Guidebook for Manzanita and Nehalem
Food Scene
If you're looking for seafood this place is good and on the more traditional side. You'll find surf and turf, scampi, baked potato sides...it's that kind of place.
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Big Wave Cafe
822 Laneda AveIf you're looking for seafood this place is good and on the more traditional side. You'll find surf and turf, scampi, baked potato sides...it's that kind of place.
Eclectic magazines for sale and tasty baked goods to go
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Manzanita News & Espresso
500 Laneda AveEclectic magazines for sale and tasty baked goods to go
Big breakfasts! They make baked goods for many of the coffee shops in the area. Can be crowded on the weekend so put your name on the list and go for a walk in Nehalem
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Wanda's Cafe + Bakery
12880 H StBig breakfasts! They make baked goods for many of the coffee shops in the area. Can be crowded on the weekend so put your name on the list and go for a walk in Nehalem
Not really a cafe more like an artisan ice cream spot that pairs unique ice cream and non dairy flavors with interesting waffle cone flavors. Oh, and chowders of the world! Menu varies but you'll find traditional NE chowder and chowders from SE asia, Africa, and other areas of the world.
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Buttercup Ice Creams & Chowders
35915 N Hwy 101Not really a cafe more like an artisan ice cream spot that pairs unique ice cream and non dairy flavors with interesting waffle cone flavors. Oh, and chowders of the world! Menu varies but you'll find traditional NE chowder and chowders from SE asia, Africa, and other areas of the world.
You can no longer sit down at Marzanos but you can take pizza to go. It's good and worth it if you have a hankering for pizza.
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Marzano's Pizza Pie
60 Laneda AveYou can no longer sit down at Marzanos but you can take pizza to go. It's good and worth it if you have a hankering for pizza.
This spot is tucked off the main road with seating next to the Nehalem river. We think it’s the best fish and chips in our neck of the woods. They have cod and halibut and also fish tacos. We go every time we’re in town!
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Riverside Fish & Chips
35915 N Hwy 101This spot is tucked off the main road with seating next to the Nehalem river. We think it’s the best fish and chips in our neck of the woods. They have cod and halibut and also fish tacos. We go every time we’re in town!
Everything Else
Fun stop when it's raining. See a working factory and sample cheeses. Tillamook ice cream is featured prominently in the ice cream parlor where you can get a cone or a decadent sundae.
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Tillamook Creamery
4165 N Hwy 101Fun stop when it's raining. See a working factory and sample cheeses. Tillamook ice cream is featured prominently in the ice cream parlor where you can get a cone or a decadent sundae.
Parks & Nature
Magical walk through the rainforest down to an undeveloped beach. Look for nurse logs and the endangered marbled murrelet. Walk out to Cape Falcon to look for whales during the grey whale migration or enjoy the tidepools and a walk on the beach. If it's raining you'll get the place to yourself and it's even more green and magical. Go regardless of the weather!
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Iphakamisa yase-Oswald West
Magical walk through the rainforest down to an undeveloped beach. Look for nurse logs and the endangered marbled murrelet. Walk out to Cape Falcon to look for whales during the grey whale migration or enjoy the tidepools and a walk on the beach. If it's raining you'll get the place to yourself and it's even more green and magical. Go regardless of the weather!
You can pick this trail up in a few different places. Hike to the top of the mountain with binoculars to view the great grey whale migration and stunning views of Manzanita.
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Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain Trail
Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain TrailYou can pick this trail up in a few different places. Hike to the top of the mountain with binoculars to view the great grey whale migration and stunning views of Manzanita.
Walk south along the undeveloped beach and dunes to the mouth of the Nehalem river then follow the river back upstream to the Nehalem Bay boat launch. At low tide dig for clams (local restrictions apply), launch SUPs or fishing boats, take a horseback ride or land your plane on the airstrip.
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Nehalem Bay State Park
34600 Garey StWalk south along the undeveloped beach and dunes to the mouth of the Nehalem river then follow the river back upstream to the Nehalem Bay boat launch. At low tide dig for clams (local restrictions apply), launch SUPs or fishing boats, take a horseback ride or land your plane on the airstrip.
This trail is walkable from the cabin or head out on an early morning run before the family wakes up or walk with your older kids as the little one naps. Trail runs alongside the Nehalem Bay through a forested section of trail. Our resident herd of elk are often seen grazing in the field.
Alder Creek Farm
Underhill LaneThis trail is walkable from the cabin or head out on an early morning run before the family wakes up or walk with your older kids as the little one naps. Trail runs alongside the Nehalem Bay through a forested section of trail. Our resident herd of elk are often seen grazing in the field.
Entertainment & Activities
Mix it up with the locals and area farmers for fresh organic produce, flowers, music and food stalls. Fridays 5-8 June through August. Double check dates and times on their Facebook page
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Manzanita Farmers Market
635 Manzanita AveMix it up with the locals and area farmers for fresh organic produce, flowers, music and food stalls. Fridays 5-8 June through August. Double check dates and times on their Facebook page
Rainy days are a welcome excuse to check out this vintage pinball arcade in Nehalem. Old school Atari fans will nerd out on all the classic Atari games. You’ll get parent of the year if you pair your visit with a stop at Buttercup next door for a handmade choco taco. Winning!
North Coast Pinball
35995 N Hwy 101Rainy days are a welcome excuse to check out this vintage pinball arcade in Nehalem. Old school Atari fans will nerd out on all the classic Atari games. You’ll get parent of the year if you pair your visit with a stop at Buttercup next door for a handmade choco taco. Winning!
We always stop in here when we’re in town. They have lots of classic old school candy along with homemade fudge and locally made truffles and chocolates. The kids love the variety, grandparents love the nostalgia. Buy them candy then run them on the beach!
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Manzanita Sweets
310 Laneda AveWe always stop in here when we’re in town. They have lots of classic old school candy along with homemade fudge and locally made truffles and chocolates. The kids love the variety, grandparents love the nostalgia. Buy them candy then run them on the beach!