Kelly’s Brighton Marina
Located on magnificent Nehalem Bay, Kelly’s Brighton Marina is the premier spot for crabbing, fishing, camping, fresh cooked seafood and taking in the sights and sounds of the North Oregon Coast.
Location Map
29200 Hwy 101 N, Rockaway Beach, OR, 97118
Google Reviews
Jennifer Rogge
17:05 21 Oct 22
Kelly’s 2022 is getting back on track! Even had music playing late one afternoon like they used to! Office staff member(female) was a bit grumpy on occasion & overcharged us by an hour, but rectified error and gave us credit. Dock service was exceptional with all staff helpful, friendly & alert! Really enjoy this place and hope it continues to move back into the fun & festive atmosphere that I found here so many years ago! Btw, we caught 52 crabs in 3 days! No too shabby! Thanks Kelley’s!
Sophia Forte
15:19 14 Oct 22
This place was so much fun!! We are tourists and know absolutely nothing about crabbing. The staff took a good amount of time to explain everything and answered all our questions. We definitely will try the raw chicken approach for the bait next time as the crabs seemed to enjoy that more than the raw fish option. The people were awesome and we had just the best time doing something new and exciting!
Michelle noteboom
04:20 06 Sep 22
I have been wanting to stop by this place and check it out for future lodging. Did not disappoint. Loved the atmosphere. Took the boat ferry to the other side of the bay and had the entire beach to ourselves! So peaceful walking around and only hear the sound of my bare feet in the sand while the ocean water lapped along the shore. Pelicans and loons scattered the shoreline. Seeing the makeshift shelters artistic people had made from the driftwood that populated the sand dunes.We were told to call or “stand between the two sticks and wave”For a ride back. So we chose the sticks and sure enough the man came to pick us up. 😂 Planning on a trip back before the end of September.
KaSondra Palomino
01:15 01 Sep 22
We recently spent the weekend camping and crabbing at Kelly's Brighton Marina. All of the staff that we dealt with were super friendly and helpful. We rented a boat to go out crabbing and the crew was quick getting us out on the water, very explanatory with how to run their motors. The bathrooms up by the store were clean and stocked. The cooking crew was great, quick and efficient. They cooked up the crab we caught and we also ordered oysters and clams that were delicious.My only complaint was the port-a-potties got super gross as the weekend went by but that was to be expected with how full the campground happened to be while we were there.We will definitely be planning another trip to stay at Kelly's Brighton Marina.
Ryan Palmer
00:19 11 Aug 22
My wife, four kids, and myself had such an awesome time at Kelly's Marina today. They have such a great setup, and wonderful staff who all treated us like friends and family. We were planning to rent a boat to go crabbing but the lady at the counter suggested it might be a little crowded with our group of 6, and we might have a better time working off the dock. We spent less than half on that option, but she was right. We had so much fun running from one trap to another checking for crabs we could keep! It's a great activity that adults and kids of all ages can enjoy, and the staff did a great job teaching us how to do it. They cooked the crabs we caught and taught us how to clean and shell them to make them super tasty. This will be a regular stop for us on future trips to Oregon.
Todd Christiansen
23:49 10 Aug 22
FUN. This stop was one of my favorite during our vacation in Oregon. It was so simple and so enjoyable I will return. We were literally crabbing within 20 minutes of parking the car - we entered the store and Colin and Shirlee were gracious and patient as they explained the how to catch crabs. We bought our licenses, picked up our baited pots and within 30 minutes were hauling crab in on the dock. So enjoyable. We crabbed for 2 hours and likely caught between 75 and 100 crabs. We kept 3 which we took back to shore where the team confirmed they were legal catches, and within 20 minutes they were steamed.The store sells a variety of beverages including beer and hard seltzer, butter and a variety of other optional gear for crabbing or oysters. We bought butter and drinks. Kelly's provides crackers, napkins, knives and forks. The lunch was awesome - enjoying the catch from earlier that morning.Again, Very Fun, Affordable and Professional. Highly recommended!
Jenica
03:27 10 Aug 22
I had originally came to this awesome place back in July of 2016. LOVED it then.. have followed the location closely as the new owners took over.: let me just say.. it was awesome before and it’s perfect now!! I returned with my family today and we just did some dock crabbing (I have a 5 week old newborn so the boat was out of the question) and we caught a monster!! The staff is so kind and helpful at every step. The location is clean and organized. We are in town another week and we intend to go back at least one more time. I cannot say enough positive things about this spot and their staff!!!
Scott Danielson
16:09 09 Aug 22
My wife and I stayed at the campground in our RV. We rented a boat and went crabbing for our first time. We had a blast. Only got 2 keepers but it was fun. They cooked the crab for us and they were the best crab we've ever eaten. Great trip.
J Nguyen
00:01 23 Jul 22
Fantastic place for family fun... my wife loves crabbing here. The people who run this place are awesome. I want to thank Shirley for helping me find a site for my RV. She was awesome and went out of her way to make sure we had a nice camp site. I can only give this place 4 stars for now, but a couple of improvements would make it a 5 star place. If you are an RV'er, there's NO DUMP station here. Also, please PAVE the road to the upper loop camp sites. It's full of holes and ruts.
Tracy Knight
18:21 22 Jul 22
We go every year for our annual reunion and love it. Allot has changed as to where you could grab a picnic table and spend the day crabbing, cooking out etc and this year all those places have turned into camping spots so a little tougher this year. Not sure yet. We will see how it goes.
Christopher Trammell
19:28 19 Jul 22
Was blown away with how unique of an experience this was. We got an amazing tent site on the water, fresh seafood, and tasty beer. Their store was filled with cool merchandise, snacks, and alcohol. They also have a fun common area with a big fire pit with home-made chairs. If you are on the coast on oregon. Give this place a shot.
Lyman & Brittany Rust
22:19 06 Jul 22
My first time tent camping in coastal Oregon and Kelly's did not disappoint! The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the crabbing process and didn't mind all the questions we asked. We took a boat out and caught our own crab, which the staff then cooked up for us. Add in some oysters and clams and it's a seafood lovers paradise. The coin operated showers were clean and a nice welcome. We'll definitely be back!!
K Ward
18:37 29 Jun 22
My wife and I have stayed here multiple times over the past 8 years. However the new owners don’t care about the customer as the prior owners. Having to cancel our first day of our reservation due to emergency surgery in Idaho we were met with the vague cancellation policy. We called the required 48 hours prior to our check in time and was forced to speak to incompetent and untrained staff multiple times. Was then told to call back on the day we are supposed to check in and talk to Brian as he is off until then. Speaking to Brian was not only a waste of time but he was rude in not understanding our exception. Not budging and we lost the complete amount we paid for. We pleaded our case and that in the interest of customer service and being loyal customers…they stuck with the policy. A policy that is vague as to when the 48 hours begins. After finding the new owners contact info and speaking to him he was not willing to budge either. Never going back.
Krista T
22:44 25 Jun 22
Very impressed with this place. It was much more than I expected. We stopped to get a crab. The service was quick, friendly and very helpful. They explained the process and showed us how to clean the crab after it was cooked. There were benches to eat. There was a fire pit and a little store.
Joe Marzan
12:51 12 Jun 22
We ate here on a recommendation from our VRBO host.We wanted to have some fresh cooked crab, while vacationing in Rockaway. Kelly's did not disappoint.Fun atmosphere with great views. We ordered our crab, they weighed it out, and immediately put it in the steamers. When it was done, they called our name and even showed us how to clean the cooked crab (ask if you can try the crab heart, tastes like chicken). Sat down at one of the large tables and enjoyed some of the best tasting and freshest crab you could get.
Bill Gage
17:43 31 May 22
The new owners are very friendly and easy to work with. The new store looks great, it is so big compared to the old one and you can walk around really easy in it. The campsites are clean and there's plenty of parking. No need to walk across the highway to get to it. We look forward to return again and again.
Simon Liu
04:49 31 May 22
The crabs were very fresh and tasty, better than the crabs I had in Newport. The staff were very friendly. This place is a hidden gem, being an hour away from Cannon Beach. On your way from Cannon Beach to Tillamook, make sure to stop here!Update on May 27, 2022. My wife and I came to this place for the second time. The clams and oysters were tasty, but the crabs were tasteless. We would appreciate if the quality of crabs are consistently good.
Allison Taylor
17:46 30 May 22
If it weren't for the fact that I had a waterfront campsite and the view was beautiful, I would leave a 1 star review. It's a privately owned campground, which is absolutely fine however, that means they can make their own rules. It is pretty pricey for what it is worth, the people running it are pretty clueless and rude. The so called "manager" went out of his way to ignore me and my husband. The guy running the counter had no idea what was going on. They also have a about 5-6 Cats running around the marina which at no point is mentioned anywhere and those cats like to scratch at tents with their claws. Also, don't plan on taking a shower there unless you have quarters with you. Apparently paying to stay there does not include using their showers. You have to pay for that separately.
Jerome C
02:21 12 Apr 22
Found this place by accident has the most amazing owners and beautiful setup it was hard to leave!! I am definitely going back this is my new go to location while I visit the coast. Thanks for all the memories guys!!
Thomas Higson
02:36 14 Mar 22
➡ This place is quite the experience! If you love crab and the water you have to come here!Here's my full breakdown:😷 HEALTH AND SAFETY: Masks are wore by no one so don't come here if you are expecting this to be a more Covid safe place. Also vaccines are not checked. That being said masks are not required by state and this is also an outdoor place. 1/5🤗 KINDNESS: The staff were very nice to us and made sure the crab they collected for us was good. There is really nothing else to be said! 5/5🎢 EXPERIENCE: This is quite the experience. You can rent one of their boats and get your own crab, crab of the dock, or just let them get one from the back. I chose to just let them pick a live crab and cook it up. You can watch them cook it. But if you want the full experience you should probably crab for your own crab. 4/5🍽️ FOOD: You should only come here if you LOVE seafood and crab. Otherwise there is no point in driving here. The crab was delicious. Other people in my party said it was the best crab they have ever tasted. I don't think they add any seasonings but it is still delicious. 4/5💰 PRICE: The crab was about $40. I don't know if that is very expensive because I don't usually buy a whole crab. I think you also have to buy the butter which seems a bit over the top. 3/5
Rebecca Chiu
23:18 31 Dec 21
We were so lucky to have gotten their last RV spot for the night in September without reservation. This place is very unique. A marina with much activities going on. Courteous and friendly staff that made our stay complete. We got some freshly cooked oysters for dinner and they were wonderful! Will definitely come back if we have a chance to travel this way again. Oh, and the sunset was incredible!
sd.sophie
17:19 23 Nov 21
It was quite the experience! You definitely don't wanna come if you're looking to make a profit from the crabs you catch, as we only caught one legal. But just going out (it was our first time crabbing) and having fun, it was awesome. I'd recommend coming here!
MrDNK
04:16 20 Oct 21
This place was awesome. We rented 3 boats, 3 traps per boat already baited and ready. Its a blast. Very well organized. We had so much we came back 2 days later. Great firepits for warming up after a 3 hours on the water. I recommend 3 hrs if you are crabbing with adults. 2 is not enough. Lots of snacks for sale there, tons of beer and good parking/bathrooms. You can even camp there and wake up and smell a little crabby! Super fun. 3 to a boat works but 2 is faster.
Mindy Hillman
22:32 17 Oct 21
Our family of five loved every minute of crabbing at Kelly's marina. We had some kids that were nervous about a boat, so we just stayed at the dock and had a great time visiting with other guests, playing with the kittens, warming ourselves by the fire, and catching some crabs. I think those in the boat were more successful with how many they caught, but we didn't mind. The experience was worth it and our girls didn't want to leave, even though we were under dressed for the weather. I would suggest dressing as warm as possible for maximum enjoyment. Highly recommend!
Spencer Hinckley
14:51 03 Oct 21
This is such a fun experience! We drove from about an hour away based on the recommendation from a friend. It did not disappoint!The staff were super friendly and happy to teach us newbies how to catch and clean the crab. Bonus, they even cook it there as part of the experience! The staff was great with my kids, keeping them engaged . We really had a good time!Tips we were told and found helpful: plan to be there 2-3 hrs before high tide,bring some chicken drumsticks, go on a weekday if possible.
Matt Flanders
04:38 18 Sep 21
This place was incredible! In about one hour were able to catch a bucket full of crab for feast!The kids had such an awesome experience call of the instructions on how to do everything was great.The boat we rented was perfect, without food that we needed. We have no idea what we’re doing, so all the explanations were so greatly appreciated. Staff is so friendly!
Janell Fehlen
03:01 11 Aug 21
A tad expensive but so worth the experience! Bring a chair, rent a crab ring (or bring your own), grab the smelly crab bait and enjoy the fresh ocean beauty! You sit on their dock & they help you get going on catching your own crab. Fun for the whole family. They even cook your crab. Nice people all around. We only got one keeper but got a bucket full of great memories. You can rent one of their boats and go out in the bay and toss your rings. People were catching way more from the boat than from the dock.
Mary Pearson
16:49 10 Aug 21
Stayed here on our adventure!!!! Absolutely wonderful place very very reasonable price. Everything you need and want in camping. An added bonus you can go catch your crabs and they cook them up for you! Amazing laid back environment and very friendly staff! Love. Love love Kelly's and we will be returning whenever we are here again
Andrew Palm
14:29 01 Aug 21
My goal was to give the kids a unique experience and going crabbing at Kelly's for a couple hours was perfect. They do rent out boats, but we chose to stay on the pier. For $15 they rig up a crabbing ring and the kids threw the ring off the dock and waited in anticipation. I'm not sure anyone on the dock had much luck that day, other than hauling in a few females, but it was still a great way to spend the day. As part of your $15, they also cook and clean your catch. Delicious! We met the personable new owner and he seemed to be a great guy. We wish him much success.
Arushi Kandya
22:13 15 Jul 21
One of the great hidden gems camp site.We were very last minute but they do allow first come first serve. Super easy check in and check out. Kind of catch. We had just perfect view to the lake.Cherry on the top: they do some charging spots, restaurants, fire wood and store in case you need. It was one of our first and best camping at RV resort.Highly recommend to stay, and their staff is nothing but helpful. You will need to pay some minimal amount for shower which was ok for us, since i think its a great way to save water as people will use it judiciously.
Ian strait
01:04 11 Jul 21
Came today and spent 5 hours, unfortunately we were unable to get any keepers.There a few things, the facilities and setup were nice, dock, cooking and desk staff were pretty friendly for the most part.The only bummer was that after 5 hours and close to $100 we ended up spending almost that to have them cook crabs so we could have them for dinner.I wish I had just bought the crabs to begin with honestly.I probably won't go back although I recommend checking it out if you haven't been or need a camping spot (not sure on prices). Beautiful views, oh did I mention kittens.
Tayler Kolin
06:43 29 Jun 21
This place was great! Seems like a fantastic place to take the family for a day trip.Every person who worked there was super friendly and personable. From renting the hoops, whoever was at the counter was fun and cracking jokes, to getting down on the docks and getting to see the dock master holding a seagull showcasing the he was knowledgeable enough to know it was an adolescent gull based on its size; which was just adorable to see.At one point while waiting for the crab to cook someone who worked there offered to have me hold one of the kittens they have about the place which made my whole day.When the crab was done cooking they served it up with crab butter (I guess fat from the crab and butter mixed and served in its shell) and we ate next to the fire pit. And they'll give you the crab heart speared up which just makes you feel so viscous! haha.Seriously, one of the best days I've had in a long time and while it would have been great even without all the effort they seem to put in to making it a fun experience; it really made the difference. I'm still gushing about it hours later and I'll be telling anyone/everyone I can about how great this was and taking any friends and family I can back here.
Nick
02:50 27 Jun 21
Awesome, friendly, and helpful staff. Prices very reasonable for boat rental and crabbing. amazing views and great location. staff will even cook your catch for you. Oysters, clams, and crabs also available for purchase if you didn't catch anything. The shop at the marina also has anything you need for the boating excursion.
Cody Barham
15:21 12 Jun 21
This place is pretty cool. We did some dockside crabbing and enjoyed some fresh steamer clams. The kids had a lot of fun, next time I think we'll rent a boat for crabbing. They don't allow dogs on the dock, but ours was welcome in the patio dining area.
Rain Marid
02:19 01 Jun 21
My family and I enjoy going out to Kelly's for boat rental and crabbing in the bay. This memorial day, it was our fourth time out crabbing on the bay and overall it was fun. We took lots of pictures, walked on the sandy beach, had loads of fun crabbing for the keepers. Even though, we happen to experience another family picking up our traps. Here is what happened, we set out our traps and decided to go onto the sandy beach for a few minutes...while doing so we noticed another family pulling out our traps and taking our catch just before heading off to the docks. I attached some of the screenshots from a video that I took of them taking my buoy's out. We understand you may get confused once but twice that's a different story. What was especially fishy was how they left right after taking the catch. I would have never thought that there was poaching going on here so I wanted to come on here to warn everyone who will be going on the bay to crab. Don't take your eyes off of your bouey's! Because if you do you might just experience the same thing that my family and I did.JUST BE AWARE OF THE CRAB POACHERS!!
Fidel Negrete
15:38 31 May 21
Had an amazing experience with the family! We did the crabbing on the boat. Everyone had a fun time enjoyed what we caught. It was a new experience for everyone and it won't be the last time. Thank you to everyone at Kelly's. We'll see you again!
Eddy “Eddy” Zhuo
23:11 26 May 21
Wonderful place for crabbing! The staff are so friendly and helpful. They shows us many crabbing tips on the dock. You can also rent boat to go crabbing too. Thank you for the wonderful memories for our kiddos! They will cook your crab for you if you want to eat it right away. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sammy B
03:22 20 May 21
We love crabbing here!! Employees are awesome! Great young men and women working there & they're all very respectful. Can't wait to go again!
Hannah Maiden
23:11 14 May 21
A crabbers dream! They have everything you need! Prices are super good! People are friendly! Place is super cool! Definitely want to come here again 😊
Tabatha Turnbull
23:47 03 May 21
My husband and I first visited 6 years ago and couldn’t wait to come back. Brought the kids with us this time and celebrated my birthday.I love the small town vibe of this place. Can’t wait to come back in the future 🦀
Colin Davis
11:31 21 Apr 21
This place is magical. It's a great family-friendly environment and my daughter kept telling me how much she loved the visit. She was so excited to catch baby crabs, handle the full-sized ones and the tiny sea eels and that was a huge change for her. Who needs electronics when the kids will interact with nature at a place like this?
Adrian Maziak
00:11 14 Apr 21
Best crabbing spot @Rockaway.. Friendly staff, great setup, and ample room once the crowds kick in during the peak. We took a boat out, lots caught but not the keeper size. Irrespective our 10 year old had a ton of fun. 2 hours seems about the right time, do check how gusty it is. We had a relatively calm day.
sonrisa gleason
20:20 10 Apr 21
This place is absolutely wonderful! The staff was friendly and the suite was huge. Much cleaner than some of the 4 star hotels i have stayed in recently. Also right down the road from Kelly's Marina where we were able to go crabbing. That place is also awesome with extremely reasonable prices.Anyway it was a blast, can't wait to return!
Danielle Tessier
00:26 06 Apr 21
This place is fantastic! Reasonably priced for sure and fun for the whole family! If you plan on crabbing off the dock bring chairs.. but we had such a good time! They rent out the pots, tell you what to do, and they cook and clean your keepers for you too! Perfect for people new to crabbing or just looking for a fun activity.
Carrie G
21:11 05 Apr 21
The place itself is a lot of fun! There was a fire burning in the pit, music playing, and the staff is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We were there crabbing and the girls who work the cleaning station are fast! We will come back to camp next time!
Patricia Aulner
20:56 26 Mar 21
Despite the cooler semi foggy morning we had a great time. All the staff were very helpful n friendly. We enjoyed crabbing from the dock. We even got two that were big enough to keep n they cooked them right there n ate them! Definitely recommend going here! Kids had a blast!
Sarah Adamson
20:24 07 Mar 21
We loved this place! We stopped on our trip down the coast and we loved it. Kelly is such a great guy!
Katherine Sims
17:52 05 Mar 21
Great experience. They were very patient with a large group of novices and if they laughed at us (rightfully so), they at least did it from shore so we couldn't hear it. I've never driven a boat but their instructions were simple and clear so I got the hang of it quickly, at least enough not to run aground. Best part was their instruction that we shouldn't need to shut off the boat but if we do, push the red button then restart it like a lawn mower. I probably needed to shut it off 6-7 times as my steering would not win any awards, so I was grateful for the info. We went really early in the season so although we only caught one crab we could keep between 4 boats, we had a great time hauling up the pots full of small crabs, naming them, then tossing them back, usually away from the opportunistic seagulls. Cheering for your pot puller really helps with catching crabs as well as scaring other boats away from your prime crabbing waters. And all the noise garners interest from seals who were probably wondering what the crazy humans are doing. A great way to spend a few hours and well worth the sore muscles.
mae esquibel
19:46 23 Jan 21
We tried to decide whether paying for prepared crab or catching ourselves was a better option. Was urged and assured by staff that catching our own was the better option. They didn’t tell us nobody was catching anything all day so $30 later we had no crab. Felt scammed. Also the obese dog is super cute but she is clearly struggling w arthritis and other issues and should be put on a diet :( The long-haired guy working the dock was super nice.
Oksana Bokova
05:22 18 Oct 20
It was our first time on a boat and crabbing. So one of the stuff member went with us and explained everything in details. It was very kind of them.Boat rent is $110 for 2 hours (and it’s absolutely worth it!) and they cook the crabs you catch.Crabs were delicious and customer service on the highest level. Kelly even helped us himself, very nice man.We catch 3 crabs, and it was awesome!!! Thanks for this opportunity.
Erica cruz
15:53 11 Oct 20
Will made my birthday a memorable day. He provided excellent service and provided information and tips on getting crab. The boats were ready on time and well kept. He was friendly and with a great attitude. The other staff was amazing as well with tips and details while cleaning the crab. Definitely will be coming again!!
Michael Benson
16:43 07 Oct 20
This place is absolutely incredible. Talk about a well oiled machine. They can move people through here at an unbelievable pace all with good service. We got the boat for 2 hours and caught 9 Dungeness crab! They then cook the crab for you. We had a blast and will be returning as often as we can!
Josh Hughes
03:57 07 Oct 20
Such a fun experience! But not for the faint of heart... it's adventurous, gross, stretching and beautiful all at once. They give you a little training and turn you loose with a boat and some crab pots. We caught tons, then they cook it up for you. More crab than we could eat. Highly recommend if you're adventurous!
Vexatious
23:41 18 Sep 20
Access is right off hwy. Grab your tent, r.v. or sleep in the car and crab all day! Rent a ring, which comes with bait, throw it off the dock, or rent a boat. Crabbing is always fun but when we can catch crab that are actually big enough to eat, double bonus! And this is the place! Plus, they'll cook them for you!! We barely had to shop the whole 3 days...we just ate crab and were happily satisfied :-)
Nina Scanlon
03:37 13 Sep 20
The staff is so friendly and helpful. They made room for us to pitch our tent when we had no where else to stay. We didn't go crabbing, but it looked interesting and fun.
John Hayes
01:39 12 Sep 20
Always a fun camping trip! Even if you strike out getting your own crabs, they've got plenty, and will do 'em up right for ya! Absolutely the nicest folks, too!
R.R. Revamp
06:09 08 Sep 20
Crabbing, fishing, nature and camping they were awesome and we had a blast!
Chris P.
21:19 05 Sep 20
This place is great, alway head there when I’m near the coast. Tried crabbing for the first time and caught a couple giant crab that they will cook and clean for you. They also offer overnight camping with TVs or tents which was very convenient.
Alex Hawkins
21:58 29 Aug 20
It took awhile to get our boat as it was super busy but everyone was super nice and even though we ended up with only 1 crab it was a fun experience with friends
Katie Johnson
05:39 26 Aug 20
Place to go where you can rent a small fishing boat, they allow up to 6 adults on board. We had 3 adults and 1 big kid plus a baby and two smaller kids but they said only 6. They did eventually accommodate. Boat rental $110 first two hours, $25 after. You can only take it out into the small cove. They stock boat with three pre baited crab nets. What you catch they will clean and cook for you if you like. When we went we were not catching anything keepable, too many boats in one spot. Overall kids had a fun time dropping the nets. Tennis shoes recommended (ones you can get wet), boat has metal floor- no carpeting. Slipped around several times cane away with sore muscles.
J. Mann
16:59 24 Aug 20
Beautiful camping, you get to watch the sun sets on the marina, boat rentals, crab right off the dock. I love the little spot where you can sit or hang out while they cook the loot of the day. Such a great place!
Hannah Gilbert
22:44 20 Aug 20
Seriously such a fun experience!! We were welcomed with such a friendly & humorous staff. We threw in pots off the dock and had a blast! The guys on the dock were very helpful and professional. The gals that took our crabs and cooked them for us to take home were very patient and answered all the questions our kids asked about their jobs!! So much fun and highly recommend!! 10/10 for sure ??
Sandra Ponce
04:45 09 Aug 20
If you love crab and oysters you have to go eat here. Will recommend to bring some butter, salt, hot sauce and limes with you. You can buy this as sides also. You can also go catch your own crab. Brig your favorite drink also.
Colleen Ohler
14:32 07 Aug 20
Kelly and Janice are two of the nicest people you could ever meet. Kelly's exuberance is the driving force at his marina. The staff are all excellent and it is a wonderful way to spend a day.I'll be heading back in a few weeks. Such a family favorite!
James Peoples
02:53 06 Aug 20
Fine little spot. Tent sites are not shaded but are right by the water. RV spots are in the prime location but it's more of a parking area than a campground. Crab, clams and oysters at fair prices. If you are just stopping by, park by the road before you cross the train tracks. The driveway can be busy. They also offer shuttles across the bay to Nehalem Bay State Park if you are hiking the Oregon Coast Trail.
Jen Jen
21:51 24 Jul 20
The best place to relax without a doubt .. I have been going here for almost 12 years. Literally since I was a little girl! And I love it! it is my favorite place to go relax & have fun! Kelly & His wife are always amazing and ensure everyone has a good experience. Have always made my enormous Family feel welcomed.
Genghis Quan
14:57 22 Jul 20
Went to visit friends who were camping here. Beautiful view and relaxing area. Very nice. My friends said they sell freshly caught crab and clams there as well.
CatlikeTomato34
23:52 21 Jul 20
We spent $67 on crab rings. We measured every crab we caught and ended up with our bucket 3/4 full. The lady who went to measure our crabs said that none of them met the requirements despite us getting measuring all of them before hand. I went to buy something in the shop afterward and I heard the same lady tell a customer what she did to my family laughing .The one star is for the nice boys who helped us set up our bait.
Liz Blackwell
05:15 19 Jul 20
I've been meaning to leave a review all year but the week we got home from our honeymoon, the pandemic started. We visited here on Feb. 26, 2020. But I literally think about this place like everyday, 10/10 favorite stop on our honeymoon adventure. It was such a magical experience indulging in fresh oysters and clams by the fireside with a nice cold beer. All while overlooking the bay. I absolutely loved all the marina kitties running around too. This sweet one was all over us and it made us miss our own critters. The staff was super friendly, helpful and answered my newbie questions without judgement (this was my first oyster experience and I fell in love at first bite lol). We took a crab home to cook, which turned out heavenly. With the help of my husband and I both being pro chefs. I could keep going and going. We are 100% coming back someday. ??
cody chidester
00:55 12 Jul 20
This place was great- from the experience to the service to the atmosphere. The employees were wonderful and taught us exactly how to crab, and the owner even taught us how to eat the crab since we are from Utah and have only eaten pre prepared crab before. The staff was friendly and helpful and I would definitely go again.
Colleen Lawrence
02:05 09 Jul 20
Love this place!! Friendly staff and good vibe. Order fresh crab or rent a boat and catch them yourself. Little shop is fully stocked with wine, beer and snacks to enjoy on the water or with your crab. We opted to just rent a boat for an hour and ride around. When we got back, we ordered fresh cooked and cleaned crab and sat on a colorful table, enjoyed the sun and beautiful view of the marina.
Neal Fraser
00:19 09 Jul 20
Very awesome experience! We caught just enough keepers for everyone to have a good time and get some nibbles. The guys got us out on the water quickly even with a big group. Would definitely recommend.
leslie munoz
22:15 03 Jul 20
So much fun! Was my first time on the Oregon coast and crabbing. We had 3 good crabs that they cooked and cleaned for us, nothing like fresh crab right on the shore. Definitely will be coming back!
Ryan
01:04 02 Jul 20
Great little place wish it was a little warmer to rent one of Kelly's boat to crab. We ended up buying crabs at a great price
goldiluck rebollido
03:52 21 Jun 20
You can just buy crab and have them cook it! Also Oysters and clams. And good place to camp too!
Trip Advizor
06:37 17 Jun 20
It was absolutely breathtaking, wonderfully friendly people and just overall amazing atmosphere! Will definitely be back
Sara Solovei
02:31 17 Jun 20
My boyfriend and I stopped to check out Kelly’s on the way to Seaside for Labor Day Weekend a couple of years ago, and ended up tent camping there on the way home! We had the best time, caught a bunch of yummy crab, and met great people around the fire pit. When my boyfriend woke up in the morning to get coffee, he brought back 2 kittens who hung out in our tent! We are planning on going back this Friday, June 20th for a couple nights, and we are SO EXCITED! See you soon, Kelly and friends!
Bonnie Eichenberger
23:42 05 Jun 20
Best place on the coast for fresh crab, oysters and clams. They are the nicest people and.make life fun!!
Nigel Dean
23:41 23 May 20
Kelly’s place is awesome, everything a person Wants to see at a marina! Crabs, oysters and clams all right out of the ocean. Talk about service, Wilson got us crab bait and fixed us up with what we needed for our ocean adventure!! Don’t miss this cool family owned outfit if you make it to Oregon coast.
sandy ornelas
20:21 23 May 20
Can't say enough about how awesome this place is! Fun, safe, and great staff and wonderful owner!
Landon Kunz
03:09 08 May 20
Good prices... You can get boat and years to rent here .... They also have fresh seafood.
Justin Miller
19:52 04 Nov 19
This place is something special. I love how you can decide your own level of involvement. Rent a fresh baited trap and toss it off the dock with the kids or launch your own boat. Nothing is intimidating here. The friendly staff was patient and accomidating with my multiple, newbie questions. These are some of the hardest working employees I've ever seen. The store has a wide array of beers to pair with the seafood. 17 campsites have water front views and water/electric hookups. No dump here. Head to Bar View Jetty park outside Garibaldi to dump for 10 bucks. Sunsets can't be beat! We had a small, water issue (our fault) with our campsite and the man in the crab hat (Kelly, the owner) was on it in minutes. His cheerful mood was really refreshing! Don't hesitate to come here, this place takes your enjoyment seriously.
Sarah OBrien
21:08 10 Oct 19
Best time we had in OR! We stopped and expected to stay an hour or so, but had so much fun crabbing and hanging out we stayed all day! We got 2 HUGE crab and a few more keepers. Met the great Philipino Phil and got some amazing sauces. He fed us crab hearts speared with their own claws and crab butter- incidentally the best thing we ate on the trip too. We also bugged the crab out of Bryan (who could not be bugged), counted kittens, pet the sweet old Lily, explored and enjoyed. This place is great, stop and see.
Brie Zacher
20:02 02 Oct 19
We had the most amazing, unforgettable experience crabbing at Kelly’s Brighton Marina! We rented a boat, and crab pots from Kelly’s, and crabbed in the bay for three hours! We caught about 8 pounds of crab, and then the nicest employee gutted, and cooked our crab for us right there!!!! The overall cost was $150, and that included the THEEE HOURS of boat rental, gas, life vests, THREE crab pots with bait, and cleaning/gutting/cooking the crab! Worth EVERY PENNY!! Such a great deal, and the coolest experience! One we won’t forget! The kid from Montana that cooked our crab was a gem to talk to, and the nicest employee also! Kelly the owner was also super kind, informative, and answered all our questions!
andy howell
16:54 29 Sep 19
My Joe buddy works here which makes it better but to go visit but they have camping, RV parking/camping, boats to rent to go fishing or crabbing, crabbing from the dock and they can cook the crab you catch for you right there. Enjoy a coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soda, beer, and snacks you can purchase in the marina store, and most of all the crab you catch, around a warm fire outdoors without camping there. “ in my opinion the best part, that’s the main reason a lot of people go to the beach to enjoy a fire and the ocean air.” They sell crab, oysters and few other kinds of seafood. Plus they have Kelly almost always wearing a crazy crab hat. Great staff working the place. Enjoyment and fun for pretty much anyone.
Rainie Kirkevold
05:57 27 Aug 19
Such a fun experience and amazing staff to help us first timers catch crab! Four stars instead of five only because it looks kind of kitschy and rundown when you first get there. But the whole time was fun for our 2 families and 4 teens who “didn’t want to go” and then had such a good time that they want to go again. Also, they have fresh oysters and clams you can buy and cook the crab you catch right there or you can take it home. Great friendly place with a beautiful view. Can’t wait to go next summer!
