThereCrabbing are five rivers that flow into Tillamook Bay, producing some of the best bay fishing, clam digging and crabbing west of the Mississippi. Nehalem Bay, Tillamook Bay and Netarts Bay all have local marinas where boats and equipment can be rented and bait purchased.
Jetty Fishery offers a guided experience. You can harvest crabs directly from the docks at the marinas. You can also secure the necessary supplies for Nestucca Bay in nearby Pacific City. Several other marinas in Tillamook County include Garibaldi Marina, Kelly’s Brighton Marina, Netarts Bay Marina and Wheeler Marina, which are also great Oregon Coast crabbing spots. Didn’t get your Dungeness crab today? That’s okay! Head back to Kelly’s Brighton Marina and watch as the staff pulls a Dungeness crab from the live well, cooks and cleans it. Then you get to eat it!
70 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE Crab Gear & BOAT RENTALS Wheeler Wheeler Marina 503-368-5780 wheelermarina.com Rockaway Beach Kelly’s Brighton Marina 503-368-5745 kellysbrightonmarina.com
Jetty Fishery 503-368-5746 jettyfishery.com Garibaldi Garibaldi Marina 503-322-3312 garibaldimarina.com
Harborview Inn & RV Park 503-322-3251 harborviewfun.com
IDENTIFY WHEN TO GO Netarts Netarts Bay Garden RV Park You want a very low tide; minus tides are the best. 503-842-7774 Show up a couple of hours before the low tide for netartsbay.com/ time to explore and find clams before the tide turns. Big Spruce RV Park Check for any recreational shellfish closures with the 503-842-7443 big-spruce-rv-park.business.site Shellfish Hotline at 1-800-448-2474.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Scan for license and closure information.
tillamookcoast.com 71 Camping & Glamping The best part about camping on the Tillamook Coast is the choices. Many yurts, tent campsites and RV parks have ocean views. You can choose secluded and tranquil, or in the center of the beach bustle. 101 Camping Map
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Oregon’s state parks are among the most BETSY JOHNSON popular in the United States, and the STATE SENATOR Tillamook Coast is lucky enough to claim two DISTRICT 16 of the most beautiful state campsites around. stateparks.oregon.gov Nehalem Bay State Park Campground Near Nehalem Situated between the ocean and the bay on a 4-mile sand spit, Nehalem Bay State Park sits among the shore pines. The park offers 265 electrical sites with water, pet-friendly yurts, flush toilets and showers for campers. [email protected] Cape Lookout State District Office: Salem Office: Park Campground 53894 Airport Road 900 Court Street NE S-209 South of Netarts P.O. Box R Salem, OR 97301 Scappoose, OR 97056 Phone: 503-986-1716 Another campsite on a spit, Cape Lookout Phone: 503-543-4046 State Park offers visitors the choice to camp as Fax: 503-543-5296 they like. The scenic destination includes 38 www.betsyjohnson.com full-hookup sites, 170 tent sites, 13 yurts and six deluxe cabins – the best of all worlds!
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Camp, Glamp or Airstream?
SomeTake campers prefer your a sleeping bag with pick. nothing but the ground beneath and the stars above. Others opt for a tent, the back of a VW van or even a hammock hung between pine trees. But camping doesn’t have to be primitive or bare bones. On the Tillamook Coast, camping options range from tent sites to Airstream trailers. Airstream Pacific City If glamping is more your style, then glamp we have. Hart’s Camp in Pacific City makes your Airstream dreams come true. Each one comes with a firepit, bikes and outdoor shower. And best of all, the camp is just steps away from the beach and Pelican Brewery. Hart’s Camp
76 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE Covered Wagon Camping Tillamook Want to try a pioneer-style campout? Twins Ranch Covered Wagon Campground in Tillamook lets you circle the wagons around a big campfire and will feed you a chuckwagon-style breakfast and dinner. Yurts & Cabins Near Nehalem, Garibaldi, Bay City & Netarts “Rough it” in a yurt at Nehalem Bay State Park, Cape Lookout State Park, Barview Jetty County Campground or at the private Yurt on the Bay in Bay City. Tillamook Bay City RV Park recently added new yurts to their site, as well. The two state parks also have small cabins perched in the trees overlooking the ocean – just bring your bedding. Tiny Home Hotel Bay City Twins Ranch We know you’ve “pinned” photos of adorable tiny homes. But, is it really for you? Before you make the “little” commitment, or if you just want to have the unique experience, rent a tiny cabin at Sheltered Nook. These Bay City rentals are six fully furnished tiny homes that serve as a peaceful retreat amongst the trees, by the bay. The tagline, “Stopping and smelling the roses isn’t a luxury around here, it’s a requirement,” tells you all you need to know. shelterednook.com RV & Tent Camping Bay City, Tillamook & Neskowin Looking for a unique place to park your RV? The Tillamook Coast has several spots, including a fully gated community complete with a Jacuzzi! Or maybe you prefer to pitch a tent under the stars? Experience nature in a way that just can’t be replicated at our area tent sites.
SLEEP OUTSIDE! Scan to see more RV and tent camping sites! Sheltered Nook
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Stay in our County Parks From the forest to the waterside, Tillamook County Parks has it all. The Parks Department offers 11 day use areas, 21 boat launches and six campgrounds for visitors to explore. Take your pick, and we’ll see you there. co.tillamook.or.us/gov/parks Barview Jetty County Campground Near Garibaldi Located 1.5 miles north of Garibaldi on Highway 101, this 160-acre campground is located along the beautiful Pacific Ocean beach. The campground offers excellent surf & jetty fishing, scuba diving, surfing, sightseeing and beachcombing opportunities. Playground, restrooms, showers, six cabins, 73 full hook-up RV sites and 272 tent sites. Call 503-322-3522 for reservations. Three Graces near Barview Jetty
78 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE Trask River County Campground Twelve miles east of Tillamook The Trask River County Campground can be found where the South and Main Trask River meet. The campground allows river viewing, as well as access for anglers. There is also a play center and open meadow. Restrooms and 112 RV and tent sites. Call 503-842-4559 for reservations. Whalen Island County Campground Pacific City Surrounded by the Sand Lake Estuary to the south and Clay Meyers State Park to the north. There is great bird watching, clamming, fishing and hiking opportunities. Located 4.5 miles north of Cape Kiwanda on the Three Capes Scenic Route. Call 503-965-6085 for reservations. Webb County Campground Pacific City Located across the road from the beach at Cape Kiwanda Recreation Area. The campground offers easy access to the beach for surf fishing, dory boat launching, surfing and beachcombing. Restrooms and showers. Eight RV sites and 30 tent sites. Call 503-965-5001 for reservations. Woods County Campground Kilchis River Pacific City The Woods County Campground offers great bank fishing County Campground and river access and is just five minutes from the beach. Near Tillamook Located on the south bank of the Big Nestucca River in There is great river access to launch a drift boat Pacific City. Restrooms, five RV sites and seven tent sites. or play in, as well as a playground and open Call 503-965-5001 for reservations. meadow. Located 5 miles northeast of Tillamook off of Alderbrook Loop Road, this 110-acre campground is nestled in a beautiful wooded SLEEP OUTSIDE! valley along the Kilchis River. Restrooms and Scan to see more camping & RV sites! showers are available. 63 RV and tent sites. Call 503-842-6694 for reservations.
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&Whether windingByways through the forest or following alongside the coastline, the scenic routes on the Tillamook Coast thrill visitors and locals alike with their magnificent views no matter the time of year. You won’t regret taking the long way home as you revel in each breathtaking sight along these roadways. Pacific Coast Scenic Byway Highway 101 along Oregon Coast One of the oldest scenic routes in the United States, the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway spans the full 363 miles of Oregon’s coastline. The byway begins at the northwest tip of Oregon in Astoria, winding past cliffs and coves as it enters the northern portion of the Tillamook Coast. Here, the byway follows alongside the ocean, bays and rivers until veering inland to explore marshes, agricultural valleys and temperate rainforests. The byway runs right by the Tillamook Creamery and through downtown Tillamook, offering a chance to stop for eats or recreation. As it continues south, it guides drivers west to meet back with the coastline near Neskowin. As it leaves the Tillamook Coast, the roadway heads toward other coastal cities, including Newport, Coos Bay and Brookings. Trees to Sea Scenic Byway Banks to Cape Meares The 68 mile Trees to Sea Scenic Byway begins at the trailhead for the Banks-Vernonia State Trail in Banks, Oregon, and proceeds down Main Street (Highway 47) to turn west on State Highway 6 near mile marker 49 to head toward the City of Tillamook.
The route then arcs north and west on Tillamook County’s Wilson River Loop and Latimer Roads, in order to turn south on Highway 101 before turning right on State Highway 131 (Third Street in the City of Tillamook) for almost its full length until it ends at Cape Meares Lighthouse.
The Trees to Sea Scenic Byway route combines an abundance of local agriculture and forestry, history and natural scenery in a manner where the sum is stronger than the individual parts. The traveler will witness a broad spectrum of intrinsic qualities ranging from the vast variety of scenic, historic, natural and forestry values to be found when exploring the agricultural delights of rural western Washington County, passing through the Tillamook State Forest, moving along the Cape Meares peninsula, and viewing the expanse of the Tillamook Bay watershed. When travelers stop, they will be amazed by the extensive menu of ready recreational tangents onto which they can launch. Routes & Byways Map 101
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101 Three Capes Scenic Route & a tree or two Cape Meares, Cape Lookout & Cape Kiwanda If you’re looking for the most breathtaking views of the Tillamook Coast, the Three Capes Scenic Route is the perfect place to start. Beginning in downtown Tillamook, this short 40-mile jaunt along the water reveals some of the most majestic natural landscapes that the Oregon Coast has to offer. The road is easy to follow, with ample signage that leads travelers west of Tillamook to Oceanside, up to Cape Meares Light House, back through Netarts then down to Cape Lookout and Cape Kiwanda.
As the scenic route leads you from Tillamook toward Oceanside, you’ll be thrilled at the mesmerizing ocean views that have left people speechless for centuries. A marked route from Oceanside will take you on up to Cape Meares Light House, the shortest lighthouse on the Oregon coast. (Stop for a quick hike from the lighthouse to the giant Octopus Tree or to Big Sitka Spruce – a tree too big to hug!)
Watch the ocean meet tranquil Netarts Bay as you travel up to Cape Lookout, where you are in a prime position to see the entire Tillamook coastline. Trek through the old-growth forest and along the beach here to stretch your legs. From there, the road takes you through the Sandlake dunes into Pacific City, where Haystack Rock juts up from the depths of the Pacific Ocean at Cape Kiwanda. Drink in the magnificent view of this iconic coastal landmark.
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MJ Anderson / Nehalem The arts are alive on Oregon’s Tillamook Coast! Come see how our wild landscape and rich cultural history inspire beautiful pieces—from paintings to performances, quilts to quartets. The Tillamook Coast is home to more than 300 artists who make their living by writing, painting, performing, photographing, stone-cutting and throwing pottery.
Hoffman Center for the Arts Manzanita Enjoy an indie film festival, writing workshop or musical performance, or learn to throw a clay bowl on a wheel. This center expands the notion of what art is. hoffmanarts.org NCRD Performing Arts Center Nehalem Set in a beautiful historic building at the top of the hill in Nehalem, the North County Recreation District (NCRD) has a newly remodeled theater and is home to the Riverbend Players theater group. The NCRD boasts an art, science and theater camp every summer. Year-round art shows and musical performances, such as Winterfest, make the NCRD a cultural hotspot. Learn more at ncrd.org Hawk Creek Gallery
TAPA Gettin’ Tillamook TAPA (Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts) has been artsy “puttin’ on plays” for 40 years, performing year-round in the big with it red community barn at the south end of the town of Tillamook. Bay City Read more at tillamooktheater.com Arts Center Tillamook Coliseum Theater Bay City Tillamook From kids art camps and stone sculpting A 200-seat historic theater shows new release movies, as well as seminars, to music, theater and the occasional live music and comedy performance. Located in performance events of all kinds, locals downtown Tillamook. tillamookcoliseum.com and visitors use this place to learn, watch and create. baycityartscenter.org Hawk Creek Art Gallery Neskowin Inside what was once a one-room school house in Neskowin, EXPLORE THE ARTS this art gallery has been attracting visitors for 39 years. With the Scan to learn more original owner and artist still on hand to greet visitors, stop by about the Tillamook and admire watercolors, acrylics and mixed water media pieces Coast arts scene. inspired from worldly travels. hawkcreekgallery.com
86 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE Sitka Center for Art and Ecology Near Neskowin Explore your right brain with the programming at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology. Since 1970, the center has worked to expand the relationship between art, nature and humanity. Attend a workshop to hone your craft learn about the environment, too! The center is also a hub for regular events that invite you to creatively combine art and science. sitkacenter.org
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tillamookcoast.com | TILLAMOOK COAST VISITOR GUIDE | 41 ShoppingA boring souvenir is not your style. As a Coastal Shopper, you love local shops where you can buy one-of-a-kind mementos. Here’s just a few of our favorites.
Manzanita Boutiques If outlet malls leave you cold and big box stores make you irritable, consider the unique boutique shops of Manzanita. Laneda Avenue is lined with locally-owned specialty shops. Finnesterre’s inventory includes art, wine glasses, serving bowls, furniture, rugs and jewelry. You can find pet-related items such as dog blankets, toys and apparel at Paws on the Beach. Cloud & Leaf Bookstore, where the motto is, “We believe in the printed page,” carries an eclectic selection of fiction and nonfiction for all ages. Nehalem & Wheeler Antiques & Vintage Treasures Go on an antique hunt in the neighboring
communities of Nehalem and Wheeler. With Trillium several shops to browse, you’ll be sure to find
your favorite “new-to-you” treasure, clothing 2015 Second Street Tillamook, Oregon or piece of nature. Nehalem Riverside Trading @recurrentshop recurrentrecycle.com Company is a must-stop for antiques, collectibles and art! Then head to Wheeler to check out Trillium for one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry and Wheeler Station Antiques for vintage deals from more than 100 vendors! Rockaway Beach Beach Shops In Rockaway Beach, strolling through town is just as fun as a walk on the beach! You’ll find oodles of shops featuring traditional beach fare. Mosey on over to Flamingo Jim’s for kites, sandcastle gear or other essential beach toys. Or browse the “nest” at Little Crow for a unique souvenir. Don’t forget to visit Trash & Treasures, the premier antique mall in Rockaway! Re:Current is a curated selection of secondhand goods. From current styles to vintage, infant to plus size clothing, uncommon art, whimsical home goods, unique furniture, new body jewelry, healing crystals, and local goods!
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Tillamook Downtown Retail Downtown Tillamook is a shopper’s delight, offering everything from boutique clothing stores and unique Lot 35 Homes home décor shops, to crafty retail and fantastic florals. Browse the trendy styles at West Elliott Boutique, or score fashionable secondhand finds at Re:Current. Madeline’s Vintage Market Place has vintage furniture, while Lot 35 Homes offers up a collection of contemporary home décor. Be sure to visit Kristy Lombard Pottery for handcrafted pots and mugs, or purchase locally-spun yarn at Tangled Yarns. Finish up the day at Anderson Florals or Sunflower Flats; both flower shops sell gorgeous floral arrangements, and each has a distinctive stock of special gifts! Cloverdale Sweets & Treats In Cloverdale, get a taste of nostalgia at Katie’s Korner soda factory. After savoring the bubbles and fizz, visit the Rusty Cow just next door where you’ll find antiques, a massage room and a hair salon. Under the same roof is Thomas Goodwin’s Art Gallery. This area is really your one-stop-shop. BJ’s Fabrics is a mecca for quilters and Shabby Chic - Rustic - Upcycled Home Decor - Vintage - Gifts textile fans. Stop for cheese and ice cream at the (206) 218-2566 Nestucca Bay Creamery Store. 2016 3rd Street Tillamook, Oregon 97141 Facebook.com/madelinesmarketplace
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92 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE RIDE THE RAILS NEXT TO THE WHALES
Forge full-steam ahead along the beautiful Tillamook Coast. Watch beaches and hills roll by your window, on this delightful 90 minute journey. The train stops in Garibaldi and Rockaway Beach, so you can shop, snack and explore before hopping back onboard. Be sure to check out our special excursions, too.
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Blue Heron Petting Zoo A family adventurer is never alone: You travel in a pack. Activities approved for all ages are your go-tos. And don’t worry, if you consider Fido a family member too, there are plenty of canine friendly outings here at the Coast. LookingHorseback for a bit more wind in your hair at Ridingthe Tillamook Coast? For all you experienced riders out there, bring your horse camping with you at Nehalem Bay State Park. There are campsites for you, and outdoor stalls for your four-legged friend. Green Acres Beach & Trail Rides Pacific City Pick beach or mountain trail with Green Acres Beach & Trail Rides and channel your inner buckaroo. Come meet Calvin and Frank at our corral in Pacific City. Or take a ride on a camel, and get a great photo with the Haystack Rock in the background. Schedule your ride at beach-rides.com Oregon Beach Rides Near Nehalem & Manzanita Whether it’s your first ride or your hundredth, Ocean Beach Rides knows exactly how to make your trot on the sand special. It’s just what they do! Over the last decade, the family-owned business has sent hundreds of riders out to enjoy the Tillamook Coast on horseback. oregonbeachrides.com
96 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE Geocaching Petting An Outdoor Treasure Hunt Throughout the Tillamook Coast Zoo Blue Heron French Join the world’s largest treasure hunt! All you need to get started is a GPS-enabled device (a cell phone works perfectly!) and a Cheese Company Tillamook Geocache account. You’ll get coordinates and clues to the “caches,” or containers filled with a logbook and trinkets left behind by other Get up close and personal with the searchers. You can even take one of the items inside if you leave farm animals at Blue Heron French something of equal or greater value in its place. There are hundreds Cheese Company. This phenomenal of geocaches hidden around the Tillamook Coast, so there’s no petting zoo outside of the restaurant shortage of treasure hunting fun. is the perfect post-lunch mini- adventure. The goats, donkeys, chickens, pigs and llamas especially LET THE ADVENTURE love when visitors share the animal CONTINUE! feed on sale in the barn. Scan for more family adventure ideas!
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Playgrounds Manzanita City Park Manzanita Need a place to play in north county? Check out the tennis courts, beach volleyball court, horseshoe pit and playground at Manzanita City Park! Rockaway Beach Goodspeed Park Wayside Playground Tillamook Rockaway Beach This beautiful oasis off Highway 6 in Tillamook offers Ahoy there, matey! Bring your kids to sail the seven travelers and residents a spot to relax. The park seas on this pirate-themed playground just steps includes large, lush lawns, a picnic area with tables, from the beach. The convenient location near the restrooms, a playground and a premier skate park. Rockaway Visitor Center and Oregon Scenic Railroad train depot make this the perfect place to play between those bigger family outings. Pickleball Lumberman’s Park North County Recreation Garibaldi District (NCRD) Nehalem Located in the heart of Garibaldi, Lumberman’s Park truly reflects the personality of this longtime Pickleball is reportedly the fastest growing sport in logging community. The park includes a playground America – and Nehalem has four premier outdoor courts and a historical area with logging and railroad to practice on! Try your hand at this combination of equipment. badminton, ping-pong and tennis. It’s fun for all ages!
98 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE DISCOVER YOUR COASTAL GETAWAY IN PACIFIC CITY
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Learn More at DiscoverPacificCity.com Let’s Get Rollin’ Al Griffin Skate Park Bay City Looking for some good old-fashioned family fun while vacationing on the north Oregon Coast? Bay City is sure to embrace the kid in you. Kids will love Bay City’s skate park. Goodspeed Skate Park Tillamook Tillamook’s premier skate park accommodates all sort of rollers, from bikes and skateboards, to roller skates and scooters. Featuring a 4- to 6-foot bowl with a 7-foot pocket, several ramps, and a variety of other street-inspired elements, the park offers a challenge for experienced skaters, while still being beginner-friendly.
BeachAs you could probably ascertainBikes by the name, fat bikes are sturdy. If a mountain bike and a Hummer had a baby, it would be a fat bike. They ride as comfortably as beach cruisers but have the gear range and tire contact patch/traction to take you over terrain you probably didn’t think was possible. If you’ve got the motor, fat bikes can probably get you up, over or through it. Bahama Mama’s Manzanita Bahama Mama’s in Manzanita rents tire bikes and sit down cruisers ready to ride the beautiful beach in style. Call or visit in person to set up rental: (503) 368-BIKE, 123 Laneda Ave. Troxel’s Rockaway Beach In Rockaway Beach? Troxel’s Gem Jewelry Company rents fat bikes, too! Troxel’s also loans out free fat-tire wheelchairs for beach accessibility.
100 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE Swim Centers North County Recreation District (NCRD) Nehalem Take a swim back in time as you glide through the water of the NCRD Pool, which resides in the basement of the old school building in Nehalem. Water depths range from 3 feet to 8 feet, and the temperature is maintained at 86 degrees. Kids under 18 get in for just $2! Tillamook County Family YMCA Tillamook The Y welcomes visitors in to experience all it has to offer, including two saline pools – and one with an aquatic basketball hoop! Purchase a day pass to access all the Y amenities and take the whole family for a dip. Passes coast $5 for youth, $8 for adults age 18 and up or $12 for a family (up to seven people).
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Whether you want to stay in a vacation home, luxury hotel, comfortable motel, yurt or tent and RV park, the Tillamook Coast has the ideal lodging for you. Many are either oceanfront, ocean view or a short distance to the beach, so it’s easy to find a beautiful and cozy home away from home.
Manzanita Wheeler Sea Treasures Inn 503-355-8220 Coast Cabins Old Wheeler Hotel seatreasuresinn.com 503-368-7113 503-368-6000 Silver Sands Motel coastcabins.com oldwheelerhotel.com 800-457-8972 The Inn at Manzanita Wheeler on the Bay Lodge oregonsilversands.com 503-368-6754 and Marina Surfside Resort innatmanzanita.com 503-368-5858 wheeleronthebay.com 800-243-7786 Ocean Inn surfsideocean.com 503-368-7701 Tradewinds Motel oceaninnatmanzanita.com Rockaway 503-355-2112 Sand Dune Inn Beach tradewinds-motel.com 971-710-5889 Beach Stay Motel Twin Rocks Motel sandduneinn.com 503-355-2525 503-355-2391 Spindrift Inn twinrocksmotel.net Getaway Oceanfront Lodging 503-368-1001 503-355-2501 Whale Watcher Inn spindrift-inn.com 503-355-8220 Ocean Rogue Inn Sunset Surf Motel oceanrogueinn.com 503-355-2093 503-368-5224 oceanrogueinn.com sunsetsurfocean.com Ocean Side Cottages Garibaldi Nehalem 503-355-3115 Garibaldi Inn at the Bay 503-322-2552 The Bunk House Motel Rockaway Beach Resort Inc. garibaldinnatthebay.org 503-368-2865 800-824-1611 The Garibaldi House the-bunkhouse-motel.com ezrbr.com Inn-Suites Sea Haven Motel 503-322-3338 503-355-8101 garibaldihouseinn.com seahavenmotel.net
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Harborview Inn & RV Park 503-322-3251 Oceanside Neskowin harborviewfun.com Ocean Front Cabins Neskowin Resort 503-842-6081 503-392-4500 Bay City oceanfrontcabins.com neskowinresort.com Sheltered Nook Oceanside Inn By Vacasa Proposal Rock Inn Tiny Home Village 855-861-5757 503-392-3115 neskowin.com 503-805-5526 Three Arch Inn shelterednook.com 888-406-8795 Tillamook ThreeArchInn.com The Ashley Inn Pacific City 503-842-7599 Anchorage Motel ashleyinntillamook.com 503-965-6773 Shilo Inns anchoragemotel.net 503-842-7971 The Cottages at shiloinns.com Cape Kiwanda Western Royal Hotel 503-965-7001 800-624-2912 headlandslodge.com westernroyalinn.com Headlands Coastal VACATION Lodge & Spa HOMES, Netarts 503-483-3000 Netarts Surf Inn headlandslodge.com B&Bs, 833-722-8439 Inn at Cape Kiwanda CAMPING pacificviewlodging.com 503-965-7001 & RV PARKS Netarts Bay View Cabins innatcapekiwanda.com Scan to see more 503-812-2718 Pacific City Inn netartsbayviewcabins.com 503-965-6464 lodging options on Terimore Motel pacificcityinn.com the Tillamook Coast 503-842-4623 Surf & Sand Inn terimoremotel.com 503-965-6366 surfandsandinn.com
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104 TILLAMOOK COAST ADVENTURE GUIDE Visitor Resources Regional Tillamook Area Manzanita Tillamook Coast Visitors Association Manzanita Visitors Center PO Box 1268 31 Laneda Ave Tillamook, OR 97141 Manzanita, OR 97130 tillamookcoast.com/contact 503-812-5510 503-842-2672 exploremanzanita.com/contact/ Rockaway Beach Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center 103 South 1st Street Rockaway Beach, OR 503-355-8108 rockawaybeach.net/chamber/ Tillamook Tillamook Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 208 Main Avenue Tillamook, OR 97141 503-842-7525 tillamookchamber.org Not Your Grandma’s Nursing Home LOOKING FOR Today’s senior living is a departure from nursing homes of the past. A SPECIFIC At Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers, we strive to provide our residents RESOURCE? with engaging and fun activities that keep them active and entertained. View the complete We love Bingo too, but we also love senior rodeos, ladies night out, Tillamook Chamber fashion shows and other exciting activities that you won’t want to miss. Business Directory.
Take the first step towards experiencing the difference in senior living at Prestige. Call (503) 842-0918 to learn more and schedule a tour. Pacific City Pacific City Nestucca Valley Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers Chamber of Commerce 3500 12th St. · Tillamook, OR 97141 pcnvchamber.org/ (503) 842-0918 www.PrestigeCare.com 888-549-2632
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