One Word For Getaway: Manzanita
The beautiful town of Manzanita is located in Tillamook County in Oregon. Surrounded by water, this city is probably one of the lesser known waterfront hideaways. Certainly less popular than most east coast harbors that probably cost more. Most of the residents are predominantly Caucasian and are part of a warm and friendly community. Tourists can enjoy a range of activities, enjoyed year round in its mild climate: hiking, beachcombing, kayaking, canoeing, whale watching, sun bathing, fishing, or taking a scenic drive to enjoy the amazing vistas. Most of the rentals are near the towns of Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston, the largest urban center on the Oregon coast. The area boasts of one of the country's most beautiful and unexploited beaches. A treat is Sunset Bay State Park which is almost totally surrounded by sandstone cliffs. A trail from Sunset Bay leads to Shore Acres State Park. The site's appeal lies in the rare plants that still survive from the days when the owner of the property cultivated both Japanese and English gardens. Smallish Simpson Beach is named for the original owner. The trail continues to Cape Argo State Park. The reef offshore is usually populated with sea lions sunning themselves. Their barks can be heard for miles. South of Coos Bay is the artist colony of Bandon, a bird lovers paradise, as there are more than 400 species of birds in the area. Nature lovers will also appreciate a trip in Cape Blanco State Park. Further down you can travel to the Chetco River which runs through Brookings, and offers further fishing and rafting opportunities. Brookings is also well known for its botanical offerings. Myrtlewood trees, which only grow in northern California and southern Oregon, can be seen at the Alfred
A: Loeb State Park. The Brookings area is also home to the most northern range of giant redwood trees. There isn't a more scenic drive on the Oregon coast than on the stretch of highway 101 that connects