Planning a trip to the North Oregon Coast? That’s our neighborhood!
As makers of Oregon leather goods and full-time residents of Tillamook County, we listed some of our favorite places to do, eat, and stay for visitors coming to our area of North Tillamook County / South Clatsop County, between Cannon Beach and Tillamook.
Are you visiting Portland, too? As long-time Portland residents, don’t miss our Tiny Guide to Portland.
As of May 2019, here is our Local’s Guide to the North Oregon Coast:
Things to Do
Bike
- Oregon Coast Railriders
- Manzanita Beach Bike Rentals
- More on our blog: More Oregon Coast bike events, rides, and guides
Hike
- Neahkahnie Mountain South Trailhead
- Nehalem Bay State Park
- Soapstone Lake Loop
- Saddle Mountain (views from the Pacific to Mt. Hood on a clear day)
- More hikes: Northwest Coast Trails Coalition
Beaches
- Manzanita Beach
- Nehalem Bay State Park
- Hug Point
- Oswald West
- Indian Beach, Ecola State Park (best surfing beach, Point Break was filmed here!)
Other Things to Do
- Local Seafood at the Dock: Crabs and clams at Kelly’s Brighton Marina, and oysters at The Fish Peddler
- Kayak: Wheeler Marina
- Crabbing: Kelly’s Brighton Marina
- Farm Store / Special Events: North Fork Coastal Retreat & Tea Gardens, Manzanita Farmers Market (Friday nights during the summer)
- Culture: Hoffman Center for the Arts, Center for Contemplative Arts
- Shopping, bookstores, boutiques, art galleries: downtown Manzanita, Wheeler, Nehalem
- Tourist Train: The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is a tourist train that runs up and down this area of the coast.
Where to Eat
For local foods and local food supporters, check out the North Coast Food Trail.
Breakfast/Brunch
- Breakfast and Lunch: Yolk, Manzanita
- Bakery, Sandwiches, and Weekend Dinners: Bread & Ocean, Manzanita
- Portland-Style Coffee and European Bakery: Sea Level, Cannon Beach
- Breakfast/Brunch: Wanda’s, Nehalem
- Coffee & Newspaper: Manzanita News and Espresso, Manzanita
Lunch and Dinner
- Local / Contemporary: Salmonberry Saloon, Wheeler
- Chowders and Ice Creams: Buttercup Chowders and Ice Creams, Nehalem
- Pizza: Marzano’s, Manzanita
- Thai: A Mighty Thai, Manzanita.
Other
- Corn Dogs and Kitsch: The Original Pronto Pup on Highway 101 in Rockaway Beach
- Espresso and Ice Cream: Manzanita Coffee Shop on Laneda Ave. in Manzanita
- Kombucha, Tea, Hot Soups: Nehalem Beehive on 101 in Nehalem
Pubs, Wineries & Breweries
- San Dune Pub, Manzanita
- Dixie’s Vino, Manzanita
- McGregor’s Whisky Bar, Manzanita
- The Winery at Manzanita, Manzanita
- Nehalem Bay Winery, Nehalem
- De Garde Sour Beer Brewery, Tillamook
- Pelican Brewery and Public Coast Brewery, Cannon Beach
Places to Stay
- AirBnB
- Kendra’s River Inn and B&B
- Sunset Surf Motel, Manzanita