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Tillamook is the county seat of Tillamook County, near the Northern Oregon Coast. It is the gateway to the Three Capes Scenic Area which is the coastline between the mouth of Tillamook Bay in the north, down to Cape Lookout in the south.
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The Tillamook Creamery Visitor's Center is the center of the prime dairy area of Oregon. Interactive exhibits describe the cheesemaking process, and visitors can see the process unfold through the glass windows. Samples of their various products are available, including cheddar cheese curds. And of course, there's ice cream... forty flavors of them.
An aircraft collection and aviation museum focused on World War II. Located in one of the few remaining World War II blimp hangars. The massive building is the largest clear-span wooden structure in the world, and was designed to hold 8 blimps!
A short, easy trail to the tallest waterfall in the Coast Range.
This uniquely short lighthouse is perched on a cliff overlooking the waves that crash against the rocky Pacific coastline. The lighthouse is a 1/3rd mile walk along a paved pathway from the parking lot. Excellent site for whale and seabird watching on a clear day. The site is open year-round, but the lighthouse tour and gift shop are only open in the summer months.
Cape Lookout offers 5 miles of beach access along Netarts Spit, as well as a campground and hiking along Cape Lookout itself which juts 1.6 miles out into the ocean providing sweeping views of the coastline on a clear day.
Bayocean was once a planned luxury resort town that fell into the sea in the 1920s due to erosion when the Tillamook Bay Jetty was completed. What remains is a pristine 5-mile beachfront along the spit that encloses Tillamook Bay. Directly adjacent to the village of Cape Meares (although the shortcut to Oceanside over the Cape itself has been closed due to storm damage).
A popular beach when the weather is warm offers chances to explore the nearby cliffs and take a tunnel to a rocky area of the beach. It's common for creatures like starfish, sea urchins, and anemone to be visible at low tide.
also known locally as Agate Beach or Hundred Step Beach
The Blue Heron has a rustic atmosphere with a petting zoo out front. Inside you can find samples of cheese, wine, mustard, and jam. The deli counter makes delicious sandwiches, soups and salads at a reasonable price.
Small, cozy bistro located right along the bay focuses on high quality food with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Long-standing rustic cafe in Oceanside with seafood mains and homemade desserts.
A local favorite food truck that serves authentic (Tex-)Mexican favorites.
A family-owned establishment serving oysters grown on their own farm in Netarts Bay, as well as other locally sourced seafood dishes.
Brewed with spontaneous fermentation in a coolship: the beer takes in wild yeast abundant in the air here. Minors and well-behaved pets allowed on patio.
Pelican Brewery was founded 45 minutes to the south in Pacific City, but has expanded to other locations along the coast. Try their Cream Ale!
A bayside spot with excellent open patio seating for mild weather. Both the food and drinks are generally top notch, though occasionally inconsistent. The service tends to be at what some would call a "beachy pace", but as long as nobody is coming in with a completely empty stomach, the atmosphere makes for a pleasant wait.
formerly Best Western
Six tiny homes with individual themes and full kitchens. No pets.
A beef jerky lovers' paradise, you can get the best price on your favorite snack right at the factory. 10 2-foot sticks are only $10!
Another regional favorite for jerky is also based in Tillamook. Their shop has a different variety of products also at factory prices. You can buy fresh beef as well.
Boutique shop selling Netarts Bay harvested salt and salt products factory direct.
Outlet to buy fresh seafood caught and harvested from the Washington and Oregon coasts.
By bus
The Tillamook County Transportation District (TCTD) Route 5 connects Tillamook to Portland (at Union Station and the Greyhound depot) twice in each direction per day.
By bus
TCTD's Route 1, the Tillamook Town Loop, makes 12 trips around town per day, leaving the 2nd & Laurel Transit Center hourly at quarter past the hour from 7:15AM to 6:15PM. Fare is $1.50.
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