38 VISITTHEOREGONCOAST.COM NEHALEM Year-round adventure awaits on the gentle Nehalem River, which flows through the teensy town of Nehalem, a stretch of cute shops and eateries. Anglers cast for spring and fall chinook or winter steelhead, while paddlers of every stripe keep their eyes peeled for eagles, seabirds, river otters and Roosevelt elk. For very cool paddleboarding eco-tours and adventures around the Nehalem River Valley, check out SUP Manzanita. Or rent a boat from a nearby marina and head out onto Nehalem Bay for more fishing and sightseeing. Spend the night in a yurt at Nehalem Bay State Park, where you’ll find hiking trails, bike paths and a horse camp with more than 10 miles (16 km) of beach and trail riding. Buttercup is a sweet little ice cream and chowder shop that offers tantalizing takes on both; think curried seafood chowder and passion-fruit semifreddo. Riverside Fish & Chips offers crispy fried-cod baskets with a riverfront view, and Wanda’s Cafe + Bakery satisfies with a full breakfast and lunch lineup of pastries, sandwiches and, of course, chowder. WHEELER Like many coastal towns, Wheeler’s history is in lumber and fish packing, with the coastal railroad linking this village to customers in Portland and beyond. Today visitors come to kayak in Nehalem Bay and enjoy the baked goods at The Roost. A cluster of picturesque buildings houses antique shops and a historic hotel. Find more restaurants and culinary favorites along the North Coast Food Trail. ROCKAWAY BEACH When the railway linked Tillamook to Portland in 1911, Rockaway Beach became a popular summer resort for Portlanders. That’s as true today as it was back then. The 7-mile (11.3-km) stretch of sandy beach (866) 930-4646 www.tillamookforestcenter.org Tillamook Forest Center spend the day with us! pacific city tillamook cannon beach siletz bay With the perfect setting, beer from the beach, and expertly paired food, we’ll be sure to satisfy your every need. pelicanbrewing.com CHEERS TO SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Epic Views of History! 800-421-3141 or 503-325-3141 5366 Leif Erikson Dr www.astoriacrestmotel.com Glamping on the Oregon Coast PACIFIC CITY, OREGON HARTSCAMP.COM
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