Manzanita is a hidden gem on the northern Oregon coast, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, small-town charm, and laid-back vibes boasting a stretch of seven miles of pristine sandy beachfront. The scenery is dramatic and peaceful all at once, with breathtaking sunsets set against the soaring cliffs and pine forests of Neahkahnie Mountain. Unlike more crowded coastal towns Manzanita keeps its calm, giving visitors a truly restorative coastal experience.
Manzanita is a lovely, walkable town, offering boutique shopping, golfing, surfing, horseback riding, kayaking, paddle boarding and bicycle rentals.
The most photographed scenery on the Oregon Coast
Did you know that Manzanita holds the title of having the third-most photographed scenery in all of Oregon? Maybe that’s because you can get a picture of the scenery without too many crowds clustered throughout the shot. Manzanita weather is perfect. You can spend a day at the beach in the sun, while other areas of the Oregon coast are covered in clouds.
Lots of outdoor activities and boutique shopping
Manzanita is a lovely, walkable town, offering boutique shopping, golfing, surfing, horseback riding, kayaking, paddle boarding and bicycle rentals, as well as a fabulous seasonal farmers market. While you’re in town, drive up to nearby Oswald West State Park for some nature-filled fun, or use Nehalem Bay State Park as your base to explore the area.
Relax at the spa, and enjoy fine dining
Unwind at Spa Manzanita with a relaxing massage, mani/pedi, re-mineralizing body treatment, or ocean salt scrub. For all things food there is everything from early brunch at Yolk, to the locally-sourced menu at Offshore Grill & Coffee House, to sumptuous pizza from Marzano’s Pizza Pie, to seafood favorites at Big Wave Cafe.
