A local's guide to the North Oregon Coast

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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

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

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A local's guide to the North Oregon Coast

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