30 VISITTHEOREGONCOAST.COM NORTH COAST FOOD TRAIL On the North Oregon Coast, beer, cheese and locally grown produce are just as appreciated as locally caught seafood. Astoria’s Blackberry Bog farm grows vegetables and features its own pasture-raised meat, as well as seasonal events like a pumpkin patch. In Tillamook, sample the traditional, smoked or pepper creamy Brie at Blue Heron French Cheese Company before a flight of de Garde Brewing’s wild-fermented or sour ales. Nestucca Bay Creamery in Cloverdale produces cheddar, Gouda and several other cheeses, all made from the milk of cows that graze on grass year-round. In Seaside, purchase locally harvested razor clams or a whole steamed Dungeness crab at Bell Buoy fish market. Spend a seaworthy day with Garibaldi Charters or Pacific City Dory Charters. For morning pastries and coffee, stop by Cannon Beach Bakery, or have a filling breakfast, lunch or dinner on the beach at nearby The Wayfarer Restaurant & Lounge. In Manzanita, try coastal classics at Offshore Grill or Big Wave Cafe. Plan around the regional farmers markets to shop straight from the source — growers, bakers, fishers and artisans. Astoria, Seaside, Clatskanie, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Neskowin, Pacific City and Tillamook all have their own farmers markets. Find out more at NorthCoastFoodTrail.com. COURTESY OF DE GARDE BREWING de Garde Brewing breakfast or a tempeh Reuben for lunch. The owners of South Bay Wild Fish House fish the nearby waters aboard their own commercial vessel, so look for daily specials. New in 2025, Akres on the Pier serves Mediterranean-inspired breakfast, lunch and dinner with water views. Pho Mekha warms up any chilly coastal day with a steaming bowl of beef soup topped with herbs in Astoria, or try a chicken version at new Phoholic in Seaside. In both Seaside and Rockaway Beach, you’ll find Oregon’s original corn dogs at Pronto Pup, which was invented in 1939 in Rockaway. Try Rockaway’s classic Old Oregon Smokehouse for clam chowder. After a fishing-charter trip or finding fresh fillets for dinner at a market at Garibaldi’s rugged marina, stop for lunch or dinner at several spots serving the local catch, or opt for barbecued meats at Garibaldi Portside Bistro. Once you’re in Tillamook, you know you’re in cheese country. At the Tillamook Creamery, a selfguided factory tour shows how cheddar is made and packaged. At the on-site cafe, cheese is the star, from ooey-gooey grilled cheeses to mac and cheese. The Riverside Fish n’ Chips cart in Nehalem is worth a stop, not only for its flaky fish and golden crust but for its seating area right along the Nehalem River. Grab a burrito or sandwich from Gearhart’s Prep Kitchen before hitting the golf links. Farm-to-table favorite Bay City Kitchen in Bay City is focused on seasonal cooking, with simple yet wonderful dishes like grilled Columbia River sturgeon. CHEERS! On the North Coast, you’ll find clusters of tasting rooms, breweries and bars. Start in Astoria at Fort George Brewery, which spans an entire city block in a cluster of vintage buildings that house several taprooms and facilities for acclaimed brews and wood-fired pizzas. On a quick walk downtown, cocktail fans will find intimate Blaylock’s Whiskey Bar, Dead Man’s Isle delivering tropical escapism and Pacifick Distillers with small-batch spirits. Stop by Brut Wine Bar for well-curated glass pours or bottles to go, and the new Battery 245 Brewing Co. for craft beer and hearty bites west of town in Warrenton. Cozy Gearhart is home to McMenamins Sand Trap Pub and Daughter’s wine bar and bottle shop, where winemakers often hold special tasting events. Heading south, Seaside’s Sisu Brewing Co. is housed in a former theater. Watch the beer and root beer being made in Cannon Beach at Public Coast Brewing Co., which gets produce from its 40-acre farm in the Coast Range. Pelican Brewing Company has five locations — Rockaway Beach, Pacific City, Siletz Bay, Cannon Beach and Tillamook — for family-friendly pub grub and popular brews on tap. The Cannon Beach location’s modern space showcases a 10-barrel operation, while Siletz Bay’s Pelican location delivers bayfront sunset views. Twist Wine Company and PC Pour wine bar share Oregonmade wines and good conversation in Pacific City. OUTDOORS CYCLING Hop in the saddle and explore the North Coast on forested mountain bike trails, quiet city streets and even the region’s miles-long stretches of sand. Roughly 12 miles (19.3 km) of trails sprawl out from Klootchy Creek County Park near Seaside. One of the Coast’s newest mountain-bike- specific trail networks heads through a forest of thigh-high ferns, centuries- old Douglas fir trees and stately groves of Sitka spruce. Looking to travel on gravel? Depart from Cannon Beach on the 31-mile (50-km) Terrible Tilly route, which offers a mix of old-growth forests and sweeping ocean views. Across the North Coast, hop aboard vintage cruisers for moseying around town, rent road bikes for longer rides and explore miles
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