Manzanita Beach
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tinae426
Portland, OR5 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
My son rented this wonderful beach house in Manzanita over the Christmas holidays. We arrived around 4:00 and waited for the rest of our party to show up before checking in. It was a wonderful house with everything one needed. Though it was wet upon our arrival, the following days were gorgeous.
My kids are adult kids, and the house could certainly accommodate people with children or teens. The house had plenty of yard and a little playground for littles. There was an outside fire pit too. We were just a block away from the beach and downtown. The furnishings were comfortable. The kitchen was awesome. The decor eclectic. The cons were the water pressure in the upstairs shower. One of the kitchen sinks could be adjusted, but it was okay. There were 3 bathrooms. The beds were comfortable.
My husband and I have been and stayed in Manzanita numerous times. We have stayed in 3 of the hotels and several beach houses over the years.
We love Manzanita. This trip we spent more time on the beach walking. We had our family with us. We brought board games and our guitars. It was really special sharing the holiday with our loved ones.
My kids are adult kids, and the house could certainly accommodate people with children or teens. The house had plenty of yard and a little playground for littles. There was an outside fire pit too. We were just a block away from the beach and downtown. The furnishings were comfortable. The kitchen was awesome. The decor eclectic. The cons were the water pressure in the upstairs shower. One of the kitchen sinks could be adjusted, but it was okay. There were 3 bathrooms. The beds were comfortable.
My husband and I have been and stayed in Manzanita numerous times. We have stayed in 3 of the hotels and several beach houses over the years.
We love Manzanita. This trip we spent more time on the beach walking. We had our family with us. We brought board games and our guitars. It was really special sharing the holiday with our loved ones.
Written January 12, 2020
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Leigh A
3 contributions
Jul 2020
...because I don't want others to know about this incredible beach. Iconic Cannon Beach, with Haystack Rock, is flooded with visitors, especially during the summer. A half hour south, and this lovely beach, with the Neahkanie mountain anchoring it on one side, provides an idyllic beach respite.
It can get pretty windy, but that's when the kites and kite-surfers come out. Fun to watch.
The beach is long enough to justify "long walks on the beach".
It can get pretty windy, but that's when the kites and kite-surfers come out. Fun to watch.
The beach is long enough to justify "long walks on the beach".
Written July 27, 2020
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travelgalTacoma
Tacoma35 contributions
Sep 2021
We love to visit this great little town and beach with our pooch. We were sad to see that Covid has taken a toll on the businesses here. The town itself is making a real effort to be Covid safe, even having signs requiring masks on the town streets and we appreciate their efforts greatly; however, we had difficulty finding a place to eat with outdoor seating and ended up getting takeout food. We find people in Manzanita very friendly and love to come here; hopefully the businesses will be able to adapt post-Covid.
Written September 12, 2021
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JenZamudio
East Wenatchee15 contributions
Feb 2015
We visited both Seaside and Cannon Beach before traveling to Manzanita. Manzanita's beach is much less crowded and offers more potential for beach-combers to find something worth keeping. My first 10 minutes there I found three whole sand dollars and in the past I've found live crabs walking around. There's also more parking available with minimal walking.
Written March 1, 2015
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Flo7110
Colorado Springs, CO73 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
Family and dog friendly beach. It was fun! Would recommend this beach to anyone visit the Oregon coast. Easy to access from street parking.
Written August 12, 2018
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john g
San Diego, CA259 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
You can get to it from the park, or at the end of any street that ends at it. I heard you can drive on it, but I didn't see any cars. There were dogs running around, and lots of driftwood and shells
Written June 18, 2018
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misopiso88
Seattle, WA27,567 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
We visit Cannon Beach and Manzanita quite often. We love them both but each has their pros and cons. Manzanita is absolutely stunning and rarely crowded but it can often be quite windy so check on the weather before heading there.
Written August 1, 2015
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R5440352
Seattle, WA41 contributions
Oct 2020
this is a great beach to walk. From the north end, which runs into the side of Neahkahnie Mountain, to the south end, which runs into the mouth of the Nehalem River, it is about 7 miles, so there is always plenty of room.
Written October 13, 2020
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Jack V
Los Angeles, CA1,471 contributions
Sep 2020
this is an incredibly beautiful beach with less crowds then the Cannon Beach area. the beach has very few people during the day but gets an older walking crowd early evening and at sunset. definitely worth a trip.
Written September 30, 2020
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Nancy E
Chicago, IL210 contributions
Sep 2019 • Friends
Manzanita is much quieter than Cannon Beach which gives it a more quaint feel. Great beach to walk on for miles and lovely scenery. Can’t wait to come back!
Written September 1, 2019
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Angelina5
Dallas, Texas7 contributions
Are you there now? Where and what is your favorite thing to do?
Cherie O
Tillamook, OR56 contributions
I live within a mile of this beautiful 7 mile beach. Walking the beach you will see kites flying, people wind surfing and families enjoying time with their children. Manzanita is a small town with cute shops and several nice places to eat. Within a mile or two is the Nehalem State park for campers, yurts available too. Short sand beach is very popular but parking during the summer can be difficult. Cannon Beach is 15 miles away with Haystack rock, many shops and great food. Always something to do in our area even in the raining winter months.
adam h
1 contribution
Where's the best place to park for access,and where are the closest public restrooms?
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Bandon106 contributions
There’s street parking along the beach frontage road. The closest public restroom is at the visitors center. The staff at the visitors center is very friendly and helpful.
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