Overview
Garibaldi is a quiet coastal town on the Northern Oregon Coast. It is on the mouth of the Tillamook Bay and an excellent hub of crabbing, fishing, clamming and several other sea activities.
2 sights · 3 things to do · 8 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Garibaldi
Garibaldi Crab Races
(March)
Garibaldi Days Festival
(July)
Garibaldi Charters
Chartered fishing and diving.
Garibaldi Marina
A local business at the marina that rents equipment for many activities including clam digging, fishing, crabbing, etc.
Garibaldi Museum
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Wettest: Dec and Nov. (climate data from nearby Portland)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SLE Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field, Salem — 63 mi away. Directions
- PDX Portland International Airport, Portland — 64 mi away (major hub). Directions
To get to Garibaldi take highway 101 from the North or South or highway 6 from the East. Located 75 miles West of Portland and 8 miles North of Tillamook.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $59–$59 a night (typical $77), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$100, mid-range ~$150, comfortable ~$220.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Garibaldi Museum, Garibaldi Crab Races, Garibaldi Days Festival
- Lunch Bayfront Bakery
- Afternoon Garibaldi Charters, Garibaldi Marina
- Dinner Miller's Seafood Market
- Evening Parkside Coffee House
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Get in
To get to Garibaldi take highway 101 from the North or South or highway 6 from the East. Located 75 miles West of Portland and 8 miles North of Tillamook.
Get around
Garibaldi is beginning a project to connect the city with the marina and the surrounding area with a walkpath. Check out the project at Oregon Coastal Futures Project
See
Do
Do Garibaldi Marina
A local business at the marina that rents equipment for many activities including clam digging, fishing, crabbing, etc.
Buy
The town has many antique stores.
Shop Classy Touch Gifts
Shop Barview Jetty Store
Shop Godfrey's Garibaldi Pharmacy
Shop Food Basket Market
Eat
Eat Bayfront Bakery
They boast some of the best baked goods on the coast.
Drink
Sleep
The town has many Bed & Breakfasts as well as hotels. There are also homes for rent.
Stay Bayshore Inn L.L.C.
Stay Tilla-Bay Motel
Stay Western Royal Inn
Stay Harborview Inn & RV Park
A locally-owned and -operated motel and RV park located 50 yards from the boat launch and marina. Offers boat & trailer parking along with special rates for guests of charter partners. 16 rooms with rates starting at $49/night feature 1 or 2 queen beds, refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, flat screen TV with free cable & wi-fi. The 30 space RV park features hot shower, 20, 30, 50 amp electric, water, sewer, cable TV and wi-fi all included in the rates, which start at $27.50/night.
Go next
Take Highway 101 North or South or Highway 6 West towards Portland.
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