Our beautiful beach is a seven mile stretch from the base of Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain to the Nehalem Bay Jetty.
At low tide you can walk to the tide pools at the base of Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain.
A short walk along the beach will take you to Manzanita's main street - Laneda Avenue. There you will find charming shops, excellent restaurants, two grocery stores, bakeries, coffee shops and public restrooms.
A few miles south will take you to the towns of Nehalem and Wheeler. These quaint towns offer more dining options, great antique shops, quilt store and access to the bay and river for fishing, crabbing, and kayaking.
There are great hiking trails on N and nearby Oswa State Park. Thesurfers and beach goers enjoy Short Sands Beach. Visit the many State Park beaches along101.
Kayaking on Nehalem River and in Nehalem Bay. Ride your bikes on the trails in nearby Nehalem Bay State Park, through town, or on other biking routes. Nehalem Bay State Park also offers a beautiful beach with sand dunes.
There is a local golf course in Manzanita. Whale watching is twice a year late December through early January and late March through early May. The nearest whale watching spot is at the Neah-kah-nie Mountain viewpoint on 101.