Joanne’s guidebook
Longer walks and hiking
A gently rolling trail suitable for walking or biking, alternately shady and sunny. This is an out and back trail for most of us.
Banks-Vernonia Trail Midpoint
Banks-Vernonia State TrailA gently rolling trail suitable for walking or biking, alternately shady and sunny. This is an out and back trail for most of us.
Just a mile from our home, a gentle walk around the ponds and many opportunities to see a variety of birds, nutria and native plants.
Fernhill Wetlands Nature Trail
Fernhill Wetlands Nature TrailJust a mile from our home, a gentle walk around the ponds and many opportunities to see a variety of birds, nutria and native plants.
There is a 3 mile hike out to the point, with great views. Take water with you. We love the beauty of the rustic trail.
77 locals recommend
Cape Lookout State Park
13000 Whiskey Creek RoadThere is a 3 mile hike out to the point, with great views. Take water with you. We love the beauty of the rustic trail.
Sightseeing
Well this is the pride of the PNW! Tillamook Creamery has a long history, and the best ice cream hands down. You can walk through the creamery and see how the world famous Tillamook Cheese is made; have lunch; and shop for a souvenir.
172 locals recommend
Tillamook Creamery
4165 N Hwy 101Well this is the pride of the PNW! Tillamook Creamery has a long history, and the best ice cream hands down. You can walk through the creamery and see how the world famous Tillamook Cheese is made; have lunch; and shop for a souvenir.
A place to see and learn about historic quilts and fabrics. Even if you are not a quilter, you may enjoy the artful quilts. Then maybe go to the Creamery for ice cream?
14 locals recommend
Latimer Quilt & Textile Center
2105 Wilson River LoopA place to see and learn about historic quilts and fabrics. Even if you are not a quilter, you may enjoy the artful quilts. Then maybe go to the Creamery for ice cream?
Just a short walk from the parking lot is the light house, and a spectacular ocean view. During fall and spring migration you may see whales. Do bring binoculars. Also a nice spot for a picnic lunch.
11 locals recommend
Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint
3500 Cape Meares LoopJust a short walk from the parking lot is the light house, and a spectacular ocean view. During fall and spring migration you may see whales. Do bring binoculars. Also a nice spot for a picnic lunch.
This is so huge it is just hard to believe. If you are going to Tillamook it is well worth a stop.
48 locals recommend
Tillamook Air Museum
6030 Hangar RdThis is so huge it is just hard to believe. If you are going to Tillamook it is well worth a stop.
This is a favorite of ours. A lovely beach, a scenic drive, and Proposal Rock. If you are taking in the north coast area, this is a lovely place to add to your trip.
7 locals recommend
Neskowin Beach
This is a favorite of ours. A lovely beach, a scenic drive, and Proposal Rock. If you are taking in the north coast area, this is a lovely place to add to your trip.
Right on the highway is the town of Depoe Bay. There are a resident pod of whales you can often see, as well as migrating whales in the spring and fall. Take every opportunity to stop at scenic overlooks.
10 locals recommend
OPRD Whale Watching Center
119 US-101Right on the highway is the town of Depoe Bay. There are a resident pod of whales you can often see, as well as migrating whales in the spring and fall. Take every opportunity to stop at scenic overlooks.