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Here are some of the enjoyable things you can do as you explore Manzanita on the beach.

Energizing Recreation

• windsurf, kite surf, plain old surf or fly a kite
• run or stroll on the 7-mile sandy beach
• hike up Neahkahnie Mountain and see for miles
• ride horseback
• launch a boat to Nehalem Bay to fish and crab
• golf year-round on a beautiful 9-hole golf course and driving range that’s open May through September
• visit the town park with play equipment and tennis courts
• bike or walk miles of trails in the State Park
• view wildlife: bald eagles, pelicans, elk herds, deer wandering through town, whales migrating

Dining for Diverse Tastes

• pizza (inside seating or 2 take out options)
• 2 coffee shops (one with hundreds of magazines, the other with
  ice cream)
• fresh baked bread, paninis, homemade soups and salads
• healthy Mexican with hot sauce bar
• pub with burgers, fresh wraps and salads, plus live music on
  weekends
• elegant wine bar offering desserts and nibbles
• family restaurant with variety and breakfast all day
• fine dining in a cozy setting
• desserts, pies, and ice cream to take home
• chef on demand

Shopping on a Personal Scale

• unique boutiques offering unusual items
• 2 independent bookstores
• 5 galleries, offering local and national artists
• 3 different grocery stores, one devoted to natural foods
• Farmer’s Market in the summer – locally grown organic produce
  and meats and fresh meals each Friday night
• video rentals
• full-service florist

Rejuvenate Body and Spirit

• unique boutiques offering unusual items
• 2 independent bookstores
• 5 galleries, offering local and national artists
• 3 different grocery stores, one devoted to natural foods
• Farmer’s Market in the summer – locally grown organic produce
  and meats and fresh meals each Friday night
• video rentals
• full-service florist

Rest

• 6 hotels and inns, choose beachfront or in town, quaint rooms or
  cozy cabins
• 4 rental agencies, with many different homes available
• camp within walking distance at Nehalem Bay State Park in a
  tent or yurt, or use their full RV hookups
• arrive via an airstrip next to the park and walk to town