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19 Best and Fun Things To Do In Manzanita, Oregon


TouristWire Editors

There are a number of things to do in this coastal city in Oregon. Manzanita is known for its beaches, but it is also home to stunning parks and fascinating museums, such as the Nehalem Valley Historical Society Museum.

There are also plenty of things to do in Manzanita if you want to relax and unwind. One such place is the Pauseful Massage & Botanicals spa, where visitors can relax and go for a variety of treatments.

Manzanita is also home to plenty of restaurants and bars. The San Dune Pub is one of the most popular and offers a wide selection of delicious comfort food.

Read on for our list of favorite things to do in Manzanita, Oregon.

The 19 Most Popular Things To Do In Manzanita, Oregon

19. Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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18. Angora Peak

4.8 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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17. Cove Beach

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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16. Treasure Cove

5.0 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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Credit: Ed Schneider, Google Maps

15. Smuggler Cove

4.9 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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14. Cape Falcon

4.9 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

13. Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain Trail – North Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ (78 reviews)

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Location: Oregon Coast Hwy Nehalem OR

12. Nehalem Bay Winery

4.2 ★★★★☆ (101 reviews)

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Location: 34965 OR 53 Nehalem OR

Tel:  503 368 9463

Web Address:   http://nehalembaywinery.com/

11. Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain Trail – South Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ (142 reviews)

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Location: Nehalem OR

10. Short Sands Trail – South Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ (366 reviews)

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Credit: Josh Wilson, Google Maps

Location: Nehalem OR

9. Neakahnie-Manzanita State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (496 reviews)

Location: Nehalem OR

Web Address:   https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

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8. Devils Cauldron

4.9 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

7. Hoffman Center for the Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ (22 reviews)

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Credit: Hoffman Center for the Arts, Google Maps

Location: 594 Laneda Ave Manzanita OR

Tel:  503 368 3846

Web Address:   http://hoffmanarts.org/

6. Nehalem Bay

4.8 ★★★★★ (34 reviews)

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5. Neahkahnie Mountain

4.9 ★★★★★ (47 reviews)

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4. Short Sand Beach

4.9 ★★★★★ (78 reviews)

3. Manzanita Beach

4.9 ★★★★★ (78 reviews)

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Location: 11 Manzanita Ave Manzanita OR

2. Elk Flats Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ (123 reviews)

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Credit: Mike W, Google Maps

Location: Oregon Coast Hwy Nehalem OR

1. Nehalem Bay State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,693 reviews)

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Location: 9500 Sandpiper Ln Nehalem OR

Tel:  800 551 6949

Web Address:   http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Manzanita, Oregon! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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