A welcoming atmosphere for your event
Just 70 miles, and less than 90 minutes from Portland and the Willamette Valley, the Tillamook Coast offers charming villages, breathtaking views, and a welcoming atmosphere for your executive retreat, team building event, board meeting, association banquet, niche and hobby group gatherings, and small business conferences.
Take advantage of many group activities
Stretching along scenic Highway 101 for more than 70 miles, the Tillamook Coast includes Manzanita in the north to Neskowin in the south. Your group will be inspired by gathering near the ocean, bays, rivers, farms, forests and villages. Group activities abound, from golfing and hiking, to kayaking and fishing. Of course, there’s nothing like taking in a sunrise or sunset on the most beautiful part of the Oregon Coast.
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10 Reasons to Meet on the Tillamook Coast
- Multiple sites for executive retreats, team building, board meetings, banquets, niche and hobby groups, and small conferences.
- Facilities offer oceanfront and oceanview meeting rooms, as well as conference sites near government offices.
- Outdoor activities abound: charter fishing, hiking, guided kayaking, boating, eco-tours, beachcombing, outdoor outfitters, and more.
- Savor culinary delights where fresh seafood, locally grown food, award-winning breweries, and vibrant foodie events await to tantalize your taste buds.
- Lodging options include luxury rooms, charming hotels, vacation homes, glamping sites, airstreams, tiny home villages, and state campgrounds.
- Tillamook County Fairgrounds has banquet space for 350 attendees.
- Cultural events happen year-round at several museums and attractions.
- Home to world-famous Tillamook Cheese and the Cheese Factory for group tours and experiences.
- Highway 101 is one of the nation’s most beautiful scenic drives.
- Experienced meetings and and event planner to help guide you.
Enjoy the Drive, Explore the Coast
The Tillamook Coast is the closest Oregon coastline from Portland and the Willamette Valley. The route from Portland through the Tillamook Forest is one of the best drives in the state, as is Highway 101, which stretches the length of the Oregon Coast.
Rent a car in Portland, Salem or Eugene, or “Ride the Wave,” the convenient bus system operated by Tillamook Area Transportation District that brings visitors to the Tillamook Coast from Portland’s Union Station. For more information, visit Tillamook Bus.
Top Group Activities on the Tillamook Coast
- Visit the famous Tillamook Cheese Factory for self guided tours or new ice cream and cheese tasting experiences.
- Ride the historic Oregon Scenic Railroad.
- Walk the Kilchis Point Reserve, an interpretive trail that leads to a birdwatching station on Tillamook Bay.
- Experience why Tillamook Coast is the Natural Choice and take a group hike on one of our many trails for beginners and experienced hikers.
- Tee-off from our golf and disc golf courses: Manzanita, Bay City, Tillamook and Neskowin.
- Reserve kayaks or stand up paddleboards for a day on one of our bays or rivers.
- Take a charter boat and fish for salmon and other delicious seafood, catch Dungeness crab from a marina or boat, or dig for clams.
- Go beer-tasting at Pelican Brewing Company or at de Garde Brewing in Tillamook.
- Set up a Volunteer Adventure and spend some meaningful time together while helping mother nature with one of our local partners.
