Parks & Nature
Oswald West State Park is located a few miles north of Manzanita. This is a great place and one of our favorite destinations. The short walk from the parking lots to the beach is beautiful (rain forest with bridges, rivers etc) and the beach is wonderful and protected from the wind. There are also hiking trails that start at this state park. The one that takes you south passes a suspension bridge and takes you all the way to the trailhead about a mile from our house. If you start by the house, go north on hwy 101 and you will see the trailhead sign about one mile from the house.
76 locals recommend
Oswald West State Park
Oswald West State Park is located a few miles north of Manzanita. This is a great place and one of our favorite destinations. The short walk from the parking lots to the beach is beautiful (rain forest with bridges, rivers etc) and the beach is wonderful and protected from the wind. There are also hiking trails that start at this state park. The one that takes you south passes a suspension bridge and takes you all the way to the trailhead about a mile from our house. If you start by the house, go north on hwy 101 and you will see the trailhead sign about one mile from the house.
Large State Park on the south side of Manzanita. Offers trails, horseback riding, airstrip and camping ground. Fee for parking. Nice bike path from the town into the state park.
40 locals recommend
Nehalem Bay State Park
34600 Garey StLarge State Park on the south side of Manzanita. Offers trails, horseback riding, airstrip and camping ground. Fee for parking. Nice bike path from the town into the state park.
Beautiful spot especially during low tide. At low tide, you can walk around the mountain to see caves and the waterfalls.
38 locals recommend
Hug Point State Recreation Site
Beach Access RoadBeautiful spot especially during low tide. At low tide, you can walk around the mountain to see caves and the waterfalls.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food, drinks and often good music.
Due to covid, it's open for take out only
55 locals recommend
San Dune Pub
127 Laneda AveGreat food, drinks and often good music.
Due to covid, it's open for take out only
Nice ambience with great appetizers and nice selection.
At the time I am editing this (July 4th, 2020), MacGregor's is open for indoor and outdoor seating.
26 locals recommend
MacGregor's Whiskey Bar
387 Laneda AveNice ambience with great appetizers and nice selection.
At the time I am editing this (July 4th, 2020), MacGregor's is open for indoor and outdoor seating.
The Winery at Manzanita
253 Laneda AvePricey but good. Nice ambience.
Food Scene
Yolk
503 Laneda AveGreat breakfast and lunch spot. Get's busy so plan to wait a little.
Eat fresh crab and shucked oysters outdoors on paper plates while enjoying the gorgeous views of the Bay. Large beer selection. Located about 10-15 min drive south of our house. Kids can runaround and look at the crabs, boats etc while you relax.
47 locals recommend
Kelly's Brighton Marina LLC
29200 US-101Eat fresh crab and shucked oysters outdoors on paper plates while enjoying the gorgeous views of the Bay. Large beer selection. Located about 10-15 min drive south of our house. Kids can runaround and look at the crabs, boats etc while you relax.
Marzano's Pizza Pie
60 Laneda AveGREAT pizza but take out only.
Great for breakfast and lunch. Also very good bakery goods. There's often a wait to be seated.
At the time I'm editing this (July 4th 2020), Wanda's is open for take out only due to Covid.
69 locals recommend
Wanda's Cafe + Bakery
12880 H StGreat for breakfast and lunch. Also very good bakery goods. There's often a wait to be seated.
At the time I'm editing this (July 4th 2020), Wanda's is open for take out only due to Covid.
Left Coast Siesta
288 Laneda AveGood Mexican Food using fresh ingredients. Huge burritos.
Everything Else
Take out chowder and ice cream. Best made to order chowders. Good varieties.
28 locals recommend
Buttercup Ice Creams & Chowders
35915 N Hwy 101Take out chowder and ice cream. Best made to order chowders. Good varieties.
Shopping
Town of Manzanita has many small nice boutiques. Too many to name individually but all located on Laneda Dr.
45 locals recommend
Manzanita
Town of Manzanita has many small nice boutiques. Too many to name individually but all located on Laneda Dr.
Essentials
Nice size grocery store located less than half a mile from the house. Take 101 south to next street. Great selection.
33 locals recommend
Manzanita Fresh Foods
730 Manzanita AveNice size grocery store located less than half a mile from the house. Take 101 south to next street. Great selection.
Small grocery store with great selection located on the main drag in town.
33 locals recommend
Manzanita Grocery & Deli - The Little Apple
193 Laneda AveSmall grocery store with great selection located on the main drag in town.