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A (Slightly Caffeinated) Rockaway Beach Love Story

Since 1992, Gloria Robben has been helping the people and visitors of Rockaway Beach be their very best selves – by serving up delicious caffeinated beverages with a side of love. Gloria moved here in 1991 and decided to open her own coffee shop the next year....

Family’s gem and jewelry shop glows with upbeat energy

By Scott Gilbert Rockaway Beach is a jewel of the Oregon Coast, and fittingly, a gem and jewelry shop in the center of town sparkles with a family’s love for creating beauty. That bright spot is Troxel’s Gem and Jewelry Company and its adjacent...

Celebrate National Hot Dog Day in style

July 19th is National Hot Dog Day – and all across the nation people are observing by, you guessed it, enjoying a juicy hotdog. Whether you prefer them grilled, boiled, pan-fried, cooked on a stick over a campfire or even dipped in batter and fried, hot dogs are...

Man with a crab pot, Rockaway Beach, Oregon

Spend Father’s Day Weekend in Rockaway Beach

Bring your Father to Rockaway Beach this year for a memorable weekend that he is sure to enjoy. There are so many special ways to spend an afternoon with your dad – from fishing and clamming, to catching a trip on the historic Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad. There...

Vintage stores offer new thrills with antique items

Rockaway Beach stores aren’t the same old same old By Scott Gilbert Shopping for antiques is an endless source of surprises, and Rockaway Beach on the Oregon Coast offers sweet vintage shops just off the sand and surf. Trash & Treasures at 180 Highway 101 South...

Summer Pop Up Gallery is a Love Letter to Rockaway Beach

by Lorraine Ortiz Find abandoned space. Remove debris and dust. Gussy up with new paint and lighting. Then, as if by magic, a gallery pops up! A new temporary photographic exhibition venue in Rockaway Beach aims to be something unique and moving. “I want people...