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A wide expanse of hard-packed sand stretches from the cliffs of Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain south to Nehalem Bay Jetty. Cape Lookout to the south & Neah-Kah-Nie to the north provide a picturesque finish. Come see why so many are calling this “One of the most scenic runs in the region!” The race begins […]

Planning your Independence Day in Manzanita? Here are some of the fun things going on: Tuesday, July 4, 2017 8 – 11 AM | Pancake Breakfast 5th & Laneda (former fire hall), $ Bring your friends or make new ones while enjoying a hot breakfast in support of our Neah-Kah-Nie athletic teams. […]

Now in it’s 2nd year, the Manzanita Music Festival (MMF) was created to celebrate the power of music- to shelter, heal and connect all generations in our communities, and to welcome visitors to the beautiful Oregon Coast. Last year, the festival showcased incredibly talented local, regional, and nationally acclaimed artists performing Americana, […]

Each year in the United States, we celebrate the Fourth of July with community parades, picnics, barbecues, and fireworks – the things of which happy memories are made. But sadly, Independence Day also includes tragic events and injuries resulting from illegal fireworks use and is both traumatizing and harmful to children, animals, […]

Some ideas to get your summer vacation underway: 1. Take a hike. Oswald West State Park offers a multitude of trails for all skill levels, each with unique and rewarding views of the Pacific Ocean, beaches, forests and mountains. If you have a bit more time, take the hike up Neahkahnie Mountain […]

Start your summer weekends with fresh food and fun at the Manzanita Farmers Market every Friday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Find local farmers, local seafood, and local artisans. Enjoy wine tasting from wineries, live music, delicious food, and more… all at the Manzanita Farmers Market. And at a new location! […]

2017 marks the 50 year anniversary of the “Beach Bill,” a law which guaranteed Oregon’s beaches would remain public for all to use. While it was an uphill political battle, this law is the reason Oregon’s beaches – including the lovely stretch in Manzanita – look the way they do today. In […]

It’s springtime and that means it’s time for the 19th annual Manzanita Open which benefits the Eugene Schmuck Foundation. Be sure to mark your calendar for the May 19, 20 & 21. There are still tee times available for any of the three days, or you’re welcome to join one of the […]

Getting around the beach has never been easier. Check out our beach wheelchairs, available at no cost, 7 days a week. Easy to use! Come by the Visitors Center at 31 Laneda in Manzanita to pick one up or call us at (503) 812-5510 to make a reservation. Available in adult and […]

Plastic is flowing in from the ocean everyday. With every wave that crashes on our beaches, more and more plastic is deposited. This wave of plastic is not going to stop and the problem will not go away if you ignore it. Even our fish are consuming the plastic fragments, so you […]