Overview
Rockaway Beach is a city on the Northern Oregon Coast.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Rockaway Beach
Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site
International Police 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.
- PDX Portland International Airport, Portland — 65 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SLE Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field, Salem — 67 mi away. Directions
It is along scenic US Hwy 101 that runs North-South on the Oregon coast.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Manhattan Beach State Recreation Site
- Lunch Rockaway Pronto Pup
- Afternoon International Police Museum
- Evening Littotal Bar
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
It is along scenic US Hwy 101 that runs North-South on the Oregon coast.
See
Do
Eat
Eat Rockaway Pronto Pup
Claims to have invented the corndog in the 1930s, and to have the world's first riding mechanical corndog. Besides 3 sizes of beef corndogs, they have veggie dogs as well as battered zucchini, dill pickle, and a three cheese variety, which are all vegetarian. They also have a seasonal corndog flavor, soft-serve ice cream, and the inevitable hats and T-shirts.
Drink
Drink Littotal Bar
Cocktail bar that also has local craft beer. Minors allowed with adult until 8PM.
Sleep
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