FamxplorNehalem Bay State Park
What to expect
Nehalem Bay State Park is a state park located on the Oregon Coast, near the communities of Nehalem and Manzanita on the Nehalem Spit, a sand spit west of Nehalem Bay. The park has day-use areas and a campground for tents, recreational vehicles, horse riders, hikers, and bicyclists. Its wildlife includes a variety of birds, deer, elk, mountain lions, black bears, and coyotes. The park also features an air strip for small planes, the Nehalem Bay State Airport, and an amphitheater that has interpretative programs throughout the summer months. Nehalem Beach is within the park, and the park is south of nearby Neahkahnie Mountain, the highest coastal land mass north of San Francisco and south of Canada
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Activities: We spent some time at Nehalem Bay State Park, which offers four miles of uninterrupted sandy beach along the Pacific Coast, as well as access to the calm waters of Nehalem Bay and extensive bike trails. We spent some time walking on the beach, and the kids had a blast exploring the tide pools. We also rented kayaks and explored the bay
Highlights: The kids loved kayaking in the bay and exploring the tide pools. We enjoyed the beautiful beach and the peaceful atmosphere of the park. It was a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors ✨