Rhonda's Guidebook
Food Scene
Great freshly cooked seafood and atmosphere for the whole family with outdoor seating.
47 locals recommend
Kelly's Brighton Marina LLC
29200 US-101Great freshly cooked seafood and atmosphere for the whole family with outdoor seating.
Local family-run place for great seafood. Best smoked salmon on the coast.
33 locals recommend
Old Oregon Smoke House
120 US-101Local family-run place for great seafood. Best smoked salmon on the coast.
Beach Bakeshop
108 N Hwy 101Awesome home baked goods
The Original Pronto Pup
602 US-101Too fun!
Great place for a nice meal with a great view of the bay.
22 locals recommend
Pirate's Cove Restaurant
14170 U.S. 101Great place for a nice meal with a great view of the bay.
Located right on the beach, great views, good happy hour and food. Located 1/2 mile from the house.
42 locals recommend
Sand Dollar Restaurant & Lounge
210 S 1st StLocated right on the beach, great views, good happy hour and food. Located 1/2 mile from the house.
Good food, good reviews. Cute town to explore close to Rockaway.
22 locals recommend
Garibaldi Portside Bistro
307 Mooring Basin DrGood food, good reviews. Cute town to explore close to Rockaway.
Established in 1974, this winery is known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as well as sweet blackberry and plum fruit wines. The winery also has a busy schedule of events, with concerts, barbecues, an occasional pig roast, and children's activities. Located 15 minutes north of Rockaway Beach.
23 locals recommend
Nehalem Bay Winery
34965 OR-53Established in 1974, this winery is known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as well as sweet blackberry and plum fruit wines. The winery also has a busy schedule of events, with concerts, barbecues, an occasional pig roast, and children's activities. Located 15 minutes north of Rockaway Beach.
Great new local spot for coffee, breakfast sandwiches and pastry and local events. Open until 8pm. Events TBA!
31 locals recommend
Rockaway Roasters
9206 Rockaway Beach BlvdGreat new local spot for coffee, breakfast sandwiches and pastry and local events. Open until 8pm. Events TBA!
Shopping
Flamingo Jims
Fun, kitschy shop for trinkets and souvenirs
The Little Crow
104 N Hwy 101Great local shop for vintage trinkets and souvenirs
If you’ve forgotten anything during your travels, you can find it here including toiletries, beer, wine, snacks and groceries.
8 locals recommend
Dollar General
If you’ve forgotten anything during your travels, you can find it here including toiletries, beer, wine, snacks and groceries.
Rockaway Beach Market
208 S Anchor StGreat local market for fresh produce, snacks and groceries.
Entertainment
Lakeside Hideaway
670 N Hwy 101Fun Karaoke, good pub food & beer .
Great place to rent kayaks, paddle boards or a boat to go fishing. Only 10 minutes north of Rockaway.
19 locals recommend
Wheeler Marina (our 40th year in business).
278 Marine DrGreat place to rent kayaks, paddle boards or a boat to go fishing. Only 10 minutes north of Rockaway.
Fun self guided tour of the cheese factory made from local cows milk. Sample cheese or try ice cream made with local ingredients or even new flavors. Shop for souvenirs, purchase local dairy products, or try a cheeseburger, cheese curds or grilled cheese at the cafe. Popular destination for the whole family.
172 locals recommend
Tillamook Creamery
4165 N Hwy 101Fun self guided tour of the cheese factory made from local cows milk. Sample cheese or try ice cream made with local ingredients or even new flavors. Shop for souvenirs, purchase local dairy products, or try a cheeseburger, cheese curds or grilled cheese at the cafe. Popular destination for the whole family.
From the Tillamook Indians to Captain Gray’s 1788 voyage into Tillamook Bay, this stretch of the north Oregon coast is a living memorial to those who came before. Tillamook County’s rich history is preserved for all to enjoy at the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum.
26 locals recommend
Tillamook County Pioneer Museum
2106 2nd StFrom the Tillamook Indians to Captain Gray’s 1788 voyage into Tillamook Bay, this stretch of the north Oregon coast is a living memorial to those who came before. Tillamook County’s rich history is preserved for all to enjoy at the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum.
Sightseeing
Don’t miss your chance to see this 900+ year old “grandmother” cedar tree. Accessible boardwalk off the 101 and Washington Street recently built all the way to the tree accommodates all ages.
16 locals recommend
Rockaway Big Tree
East Washington StreetDon’t miss your chance to see this 900+ year old “grandmother” cedar tree. Accessible boardwalk off the 101 and Washington Street recently built all the way to the tree accommodates all ages.
Endless stretch of beautiful beach with lots of open space to take a long walk, bird watch, or people watch. Be careful of rip tides if you go for a swim.
32 locals recommend
Rockaway Beach
Endless stretch of beautiful beach with lots of open space to take a long walk, bird watch, or people watch. Be careful of rip tides if you go for a swim.