Guidebook for Rockaway Beach
Food Scene
Restaurant recommendations within walking distance in Rockaway, as well as a few restaurants in neighboring towns.
Family friendly sports bar.
Very good clam chowder and excellent Broasted Chicken!
Karaoke available too! A very short walk north of Crab Corner.
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Lakeside Hideaway
670 N Hwy 101Family friendly sports bar.
Very good clam chowder and excellent Broasted Chicken!
Karaoke available too! A very short walk north of Crab Corner.
Very good food in a small house in Manzanita (15 min. drive).
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Neah-Kah-Nie Bistro
519 Laneda AveVery good food in a small house in Manzanita (15 min. drive).
Excellent food, terrific homemade desserts. Right on the beach in Oceanside, a half hour drive south.
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Roseanna's Cafe
1490 Pacific AveExcellent food, terrific homemade desserts. Right on the beach in Oceanside, a half hour drive south.
Good food but spendy. Fabulous view of Tillamook Bay. Ten minute drive south towards Garibaldi.
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Pirate's Cove Restaurant
14170 U.S. 101Good food but spendy. Fabulous view of Tillamook Bay. Ten minute drive south towards Garibaldi.
Great view, excellent beachfront location, right near the center of town; interesting menu; nice large bar in back half. Five minute walk south from Crab Corner (head for the chamber of commerce train in the heart of town and then cross the wayside parking area toward the beach).
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Sand Dollar Restaurant & Lounge
210 S 1st StGreat view, excellent beachfront location, right near the center of town; interesting menu; nice large bar in back half. Five minute walk south from Crab Corner (head for the chamber of commerce train in the heart of town and then cross the wayside parking area toward the beach).
Great shop for buying smoked salmon or a bowl of clam chowder. Right in the middle of town. Walk south around 3 blocks.
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Old Oregon Smoke House
120 US-101Great shop for buying smoked salmon or a bowl of clam chowder. Right in the middle of town. Walk south around 3 blocks.
Home of the original Pronto Pup! Has a giant Ponto Pup on the roof of the building and a mechanical pronto pup for kids to ride on. Drive south around 5 minutes.
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The Original Pronto Pup
602 US-101Home of the original Pronto Pup! Has a giant Ponto Pup on the roof of the building and a mechanical pronto pup for kids to ride on. Drive south around 5 minutes.
Great baked goods and breakfast at the northern end of Wheeler. Around a 10 minute drive north of Rockaway.
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Handy Creek Bakery and cafe
63 N Hwy 101Great baked goods and breakfast at the northern end of Wheeler. Around a 10 minute drive north of Rockaway.
Wonderful food, nice atmosphere, great owners. There little place right along the harbor was such a success, they recently moved into a much larger space still at the marina. They smoke their own meats and their dry rub ribs are outstanding! Around a 10 minute drive south of Rockaway.
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Garibaldi Portside Bistro
307 Mooring Basin DrWonderful food, nice atmosphere, great owners. There little place right along the harbor was such a success, they recently moved into a much larger space still at the marina. They smoke their own meats and their dry rub ribs are outstanding! Around a 10 minute drive south of Rockaway.
Great place for breakfast. Good food and cute 50s decor. About a 10 min drive north to Nehalem.
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Wanda's Cafe + Bakery
12880 H StGreat place for breakfast. Good food and cute 50s decor. About a 10 min drive north to Nehalem.
The ambiance is not much, but good basic food, and my friend thinks their clam chowder is the best! Big chunks of potato and tender clams added right before serving.
Parkside Restaurant and Lounge
231 Garibaldi AveThe ambiance is not much, but good basic food, and my friend thinks their clam chowder is the best! Big chunks of potato and tender clams added right before serving.
Great local place to get a cone of Tillamook ice cream if you don't want to drive to the creamery. About a 5 minute walk from Crab Corner.
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Schwietert's Cones & Candy
102 N Hwy 101Great local place to get a cone of Tillamook ice cream if you don't want to drive to the creamery. About a 5 minute walk from Crab Corner.
Entertainment & Activities
South Jetty Nehalem Bay
Boat rentals available for crabbing
Port of Garibaldi
402 S 7th StBoat and crab pot rentals, bait shop
Arts & Culture
Small local theater. Their plays are reasonably well done and good for light entertainment.
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Coaster Theatre Playhouse
108 N Hemlock StSmall local theater. Their plays are reasonably well done and good for light entertainment.
Very cool quilt shop with amazing quilts and textile art on display, as well as a small gift shop.
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Latimer Quilt & Textile Center
2105 Wilson River LoopVery cool quilt shop with amazing quilts and textile art on display, as well as a small gift shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hip restaurant with first rate food and drinks. You will need a reservation.
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Blackbird
503 Laneda AveHip restaurant with first rate food and drinks. You will need a reservation.
Nehalem Bay Winery
34965 OR-53Wine tasting available
Shopping
Home of the 2 foot long pepperoni stick for $1. Tasters available for their different flavors. Bulk packages also available.
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Tillamook Country Smoker
8335 N Hwy 101Home of the 2 foot long pepperoni stick for $1. Tasters available for their different flavors. Bulk packages also available.
Large antique mall with goods from various vendors. It is fun to browse the many nooks and crannies of this shop.
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Old Wheeler Antiques
395 Nehalem BlvdLarge antique mall with goods from various vendors. It is fun to browse the many nooks and crannies of this shop.
This store is a cross between a small grocery store and a large convenience store. The prices are very reasonable, and they carry most of the basics anyone could need. They are conveniently located right across the street from Crab Corner, and they have a RedBox for new release DVDs.
Dollar General
3624 Pacific HwyThis store is a cross between a small grocery store and a large convenience store. The prices are very reasonable, and they carry most of the basics anyone could need. They are conveniently located right across the street from Crab Corner, and they have a RedBox for new release DVDs.
If you like country, rustic decor with beach, garden or farm theme, this is the place for you! Large shop with the merchandise artfully arranged.
Warehouse 10
19485 U.S. 101If you like country, rustic decor with beach, garden or farm theme, this is the place for you! Large shop with the merchandise artfully arranged.
Sightseeing
On weekdays you can watch the cheese making process in action through the factory viewing windows. While you are there, be sure to have some Tillamook ice cream and pick up some Tillamook cheese. Cheese tasting samples also available.
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Tillamook-Molkerei
4165 N Hwy 101On weekdays you can watch the cheese making process in action through the factory viewing windows. While you are there, be sure to have some Tillamook ice cream and pick up some Tillamook cheese. Cheese tasting samples also available.
Cheese tasting, wine tasting, jam and spread testing
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Blue Heron Käse- und Weinunternehmen
2001 Blue Heron RdCheese tasting, wine tasting, jam and spread testing
Step back in time and enjoy a 1.5 hr or 3 hr ride in a historic rail car pulled by a steam engine! You can depart from the center of town in Rockaway, Garibaldi or Wheeler.
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Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad
402 American AveStep back in time and enjoy a 1.5 hr or 3 hr ride in a historic rail car pulled by a steam engine! You can depart from the center of town in Rockaway, Garibaldi or Wheeler.
Tillamook Luftmuseum
6030 Hangar Rd