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Discovery
      Tillamook County

    Guide 2021

 DISCOVER THE PARKS, TOWNS
     AND ATTRACTIONS IN
  TILLAMOOK COUNTY
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Flavors on First!

You can enjoy Hawaiian from Nana & Papa’a, Sab’s Thai, Smokin’ Steves,
         German from Brat Brothers, or Mike’s Mac and Sanny.
                       Located at 1812 1st Street Tillamook
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            HOME OF THE 2 FOOT MEAT STICK
8335 N HWY 101 • BAY CITY, OR 97107 • (503) 377-8222 • HANDCRAFTED ON THE OREGON COAST SINCE 1975 • WWW.TCSJERKY.COM
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Tillamook County.......................................... 5
Manzanita, Nehalem Mohler
& Wheeler..................................................6-7
Oswald West State Park............................... 6
Brighton & Nehalem Bay.............................. 7
International Police Museum........................ 7
Rockaway Beach.......................................... 8
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad..................... 9
Tillamook County Quilt Trail.......................... 9
Garibaldi................................................ 10-11
Bay City...................................................... 12
Tillamook ................................................... 13
Tillamook Area Attractions..................... 14-16
Tillamook Creamery................................... 14
Latimer Quilt & Textile Center .................... 14
Blue Heron French Cheese Company....... 14
Tillamook County Fairgrounds.................... 14
Tillamook County Pioneer Museum............ 15
Cape Lookout State Park........................... 15
Tillamook Forest Center............................. 15
Tillamook Air Museum ............................... 15
Beaver, Hebo, Cloverdale & Neskowin...... 17
Pacific City, Netarts & Oceanside............... 19
Lodging•RV•Tent Camping•Yurts•Cabins... 20-21
Tillamook County Church Directory........... 22
Historic Lucia Wiley Murals........................ 22

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County
                                                            waves, or gather for a picnic. Hike      agate hunting, then on to Cape Meares
DISCOVER                                                    through old growth rain forest and       Lighthouse. East of Tillamook, if

TILLAMOOK                                                   explore Neahkahnie Mountain.
                                                            Later on, enjoy the communities
                                                                                                     you follow Highway 6, you’ll find the
                                                                                                     Tillamook Forest Center, check to
                                                            of Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler           make sure the center is open before
                                                            and Rockaway Beach – each with           going. It features outdoor hiking in
                                                            their own unique attractions and         wooded settings along the Wilson
                                                            seasonal events. Farther south,          River, as well as a history center where
                                                            don’t miss the fishing and logging       you can learn all about the famous
                                                            community of Garibaldi with its          Tillamook Burns. Following Highway

              T     illamook County is rich with            lively marina and scenic location        101 south of Tillamook you will find
                    adventures–both indoor and in       on Tillamook Bay, or Bay City and the        the Tillamook Air Museum, originally
          nature–and celebrates the arts. Dotted        delicious Tillamook Bay oyster.              built as a blimp hanger in WWII,
          with small communities, a multitude               Tillamook is our county seat.            followed by the tiny communities of
          of parks and wide-open coastline, this        The town is set in a pastural setting        Beaver, Hebo and Cloverdale. Take
          Pacific Coast region of north Oregon          between the Pacific Ocean and                Brooten Road to Pacific City to see
          caters to the outdoor enthusiast, or to       Coast Range. It is a shopping hub            Oregon’s lesser known Haystack Rock
          those seeking a pleasant and relaxing         and features several popular tourist         and let your kids get their wiggles
          respite from hectic day-to-day life.          attractions. Here you will find the          out climbing up the huge sand dune
          It offers a great opportunity to bond         home of Tillamook Cheese and                 at Cape Kiwanda. Further south is
          with loved ones and share adventure.          famous visitor center. Tillamook             the sleepy community of Neskowin,
          Picturesque beaches, rivers perfect for       Pioneer Museum, Blue Heron French            perfect for a secluded beach retreat.
          recreation, serene lakes, forests and         Cheese Company, small shops, popular             Tillamook County is a go-to
          farm country shape the character of           brew pubs, food carts and restaurants        area for sports fishing and hunting,
          this part of rural Oregon.                    make Tillamook a good stopover.              and for experiencing locally-sourced
              At the northern border of                 Heading west, it’s only a few miles          cuisine. Get in touch with your inner
          Tillamook County, take in Oswald              back to the beach and Netarts, Cape          angler in pursuit of the Chinook
          West State Park for a day of surfing          Lookout State Park, Oceanside and            salmon, steelhead and a variety of
                                                                                                     trout. Or, let the captain guide you
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                                                                                                     catch Albacore tuna and popular west
                                                                                                     coast seafood. You can drop crab pots
                                                                                                     for the renowned Dungeness Crab at
                                                                                                     one of several local marinas. For great
                                                                                                     shoreline adventure, grab a clam shovel
                                                                                                     and harvest cockles, blue gapers or
                                                                                                     butter clams in Tillamook Bay. Stop
                                                                                                     by a fresh seafood market and pick
                                                                                                     up some Netarts Bay oysters, smoked
                                                                                                     fish and many other local seafood
                                                                                                     delicacies. Enjoy wine tasting, famous
                                                                                                     ice cream, locally-crafted cheese and
                                                                                                     award-winning beer at local eateries
                                                                                                     and attractions throughout the county.
                                                                                                     During the growing season, many
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 Manzanita, Nehalem, Mohler & Wheeler
Manzanita                                                                 little apples; in fact “Manzanita” is “little
                                                                          apple” in Spanish. 
                                                                                                                               Fourth of July parade and winter holiday
                                                                                                                               festivities that start Thanksgiving weekend
    This beautiful beach town is named
                                                                              Manzanita is the northernmost                    and run through the annual New Year’s
for the manzanita shrubs covering the
                                                                          community in Tillamook County, and                   Day Polar Plunge.
hillsides, which have fruit that look like
                                                                          faces the ocean. Laneda Avenue, the main                 Just south of Manzanita, along the
                                                                          street of town, leads directly to the beach.         coastline, is Nehalem Bay State Park,
                                                                          Manzanita lies between Highway 101                   situated on the four-mile Nehalem Spit on
                                                                          and the ocean, at the base of Neahkahnie             the west side of Nehalem Bay. It features
                                                                          Mountain, a 1,700 foot peak. The town                day use areas, RV, tent and yurt camping
                                                                          is bracketed by two state parks, Oswald              close to the beach, a horse camp and a
        Up-scale & Intimate                                               West State Park on the north and                     hiker/bike camp. There are hiking and
    Full Bar•Craft Brews•Wines                                            Nehalem Bay State Park on the south. A               hiking trails, boat ramp, a meeting hall
         200 brown liquors,
                                                                          rugged trail up Neahkahnie Mountain                  and a 2,400’ airstrip.
                                                               H46886

     appetizers, hearty bowls,
          delicious boards                                                leads to a breathtaking panoramic view of
        and great desserts.
     Downtown Manzanita • Open 4 PM Daily
                                                                          the northern Oregon coast and the Pacific            Oswald West State Park
                                                                          Ocean. Legend has it that there is treasure              Named to honor Oregon’s 14th
                                                                          buried on Neahkahnie Mountain, but it                governor, Oswald D. West, Oswald West
                                                                          has never been found.                                State Park is located on U.S. Hwy. 101
                                                                              Manzanita offers access to seven miles           four miles north of Manzanita.
                                                               H43694

                                                                          of sandy beach with views of beautiful                   One of the most spectacular state
                  Ocean Inn “rain or shine”.                              Neahkahnie Mountain. This breezy beach               parks in Oregon, this 2,484 acre park
      Staying with us at Ocean Inn is an experience you                   is popular with windsurfers and kite flyers.         encompasses a 13 mile stretch of the
     won’t forget. You will want to return again and again.               There is a popular nine-hole golf course
      32 Laneda Ave, Manzanita, Oregon 97130                                                                                   Oregon Coast Trail and two prominent
                                                                          close to the beach. The business district            headlands: Cape Falcon and Neahkahnie
     503-368-7701 • http://www.oceaninnatmanzanita.com/
                                                                          includes a variety of shops, eateries and            Mountain. It includes Short Sands Beach
                                                                          bars, lodging establishments, spa services,          which is popular with surfers
      Fantastic                               Committed
       Beach                                      to                      real estate offices, grocery stores, banks,              Erected by Oregon Department of
       Homes                                  Excellence                  an urgent care center and more. There                Transportation, at the south end of the
                                                                          is a cozy library and a small arts center            park along Highway 101, there is a view-
     Whether you need a quiet getaway, family-style beach home            that offers classes, guest author readings,          point that features a historical marker
      or an executive retreat, experience a relaxed, yet refined,         performances and exhibitions. Seasonally,            honoring governor Oswald West. Because
         beach get-a-way in Manzanita or Rockaway Beach.
                     - RESERVATIONS -                                     the Manzanita Farmers Market is a great              of the passing of his 1913 bill declaring
                                                               H45506

                   www.ssvr.com • info@ssvr.com                           place to stock up on locally grown food,             Oregon’s seashore a public highway, a law
                 1-800-883-7784 • (503) 368-7969
                                                                          browse through a variety of vendors                  was passed ensuring that the land between
                                                                          and get something yummy to eat while                 the high and low tide on the entire Or-
                                                                          enjoying live music. The town has a                  egon coast could not be privately owned.
                                                                                                                                   Parking is limited, but the stretch of
                VACATION RENTALS
    OCEANFRONT • LAKEFRONT • RIVERFRONT
                                                                           Fishing & Kayak Headquarters                        Neahkahnie Mountain near the Oswald
            Manzanita • Nehalem                                                for North Tillamook County                      West marker features several pullouts with
                                                                                                                               expansive views of the ocean and coast-
                                                                 H63325

        Rockaway Beach • Cape Meares
     (503) 368-3865                                                                                                            line. It is a popular location for seasonal
     www.beach-break.com                                                                                                       whale watching.

                                          Hope                                                            Tillamook            Nehalem
                                                                                                           County’s                Nehalem, and the river and bay
                                          Chest                                                          BEST KAKAK
                                                                                                                               attached, are named for the Native
                                             Thrift                                 Kayak & Canoe Rentals                      American tribe. “Nehalem” is a Salish
                                                                                                                      H62965

                                             Shop                                  Boat & Equipment Rentals                    word that means “place where people live.”
            Operated by friendly volunteers                                         Crab Cooking Facilities                    The town was settled in the 1850s because
                                                               H63578

        All proceeds donated to area non-profits                                    Bait & Tackle • Licenses                   of its proximity to the river and to the lush
              Open 10-4, Closed Sunday
    (503) 368-4461 • 36345 Highway 101 N., Nehalem
                                                                           278 Marine Drive Wheeler, OR 97147                  farmlands upstream.
                                                                           503-368-5780 • www.wheelermarina.com                    Nehalem was a lumbering town; logs
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came to town by way of a rail line that ran       county got the land, now Nehalem Bay               There’s a small waterfront park, boat
up the Nehalem River, and part of the mill        State Park, for unpaid taxes.                  launch and marina in the center of town to
was built over the river.                                                                        attract sporting enthusiasts. Fishing and
    There’s a boat launch in the center of        Mohler                                         crabbing are popular in the area. Oh, and
town. The community has a grocery store,              Unincorporated Mohler, up the              you can’t forget the numerous kayaking
restaurants and shops to explore.                 Nehalem River by Highway 53, is farm           opportunities.
    The old Nehalem Elementary School             country. It was named in 1911. Mohler
building, which has North County’s only
swimming pool, is now home to the North
                                                  had its own post office from 1897 until
                                                  1959.
                                                                                                 International
County Recreation District and houses the             Today, Mohler is a quiet corner of         Police Museum
offices of the Port of Nehalem.                   Tillamook County and reflects that in the          Check out the new location of the
    Nehalem Bay Historical Society                attitudes and ways of life of the residents    International Police Museum located
preserves history of Nehalem, Manzanita           living there. The main attraction to visit     in Wheeler Treasures. There are special
and Wheeler.                                      is the local winery with tasting rooms and     exhibits throughout the year and the
                                                  seasonal events.                               permanent collection includes many
Brighton &Nehalem Bay                                 There is a grocery store with a deli.      interesting historical artifacts fundamental
   Brighton Beach, where Nehalem                  Further west on Highway 53 is the White        for police work including weapons,
Bay meets the ocean, was named after              Clover Grange, an historic building            tools and uniforms. Learn the history of
England’s seaside resort of Brighton,                                                            policing and about early pioneers of the
                                                  available to rent for special occasions
in the obvious hope it would become                                                              field. A youth interactive area includes
                                                  and where community events are held
a popular vacation spot. Three miles                                                             group programs where students try on real
                                                  throughout the year.                           police gear, get their fingerprints taken
south of Wheeler on Highway 101,
Brighton platted in 1910, had a sawmill                                                          and more.
that produced spruce lumber for aircraft          Wheeler
during World War I and a Southern                     Wheeler was incorporated as a city in
Pacific railroad depot. Today, Brighton           1913, prosperous in its early years because        100 Years of 10:00 Open daily
                                                                                                                              AM to
is home to waterfront marinas and RV
parks.
                                                  of its location along the railroad line that
                                                  ran from Tillamook through the Coast
                                                                                                  U.S. Police History in the Wheeler
                                                                                                                          5:00 PM
   You may notice the highway mile
                                                                                                          Rotating Displays
                                                  Range into the Willamette Valley.                           Artifacts                 Treasures
markers through this area – between                   Wheeler is located on a sweeping                                                Antique Mall
Wheeler and Rockaway – all have a “Z”                                                                                  Group Tours
                                                  curve of Nehalem Bay. Downtown is                                                    395 Nehalem
prefix (and the numbers don’t match up                                                                                  Interactive        Ave.
with the mile markers on the rest of the
                                                  along Highway 101 and the homes are                                     Exhibits     (Hwy 101 N.)
highway). That’s because this stretch             situated along the steep hills that give a                             Gift Shop     Wheeler, OR
                                                  near stadium seating effect for an amazing                             Hey, kids!       97147
of Highway 101 was supposed to be                                                                                                     503-354-4454
temporary. As designed, the highway               view of Nehalem Bay and Neahkahnie                                     Come find    Leave a message
was to cross Nehalem Bay and run along            Mountain.                                                               the Bear    for group tours/
the Nehalem Bay spit to Manzanita.                    Today, antique malls and shops line                                  Facts!          special
                                                                                                          Wh                            presentation
The Great Depression happened instead.            Highway 101. There are places to eat and                     eeler, OR
                                                                                                                                          requests
                                                                                                 H63581

The resort community envisioned on the            lodgings, including along the Nehalem
Nehalem Bay spit was never built and the          Bay waterfront.                                 www.internationalpolicemuseum.org

  LIVE CAM
  Open Daily
  Salmon Fishing
  Dock Crabbing
  Fresh Seafood
  Live Crab
                                         H63419

  Boat Rentals
  RV Park • Tent Camping
  Waterfront View • BAIT-TACKLE
        29200 Hwy 101 N
        Rockaway Beach, OR
           503-368-5745
                                                                                                                                                   H46909

 www.kellysbrightonmarina.com
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Rockaway Beach
    Rockaway Beach is Tillamook County’s                          Railroad still runs
second-largest town. It was developed                             seasonal passenger
around the turn of the last century as                            trains to and from
an oceanfront resort by the Rockaway                              Rockaway and
Beach Company, and was named after the                            Garibaldi. Highway
oceanfront resort on Long Island. The two                         101, next to the
are still “sister cities.”                                        railroad tracks,
    With seven miles of ocean beaches,                            is bordered by a
Rockaway Beach (the “Beach” was added to                          business district
the name in the 1980s) is one of the more                         where you’ll find
affordable Oregon coast destinations.                             banking, realty offices,
    The railroad connecting Tillamook                             grocery shopping, dining, and stores of                         There
to Portland came through Rockaway                                 many kinds to explore.                                          is parking and here
Beach in 1911. The Oregon Coast Scenic                                 On the north side of town                                  you will find the Chamber of
                                                                  is Lake Lytle (named after one                                  Commerce Information Center located in
Looking for a Special Something? You’ll find it here!             of the builders of the railroad). The lake,                     a restored red caboose, as well as the train

TRASH & TREASURES
                                                                  sparsely surrounded by homes, has several                       stop.
                                                                  boat ramps; the public one is on Highway                            Rockaway Beach is lively in the summer
                                                                  101. The lake is regularly stocked with                         with an annual kite festival (pictured on the
                                          Open Daily              trout.                                                          cover of this guide) and a packed Fourth
   Gifts                                   10-5pm                      Festivals and local events throughout                      of July weekend. The popular Fourth of
 Greeting                              Visit us on facebook for   the year attract photographers and visitors                     July Parade is followed in the evening by a
  Cards                                     seasonal hours                                                                        fireworks display over the ocean.
                                                                  for art, crafts, authors, food and music.
 Clothing                                                         They are held in the heart of downtown                              South of Rockaway Beach, where
 Jewelry                                                          at the Rockaway Beach State Wayside.                            Tillamook Bay meets the Pacific Ocean
Collectibles                                                      Originally the site of a saltwater notarium,                    you’ll find the small community of
   Toys                                                           it is now the most accessible public beach                      Barview, notable for the Barview Jetty
                                                                  access point in town and features sweeping                      and Barview Jetty County Park. There
                           When available…Rockaway Beach
                             Fire Dept. Fundraiser Shirts!        views of the ocean waves meeting the sandy                      is a small grocery store close to Highway
 180 S. Hwy 101 • Rockaway Beach                                  beach and of the striking 100-foot high                         101 and a parking area near the beach and
          503-355-2101                                            Twin Rocks located off-shore to the south.                      jetty.
                             H63058

                                                            Enjoy our unique stores!
                                We are members of the Rockaway Beach Merchant Association

                                                                                        Rock Garden
                                                                                    Explore Rockaway Beach
                                                                                       on a Fat Tire Bike!                                Gifts • Handmade Gifts
       Bespoke Jewelry • Loose Gemstones                                                Rentals available for all ages
                                                                                                                                           Art • Craft Supplies
           Rock & Mineral Specimens                                                   $3.00 Mini Golf                                           Open Daily 10-5
      146 Hwy 101, Rockaway Beach                                           Hunt for Rocks and Minerals
                                                                                                                                   116 Hwy. 101 S., Downtown Rockaway Beach
                                                                   H63030

                                                                              from all over the world
                                                                                                                                                (503) 355-0580
             H63028                                                          146 Hwy 101, Rockaway Beach                                                               H63576

                          A fun place to shop for oils,
                         incense, homemade products,
                                                                                                   Try our awesome
                                                                                                   specialty burgers,                                         Hope
                           and a lot more! We have a
                            great selection of gifts for
                                                                                                      Yakisoba &
                                                                                                   Hawaiian Teriyaki
                                                                                                                                                              Chest
                               yourself and others.
                                                                                                    shredded pork                                               Thrift
                               503-812-9997                                                          and chicken.                                             Shop Too
                               460 Hwy 101 S
                            Rockaway Beach, OR                                                                                             Operated by friendly volunteers
                                                                                                                         H63033

                                                                            Contactless ordering ONLINE AT:
                                                                                                                                                                              H63577

                               Check us out on                                                                                         All proceeds donated to area non-profits
    H63027

                           Facebook and Instagram
                                                                               www.tropicsislandgrill.com
                                                                             100 S 1st Ave, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136                         Open 10-4, Closed Sunday
         www.myessentialcollection.com                                      (503) 812-4466 Open: Tue-Sat 12PM-8PM                   503-355-3333 • 316 US-101, Rockaway Beach
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Garibaldi
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    Heading south from Barview at the         Italian hero and fisherman Giuseppe                 old-fashion bakery. There are a variety of
northern end of Tillamook Bay, you will       Garibaldi, whom President Lincoln had               lodgings, pubs, restaurants and espresso
know you are nearing the fishing town         tried to recruit to lead the Union armies           shops. A myrtlewood outlet and shops are
of Garibaldi when you see the beautiful       in the Civil War. Garibaldi is home                 here to explore. The Garibaldi Maritime
sandstone formations,                                                to Coast Guard               Museum, founded to commemorate the
known as The                                                         Station Tillamook,           Oregon coast’s “discovery” by Captain
Three Graces,                                                         established in 1908.        Robert Gray in 1788, features a collection
near the shores of                                                    Today, the station’s        of maritime and historical memorabilia.
Tillamook Bay.                                                        area of responsibility          The hub of the town these days is the
They are popular                                                       is Tillamook Head          Port of Garibaldi, a sprawling complex
as a hangout                                                           to Cape Kiwanda.           set on docks over Tillamook Bay. This is
for shorebirds,                                                         Station Tillamook         an invigorating setting filled with fresh
photographers and                                                       Bay averages 250          air that brings one into immediate contact
beachcombers at low                                  search and rescue cases annually.            with the nostalgic commercial fishing
tide.                                             Highway 101 cuts through Garibaldi’s            and charter boat culture of the Pacific
    Garibaldi was platted in 1860 by Daniel   business district, which is several blocks          Northwest. There is a working fishing
Bayley, who became the first postmaster.      long. Basic services include gas marts,             marina lined with seafood processing
In 1879, he named the settlement after        a grocery store, liquor store, barber and           facilities and, with local fresh seafood
                                                                                                  outlets open to the public, this is a
                                                                                                  destination for seafood aficionados. The
                                                                                                  port is also home to popular restaurants
                                                                                                  and there is plenty of room for the public
                                                                                                  to park and enjoy a good walk and take in
                                                                                                  the sights. The Lion’s Club Lumbermen’s
                                                                                                  Park features playground equipment for
                                                                                                  the kiddos. Here you’ll find a vintage
                                                                                                  Baldwin 2-8-2 No. 90 logging locomotive
                                                                                                  displayed. The Port operates a small RV
                                                                                                  park that is located close to the public
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boat launch and pathway along the bay                  Near Old Mill is the original one-
that leads to Garibaldi’s historic United          room Garibaldi train depot. It is home
                                                                                                              The
States Coast Guard boathouse, Pier’s               to The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad.
End, now a popular crabbing and fishing            Operating June through September,                       OLD        MILL
                                                                                                           RV Park & Event Center
destination. There is also a busy lumbermill       several daily roundtrips to Rockaway                               Garibaldi, Oregon
at the Port of Garibaldi. From May through         Beach are offered. To also be enjoyed are
                                                                                                  Old Mill RV Park & Event Center
September the                                            special seasonal train excursions              210 S 3rd St Garibaldi, OR 97118
Port is the site                                                            including the                503-322-0322 • www.oldmill.us
of the monthly                                                             Candy Cane                     oldmillonthebay@gmail.com
Garibaldi                                                                  Express with Santa    • Full Hook ups - Pull throughs up to 105 ft.
                                                                                                 • Electric & Water Sites
Night Market                                                               over the holiday
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featuring                                                                 season.                • RV & Boat Storage
vendors, local                                                                Originally         • Event Center
eateries, live                                                            constructed of wood    • Clean Restrooms/Showers/Laundry
music and door                                                           in 1930 by Garibaldi    • Restaurant on Site
prizes. Other                                                            school students, the
popular events are held here annually.                                   huge letter G
    Located at the south end of town, The          situated above the town on Captain Gray
Old Mill RV Park & Event Center sits on            Mountain is a famous Oregon coast
a peninsula that was formerly the site of a        landmark beloved by locals. Now made of
busy plywood mill. All that remains of it          metal, the structure and the property it
now is the iconic 230-foot smokestack.             stands on are maintained by community
The Old Mill is home to the ever-popular           groups. Affectionately known as “Big
Garibaldi Crab Races and the Garibaldi             G,” the structure is particularly beautiful
Lion’s Club Fish Fry. The town’s largest           at night where it can be seen for miles,

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late July, complete with a festive parade,         community pride.
vendors of all kinds, live music and a
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 Tillamook
     In its early years, the town of Tillamook,     each Saturday.
the first community to be settled in the                At the north end of town, on the north
county, bore the unofficial names Lincoln           side of Conde McCullough’s famous Wil-
and Hoquarton, a native word meaning “the           son River bridge, is the Tillamook County
landing.” Its name was eventually changed to        Creamery Association cheese factory, the
Tillamook, another native word meaning “the         biggest tourist attraction in Oregon, draw-
many peoples of the Nehelim.” William Clark         ing over 1.5 million visitors each year from
of explorers Lewis and Clark wrote in 1806          around the world.
of the Killamox Indians but according to re-            On the east side of town, out Third
search by the Clatsop-Nehalem Confederated          Street, is the county fairgrounds, as well as       to
Tribes, the ‘K’ was not used in the name of         Tillamook Bay Community College. To the             the June Dairy Parade and in
the tribe. Local folklore used Land of Many         west, on Highway 131 to Netarts, Oceanside          August one of the best county fairs in the
Waters as the meaning of Tillamook. Though          and the “Three Capes Scenic Loop,” is the           country takes over the fairgrounds for four
it is a fact that Tillamook is a land of many       Tillamook Regional Medical Center and its           days. All events at the fair are free once you
waters it is not the true meaning of the name       associated clinics and doctors’ offices.            pay the nominal fee to enter the grounds.
Tillamook.                                              Tillamook has eight city parks; there are       Halloween is very special time in Tillamook
     When Thomas Stillwell laid out his town        boat launch ramps at the newly redesigned           for the little ones, because the entire business
of “Lincoln” in 1861, there were already other      Sue H. Elmore Park on the Hoquarton                 community partakes in handing out goodies
settled towns in Tillamook County – Bay             Slough (downtown) and Carnahan Park, on             to all the little ghouls and goblins. In De-
City, Garibaldi, and Nehalem. When the post         the west side of town on the Trask River. A         cember, the City of Tillamook along with the
office was established in 1866 the name was         Bike-Skate Park at the Lillian A. Goodspeed         Chamber of Commerce hosts the Holiday
changed to avoid                                    Park, located on 3rd Street, east of down-          Light Parade with a visit from Santa and the
confusion with                                      town, is a big draw for any age rider.              annual Tree Lighting.
Lincoln City, which                                     Tillamook is the county seat for Tilla-
already existed further south. Tillamook be-        mook County. The courthouse and city hall
came the county seat in 1873. In 1893, a great      which are centrally located in downtown
portion of the city, located on 1st Street at the   Tillamook, both boast historic WPA murals
time, burned to the ground.                         inside.
     Today, motels, restaurants, food carts,            Tillamook also has a very active YMCA
family attractions, service shops and specialty
shops line U.S. Highway 101 north of the                                Little Cheese
                                                    with two large swimming pools, workout
                                                    facility, indoor track, basketball courts, pickle
city. The town’s center features eateries, three
brew pubs, flower and gift shops, beauty                              Coin Op. Laundromat
                                                    ball courts, racquetball and handball courts
                                                    and plenty of exercise classes for all levels.
salons, a historic movie theater and new food           Key events start out with a Ball Dropping
court, called Flavors on First. In the sum-         New Year’s celebration. In the spring, the
mer months, people can stock up on local            Headlight Herald hosts its annual Home and
produce at the Tillamook Farmers Market             Garden Show. In June Tillamook plays host

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                                                                    2104 3rd Street
                                                                     Tillamook, OR 97141
  H45525                                                                503-965-2238
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Tillamook Area Attractions
Tillamook Creamery                             repository features bi-monthly exhibits of
                                               both vintage and contemporary textile arts
                                                                                                    to share with the goats, chickens, donkeys,
                                                                                                    and more barnyard friends. Visitors can also
Visitor Center                                 along with a permanent collection of textile         enjoy exploring the collection of vintage
    With 1.3 million annual visitors, Tilla-   artifacts displayed throughout the center.                                    tractors and farm
mook’s biggest attraction is the Tillamook     There is a gift shop and                                                       equipment displayed
Creamery Visitor Center, home of famous        research library.                                                              on the Blue Heron
Tillamook Cheese and Tillamook Ice             Events include                                                                  grounds.
Cream. In June of 2018 a new, completely       demonstrations,                                                                     The first Friday
redesigned 38,500-square-foot facil-           classes and meet-                                                                of every month, the
ity opened. Operated by the Tillamook          ings.                                                                            Blue Heron hosts
County Creamery Association (TCCA)                 2105 Wilson                                                                   a fun commu-
this is the most popular tourist destina-      River Loop, Til-                                                                  nity event call First
tion on the Oregon coast.                      lamook                                                                             Friday. There is no
    On a visit to the Tillamook Creamery           www.latimerquilt-                                                    pany      charge to attend
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Visitor Center, you will be able to view       andtextile.com                                   on Fre n                     and all ages are wel-
                                                                                       Blue Her
cheese making and packaging opera-                 (503) 842-8622                                   come. Guests can enjoy live music, local fare
tions, plus sample a variety of cheeses.
Tillamook Creamery products can be
                                               Blue Heron                                           and guests 21 and older can sample three
                                                                                                    different wines or beer.
purchased at the general store and pantry.     French Cheese Company                                      2001 Blue Heron Rd A, Tillamook
There is a café, ice cream counter and             Housed in the historic 1930s Dutch                     (503) 842-8281
coffee counter with indoor and outdoor         Colonial barn once part of the Grade A                     www.blueheronoregon.com
seating available year-round. Shoppers
will enjoy the retail area with an array of
                                               Jersey Farm ran by the local Zwald family,
                                               The Blue Heron French Cheese Company
                                                                                                               Tillamook County
interesting products and gifts.                is an old-world style cheese factory produc-                    Fairgrounds
    4165 Highway 101 North, Tillamook          ing French-style brie cheese with a gour-                  The Tillamook County Fairgrounds is a
    503-815-1300                               met food and wine tasting shop. There is a           68-acre complex recognized by its circa 1925
    www.tillamook.com                          full-service delicatessen, cheese tasting areas, main exhibit hall with a domed roof. In all,
Latimer Quilt                                  candy counter, one-of-a-kind gift shop and a there are 27 buildings, including a conven-
                                               seasonal outdoor petting farm. Complimen-            tion center and auditorium, 4H hall, tennis
& Textile Center                               tary samples of locally made jams and jellies, and pickle ball courts, indoor roller rink, an
   The Latimer Quilt and Textile Center is     salad dressings, dips, mustards and hot sauces indoor riding pavilion and much more. Some
located in the county a mile west of Til-      are located throughout the store.                    of the facilities can be rented by the public
lamook Cheese Visitor Center on Wilson             In the summer months, the Blue Heron             for wedding receptions, reunions and other
River Loop Road. Housed in the original        petting farm and picnic area is a bustling           events.
Maple Leaf School building, this delightful    attraction. Guests can purchase a bag of feed              Held in August, the Tillamook County

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Fair is Tillamook County’s biggest event of            in 1911, a collection of logging, dairy and         After the war ended in 1945, the air station
the year. It includes the famous Pig N Ford            farming tools, and a replica of the stump lived     closure followed in 1948.
races, the only auto race in the world involv-         in by Joseph Champion, Tillamook County’s               In 1989, the museum’s Hangar B was
ing Model T Fords and live pigs, live Pari-            first settler. Rotating exhibits in the Main and    placed on the National Register of Historic
Mutuel horse racing—Tillamook being one                Northwest Galleries host everything from art-       Places. It is the largest clear-span wooden
of only five locations        in the State to          ists’ exhibitions to historical featured shows.     structure in the world. In 1994, Hangar B
showcase this event—                                                               2106 2nd St, Tilla-     was chosen for the site of the new Tillamook
and it is home to some                                                                mook                 Air Museum, dedicated to preserving and
of the best 4H & FFA                                                                      (503) 842-4553   protecting our shared aviation heritage and
student exhibits and                                                                     www.tcpm.org      wartime history. It is just four miles south
animal showmanship                                                                                         of Tillamook. With over 25 aircraft, vintage
you can find in the                                                             Tillamook                  vehicles, interactive exhibits, and an Exhibit
Northwest. There is a                                                           Forest                     Hall with rare wartime and aviation artifacts,
large carnival, event
stage with ongoing
                                                                                Center                     the Tillamook Air Museum provides a step
                                                                                                           back in time. There are special events, rotating
                                                                                      For fun and
performances, lots                                                                                         exhibits and a large gift shop.
                                   Tillamook County                                 adventure in the
of vendors, great                                   Fair Pig N Ford                                            6030 Hangar Rd Tillamook
                                                                    Races
                                                                                    northern Coast Range
food, and judged exhibits including floral,                                                                    (503) 842-1130
                                                       forest, explore The Tillamook Forest Center
produce, canned goods, baked items, arts and                                                                   http://www.tillamookair.com
                                                       – Oregon’s forest visitor and education center.
crafts, collections and more.
    The fairgrounds features other events
                                                       Admission is free. Exhibits and programs
                                                       showcase the legacy of the Tillamook Burn and
                                                                                                           Cape Lookout State Park
throughout the year including the Til-                                                                         Located 16 miles southwest of Til-
                                                       the public spirit behind the monumental refor-
lamook County Rodeo, Jersey & Holstein                                                                     lamook on the Three Capes Scenic Drive,
                                                       estation effort which led to the Tillamook State
State Show and Sale, Jeep Jamboree, Bulls N                                                                Cape Lookout State Park is one of Oregon’s
                                                       Forest of today. Take in the award-winning film
Broncs, Tillamook Home & Garden Show,                                                                      greatest treasures. The public can access day
                                                       Legacy of Fire, learn about the miracle of the
seasonal Open Skates, Holiday Bazaar and                                                                   use and overnight camping areas. The park
                                                       salmon lifecycle, and the resilient, dynamic and
Market and the Spring Bazaar.                                                                              is popular hiking area. Oregon Coast Trail
                                                       productive nature of forests.
    4603 East 3rd St, Tillamook                                                                            passes through it. Good hiking shoes are
                                                          This award-winning attraction includes a
    503-842-2272                                                                                           recommended for the eight miles of trails
                                                       state-of-the art green building, a 40 foot tall
    www.Tillamookfair.com                                                                                  available. Jutting into the Pacific Ocean, part
                                                       fire lookout tower and 250 foot long suspen-
Tillamook County                                       sion bridge over the Wilson River. Engaging,
                                                                                                           of the trail skirts the cliff-edged cape rising
                                                                                                           from the sea, offering unparalleled coastline
Pioneer                                                interactive exhibits bring the forest alive and
                                                       staff naturalists offer, family-friendly nature
                                                                                                           views making it a popular designated whale
Museum                                                 programs.
                                                                                                           watching area in December and March.
                                                                                                           When conditions are good, Cape Foul-
    If you’re a history buff—especially if you’re         The center is located on the Wilson River
interested in Oregon—this is a must-see des-                                                               weather is visible 39 miles to the south as is
                                                       Highway (Hwy 6), near mile point 22.
tination. Since its inception in 1935, the Tilla-                                                          Tillamook Head 42 miles to the north. A
                                                          For information on hours and days of opera-
mook County Pioneer Museum has amassed                                                                     secluded beach and old-growth spruce forest
                                                       tion please go to tillamookforestcenter.org. or
a huge collection of information, artifacts and                                                            are options as part of the hiking experience.
                                                       call 503-815-6800.
photographs of the area, its history, and its                                                              There is a shorter nature trail, perfect for
people. The museum building in downtown              Tillamook Air Museum                                  family use, with numbered markers high-
                                                            In an attempt to protect the West Coast        lighting native vegetation. The beach, known
Tillamook is an historical artifact itself. Built
                                                       from enemy attack during WW II, Naval               as a good place to find glass floats, expands
in 1905, it was Tillamook County’s second
courthouse. It is located across the street from Air Station Tillamook was built with two                  three miles from Cape Lookout to Netarts
                                                       massive, wooden, 1,000 foot long hangars,           sand spit, although parts of the beach com-
the “new” courthouse, built in 1933.
                                                       each using enough wood to build 279 three-          pletely disappear during high tide.
    The 16 rooms of exhibits include a room
                                                       bedroom homes. Designed to house blimps                 Beachcombing, fishing, biking, picnick-
dedicated to local Native Americans, a
                                                       that would be used for hunting Japanese             ing, wind sports, photography, seasonal in-
pioneer home, a military room, and a Victo-
                                                       submarines, the first hangar, Hangar B, was         terpretive programs and overnight camping
rian-era bedroom. The Alex Walker Natural
                                                       started in November of 1942 and completed           are just a few other activities Camp Lookout
History Room houses an extensive collection
of birds, animals, rocks, fossils, and butterflies, in a remarkable nine months. The second
                                                                                                           State Park is visited for. Camping option
said to be one of the best displays on the West hangar, Hangar A, was completed in an
                                                                                                           include cabins, yurts, non-hookup sites and
                                                       astounding 27 working days! Sadly, Hangar           full hookup sites. As with all Oregon State
Coast. Another gallery displays a portion of
                                                       A was destroyed by fire in 1992. With the           Parks, be sure to book your campsites before
the late U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield’s collec-
                                                       ability to fly low and slow, and with large         showing up…They fill up months in advance.
tion of Lincoln memorabilia. The Pioneer
                                                       Plexiglas windows, the enormous blimps                  13000 Whiskey Creek Rd, Tillamook
Museum is home to the last stagecoach to
                                                       were ideal platforms to spot enemy craft.               oregonstateparks.org
cross the mountains from Yamhill County
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Beaver, Hebo, Cloverdale & Neskowin
   All of the communities in south          Cloverdale
Tillamook County are unincorporated.            Two miles south of Hebo, Highway
Most started as market centers for          101 cuts though the small downtown
local farmers or fishermen; some later      business district of Cloverdale, with a
developed lumber mills. A couple were
                                                                                           THE RUSTY COW
                                            population of 177 residents. Cloverdale           Antiques • Gifts
founded as—and still are—resort             was founded by Charles Ray at this site        Soda Fountain • Salon
communities.                                                                                  34385 Hwy. 101
                                            around 1884. He established a store,              Cloverdale, OR
Beaver                                      hotel, bank, cheese factory and post              (503) 910-2835     H45654
    Located 17 miles south of Tillamook,    office (est.1899). The community lies in
Beaver is a community of 103 residents      a pastoral setting dominated by the spire
with a business district comprised of a     of the old and picturesque St. Joseph’s       BEAVER FIREARMS AND GROCERY
gas and food mart and a small grocery       Catholic Church. Cloverdale has an                                                  Competitive
and gun store. Named after Oregon’s         antique mall and fabric shop to explore                                              pricing on
official animal, the American beaver,       along with other stores including a                                                   Guns &
the community had a post office (est.       cheese tasting room, gallery and a farm                                             Ammunition
1889), several lumber mills and a cheese    supply store. There is a convenience store,
factory in its heyday. Three miles north    banking and dining. Cloverdale honors                                                 Groceries
of town is an eclectic little store with    its rural heritage and dairy industry each                                           Beer • Wine
espresso and food, regional wine and        year on July 4th with the Cloverdale
craft beer, groceries, boutique and         Festival. There is a pancake breakfast,            Featuring
seasonal greenhouse. You may want to        parade, classic auto show and live music,        Netarts Oysters
carve out some time to visit Munson         along with food and craft vendors.                (call for availability)
Creek Falls State Natural Site, 10          Neskowin                                      H44908                        Family Owned and Operated
miles north of town. From the parking           Just 13 miles north of Lincoln City,      ON HWY. 101 IN BEAVER, OR • (503) 398-5595
lot, it is a quarter mile hike to see the   the coastal village of Neskowin was
tallest waterfall in the Oregon Coast
Range at 320-feet. In Beaver, Highway
                                            founded in 1910. In the old residential                                     • Boutique
                                            area of beach cottages, most streets are
101 connects with Blaine Road, which        one lane wide and not recommended                                           • Fresh Produce
becomes the Upper Nestucca River            for large vehicles. With a year-round
Road, a National Forest Scenic Back         population of 134, Neskowin is the
                                                                                                                        • Gifts &
Roads Byway.                                southernmost community in Tillamook                                           Seasonal
Hebo                                        County. A variety of lodgings are
   At the intersection of Oregon                                                                                        • Home Decor
                                            available. Picturesque Proposal Rock
Route 22 and US 101 is downtown             stands in the surf and provides a popular                                   • Greenhouse
Hebo, with roughly 182 residents.           backdrop for weddings. Neskowin is            Open 7 Days A Week 10-5
Another old logging town, it once had                                                        11 miles south
a dancehall and its own newspaper.
                                            a relaxing hide-a-way with pleasant
                                            luxuries available like wonderful food
                                                                                              of Tillamook
                                                                                            19175 Hwy 101 S
                                                                                                                        (503) 398-5411
Now you’ll find a post office (est.1882),   and wine. Special events dot the calendar      Handcrafted Food & Espresso
coffee cart and two small stores            throughout the summer. From May                       Breakfast • Lunch
with deli food. One has considerable        through September, Neskowin Farmers
sporting goods to stock up on. A nice
                                                                                                  Snacks • Bakecase
                                            Market provides a beautiful array of local
attraction operated by Siuslaw National                                                           Take & Bake Pizza
                                            foods and art to enjoy.
Forest is Hebo Lake Campground                                                             Heated Outdoor & Indoor Seating
                                                Outdoor activities include
and Hebo Lake Day Use area. Just
¼ mile along Route 22 from Hebo,
                                            horseback riding, golfing, canoeing,          WEEKEND EVENTS
                                            kayaking and hiking. Encompassing
connect to Forest Service Road 14 and                                                     Great Regional Wines
                                            the area between the mouth of the
travel 4.5 miles to this destination for    Nestucca River on the south end and           FREE Wine Tasting
fishing, swimming, hiking trails and        1200’ Cascade Head to the north there
an historic 1937 picnic shelter and         are about three miles of ocean beach          Try our Special
community kitchen built by the Civil        to enjoy. Neskowin Beach State                “Over the Top”
Conservation Corps that can be rented       Recreation allows access to Cascade
for special occasions.                                                                    Hand-pressed Burger
                                            Head and four trails to explore.
Beautiful Sunsets

Beach Access

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Pacific City, Netarts, Oceanside
Pacific City                                     provides hiking opportunities and access to             is a fire station in town, but the closest store
   Located 43 miles southwest of Tillamook       coastal estuary habitat. South of Pacific City is       is in Netarts.
and 30 miles north of Lincoln City, Pacific      a large portion of the Nestucca Bay National                Oceanside State Recreation Area
City is tucked beside Cape Kiwanda, the                    Wildlife Refuge, a favorite with              provides public parking, beach access and
southernmost of                                             birders and hikers.                          restrooms. It draws agate hunters in the
Three Capes                                                Netarts                                       winter when the sand is stripped away by
Scenic Drive,                                                   Home to 778 residents,                   ocean currents. In summer, the park is a
an off-the-                                                  unincorporated Netarts is six               busy destination for beach activities. Located
beaten-path                                                  miles west of Tillamook on                  roughly two miles north of Oceanside, Cape
byway that                                                    Highway 131. Beautiful Netarts             Meares State Scenic Viewpoint sits on a
includes Cape                                                 Bay is famous for its oysters.             headland 200-feet above the ocean. It features
Lookout and                                                    Protected from the Pacific                circa 1890s Cape Meares Lighthouse with
Cape Meares.                                                   Ocean by the Netarts spit, the            free tours and gift shop open May-September.
Sitting one-half                                                bay, with its boat landing, is           In this area of old-growth spruce, the largest
mile off-shore,                                                 a popular fishing, clamming,             Sitka spruce tree in the state of Oregon stands.
327-foot Haystack                                                crabbing, and scuba diving              There are three miles of walking trails and
Rock provides a                                                  site. There are bayfront                wildlife to be seen. Look for the famous
dramatic focal point                                              lodgings, RV Parks, dining             “Octopus Tree” along the way.
against the surf and                                               and brew pubs, real estate
rugged sandstone cliffs                                            offices, a few stores and
of Cape Kiwanda. It is                                              groceries.                                  Spacious,
one of the largest “sea                             Oceanside                                               charming beach
stacks” in the world.                                Oceanside is nine miles from Tillamook                  retreat close to
   Unincorporated with an estimated 1,076        and three miles north of Netarts on                           Netarts Bay.
residents, the community includes second         Highway 131. Unincorporated, the                                               Bay Views • Quiet & Relaxing
homeowners and a booming tourism industry.       community is home to roughly 546 people.                                         Fully Equipped Kitchen
There are good eateries, pubs and lodging        Oceanside’s picturesque oceanfront includes                                        541-410-2750
options, galleries and shops to explore and      views of Three Arch Rocks National                         H48682               netartsbayrental.com
special events throughout the year to enjoy.     Wildlife Refuge located offshore west
Access to outdoor adventure is provided by       of Maxwell Point. This quiet hideaway
                                                 is peppered with homes, vacation rentals                                                       See Our
charter fishing companies, horseback riding
                                                                                                                                               Listing On
guides and kayak rental services. Pacific City   and bed and breakfasts lining the hillside
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is a self-contained community providing the      behind the tiny downtown core. The
services needed for a comfortable visit or a     business district is comprised of a post                              Rentals & Homes

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laid-back coastal lifestyle. Basics include a    office, small community center popular                              Neskowin • Pacific City
small airport, gas station, food markets and     for weddings, dining establishments (one                        www.neskowinbeachvacations.com
bakeries, a post office, library and churches,   overlooking the ocean) and lodgings. There                  Reservations 1-888-720-2154 • 503-392-4355
RV parks, fitness and spa services, medical
providers and dental care.                                                                                Celebrating 21 Years!            “…so close
   Fishing has been a mainstay of Pacific                                                                                                  to the wild
City’s economy since its inception. The                                                                                                  Pacific Ocean
Dory Fleet, some 200 flat-bottomed boats                                                                                                  that you can
that launch directly into the surf, has been                                                                                             reach out the
the basis of commercial fishing in the area.                                                                                              window and
The Annual Dory Days Weekend festival                                                                                                    grab a fistful
held in July is recognized by the Oregon
                                                                                                                                            of sea gull
Heritage Commission as an Oregon Heritage
                                                                                                                                           feathers…”
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Tradition.
                                                                                                                                           The Oregonian
   Pacific City is home to Bob Straub State
Park and boat launching sites. Nearby is the                                                                 Call (503) 842-5953 for availability
                                                                                                           or email happycampnetarts@aol.com
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U.S. Forest Service’s Sand Lake Recreation
Area, a popular destination for off-roading.                                                                  www.happycamphideaway.com
The new Sitka Sedge State Natural Area                                                                     825 Happy Camp Rd., Netarts, OR
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                                                                            Lodging
                                                               1. OCEAN INN                                                            4. JE
                                                               Family owned/operated. Oceanfront lodging. 10 condo-like units
                                                               w/pristine beach steps from your door. Rooms feature balconies
                                               or decks w/ocean views, full kitchens or kitchenettes, wood stoves, luxury linens
                                               & more. 32 Laneda Ave, Manzanita OR, 503-368-7701, www.oceaninnatmanza-
                                               nita.com, reservations@oceaninnatmanzanita.com

               1                               2. SUNSET VACATION RENTALS
                                                                                                                                       5. K
               2                                        We provide privately owned short-term beach vacation homes in
                                3                       Manzanita, NeahKahNie, Rockaway Beach and Twin Rocks, OR.
                                                        Amenities include oceanfront and oceanview properties, pool tables,
                                                        ping-pong tables, saunas, hot tubs, personal jetted tubs and WiFi.
                                                        1-800-883-7784, www.ssvr.com
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                                              3. BEACH BREAK VACATION RENTALS, LLC                                                     6. BA
                                                                       Vacation Rentals and Cottage Rentals on the beau-
               5                                                       tiful North Oregon Coast. Find your dream vacation
                                                                       home today! 35690 Highway 101 N. Nehalem, OR,
                                              www.beach-break.com, 503-368-3865 / 877-655-0623
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                        7                     8. SHELTERED NOOK ON TILLAMOOK BAY
                                                        A Tiny Home Lodging Experience. Featuring six uniquely-themed tiny                O
                                                        homes. Each tiny home is 385-square-feet of living space and are fully
                                                                                                                                          RV

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                                                        furnished with locally-made furniture, a TV, and all the cooking utensils
                            9                           you may need during your stay. Perfect for families, couples, and anyone
                                    10                  interested in a thoughtful and respectful way of life. 7860 Warren Street,
                                                        Bay City, OR 97107, 503-805-5526, www.shelterednook.com                        9. T

       12 13                                  12. HAPPY CAMP HIDEAWAY RESORT
                                                             Celebrating 21 Years! A quiet and unspoiled location on beauti-
         14                              15                  ful Netarts Bay close to crabbing, clamming, hiking and other
                                                             recreational activities. Originally built in 1902, this upgraded resort    10.
                                                             provides one of the most unique lodging experiences on the
                                              Oregon Coast. There are 8 rentals in the beach front resort including 5 bedroom
                                              Homestead House (the oldest structure in Netarts), and 1 and 2 bedroom cabins.
                                              Nearby, we feature vacation homes that are well-appointed with luxury amenities.
                                              With 28 rentals to choose from, we accommodate groups of all sizes, including
                                              weddings, family reunions and company gatherings. 503-842-5953
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                                              13. NETARTSBAYRENTAL.COM
                                              Available for your special gathering at the beach or for a quiet and relaxing
                                              getaway, this spacious two level vacation home is close to Netarts Bay Marina
                   16                         and recreational activities. Located in a friendly neighborhood, it features three
                                              bedrooms, 2.5 baths, two laundry rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, stone fireplace,
                                              bay views and a deck. Book this unique retreat today at netartsbayrental.com.            16.
                                              541-410-2750

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                                              14. TERIMORE LODGING BY THE SEA
        18                                                                 Spectacular bay and ocean views, private
      19                                                                   balconies, kitchen and fireplace units, and pet-            17.
                                                                           friendly rooms. Free Wi-Fi, cable, and the best
                                              beach for clamming, beachcombing and crabbing. 6 miles west of Tillamook.
                                              503-842-4623, www.terimoremotel.com, info@terimoremotel.com
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                                               20. GREY FOX, INC.                                                                      18. W
      20                                                          Family owned/operated, we have managed vacation rentals for                F

                                                                  25+ years and offer various rental options including cottages,
                                                                  luxury homes, townhouses and ocean front condos. Many are
                                                                  pet friendly! Neskowin is a beach front community in one of
                                               the most picturesque locations on the Oregon Coast. Stroll through our lovely
                                               village or walk our beautiful, unspoiled beach. Step out of the hustle and bustle       19.
                                               of your busy life into this relaxed and friendly community. Open daily for your
                                               convenience, our office hours vary from season to season but someone is always
                                               available on an emergency basis. Come visit Neskowin, Oregon today! 888-720-
                                               2154, 503-392-4355, www.neskowinbeachvacations.com

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