Rockaway Beach -is surpassed by none other along the Oregon Coast. Long, sandy beaches that are uncluttered by litter or people, giving our visitors the peacefulness they escape to the coast for.
The people who live here are friendly, helpful and welcome visitors to enjoy Rockaway Beach, it's shops, restaurants, and seven miles of sandy beaches.
Rockaway Beach EVENTS- a look at events through out the year at Rockaway Beach
Shopping- Explore the shopping in Rockaway.
Fishing- Marinas and Deep Sea Fishing .
OREGON COAST GOLF COURSES - offer a huge selection of choices of courses that skirt towering sand dunes and lakes.
BLUE HERON CHEESE CO.- is located one mile north of Tillamook, on Highway 101 1 block north of Safeway and 1 mile south of the TILLAMOOK CHEESE FACTORY. Open daily from 8 am to 8 pm in the summer and 9 am to 6 pm in the winter. Call (503) 842-8281 for more information.
SEASIDE AQUARIUM - 200 N. Promenade, Seaside. 738-6211. Since 1937, the Seaside aquarium has thrilled audiences with its many varieties of sea life. Sea a variety of deep sea wonders in its 35 tanks. You can even feed the seals!
MUSEUMS
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEERS MUSEUM-. Located at junction of US Highway 101 and State Highway 6.
Established in 1935, the museum now boasts of over 35,000 artifacts including guns and Indian artifacts, children's toys and dolls and other artifacts from the 1800s.
The museum library is open daily from 8 am - 5 pm for people wishing to research using any of the library's many books, family files, old records and a large photo collection.
The museum is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm.
TILLAMOOK AIR MUSEUM - Located two miles south of Tillamook on highway 101, 6030 Hangar Road. Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission fee charged.
THE SEASIDE MUSEUM - 570 Necanicum Drive, Seaside, OR.
The story of Seaside is told through chronologically ordered informative and educational exhibits. The museum also includes Clatsop and Chinook Indian items as well as an exhibit showcasing Seaside's history for the 1899-1999 centennial celebration.
Open daily from 10am-4pm (summer) and 12-3pm (winter). Admission Fee is Charged.
BUTTERFIELD COTTAGE MUSEUM - 570 Necanicum Drive, Seaside, OR.
The cottage, built in 1893, and since been remodeled as a 1912 beach cottage. The cottage is home to a Fourth of July gala featuring live jazz, games, cake walk, bingo, food booths, raffle and silent auction, as well as gingerbread Christmas affairs during December.
COLUMBIA RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM - 1792 Marine Drive. 503-325-2323.
Open daily from 9:30 am to 5 pm.
Walk through the bridge of a World War II warship and look through the eyepiece of a submarine periscope. The museum’s 24,000 square feet of exhibit space is home to canoes, sailboats, warships, as well as artifacts, tools, equipment and fine art illustrating America’s maritime past.
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM - 475 11th St, Astoria. 503-325-8669. Open Mon. 11am-3pm, Wed.-Fri. 11am-3pm, Sat. 11am-4pm.
This museum will delight children and adults with its nautical theme area, child-sized grocery store and "Creative Station" for arts and crafts. For toddlers, there is a carpeted play area and a puppet theatre as well as special toddler times from 11am-nooon on Mondays and Thursdays. Admission Fee is Charged.
PARKS
OREGON STATE PARKS - are among the most scenic in the world, with campgrounds, picnic sites, day use areas, hiking and more.
ECOLA STATE PARK - Located just north of Cannon Beach.
With views of Cannon Beach, Haystack Rock, the Coast Range, Tillamook Rock Lighthouse and the Pacific Ocean, Escola State Park is a prime spot for picnics, weddings and special gatherings. The park has acres of forest, grass and trials for hiking and relaxation as well as public restrooms, picnic tables and barbecue facilities for your comfort.
Day use only; Fee charged.
CAPE MEARES STATE PARK- Located only 10 miles west of Tillamook, Cape Meares is the north end of the beautiful 20 mile Three Capes Scenic Loop.
The Cape Meares State Park features interesting viewpoints, trails, several natural attractions including the famed "Octopus Tree" and a historic lighthouse first lit in 1980.
FLAVEL HOUSE MUSEUM - a Queen Anne Style Victorian Home, built in 1885, embraces its period furnishings that appear to be untouched, and present the same atmosphere in Astoria during the turn of the last century.
The decorative exterior illustrates hipped roofs, balconies verandas, and a three-story octagon tower, all restored to its original form.
Open daily during the summer, May-September (10-5), and in the winter, October-April (11-4). Located on 8th and Duane, please call 503-325-2203 for more information. Fee Charged.
HERITAGE MUSEUM– This museum offers some history to the Astoria area, specifically Clatsop County.
The features include permanent exhibits interpreting past history, natural history, geology, Native American artifacts, early immigrants/settlers of the region, and important nautical events.
Open daily, summer (10-5), winter (11-4), Admission Fee Charged. Located on 16th and Exchange, call 503-325-2203 for more information.
UPPER TOWN FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM – This museum accommodates an extensive collection of firefighting equipment dating from 1977-1963. Astoria has a history of traumatic misfortune with fires, and here it is told through photographs and artifacts.
It is located on 30th and Marine Drive, with no cost.
FORT CLATSOP NATIONAL MEMORIAL - Follow signs from Highway 101 in Warrenton. Hours vary by season; museum opens at 8 am. 503-861-2471.
The first habitation built by Americans along the Pacific Coast, Fort Clatsop was built by the Lewis & Clark expedition. The fort is furnished as it may have been in the 1800s, with wooden bunks and tables and park rangers provide programs showing what life may have been like for the explorers. The fort also hosts a visitors center which included exhibits and audio-visual programs.
MORE to SEE
WHALE WATCHING- This makes for a real fish story .
BIRD WATCHING AT HAYSTACK ROCK - A favorite spot of many birds is Haystack Rock, the monolith of Cannon Beach. Pelagic Cormorants, Pigeon Guillemots and the Western Gull may all be seen on Haystack Rock.
From April to August, the Tufted Puffin may be seen nesting in burrows high on the grassy area on the north face of the rock.
For more information, contact the Haystack Rock Awareness Program by calling Cannon Beach city hall at 436-1581.
LATIMER QUILT AND TEXTILE CENTER- Located at 2105 Wilson River Loop Road, Tillamook, OR 97141.
The center restores and preserves quilts and textiles, features classes and exhibits in diverse aspects of textile arts, and an extensive collection and library for viewing and researching.
Open Sunday 12pm-4pm, Tuesday through Saturday 10am - 4 pm, closed Monday.
ASTORIA COLUMN - this attraction presents a spectacular view of the city with its surrounding rivers, bay, forest, mountains, and the Pacific Ocean. It is Oregon's highest hill with a wooden park that commemorates the westward sweep of discovery and migration. It is 125 feet high has 164 steps winding to the top, and still a breathtaking activity that dates back to 1926.
There are signs to follow from 16th or 14th streets. No fee required, and it is open from dawn to dusk.
ASTORIA RIVERFRONT TROLLEY – This restored, 1914, trolley runs for 3 miles along the Columbia River and the conductor provides a synopsis of the area’s history and attractions.
The round trip takes about 40 minutes. Catch it anywhere on the riverfront between Basin and 36th streets, and ride as long as you please for only $1.
Summer (3-9pm), Monday through Thursday, and (12-9pm) Friday through Sunday. Winter hours are permitted due to weather restrictions, but usually run Friday through Sunday (1-4pm).