Strolling down bustling (ok, bustling in a laid-back beach town kind of way) Laneda Avenue, it’s hard not to notice the stylish glass garage doors, outdoor firepits and all the happy faces and happy pups at the Winery at Manzanita. A pup-friendly winery and restaurant offering great food, strong coffee and a selection of wines that pair perfectly with beach weather – no matter the season. We love to sip our favorites on the outdoor deck upstairs, offering large tables and ocean views. It’s easy to see why locals and visitors alike make raising a glass at Manzanita Winery a regular reason to celebrate.
Oswald state park stretches along four miles of beautiful coastline and thick, lush rainforest…and offers visitors miles of trails with breath-taking views and easy access to Short Sand beach – popular with surfers and surf-watchers alike. The park connects miles of pristine coastline from Arch cape to the North and Manzanita to the south and includes Cape Falcon and Neah-kah-nie Mountain headlands within the park grounds. Short Sand is an easy ½ mile walk from the parking lot along US Hwy 101 – and several trails are accessible from that point too. There is no camping but day use facilities such as restrooms and picnic tables are available.
This pristine, seven-mile stretch of beautiful beach is one of Oregon’s treasures – and its picturesque oceanfront is one of the most photographed in the state. This beach is beautiful, easy and seems a bit frozen in time in the best way…an easy stroll from downtown or any of our Meredith Lodging Manzanita vacation rentals.
