Manzanita Guidebook

Sarah
Manzanita Guidebook

Food scene

Super cute place close to the house. Great food and atmosphere!
69 locals recommend
Wanda's Cafe + Bakery
12880 H St
69 locals recommend
Super cute place close to the house. Great food and atmosphere!
Local sports bar/ pub.
8 locals recommend
Manzanita Lighthouse
36480 US-101
8 locals recommend
Local sports bar/ pub.
Super fun winery with lots of outdoor seating around fire pits.
24 locals recommend
The Winery at Manzanita
253 Laneda Ave
24 locals recommend
Super fun winery with lots of outdoor seating around fire pits.
Outdoor food cart right on the river. There is some covered seating as well for rainy days. This place is a must visit.
20 locals recommend
Riverside Fish & Chips
35915 N Hwy 101
20 locals recommend
Outdoor food cart right on the river. There is some covered seating as well for rainy days. This place is a must visit.
Ice cream is really good with some interesting flavors. They usually have a vegan option as well. The soups and chowders are amazing!
28 locals recommend
Buttercup Ice Creams & Chowders
35915 N Hwy 101
28 locals recommend
Ice cream is really good with some interesting flavors. They usually have a vegan option as well. The soups and chowders are amazing!
Sports bar on main Manzanita strip.
55 locals recommend
San Dune Pub
127 Laneda Ave
55 locals recommend
Sports bar on main Manzanita strip.
Casual dining right of Hwy 101 with really friendly staff. We usually just go for a glass of wine and oyster shooters; however, the menu always looks amazing with lots of delicious fresh seafood options.
27 locals recommend
Big Wave Cafe
822 Laneda Ave
27 locals recommend
Casual dining right of Hwy 101 with really friendly staff. We usually just go for a glass of wine and oyster shooters; however, the menu always looks amazing with lots of delicious fresh seafood options.
MacGregor's Whiskey Bar is now RustyMoose. It's more cocktail focused now and less whiskey. There cocktails are unique and really good. The space is small and cozy.
26 locals recommend
MacGregor's Whiskey Bar
387 Laneda Ave
26 locals recommend
MacGregor's Whiskey Bar is now RustyMoose. It's more cocktail focused now and less whiskey. There cocktails are unique and really good. The space is small and cozy.
Classic Mexican restaurant. I love this place because they have the most consistent schedule/ hours and you can usually easily get a table.
12 locals recommend
El Trio Loco Dos
114 Laneda Ave
12 locals recommend
Classic Mexican restaurant. I love this place because they have the most consistent schedule/ hours and you can usually easily get a table.
If you are driving up the coast to Tillamook, this is a fun stop. They even have a petting zoo for the kids.
57 locals recommend
Blue Heron Cheese & Wine Company
2001 Blue Heron Rd
57 locals recommend
If you are driving up the coast to Tillamook, this is a fun stop. They even have a petting zoo for the kids.
Amazing place for oysters and fresh seafood. When the weather is nice there are some picnic tables over looking the bay or you can walk out on the jetty. This is in Bay City as you are heading towards Tillamook.
25 locals recommend
Fish Peddler at Pacific Oyster
5150 Hayes Oyster Dr
25 locals recommend
Amazing place for oysters and fresh seafood. When the weather is nice there are some picnic tables over looking the bay or you can walk out on the jetty. This is in Bay City as you are heading towards Tillamook.
This is a great farmer's market. They open on Friday's at 4:00 May- September. Check out their website for more information on vendors and live music.
9 locals recommend
Manzanita Farmers Market
635 Manzanita Ave
9 locals recommend
This is a great farmer's market. They open on Friday's at 4:00 May- September. Check out their website for more information on vendors and live music.

Sightseeing

Beautiful 10-15 minute flat hike through old growth trees and a creek and then you reach this amazing beach! Popular spot for surfers.
37 locals recommend
Short Sand Beach
37 locals recommend
Beautiful 10-15 minute flat hike through old growth trees and a creek and then you reach this amazing beach! Popular spot for surfers.
State park right between the ocean and the bay. So beautiful! It's a great place to go for a bike ride, walk, run or play in the water. There is a $5 parking fee. The entrance to the park is just around the corner from the house so you can bike in easily.
40 locals recommend
Nehalem Bay State Park
34600 Garey St
40 locals recommend
State park right between the ocean and the bay. So beautiful! It's a great place to go for a bike ride, walk, run or play in the water. There is a $5 parking fee. The entrance to the park is just around the corner from the house so you can bike in easily.
Beautiful hike - Takes about 1 hour each way.
7 locals recommend
Neahkahnie Mountain Trail Viewpoint
Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain Trail
7 locals recommend
Beautiful hike - Takes about 1 hour each way.
This is the place for all the fun you can have on the bay/river. Their website is helpful for planning. The Marina is on one of Oregon’s largest and most scenic rivers. You may see elk, eagles, herons, and a seal or two while kayaking along.
19 locals recommend
Wheeler Marina (our 40th year in business).
278 Marine Dr
19 locals recommend
This is the place for all the fun you can have on the bay/river. Their website is helpful for planning. The Marina is on one of Oregon’s largest and most scenic rivers. You may see elk, eagles, herons, and a seal or two while kayaking along.
Two miles each way. High point — 300 feet. Allow 1 to 1 ½ hour each way. Open all year. Gradual hike with ocean views.
7 locals recommend
Cape Falcon Trailhead
7 locals recommend
Two miles each way. High point — 300 feet. Allow 1 to 1 ½ hour each way. Open all year. Gradual hike with ocean views.
47 locals recommend
Kelly's Brighton Marina LLC
29200 US-101
47 locals recommend
If you love finding unique items to decorate with, this is a must visit.
8 locals recommend
Wheeler Station Antiques
425 Nehalem Blvd
8 locals recommend
If you love finding unique items to decorate with, this is a must visit.
Plan a train tour of the Tillamook Coast! They often have specific rides for Christmas and Halloween which is a lot of fun for the kids. You can also rent it out for a group. Check out the yelp reviews to help decide what would be the most fun for your group. This is a non-profit program doing great things!
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - Rockaway Beach Station
Plan a train tour of the Tillamook Coast! They often have specific rides for Christmas and Halloween which is a lot of fun for the kids. You can also rent it out for a group. Check out the yelp reviews to help decide what would be the most fun for your group. This is a non-profit program doing great things!

Day Spa

Local Spa
Spa Manzanita
144 Laneda Ave
Local Spa