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Whale breaching, Rockaway Beach, Oregon

The Time has Come to Watch for Whales

It seems this time of year everyone is celebrating, even the Grey Whales. Each December, these massive creatures begin their annual migration from Alaska and it just so happens that Rockaway Beach has a front-row seat as roughly 20,000 of these whales swim past our...

A Taste of Romania Finds a Home in Rockaway Beach

Foodie culture is alive and well in Rockaway Beach – just ask the locals. Part of that is thanks to the Sand Dollar Restaurant & Lounge, where a blend of traditional Romanian cooking and American cuisine create a wonderfully unique dining experience that...
Deck around cedar tree, Rockaway Beach, Oregon

When it Comes to Trees, Go Big or Go Home

Most things in our beach town are small – and that’s the way we like it. We love our small cafes; small shops full of eclectic gifts and tiny treasures; small parks, and small crowds. But one thing in our tiny coastal village isn’t small at all. In fact –...

The Holidays Shine Brightest in Rockaway Beach

If there’s one thing we take pretty seriously here in Rockaway Beach, it’s celebrations. We’re pretty well known for our 4th of July parade and fireworks and of course the ever-popular Kite Festival. So it’s no surprise that the holidays are just as unique in our tiny...

Farm-to-Table Cuisine finds its home in Rockaway Beach

Jake Burden, the owner, and chef of The Offshore Grill has two major things going for him: he’s a fourth generation Tillamook County resident, and he is highly-trained in the hospitality industry with an extensive background working both in Denver, Colorado, and...

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