From forested hillsides to wide, rocky beaches, the Tillamook Coast offers plenty of ways to get moving. Whether you’re swinging a club, catching a wave, or soaring above the shoreline, you’ll find sports for every pace and experience level.
Golf
Alderbrook “The Mook” Golf Course — Tillamook
Tillamook County’s only 18-hole course, open year-round. Locals love it for its approachable play and friendly atmosphere. Stop into The Bunker Grille for breakfast, lunch, or dinner six days a week.
Manzanita Links — Manzanita
A scenic 9-hole course built on sand, making it playable even after rain. With a resident golf pro and a driving range, it’s a great course for beginners and seasoned players alike.
Neskowin Beach Golf Course — Neskowin
Known as the “jewel of the Oregon Coast,” this family-friendly 9-hole course offers beautiful play and a charming, small-town clubhouse. The seventh-tee view is a local favorite.
Troxel’s Rock Garden Mini Golf — Rockaway Beach
A Wizard of Oz-themed 9-hole mini golf course surrounded by a genuine rock garden featuring minerals from around the world. A fun stop for families at just $3 a game.
Disc Golf
Blimp Base Disc Golf Course — Tillamook
Designed by nationally recognized disc golf experts, this wooded course offers a fun challenge.
Bohannon Disc Golf Course — Tillamook
An 18-hole course surrounding Tillamook Junior High and East Elementary schools. Open to the public outside school hours.
Pickleball
Al Griffin Memorial Park — Bay City
Two multi-use outdoor courts for pickleball or tennis, with restrooms and water on-site. You may even catch local players enjoying a match.
North County Recreation District (NCRD) — Nehalem
Four premier outdoor pickleball courts in a beautiful riverside setting. A great place to learn this fast-growing sport.
Skate Parks
Al Griffin Skate Park — Bay City
A family-friendly skate spot loved by local kids and visiting families alike.
Goodspeed Skate Park — Tillamook
Tillamook’s largest skate park, offering a 4–6 foot bowl with a 7-foot pocket, ramps, and street-style features. Fun for beginners and experienced skaters.
Pacific City Sk8Park — Pacific City
Just one block from the beach at Cape Kiwanda — a great spot to ride before or after a sandy adventure.
Hang Gliding & Paragliding
The Tillamook Coast is home to a few well-known free-flight launch sites. Conditions vary and some locations are for experienced pilots only — always check local rules and weather.
Anderson’s Viewpoint
Scenic but technical, located just south of Cape Lookout State Park, with views of Netarts Bay. Landing is typically on the beach at Cape Lookout. Vehicles in the day-use lot are required to have a parking permit ($10/day or $60 for an annual permit). Paraglider/hang glider vehicles used to pick up gear are not allowed in campground unless they have registered with a campsite. More info on Anderson’s Viewpoint.
Launch site will be closed from March to September 2026 due to the Cape Lookout Construction Project; no access to the day-use area will be permitted.
Cape Kiwanda
A favorite among free-flyers; use the north side of the cape (south side closed May–September to protect Dory fleet access).
Surfing & Boogie Boarding
Surfing
Local surfers chase waves year-round at Manzanita, Oceanside, and Pacific City. If you’re new to the sport, try:
- Oceanside Surf & SUP — Oceanside
Rentals, surf gear, and lessons. - Moment Surf Company — Pacific City
Beginner-friendly instruction and fully outfitted rentals.
Boogie Boarding
Boogie Boarding is an easy and family-friendly way to enjoy the surf. Rentals and gear available at:
- Bahama Mama’s — Manzanita
- Flamingo Jim’s — Rockaway Beach
Kayaking & Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
With calm bays, quiet lakes, and gentle rivers, the Tillamook Coast is ideal for paddling of all kinds.
Access points and rentals include:
- Cape Meares Lake
- Hoquarton Slough Boat Launch, Tillamook
- Kayak Tillamook (guided tours throughout the county)
- Lake Lytle, Rockaway Beach
- Nehalem Boat Launch, access to Nehalem River Estuary
- Nestucca Adventures, Pacific City
- Port of Garibaldi
- Sand Lake Estuary
- Wheeler Marina
- Wheeler Public Dock
- Wheeler on the Bay Lodge
Find more information about where to paddle and what to take with you on our kayaking on the Oregon Coast page.
