A local's guide to the North Oregon Coast

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