42 VISITTHEOREGONCOAST.COM WHEELER Like many coastal towns, Wheeler’s history is in lumber and fish packing, with the coastal railroad linking this village to Portland and beyond. Today a cluster of picturesque buildings housing antique shops and more lines the main street through town. Visitors come to the Wheeler Marina to rent paddleboards for peaceful paddling or kayaks and gear to try their luck at fishing or crabbing on Nehalem Bay. For a taste of its history, stay in one of the quaint rooms at the Old Wheeler Hotel, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024. ROCKAWAY BEACH Rockaway Beach has long been a popular summer resort. The 7-mile (11.3-km) stretch of sandy beach offers views of the offshore Twin Rocks, monumental sea stacks rising out of the bay and teeming with wildlife. The whole family will love the historic steam-powered Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, which offers excursions along Tillamook Bay between Rockaway Beach and Garibaldi. Stroll the strip of beachy shops and restaurants along Highway 101 through town, or head out to nearby Lake Lytle with a fishing rod (don’t forget your license) for some quiet time. GARIBALDI The historic fishing village of Garibaldi is located at the north end of Tillamook Bay. Stroll the docks of the lively marina and take home premium canned albacore tuna at fish markets at the Port of Garibaldi. You can even catch your own salmon with an outfitter like Garibaldi Charters Deep Sea Fishing or try your hand at clamming at low tide. Kayak Tillamook takes paddlers of all skill levels on year-round tours throughout Tillamook Bay waterways. Discover 18th-century sailing history at the Garibaldi Maritime Museum, where hands-on exhibits and guides in period dress transport you to the era of ocean exploration in tall ships. VCOEANSTTUWRAERD Plan your next adventure at TillamookCoast.com From Manzanita to Neskowin, experience some of Oregon’s most natural beauty. Lace up your boots for an oceanview hike and bring binoculars to catch rare birds. Relish a seafood dinner followed by a scoop of Tillamook ice cream to savor the region’s fresh flavors. See what less “virtual” and more reality can do for you. OCEANINNATMANZANITA.COM •503-368-7701•RESERVATIONS@OCEANINNATMANZANITA.COM Ocean Inn offers you a unique lodging experience on the beach in the quaint village of Manzanita. You will want to return again and again. Unparalleled Oceanfront Lodging on the Oregon Coast 503-436-2264 800-793-1477 LandsEndCB.com SPACIOUS SUITES AND STUDIOS PETS WELCOME
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTcxMjMwNg==