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Raymond South Bend Oysterville N O R T H COAST B Ocean Park 101 WASHINGTON 4 Long Beach Seaview Ilwaco Chinook Megler N Fort Canby S.P. Columbia R. Fort Stevens S.P. N Hammond ASTORIA Warrenton 30 Fort Clatsop Nat'l Monument etween the mighty Columbia River and the idyllic Neskowin N Sunset Beach SRS Clatskanie Sunset Beach Valley lies the North Coast. This land of wonderful beaches and rugged headlands is home to Oregon’s newest national 101 park—as well as three fascinating towns, some very famous cheese, CLATSOP Gearhart and a scenic 38-mile alternate route to Hwy 101. STATE TILLAMOOK HEAD SEASIDE The Lewis and Clark National Historical Park encompasses 12 Ecola S.P. N FOREST smaller parks that lie within Oregon and Washington along a 40-mile 26 section of the coast from Long Beach, Washington, to Cannon CANNON BEACH Necanicum Arcadia SRS N Beach. The park sites offer an intimate view into the experiences of Junction Hug Point SRS N these famous explorers as they reached the end of their journey to the 101 Pacific. 53 Elsie Oswald West S.P. N The historic town of Astoria, located along the Columbia River, Manzanita Nehalem spreads up and over San Francisco-like hills. The oldest settlement Nehalem Bay S.P.N Mohler em R. NEHALEM BAY west of the Rockies, its history dates to 1805. A walking or drivNehal TILLAMOOK Wheeler ing tour is the best way to see the town’s historic buildings, many of Brighton N STATE Manhatten Beach SRS which are elegantly preserved homes or B&Bs. Rockaway Beach FOREST Seaside is a classic coastal resort town where you can ride bumper Twin Rocks cars or a carousel, or rent bicycles to roam around town or on the CAPE MEARES Barview Cape Meares SSV N beach. Cannon Beach, Oregon’s answer to California’s Carmel, is Garibaldi TILLAMOOK BAY Lees filled with picture-perfect, gray-shingled buildings housing art galBay City Cape Meares Camp leries, restaurants, and resorts to pamper you. If that’s not enough, Oceanside 235-foot-tall Haystack Rock is part of the view. Tillamook, set in a 6 verdant valley of dairy farms, is home to the world-famous Tillamook TILLAMOOK NETARTS Netarts Cheese Factory, which will tempt you with great cheeses and wonBAY Cape Lookout S.P. N Pleasant Valley derful ice creams. CAPE LOOKOUT Sandlake South of Tillamook is the scenic alternate route, Three Capes Hemlock Loop. The loop provides access to Cape Meares and its lighthouse; Clay Myers SNA N Cape Lookout, a favorite spot for hikers; Cape Kiwanda with its Beaver SIUSLAW 18 Tierra del Mar photogenic sandstone formations; and Pacific City, home of the NAT'L Woods Hebo Cape Kiwanda SNA N famous dory boat fishing fleet. FOREST Pacific City N Cloverdale With so much to see, let the journey begin… Bob Straub S.P. OREGON k R. m oo Tilla NESTUCCA BAY Oretown Neskowin CASCADE HEAD 101 6 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 Otis 18 Salmon River Grand Ronde NorthwestMagazines.com Neahkahnie Beach, mile 42.8 UNLIMITED FETCHING. VisitTheOregonCoast. com 2009–2010 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 7 North Coast N COLUMBIA RIVER 101 MARINE DR 06 12 08 15 8TH ST 6TH ST COMMERCIAL ST AVE 16TH ST 17TH ST MARINE DR 7 FORT ASTORIA 16TH ST HERITAGE MUSEUM 15TH ST ST FRANKLIN 12TH ST 11 10 02 EXCHANGE DR MARITIME MUSEUM < COMMERCIAL ST 11TH FLAVEL HOUSE B COM COX 09 10TH ST 8TH ST 6TH ST 03 15TH ST 7 IRVING AVE ASTORIA COLUMN 05 03 17TH ST 202 07 MARINE DR 12TH ST 10TH ST 7 < ST 13 AVE 6TH ST DOWNTOWN ASTORIA Where to Stay EXCHANGE ST 12 All rooms include: Private Balconies on the River Fireplace • Free WiFi Day Spa • Fitness Room Meetings/Banquets • 503.325.4996 Toll Free 888.325.4996 www.cannerypierhotel.com No 10 Basin St • Astoria, OR AVE GRAND AVE Astoria · Warrenton · Hammond Business & Services 6TH ST Astoria Attractions Columbia River Maritime Museum 1792 Marine Drive Astoria, Oregon crmm.org • 503-325-2323 Maritime Artifacts & Art Boats • Tour the Lightship Columbia 02 Liberty Theater 13 GRANDVIEW BED & BREAKFAST 800-488-3250 14 Lewis and Clark Golf & RV Park 503-338-3386 $49-$141 River Views/Private Baths pacifier.com/~grndview LewisandClarkRVresort.com Designed for Big Rigs PAID ADVERTISING 01 DR M EXCHANGE GRAND E IN AR 01 EXCHANGE FRANKLIN LEXINGTON AVE MARITIME MUSEUM FORT ASTORIA 29 TH ST RIVERFRONT TRAIL 03 FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM Services 15 Red Lion Inn 06 ASTORIA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE oldoregon.com 800-875-6807 / 503-325-6311 16 Shilo Inn Suites Astoria/Warrenton 800-222-2244 Hospital: Columbia Memorial 503-325-4321 City Hall: 1095 Duane 503-325-5824 County Courthouse 503-325-8000 Special Shops 07 The Cellar on 10th 800-RED LION/503-325-7373 Private balconies view West Mooring Basin. redlion.com Affordable excellence throughout the NW shiloinns.com Hammond • Warrenton City Hall: Warrenton, PO Box 250, 503-861-2233 17 Astoria/Seaside KOA 503-325-6600 Large NW Wine Selection, Sat. tastings, Thecellaron10th.com 503-861-2606 / 800-562-8506 Open all year/RV/tents & cabins/pool [email protected] 18 Lighthouse Park & Historical Society Local history, fishing, boats, the people & their stories 08 For Event or Rental Information: 503.325.5922 www.Liberty-Theater.org 1203 Commercial Astoria FT STEVENS N HAMMOND FO COLUMBIA RIVER R T EN EV ST 17 RD shallon.com • 503-325-5978 An Operating Winery. Unique Wines: Chocolate wine! 1-6 Daily 05 Shallon Winery • 10 Fulio’s Pastaria & Tuscan Steak House 503-325-9001 Fulios.com Handcrafted Italian food Deli Catering on/off site 11 Silver Salmon Grille 101 503-338-6640 ST ASTORIA AIRPORT 14 YOUNGS RIVER RD TO FORT CLATSOP Artistic Dining in historic Astoria • 1105 Commercial 8 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 16 E HARB OR VISITOR CENTER E Discover the history and natural wonder of the Columbia River from the comfort of this 30 ft customized charter. WARRENTON AS TO RI A 503-298-0090 04 18 DG RI 04 Louie 10 Charters/Eco tours 09Astoria CoffeeHouse 503-325-1787 Comfort Food • Crafted Coffee • Homemade Pastries • Panini Sandwichs • Soup • Salad • wi-fi • 7am-late • NW Beer & Wine YOUNGS BAY LIGHTHOUSE PARK TO Flavel House/Upppertown Firefighters/Heritage Museum. cumtux.org Where to Eat 4 503-325-2203 Y 10 W SH 03 Historical Museums in Astoria SUNSET BEACH RD NorthwestMagazines.com 30 North Coast: 0.0 It’s amazing what passing freighters, fishing vessels, sailboats, and the like will do to relax and refresh your spirit. So check in to one of our Victorian bed and breakfast inns, hotels, motels, renowned campgrounds, or vacation rentals and begin enjoying the maritime heritage, historical sites and museums, restaurants, shops, and natural splendor at the mouth of the Columbia. Free Info Guide 1-800-875-6807 www.oldoregon.com COMFORT NESTLED ON THE COLUMBIA RIVER Grandview Bed and Breakfast ©RLH 2233/12/07 • 122 Stay Comfortable® guest rooms with plush pillowtop beds • Free upgraded continential breakfast 400 Industry St. • In-room coffee, microwaves and Astoria, OR 97103 refrigerators 503-325-7373 Circle No. 148 on ad info Card. Slow down in a place where 14 knots is considered speedy. redlion.com • 800-Red Lion Wonderful river views, 1896 Victorian near 100 year old churches, 3 museums, trolley, theaters, aquatic center, restaurants, riverwalk. Wireless Internet. $49 - $141 - SPECIAL RATES BELOW - (Code Mile09–Subject to Estimated Availability–Expires 12/31/10) ✦ November 1 to April 18 (and maybe later) enjoy a second night at $39. ✦ May 1–15, June 1–15 , and September 15 – October 20, Sunday–Friday, most rooms with a private bath are $12 less. 1574 Grand Ave. ✦ Astoria, OR 97103 ✦ 503.325.5555 ✦ 800.488.3250 ✦ 800.574.1574 www.pacifier.com/~grndview ✦ http://go.to/grandviewbedandbreakfast 0.0 - Start of Highway 101 Hwy 101 from Astoria to the California state line is part of our national scenic heritage. Mile 0 is the southern end of the Astoria–Megler Bridge. Over 4 miles long, this bridge is the longest continuous three-span, through-truss bridge in the world. Construction began in 1962 and was completed in 1966. This bridge completed Hwy 101 and made it an unbroken link between the Canadian and Mexican borders. The city of Astoria lies mostly upriver from milepost 0. VisitTheOregonCoast. com 0.0 - Astoria (ZIP 97103) The written history of the area dates to 1792, when Robert Gray in his small ship, Columbia Rediviva, entered and named the river. Lewis and Clark’s expedition of 1804–1806 established the new nation’s claim to the Pacific Northwest. The oldest American settlement west of the Rockies, Astoria offers more points of historical interest than any other city on the Oregon Coast. Intriguing historical museums include Flavel House (not wheelchair-accessible), Heritage Museum, and Uppertown Firefighters Museum. Tapiola Park is Astoria’s newest attraction, with miniature replicas of the area’s greatest sites and a state-of-the-art skateboard facility. A great view can be had from the Sixth Street Viewing Platform along the Riverwalk Trail. The visitor information center is on West Marine Drive, about 1/2 mile east of the Astoria–Megler Bridge. 2009–2010 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 9 North Coast: 0.0–7.0 0.0 - Astoria Twilight Creek Eagle Sanctuary Stay on Hwy 101 in Astoria as it becomes Hwy 30 and heads east. Go 7 miles, turn north on Burnside Loop near milepost 87, and continue 1 mile to observation deck. Wetlands and tidal flats harbor large concentrations of eagles year-round. 0.0 - Astoria Column, Astoria Head north on Marine Drive, turn right on 16th, follow signs and head up Coxcomb Hill. The 125-foot Astoria Column atop Coxcomb Hill was built in 1925 to commemorate the westward sweep of discovery and migration. This unique structure has 14 murals made in Italian sgraffito technique (etched concrete). Climb the 164 steps to the top for a 360-degree view and more photo ops. The wreck of the Peter Iredale. 101 FORT 6.5 or 7.5 - Hike: Peter Iredale Loop, Fort SEA TR Overlook d oa er er pR t so Riv non t Beach Sunse Lane a Fort Cl Skipa n 10 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 Sunset Beach State Recreation Area Ocea For a glimpse of life during the Lewis and Clark expedition, travel 3 miles east on Old Hwy 101 to Fort Clatsop Road and TO Lewis and Clark National Historical Park Camp Rilea ic Pacif 7.0 - Fort Clatsop Fort Clatsop Visitor Center v Le wis and Clark Ri TRAIL Stevens State Park (6.3 miles round-trip, easy) Take either highway exit and look for Peter Iredale Beach Access within park. After checking out the Peter Iredale shipwreck, hike up the beach and loop around through the park with a chance to see the historic museum and gun batteries. 5 miles wheelchair accessible. Alt 101 To Astoria N S TR SUNSET RAIL ELL T Wreck of the PETER IREDALE Beach Access Parking B ATTE RY RUSS Pacific Ocean L follow signs to Fort Clatsop, one of the major sites in the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. This is where the expedition spent the winter of 1805–1806. The reproduction of the original fort burned in 2005; a new even more authentic fort has been constructed with the help of many volunteers. Educational and living history continue year-round. Admission charged (503-861-2471; nps.gov/Lewi). AIL VE AI 6.5 - Warrenton/Hammond (ZIP 97146) The visitor information center (503-861-1031) sits at 143 S Hwy 101 at the edge of Youngs Bay Shopping Center. A model lighthouse sits in Lighthouse Park in Warrenton. At the end of the road is Fort Stevens, the United States’ major defense for the mouth of the Columbia from the Civil War until the end of World War II. The fort’s military purpose has ended, but the remains of the installation make a fascinating historic center. You can visit a museum and tour the old batteries on foot or in a vehicle. Old Fort Stevens is part of Fort Stevens State Park. Camping here is popular, and reservations should be made. Enjoy miles of hiking and bicycle paths. IL Wildlife Viewing Blind 6.5 - North Junction to Fort Stevens and Warrenton TRA Battery Pratt To Seaside BAY West Batteries Rid ge R oad TLE ISAAC S TRES TE The official maritime museum of Oregon. Admittance also includes a visit to the Lightship Columbia. The display of a 44-foot motor lifeboat on a rescue mission is unforgettable. (1792 Marine Drive; 503-325-2323; crmm.org) 5.0 - Youngs Bay Bridge Hwy 101 crosses Youngs Bay on a 4200-foot, lift-span bridge. The lift is only used for very large ships. The clearance is 45 feet in the closed position and 80 feet when raised. Alan Huestis 0.0 - Astoria, Columbia River Maritime Museum 7.0 or 13.1 - Hike: Fort to Sea Trail (6 miles one-way, moderate) Start at either end: Fort Clatsop Visitor Center or Sunset Beach. Trail climbs gently from Fort Clatsop through woods, then it’s easy going through pastures, highway NorthwestMagazines.com 10 TOP tunnel, and dunes to beach. One-way trip requires pickup at other end; shuttles available in summer months. (503-861-2471) 7.5 - South Access to Fort Stevens 9.9 - Camp Rilea milepost Camp Rilea was founded in 1927 as Camp Clatsop. It was renamed Camp Rilea in 1959 and is a military training camp for police, the National Guard, and others. 1 11.5 - Sunset Beach SRS Turn west on Sunset Beach Lane past the Astoria Golf & Country Club (private) to reach the park. Here is the west trailhead to the Fort-to-Sea Trail connecting the site of Fort Clatsop to the Pacific. A 300-foot, ADA-accessible boardwalk leads to viewing platform at the beach. 13.5 - Cullaby Lake Clatsop County maintains two dayuse parks on Cullaby Lake about 1/2-mile east of Hwy 101. Carnahan Park has 30 acres at the north end of the lake. Cullaby Lake Park is the site of the historic Erik Lindgren home. This 165-acre park has a boat ramp, restrooms, picnic shelters, and barbecue pits. North Coast: 7.5–25.0 Photo Ops location 0.0 Astoria Column, Astoria 2 28.0 Ecola State Park 3 Rock, Cannon 30.5 Haystack Beach 4 Cape Kiwanda, 90.4 Waves, Pacific City 5 Bay Bridge, 142.0 Yaquina Newport 6 179.0 Heceta Head Lighthouse 7 Docks, Charleston 235.5 Fishing (8.5 Charleston Loop) 8 Giant Waves, Shore Acres 235.5 State Park (12.8 Charleston Loop) 9 270.8 Offshore Rocks, Bandon 10 334.8 Cape Sebastian 21.3 - Seaside Visitors Bureau Directions are available to local and regional attractions. You can’t cross Hwy 101 directly into the parking lot. If you’re going south, turn east at the stoplight and left again in half a block. The street going west from the intersection is Broadway. 21.3 - Seaside, Walk the Prom Turn west on Broadway to the Promenade. This famous 1.5-mile walk separates the beach and town, and nearly everyone, at least once in their life, must stop to feed the seals at the Seaside Aquarium along the way. (seasideaquarium.com) 23.0 - Avenue U to Seaside Golf Course 16.9 - Del Rey Beach SRS The road leads west to a large parking lot with vehicle access to the beach. No restrooms. Motorized vehicles are allowed on this stretch of ocean beach, extending about 10 miles between Gearhart and Warrenton. Promenade. There a sculpture designates the end of the Lewis and Clark Trail. Families enjoy the Carousel Mall, sand biking, paddleboats, bumper cars and arcade. The Seaside Civic and Convention Center hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Other attractions include the Seaside Museum, Gateway to Discovery–Coastal National History Center, Lewis and Clark Salt Cairn, and Seaside Aquarium—the oldest aquarium on the West Coast. many visitor attractions. Visitors delight in dozens of specialty shops, art galleries, antique stores, sweet treats, and restaurants that surround the downtown streets where Broadway leads from Hwy 101 to the turnaround in the center of Seaside’s famous East-west streets in Seaside have numbers north of Broadway and letters south. Avenue U is the last letter used. The Seaside Golf Club is a nine-hole course. 25.0 - Junction Hwy 26 to Portland The Sunset Hwy takes you through 19.2 - Gearhart A northern “suburb” of Seaside, Gearhart shares Seaside’s ZIP code, but has its own shops, two golf courses and a pleasant residential neighborhood. City Hall, (503-738-5501). Ecola State Park. 19.2 - Gearhart Necanicum Estuary Turn west at light at Pacific Way, left onto Cottage Way, right on F Street, left on Wellington to parking lot at end. This tidal estuary with active sand dunes is one of the best places to see shorebirds during migration in April and September. Seaside was Oregon’s first seashore resort, and it remains one of the coast’s most popular year-round destinations with VisitTheOregonCoast. com Bob Pool 20.0 - Seaside (ZIP 97138) 2009–2010 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 11 North Coast play Seaside Business & Services PAID ADVERTISING special shops TO SEASIDE AIRPORT N 04 C by the Sea, llc 503-738-8101 SEASIDE AQUARIUM CONVENNTER 10 WAY ROAD TION CE FRANKLIN ST S.DOWNING ST BEACH DR NECANICUM RIVER S PROM–PEDESTRIAN ONLY AVE G AVE T 200 N. Promenade • Seaside, Oregon 503-738-6211 • seasideaquarium.com . . . Plus see the deep sea wonders in 35 tanks with a wide variety of sea life. Clip this ad for a FREE bag of seal feed with paid admission! OCEAN VISTA DR LOCATED ON THE BEACH SINCE 1937 AVE U ED GE WOOD ST AVE S FEED THE SEALS! 30 Ave G. Attractions 08 Inn of the Four Winds 800-818-9524 innofthefourwinds.com One of Seaside’s hidden gems. 14 09 Northwind Vacation Rentals 800-488-3301 northwindrentals.com Quality vacation homes 10 Seaside’s newest all-suites hotel 102 N. Holladay Seaside, OR 97138 877-871-8433 www.rivertidesuites.com Close to Beach and Downtown • Spacious Suites Free Breakfast • Fireplaces • Full Kitchens Indoor Pool & Hot Tub • Pet Friendly • Smoke-free AVE S 04 11 01 Seaside Aquarium - On the Prom View Vacation Homes Vacation homes, cottages, beach houses for rent in Seaside, Oregon w+ w 101 503-738-6211 Feed the seals! Deep sea wonders in 35 tanks & more! 02 Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District sunsetempire.com 503-738-3311 Circle No. 174 on ad info Card. 800-699-5070 In the heart of Seaside. Indoor Pool Innatseaside.com GR S 300 N. Prom 07 INN AT SEASIDE OVE Circle No. 108 on ad info Card. 06 Ocean View Resort • oceanviewresort.com 4th & Prom • 503-738-3334 • 1-800-234-8439 06 Hi-Tide • 800-621-9876 Ebb-Tide • 800-468-6232 B AVE E Stay on the beach in Seaside! 107 Spacious Guestrooms Indoor Pool & Spa High Speed Internet Salvatore’s Cafe Meeting/Banquet Space 03 02 1ST AVE A 12 11 09 S Wahanna Rd. 13 15 2ND COLUMBIA ST 01 4TH Where to Stay 05 HOLLADAY 10TH 05 07 NECANICUM DR 08 101 NECANICUM RIVER N PROM–PEDESTRIAN ONLY 12TH N. Wahanna Rd Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District www.sunsetempire.com Sunset Pool and Fitness Seaside Youth Center / Skatepark 1140 Broadway • 503-738-3311 Bob Chisholm Community Center 503-738-7393 • 1225 Avenue A PACIFIC OCEAN 50+ Artisans all from the Pacific NW • Outdoor Furniture SeasideOregonVacations.com Reservations: 1- 888 -717-7367 436 S Downing • PO Box 465 Seaside, OR 97138 • 503-738-7367 12 Sand and Sea Condominiums 800-628-2371 Public Swimming Pools, Fitness Center, Skatepark Right on the Beach! 2BR/2BATH Units. sandandseaoregon.com Services 13 The Seashore Inn ...on the Beach 888-738-6368 Beachfront inn. Call for best rates. seashoreinnor.com City Hall: 989 Broadway, 503-738-5511 Chamber of Commerce www.SeasideChamber.com 14 Shilo Inn East Suites 800-222-2244 503-738-6391 Affordable Excellence throughout the NW. shiloinns.com Providence seaside hospital 503-717-7000 15 Shilo Inn Seaside Oceanfront 800-222-2244 725 South Wahanna St. Affordable Excellence throughout the NW. shiloinns.com 03 Seaside Visitors Bureau City of Seaside Seaside.com 888-306-2326 The Coast’s premier family destination. 12 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 Call for free info. www.VISITTHEOREGONCOAST.COM Do you have a story? Share it with us. NorthwestMagazines.com North Coast Shilo Inns & Suites Your Host on the Oregon Coast Seaside Oceanfront Free High Speed Internet Tillamook Newport Warrenton • Free USA Today Newspaper • Sunday late checkout available* • Complimentary breakfast* • Pool, spa, sauna and steam room • Fitness Center • Fresh coffee, fruit and popcorn • In-room first-run movies and entertainment • In-room refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, ironing unit and hair dryer • Guest laundry with valet service* • Business Center • Free local phone calls with voicemail • Satellite TV with free ShowTime • Restaurants onsite or nearby • Room Service *Not Available at all locations Circle No. 213 on ad info card. 800-222-2244 • SHILOINNS.COM VisitTheOregonCoast. com 2009–2010 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 13 North Coast: 27.2–28.0 the Coast Range 60 miles to Portland. At Klootchy Creek Park about 2 miles east is the Klootchy Creek Spruce, which snapped off at the 80-foot level in 2007 during hurricane-strength winds. Cannon Beach Business & Services 27.2 - Ecola Marker and Viewpoint. 27.2 – 31.6 - Tillamook Rock PAID ADVERTISING AR AP OL EC K ECOLA STATE PARK services R D OA City Hall 503-436-1581 163 E Gower, PO Box 368 K E RE C Chamber of Commerce 06 A 01 3RD ST N HEMLOCK ST 01 The Lumberyard Rotisserie & Grill E 2ND ST 02 The Stephanie Inn Dining Room 800-633-3466 / 503-436-2221 S HEMLOCK ST Intimate Fine Dining • stephanie-inn.com 03 The Wayfarer Restaurant & Lounge 503-436-1108 101 Where to Stay ST DR E DAWES AVE 04 CANNON BEACH RV PARK 04 ELK CREEK RD PACIFIC SUNSET BLV D 800-847-2231 Full service RV Resort/Open Year Round 05 OCEANFRONT HALLMARK RESORT Panoramic views of Haystack Rock ST 06 S PACIFIC ST S HEMLOCK PACIFIC OCEAN wayfarer-restaurant.com True Oceanfront Dining GOWER 05 503-436-0285 thelumberyardgrill.com Casual Dining • 264 3rd Street 08 03 Ext. 3 Where to Eat E ECO L N 503-436-2623 cannonbeach.org 07 Stephanie Inn 800-633-3466 / 503-436-2221 stephanie-inn.com 800-547-6100 / 503-436 2274 Newly Renovated Oceanfront Resort S HEMLOCK ST S PACIFIC ST 09 08 Surfsand Resort 888-448-4449 hallmarkinns.com Sea Ranch Resort • RV Park • RV Supplies • Gift Shop • Laundry Facility • Coffee Bar • Free WiFi • ADA • Horse Beach Rides— (Summer Only) • Sauna and Massage 503-436-2815 www.SeaRanchRV.com Premier Oceanfrnt Destination. 02 NELCHENA ST 07 CHISANA ST cbrvresort.com surfsand.com Tolovanainn.com • 800-333-8890 A Cannon Beach tradition • Oceanfront. 09 Tolovana Inn E WA R REN Watch along this stretch of coast for “Terrible Tilly” 1.2 miles offshore. The lighthouse operated from 1880 until decommissioned in 1957. It is now a private columbarium. And the rocky island has been a wildlife refuge since 1994. 28.0 - Ecola State Park The park offers dramatic views of the coastline and Haystack Rock. In 1806, Captain William Clark of the Lewis and Clark expedition named a creek in this area Ecola Creek, based on the Chinook Indian word for whale, ekoli. The 1300acre park includes magnificent ocean frontage extending from the northern edge of Cannon Beach to Indian Beach. The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, also designated as a segment of the Oregon Coast Trail, extends 8 miles from Cannon Beach to Seaside and follows some of the same route used by Captain Clark. The park road extends 2 miles north of Cannon Beach with access to many picnic areas, viewpoints, and two beaches. Day-use fee. Drive from Cannon Beach to parking lot at Ecola Point. Look south for picture-postcard shot of Crescent Beach with Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock in the distance. 28.0 - Cannon Beach (ZIP 97110) AVE Spring Rates Off Now Call for%details* 50 Cannon Beach, OR 14 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 Extending 4 miles along a stunning stretch of beach, Cannon Beach offers a breathtaking view around every corner. The town (named for a cannon that washed up on the beach in 1846) has worked hard to preserve its natural beauty. The city doesn’t specify materials, but many people use shingle siding, making the buildings compatible with the character and setting of the city. The retail area is an impressive collection of smart shops, all tastefully landscaped and some with tranquil courtyards—no obtrusive big-box stores here. NorthwestMagazines.com North Coast: 30.5–43.0 The most popular annual event in Cannon Beach is the Sandcastle Contest, scheduled each year in June. The town celebrates music and art during the Stormy Weather Arts Festival, the first full weekend of November. And Haystack Holidays has many activities including wreath-making and caroling. OCEANFRONT @^kklk?b^`e 30.5 - Cannon Beach South Access Haystack Rock, part of Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge and the unofficial symbol of Cannon Beach, lies just south. Haystack Rock is home to many species of nesting birds. Between April and August, tufted puffins abound. Do not disturb either the birds or marine life in tide pools. These marine gardens are protected by the state. 30.8 - Tolovana Park (ZIP 97145) MEETINGSsBANQUETSsPETS FITNESSCENTERsINTERNET Tolovana Park is adjacent to Cannon Beach and has resorts, shops, and restaurants. Tolovana Beach Wayside is a good place to park and walk to Haystack Rock. The main street running through Cannon Beach and Tolovana Park is Hemlock. FIREPLACESsBALCONIES KITCHENSsINROOMSPAS Visit our beautiful new SPA and pamper yourself! 31.6 - Viewpoint See the beach from Tillamook Head south toward Cape Falcon. ELEMENTS 32.4 - Arcadia Beach SRS Picnic tables, restroom, and beach access. A trail leads to a beach in a little cove. 33.7 - Hug Point SRS The old road was treacherous with travelers having to hug the rock to get around the point; the road was closed during high tides. Visitors can explore tidal caves, hike to a waterfall, and investigate the remains of the old roadbed. 37.2 - Clatsop/Tillamook County Line 39.0 - Oswald West State Park Within its 2474 acres are rainforests, secluded beaches, and panoramic viewpoints.The park includes Cape Falcon and most of Neahkahnie Mountain. Surfers, bring your boards and enjoy the waves. 40.5 – 41.3 - Series of Viewpoints Former Oregon Governor Oswald West was instrumental in preserving the coast. A plaque commemorates him at the northernmost of the viewpoints on the west side of Hwy 101 as it rounds VisitTheOregonCoast. com BYTHESEA THE SPA ¦!nbttbhf!¦!cpez!usfbunfout!¦!gbdjbmt!¦ ¦!tljodbsf!¦!nbojdvsf!¦!qfejdvsf!¦! ¦!bspnbuifsbqz!¦!qspevdut!¦!boe!npsf" EACH AT CA NON B N CANNONBEACH 2511!T!Ifnmpdl 614/547/2677 Ibqqebqo^afqflk_bdfk+ WWWHALLMARKINNSCOM Neahkahnie Mountain. All viewpoints lie within the state park. 42.8 - Neahkahnie Beach Trails lead to the summit from this popular beach at the base of Neahkahnie Mountain. Stories of buried treasure arose more than two centuries ago when, according to legend, a badly crippled, treasure-rich Spanish galleon strayed off course and was wrecked on the beach. Native Indians said the men from the “huge canoe” carried boxes from the wreck and buried them at the foot of the mountain. No one has ever found the treasure, but many artifacts, including a wine cup and beeswax, have been found. 43.0 - Manzanita (ZIP 97130) This secluded seaside community of 610 has a nine-hole golf course in addition to lodging and dining facilities. Nehalem Bay State Park extends along the ocean for more than a mile. A horse outfitter operates in the park during spring break and the summer months, offering horse rides on the beach. 2009–2010 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 15 North Coast 7A NECANICUM JUNCTION 101 RD NORTH N Circle No. 177 on ad info Card. DIVISION ST CLASSIC ST 05 AVE 3RD ST PACIFIC OCEAN 01 MANZANITA 02 LANEDA AVE 03 04 MANZANITA PACIFIC OCEAN NEHALEM BAY AIRPORT 07 NEHALEM ½ 53 NEHALEM BAY 08 09 10 11 101 06 WHEELER MANZANITA · NEHALEM · WHEELER Business & Services P AI D A D V ERTISI N G Nehalem Manzanita Attractions Services City Hall: PO Box 129, ohwy.com/or/m/manzanita.html 503-368-5343 nehalembaywinery.com Open 9-6 every day • Wine tasting and sales• 503-368-WINE 06 Nehalem Bay Winery Services Vacation Rentals 01 Manzanita Rental Company 800-579-9801 1-4 bdrms, oceanfrnt, secluded manzanitarentals.com 02 Ribbon Vacation Rentals 888-503-6009 Great views / quiet settings / sensible rates ribbonvacationrentals.com City Hall: PO Box 143, 03 Ocean Inn at Manzanita Oceanfront cottages 07 Beach-Break Vacation Rentals 877-655-0623 Manzanita • Arch Cape • Rockaway • Cape Mears • beach-break.com Nehalem WHEELER 866-368-7701 oceaninnatmanzanita.com spindrift-inn.com 877-368-1001 Quaint country inn/1 block to beach/Uniquely decorated rooms 04 Spindrift Inn 05 Sunset Surf Motel 503-368-5224 / 800-243-8035 Oceanview • pool • balconies • fireplacssunsetsurfocean.com Zeb Andrews Nehalem Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Attractions 08 Wheeler Marina 503-368-5780 Fishing-Crabbing-Kayak Rental/Sales neahkahnie.net/wheelermarina.com Services City Hall: PO Box 177, 503-368-5767 09 Nehalem Bay Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 503-368-5100 / 877-368-5100 THE REAL TREASURES OF THE OREGON COAST! nehalembaychamber.com PO Box 601, Manzanita on the Beach Where to Stay 10 Wheeler on the Bay Lodge & Marina 11 Old Wheeler Hotel Nehalem on the River Wheeler on the Bay OCEAN, RIVER, & BAY WATER RECREATION • HIKING DINING • SHOPPING & GREAT PLACES TO STAY 877-368-5100 • www.nehalembaychamber.com www.VISITTHEOREGONCOAST.COM Sign up for the email Newsletter. 503-368-5627 vacation rentals Where to Stay Circle No. 77 on ad info Card. FOR K OCE AN N 26 MANZANITA Manhattan Beach, near Nehalem. 16 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 Year Round Fun and Relaxation on the Water 10 cozy individually decorated rooms • Fireplaces • WiFi Spas • In House Massage Guide Service • Whale Watching Storm Watching • Kayaking 800-469-3204 Hwy 101 • On Wheeler Bay wheeleronthebay.com A charming, historic gem of the north Oregon coast. • Stunning views • Fishing • Shopping • Kayaking • Scenic Train Excursions Read guest comments at TripAdvisor.com and Hotels.com www.OldWheelerHotel.com • 1-877-4-The View NorthwestMagazines.com Paul Hughes North Coast: 43.9–50.8 Manzanita Beach. 43.9 - Nehalem Bay State Park Beginning 3 miles west of Hwy 101, the park extends to the tip of the spit enclosing Nehalem Bay and has extensive camping facilities as well as a horse camp with corrals. Day-use fee, on reservation system. 44.7 - Nehalem (ZIP 97131) Hwy 101 runs through the middle of this community of 200, which borders the Nehalem River. The main street has antique shops, an antique mall , and restaurants. Spend a night on a houseboat on the river. 46.0 - Boat Ramp A Tillamook County ramp on the Nehalem River provides access to both river and bay. Restrooms. 46.6 - Junction Hwy 53 This slow route roughly parallels Hwy 101 and joins Hwy 26 after 17 miles of winding road. Nehalem Bay Winery is a couple miles down the road in Mohler. 47.0 - Wheeler (ZIP 97147) This community of 400 on the southern shore of Nehalem Bay offers shopping, VisitTheOregonCoast. com lodging, dining, fishing, and boating. Hwy 101 is Wheeler’s “Main Street.” Wheeler boomed after rail service to Portland was established in 1911, but the timber economy was devastated after the Tillamook Burn. The historic Old Wheeler Hotel has been restored in an area that includes several antique outlets. 48.7 - Manhattan Beach SRS Sheltered picnic tables and a trail to the beach. Restrooms. 50.0 - Lake Lytle The lake is stocked with trout for fishing. Water skiing and jet boats are also permitted. Kayaks can often be rented. 50.8 - Rockaway Beach (ZIP 97136) Built as a summer resort for Portlanders in the 1920s, this community of 1200 year-round residents is the center of activity for north Tillamook County. Rockaway Beach has 7 miles of sandy beach accessible from the City Wayside in the center of town. The town has shops, restaurants, public restrooms, and more than 300 motel rooms. 2009–2010 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 17 North Coast Rockaway Beach REDISCOVER ROCKAWAY BEACH! Business & Services P AI D A D V ERTISI N G NEHALEM BAY Services 01 Rockaway Beach Chamber 503-355-8108 Beach access, kite flying, beach combing, whale watching! Great accommodations, lots of family fun! rockawaybeach.net special shops 02 Trash & Treasures (Antiques) 503-355-2101 101 Collectibles • Gifts • Open Daily 10-5 Where to Stay 03 Silver Sands Motel 503-355-2312 / 800-457-8972 Beachfront. Indoor Salt Water Pool. oregonsilversands.com 04 Shorewood RV Park CR ES LA CEN KE T 503-355-2278 Includes full hook-up, restrooms & showers, picnic tables 05 Surfside Resort E 23RD AV 503-355-2312/800-243-7786 Oceanfront/Indoor Pool/Fireplaces surfsideocean.com 05 N 3RD 01 03 07 Tradewinds Motel 503-355-2112 / 800-824-0938 Oceanfront • Kitchens • Fireplaces tradewinds-motel.com N Kevin McNeal M NEHALE 02 S 1ST PACIFIC OCEAN 101 S 4TH TO 3RD Hwy ic Old Pacif 101 S 5TH S PACIFIC ST DI AL Twin Rocks. 06 BARVIEW TILLAMOOK BAY S 7TH KE R Enjoy the beauty of the North Oregon Coast . . . and miles of open beach at the Silver Sands. BR EA A variety of vacation accommodations (hotels/motels, homes & condos) — 90% oceanfront. Just 88 miles west of Portland on Hwy 101. RIB BARVIEW JETTY COUNTY PARK S 2ND ST. GA CLEAR LAKE 7A TO OCEAN BLVD Y WA PACIFIC OCEAN 2ND CKA N 04 RO S MILLER ST 7 miles of uninterrupted golden sandy beach. N MILLER ST 07 ROCKAWAY BEACH STATE WAYSIDE LAKE LYTLE NW 11TH S PACIFIC AVE RELAX & EXPLORE! Barview Jetty County Campground 503-322-3522 Kilchis River County Campground 503-842-6694 Trask River County Campground 503-842-4559 Whalen Island County Campground 503-965-6085 Webb & Woods County Campground 503-965-5001 www.co.tillamook.or.us/GOV/PARKS N PACIFIC AVE 06 MINNEHAHA SILVER SANDS MOTEL PANSY SPRING LAKE www.rockawaybeach.net E-mail: [email protected] PO Box 198 Rockaway Beach, OR 97136 503-355-8108 18 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 Ocean F rt ront Reso TWIN ROCKS PARK • Color cable TV • Indoor heated saltwater pool • Free Wi-Fi • Jacuzzi & Sauna • Kitchenettes • All ocean front units • Direct dial phones 215 S Pacific • Rockaway Beach, OR 97136 800-457-8972 • www.oregonsilversands.com NorthwestMagazines.com North Coast: 53.8–60.8 53.8 - Barview Jetty County Park GARIBALDI Barview is an unincoporated community at the mouth of Tillamook Bay. The park has an excellent jetty plus picnic and extensive camping facilities. Business & Services P AI D A D V ERTISI N G 54.8 - Tillamook Bay Viewpoint 10 14TH 55.3 - Coast Guard Barracks 03 55.6 - Garibaldi (ZIP 97118) The first ships to fly the American flag around Cape Horn were the Lady Washington and the Columbia Rediviva, under the command of Captain Robert Gray. The Garibaldi Museum celebrates the man who discovered and named the Columbia River in 1792. This museum, first opened to the public in 2004, can be visited from Thursday through Monday, May through October. Look for the statue of Captain Gray on the inland side of the highway. OLD MILL MARINA 05 USCG BOATHOUSE DR 55.7 - Garibaldi Museum AVE 02 ING OR MO One of the early settlements in Tillamook County, Garibaldi is named for the Italian patriot considered the father of his country. This town of 917 is one of the stops on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad steam excursion train, and offers a variety of activities for all ages. Busy fisherman utilize Garibaldi’s harbor. The Crab Races are celebrated the first weekend in March and the Garibaldi Days Festival is celebrated during the last full weekend in July. 01 07 09 11 N 101 AMERICAN 08 7TH 101 DI IBAL GAR 2ND ST CYPRESS AVE 3RD ST 6TH ST Watch for wildlife on these three monumental rocks within the bay. 1ST ST 54.0 - Three Graces Steam Train Rides 503-322-3312/800-383-3828 garibaldimarina.com In the Port of Garibaldi 503-322-8411 Story of Capt. Gray & Western US garibaldimuseum.com 02 Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad 04 05 Garibaldi Marina Attractions 01 Garibaldi Museum 06 101 503-842-7972 ocsr.net 06 Port of Garibaldi 503-322-3292 PO Box 10, Garibaldi, OR 97118 portofgaribaldi.org special shops Services 07 Hidden Treasures Antiques & Collectibles 503-860-2533 City Hall: 503-322-3327 Unique & Unusual. Meka says “Come on in!” Charter Companies 08 Myrtlewood Factory 503-322-3224 myrtlewoodfactoryoutlet.com 03 Garibaldi Charters 503-322-0007 Open 7 days a week. 04 Siggi G Charters 503-322-3285 09Tillamook Bay Boathouse 04 Kerri LIn Charters 503-355-2439 Fresh Seafood (retail/whlsl) OPEN yr rnd/7 days a wk. 04 Linda Sue Charters 503-355-3419 Where to Stay 10 Comfort Inn at Garibaldi 503-322-3338 OREGON STATUTE 390.610 “...it is the public policy of the state of Oregon to forever preserve and maintain...the ocean shore...so that the public may have the free and uninterrupted use thereof.” 503-322-3557 877-322-6489 choicehotels.com/garibaldi 11Harborview Inn & RV Park Fisherman’s Delight (see ad) 503-322-3251 harborviewfun.com 55.9 - Old Smokestack The smokestack from a long-vanished mill now towers 195 feet high. The top has been removed. 56.9 - Miami River At this community of 1160 on Tillamook Bay, notice the huge mounds of oyster shells on the waterfront left over from oyster processing. The shells are used to grow a new crop of oysters. The community also has an art gallery and an arts center. Contact City Hall (503-377-2288). VisitTheOregonCoast. com Robert L. Potts 60.8 - Bay City (ZIP 97107) Tillamook Bay. 2009–2010 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 19 L ocated at the Tillamook Bay, the seaport town of Garibaldi is the gateway to the magnificent Pacific Ocean. Garibaldi is considered by many to be one of the best fishing areas on the Oregon Coast. From the Port of Garibaldi, you’ll find fishing, fishing charters, crabbing, clamming and it has excellent marine facilities including a large mooring basin with launching ramps, transit dockage and marinas which rent boats and equipment. A small port town, Garibaldi is nestled against the lush, green mountains of the Oregon coast. You’ll also find motels, RV parks, Bed & Breakfasts and vacation rentals. Pubs, restaurants and shops will meet your needs while visiting this quaint little town of 1000. Sunset Dinner Trains • Excursions: Jan—Dec Steam Train Rides • Excursions: Weekends Memorial weekend through September www.ocsr.net • 503-842-7972 Since 1972 HIDDEN TREASURES 230 Garibaldi Ave. (Hwy 101) Antiques & Collectibles Hand-Turned Bowls & Platters Hand-Crafted Intarsia Wall Art Gifts & Home Décor • Raw Wood Products 903 Garibaldi Ave (Hwy 101) • Garibaldi www.myrtlewoodfactoryoutlet.com 503-322-3224 • Open 7 Days a Week meka says, “Come On In!” 503-860-2533 Open Year-Round • 7 Days a Week 16 Room Motel & 30 Space RV Park Rooms start at $49.00 Located at the Marina & Boat launch at Historic Garibaldi Harbor. Great views of Tillamook Bay & harbor. A fishermen’s delight only 300 ft from the boat launch. Micro, frig, cable TV, Free WiFi, ice, hot showers & full hook ups 20-30-50 amp. 302 S. 7th Street, Garibaldi, OR 97118 Call Us: 503.322.3251 harborviewfun.com 101 ST CHARTERS S 7TH ST HARBORVIEW INN TROLLER AMERICAN Cove TRAIN BOATHOUSE BIAK Statue of Captain Robert Gray RING MOO MARINA Miami MUSEUM HIDDEN TREASURES GARIBALDI AV E MYRTLEWOOD MMERCIAL CHARTERS CO Sea photo by Emre YILDIZ / iStockphoto.com 2ND ST 3RD ST 5TH ST 4TH ST 6TH ST 7TH ST 9TH COMFORT INN 1ST ST CYPRESS AVE 101 ARIZONA AVE FRANKLIN ; BIAK Garibaldi Maritime Museum Tillamook Bay 101 Port of Garibaldi across from the Garibaldi Smoke Stack 112 Hwy 101 • Garibaldi, OR • 503-322-8411 Open May 1 thru October 31 Thursday thru Monday 12 Noon to 4:00 PM — Fun for Everyone — BARVIEW JETTY COUNTY PARK Port of Garibaldi KILCHIS RIVER COUNTY PARK ; 101 TRASK RIVER COUNTY PARK 131 Oceanside/Netarts WHALEN ISLAND STATE PARK • Food • Fishing • Shopping • Equipment & Boat Rentals O WEBB PARK/WOODS COUNTY PARK www.portofgaribaldi.org TILLAMOOK BAY BOATHOUSE LLC WHOLE FRESH LOCAL SEAFOOD CUSTOM CANNING & SMOKING LIVE CRAB & COOKED CRAB Wholesale • Retail [email protected] tillamookbayboathouse.com 503.322.3600 • Fax: 503.322.3557 500 S Biak St • PO Box 163 Garibaldi, Oregon 97118 Darus Peake & Cam Holtz, Proprietors Moorage • Fuel • Tackle • Boat Rentals Fresh Bait • One of Oregon’s Finest Marinas Local 503-322-3312 • Toll Free 1-800-383-3828 www.garibaldimarina.com 302 Mooring Basin Rd • Garibaldi, OR 97118 O Tillamook Bait • Fuel A MUST SEE Maritime History Museum • Camping 6 Ocean Fishing Port Half model of the Columbia • 7 Motels Bay City P a c i f ic • Authentic GARIBALDI!! Oregon’s Premier Fishing Destination Halibut • Tuna • Salmon • Bottom Fishing Welcome Aboard Garibaldi’s Charter Fleet 1-800-900-HOOK (4665) 503-322-0007 garibaldicharters.com 503-322-3285 • www.siggig.com Kerri Lin Charters 503-355-2439 Linda Sue Charters 503-355-3419 www.LS3charters.micronpcweb.com North Coast: 63.0–64.1 Tillamook Business & Services P AI D A D V ERTISI N G 04 07 N SEASIDE 26 09 08 02 CANNON BEACH ER LOOP WILSON RIV 11 6 PACIFIC 101 OCEAN N 101 05 M.P. 22 LEES CAMP TILLAMOOK BAY 01 TILLAMOOK 10 6 3RD ST 7 MILLER AVE PACIFIC AVE MAIN AVE RD LONG PRAIRIE RD Tillamook Cheese Visitor’s Center. BL 05 Tillamook Forest Center 503-815-6800/866-930-4646 IM Free • Family Fun 06 Tillamook County Pioneer Museum BLVD AIRPORT tillamookforestcenter.org P ½ TILLAMOOK 503-815-1300 A must see! Self guided tours - Award winning cheese Delicious Tillamook ice cream in a fresh baked waffle tillamookcheese.com cone. LONG PRAIRIE RD 503-842-4553 tcpm.org Historic Building / Something for all 03 Services TILLAMOOK AIR MUSEUM Attractions City Hall: 01 Blue Heron French Cheese Company blueheronoregon.com 503-842-4623 / 800-635-1821 County Courthouse: 503-842-2472 Both Courthouse and city hall are at 210 Laurel. 503-842-3403 Deli • Gifts • Cheese • Wine ~ RV’s welcome. Hospital: Tillamook County General, 503-842-4444/800-356-0460 02 07 Tillamook Area Chamber of Commerce 3705 Hwy 101 N. 503-842-7525 Visit the land of trees, cheese, and ocean breeze. • Changing Exhibits • Handcrafted Gifts • Artists Demonstrations 503-842-8622 latimerquiltandtextile.com 64.0 - Bay Breeze Golf This McCullough-designed bridge, built in 1931, is a bowstring arch design. R VE 04 Tillamook Cheese Visitor’s Center 63.0 - Kilchis River 63.9 - Tillamook Cheese Factory 64.1 - Wilson River Bridge TRASK RI 101 Tillamook Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center Located at 3705 Hwy 101 N Tillamook, OR 97141 • 503-842-7525 in the parking lot of the Tillamook Cheese Factory A nine-hole executive course and driving range with an 18-hole putting course. LINCOLN CITY 11TH ST Visit us to learn where to stay, where to play and find out about the wonderful local attractions and abundant outdoor recreation available in Tillamook. Ample parking is available at the largest cheese factory on the coast. See cheese being produced as you take a selfguided tour. Besides cheese, you’ll find a wide selection of gift items for sale, as well as yummy ice cream. In front of the factory is a replica of the Morning Star, a ship built in 1854 to carry local products to market. Tillamook Chamber & Visitors Center is at the southern edge of the parking lot. TILLAMOOK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS TRASK RIVER RD 7 www.GoTillamook.com Your information source to the land of cheese, trees and ocean breeze! 101 3RD ST Alicia Spooner 06 Where to Stay bestwestern.com 08 Best Western Inn & Suites 503-842-7599/800-299-4817 Indoor Pool/Spa. 09 Best Western RV 03 Tillamook Air Museum 503-842-7599 Newest Park in Tillamook. Right Across from Tillamook Cheese. Minutes from the Ocean 10 Marclair Inn 503-842-7571 / 800-331-6857 Downtwn, 47 Units+Suites, Hot Tub, Pool, Restaurant One Mile South of Tillamook Come eat in the 40’s style café • Aviation Gift Shop Open Daily 9–5 • 503-842-1130 • tillamookair.com 22 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 11 Shilo Inn Suites Hotel 800-222-2244 Affordable Excellence throughout the NW. shiloinns.com NorthwestMagazines.com North Coast: 64.4–65.0 64.4 - Wilson Loop Road/Turnoff for Latimer Quilt & Textile Center This textile center is a mecca to quilters throughout the Northwest with its textile museum, nonprofit gallery, demonstrations, and classes. 65.0 - Blue Heron French Cheese & Wine Company Domestic and imported cheeses, including Blue Heron brie and camembert, are available to sample and buy. A wine-tasting room features selections from throughout the state. And a small petting farm entertains children of all ages. 65.0 - Tillamook (ZIP 97141) Circle No. 81 on ad info card. The Tillamook Cheese Factory is one of the top 10 visitor attractions in the state. Anglers, clam diggers, and crabbers find Tillamook Bay an exciting area with many fishing opportunities. South of the city is the Tillamook Air Museum. 65.0 - Tillamook County/Pioneer Museum Turn west at 3rd Street/Three Capes Loop and go 3 miles to Bayocean Spit, turn right and go 1.5 miles to parking lot. Hike the dike to see thousands of shorebirds use the bay as a stopping point in spring and fall migration. 65.0 - Bay Ocean Spit/Tillamook Bay Located at Hwy 101 and 2nd street, the museum records the early history of the county and has one of the most extensive natural history collections in the state. 65.0 - Cape Meares Lighthouse Turn on Three Capes Loop and continue to milepost 9.5 at Cape Meares State Park. This park is also home to “Big Spruce,” the largest Sitka spruce in Oregon. 65.0 - Hike: Cape Lookout Trail (4.8 miles round-trip, moderate) NEWEST PARK IN TILLAMOOK 1722 N Makinster Road Tillamook, Oregon 97411 503-842-7599 65.0 - Three Capes Scenic Loop Thr e C a pe s e Pacific Ocean ACROSS FROM 2 CHEESE FACTORIES MINUTES FROM THE OCEAN Free Breakfast • Hot Tub • Pool Sauna • Exercise Room Paved & Clean • Free Wi-Fi Sce Cape Lookout State Park TRAIL P CA E nic Driv e Take Three Capes Loop to milepost 22 just south of the Cape Lookout State Park entrance. Hike out to end of cape, 1-1/2 miles, and back; bonuses are great ocean views and possible whale-watching. VisitTheOregonCoast. com From the middle of Tillamook, Hwy 101 goes north and south, Hwy 6 goes east to Portland, and the Three Capes Scenic Loop heads west. The full route encompasses Cape Meares, Cape Lookout, and Cape Kiwanda before returning to Hwy 101. Mileages noted below are based on starting in Tillamook and continuing through Pacific City before returning to Hwy All hotels are independently owned and operated INN & SUITES • 52 well-appointed guest rooms • High-speed Wireless Internet • Cable TV with HBO • Mini-suites with fold out couch • Complimentary Hot Breakfast • Indoor saltwater pool, hot tub, sauna, exercise room • 20 Full Hook Up RV Spaces 1722 Makinster Rd • Tillamook, OR 503-842-7599 • Toll Free: 800-299-4817 101. (Skip to milepost 68.1 if not taking loop.) 1.8 - Bay Ocean Drive Junction Turn right to take the tour around Cape Meares or left for a shortcut to Netarts. 3.2 - Memaloose Point Boat Launch 7.3 - Cape Meares Junction Continuing north brings you onto Bayocean Peninsula, a sand spit that separates Tillamook Bay and the ocean. Once a popular resort community, the 2009–2010 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 23 North Coast The Three Capes Scenic Loop Business & Services P AI D A D V ERTISI N G 08 03 NDA DR 01 Proposal Rock Inn SHORE PINE DR 05 866-404-4947 CAPE DR 1 & 2 BR Condos, Ocean, Creek Views proposalrockneskowin.com Breathtaking Ocean View • Private Balcony Gas Fireplace • Brew Pub • Luxury Boutique Hotel Pacific City • 888-965-7001 • InnatCapeKiwanda.com Netarts 02 The Terimore Motel PACIFIC CITY 05 04 Neskowin TO THREE CAPES SCENIC LOOP CAPE KIWA Cloverdale · Neskowin · Netarts Oceanside & Pacific City 7 CAPE KIWANDA STATE PARK 800-635-1821 Spectacular Bay & Ocean Views! oregoncoast.com/terimore Pacific City 06 INN AT PACIFIC CITY B 888-722-2489 03 08 WY 07 09 PACIFIC CITY AIRPORT 06 BR O O TE N Shorepine Village is a wonderful community of cozy beach homes that sleep up to 8 people. 877-549-2632 • ShorepineRentals.com Internationally recognized beer & award-winning cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. Oceanfront • 503-965-7007 • www.PelicanBrewery.com OCEANSIDE 09 02 NETARTS TO HWY 101 RD 7 BOB STRAUB STATE PARK Champion Large Brewpub, 2008 World Beer Cup 7 101 PACIFIC AVE 07 Seaview Vacation Rentals 503-965-7888 / 888-701-1023 Ocean Front Homes-Pacific City / Tierra Del Mar / Neskowin seaview4u.com RD TO H 10 Extra clean/Best value on the Coast! innatpacificcity.com Where to Eat Where to Stay N TE O RO TILLAMOOK 101 04 Oceanfront 2 & 3 bedroom cottages. Right on the beach in Pacific City. Overnight lodging & fractional ownership. 10 Village Merchants 503-965-6911 Unique Shopping Experience/34950 Brooten Road/10-5 Daily. CAPE LOOKOUT 9.5 - Cape Meares SSV A large day-use park with a promontory, Cape Meares Lighthouse, and the Octopus Tree (a most unusual Sitka spruce). Offshore, Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge is home to the largest concentration of tufted puffins along the coast. Cape Meares Lighthouse is the shortest lighthouse on the Oregon Coast at 38 feet, but is fitted with a large first-order lens. While the lens is in place, it is not in use. Open daily April through October. N R O A D 11.9 - Oceanside (ZIP 97134) Hang gliding community. is popular in this small 14.0 - Netarts (ZIP 97143) Netarts is a growing community south of Oceanside on Netarts Bay. CLOVERDALE Pacific Ocean sand on which Bayocean rested eroded away during the first half of the 1900s. In recent years, the sand has rebuilt much of that part of the spit. Turn left onto Cape Meares Loop Road to continue the tour. LAKE SA ND www.KiwandaCottages.com • Sales 888-965-7779 Overnight Lodging 888-965-7001 THREE CAPES SCENIC LOOP PACIFIC CITY 101 16.0 - Junction Return to Tillamook and Hwy 101. 17.5 - Whiskey Creek Fish Hatchery The hatchery, operated by Oregon State University, raises 100,000 spring chinook salmon. Visitors are welcome. 19.9 - Cape Lookout State Park 01 NESKOWIN campsites as well as a 5-mile round-trip trail (milepost 22.0) leading to the end of the cape. 20.9 - Anderson’s Viewpoint Spread over 2000 acres, this park has 24 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 2009–2010 NorthwestMagazines.com North Coast: 65.0–103.0 26.0 - Sandlake Road Junction 38.1 - South Junction to Hwy 101 Make a right turn at this T-junction to stay on the loop, or drive west to return to Hwy 101 near Hemlock. End Three Capes Scenic Loop (See milepost 90.4).(Back to Hwy 101) 27.1 - Sand Lake Rec Area 68.1 - Tillamook Air Museum During World War II, blimps patrolled out of Tillamook to guard against enemy submarines. According to the Guinness Book of Records, the two hangars that housed them were the largest wooden clear-span structures ever built. Sand Lake is a natural estuary opening on the ocean. It is so flat that you can watch the incoming tide move quickly across dry sand. The U.S. Forest Service operates three places to camp here—East Dunes, West Winds, and Sandbeach. All three are open year-round. 69.6 - State Rest Area 72.9 - Road to Munson Creek Falls SNA 30.0 - Clay Myers SNA at Whalen Island An untouched coastal estuary ecosystem with a walking trail and fishing. 34.1 - Cape Kiwanda Parks There are two Cape Kiwanda parks. Tillamook County Park includes the parking lot and a wheelchair-accessible ocean-viewing deck; Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area contains the cape itself. The action of wind and waves on the sandstone that forms the cape has created an interesting headland, beautiful to look at from the beach but dangerous to explore on foot. 34.2 - Pacific City (ZIP 97135) Pacific City is famous for its dory boats that are launched directly into the surf, celebrated every year with the Dory Days festivities during the third weekend in July. Pacific City also has two rivers for fishing. You’ll find several good restaurants, gift shops, and galleries. 35.3 - Bob Straub State Park 76.7 - Sand Lake Road Access to Sand Lake and Three Capes Scenic Loop. 80.4 - Beaver Visitors will find a store and gas station at this community on the Nestucca River, a base for the Upper Nestucca River Recreation Area, and several forest service and BLM campgrounds. 84.8 - Hebo (ZIP 97122) Home to a small community and a forest service ranger station (503-392-3161). 87.4 - Cloverdale (ZIP 97112) Cloverdale sits in the heart of the south Tillamook County dairy country along Hwy 101. 90.4 - South End of Three Capes Loop (See milepost 65.0), Shortest Route to Cape Kiwanda, Pacific City Take southern access of Three Capes Loop to the beach at Pacific City to watch dory boat fishermen launch 91.8 - Little Nestucca River Considered one of the best fishing streams in the state. 94.3 - Oretown Viewpoint An easily accessed pullout with a great view of the beach toward Neskowin. 97.7 - Neskowin (ZIP 97149) Neskowin is a mostly residential community by the mouth of Neskowin Creek. The arts are represented by an art gallery, the Neskowin Chamber Music Series, and the nearby Sitka Center for the Arts and Ecology at Cascade Head. Neskowin Beach State Wayside faces well-known Proposal Rock. Enjoy the beach or walk or bike on a trail to Cascade Head. Neskowin’s nine-hole golf course is Neskowin Beach on the west side of 101. 99.0 - Scenic Route Old Hwy 101 passes through the Cascade Head Experimental Forest before rejoining the main road at Otis. 101.3 - Cascade Head Road (FS Road 1861) Road closed due to habitat protection January 1 through July 15. 103.0 - Tillamook/Lincoln County Line Circle No. 132 on ad info Card. This sand spit that separates the bay and ocean is a good place to appreciate wildlife. Restrooms, no camping. Munson Creek Falls is the highest on the coast at 319 feet. The parking lot is small with no turn around for RVs. directly into the surf. This is the only place this occurs on the Oregon Coast. (503-965-6161; pacificcity.org) For taking photos of the waves at Cape Kiwanda, drive farther north on Cape Kiwanda Drive. Continue past cape to stop sign. Turn around and come back to small road on right. We recommend you use the parking lot on the right. Walk to the beach and back to the cape. The best shots of waves are on the north side of the cape. VisitTheOregonCoast. com 2009–2010 Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide 25