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NEHALEM
RIVER INN
34910 Highway 53
Nehalem, OR 97131


Enjoy Hiking, Fishing, Kayaking, Beachcombing, Biking, Whale Watching, Golfing, Horseback Riding and many other activities on the Scenic Oregon Coast . . .

Nehalem RiverThere's lots to do in the Nehalem Bay Area. And you can start right here on "our" river. We have kayaks and bicycles you can rent, or let us help you set up a river fishing charter for salmon or steelhead (deep sea fishing also available). Or bike or drive up the back road along the river (road starts at our front door) for a lazy float float, picnic lunch or a swim at Nehalem Falls. You'll likely see some wildlife, too - deer, elk, racoons, otter, and a wide variety of birds.


Activities:

Kayak rentalsBelow is a list of just some of the activities available during your stay. Please let us know when you make your reservation or while you are staying with us if we can provide further information, arrange a tee time, provide driving directions or schedule a reservation for your favorite event.

  • Spa & Massage - People desiring massages or other spa treatments during their stay on the coast are encouraged to contact Spa Manzanita.
  • Local Art - Be sure to visit Gallery L'une, Manzanita's newest art gallery.
  • Golf - Manzanita Golf Course, public, 9 hole, 4384 yds, Par 64, CR-61.8, S-97. 503-368-5744. Ask us about other golf courses in the area.
  • Horseback Riding - Northwest Equine Outfitters, located at the horse corral in Nehalem Bay State Park, beach and trail rides, 1-503-801-RIDE
  • Beachcombing - Manzanita Beach offers 7 miles of pristine beach, perfect for sunbathing, kite flying, wind surfing, kite surfing, sailboarding, sand castle building or S'mores over an evening bon fire (approximately 4 miles)
  • Whale Watching -
  • Boating - if you want to rent a boat and try your hand at fishing or crabbing on your own, contact Wheeler Marina, 278 Marine Drive, Wheeler, 503-368-5780 or Jetty Fishery, 27550 Hwy. 101 N. just south of Wheeler, 503-368-5746
  • Hiking - our area offers awesome hiking opportunities, including the trail to the top of Neahkahnie mountain for breathtaking views of the Pacific Coast and trails through Oswald West State Park to Short Sands beach and continuing along the coastline to Falcon Cove (Cape Falcon Trail) or along miles of beach from Nehalem State Park to Manzanita
  • Surfing - check out the local surf spot - Short Sands Beach located in Oswald West State Park
  • The Arts - there is a large artist community in our area, with galleries in Manzanita, Nehalem and Wheeler. Every August there is a studio tour where a ticket buys you a day of wandering from studio to studio, observing the artists at work. There is both a craft festival and an art fair in Nehalem every summer, an art show in Manzanita during the 4th of July and a Christmas crafts bazaar in Nehalem Thanksgiving weekend. Quilters and weavers won't want to miss the Latimier Quilt Center in Tillamook, 503-842-8622.
  • Music - several local venues offer live music on the weekends, Bluegrass at the Beach occurs every August, there is free live music every Saturday afternoon at Howell's Plaza in Manzanita during the summer and blues, reggae and bluegrass festivals at the Nehalem Bay Winery (just down the street), 503-368-WINE.
  • Train Trips - The Port of Tillamook Bay runs a variety of train trips: an RDC car (self-propelled) runs from the winery to Rockaway Beach several times daily summer weekends, a classic steam train runs between Rockaway Beach and Garibalidi, and a passenger train with both indoor and outdoor seating makes day trips into the Salmonberry Canyon late summer and early fall (the fall foliage turning color in the canyon is stunning). 800-685-1719
For further information on these or other local activities, just ask! Or visit www.neahkahnie.net.