Stayed in Small Rented RV $90 a night Very nice .., at least way better than an outside tent. But,,,,, Be aware you can't use rv bathroom or shower. The bathroom is a 5 min walk across the gravel parking lot. And Shower costs $2 every 5 min Very nice people and awesome crab & clams cooked for you Next time I'll try the larger RV to rent. Yes I would recommend if you don't mind the logging trucks loud coming down the hill at 5 am read more

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We were so glad to stop by here for our last dinner of our Rockaway beach family vacation! This place has it all! Camping, crabbing, market, and restaurant. There were plenty of parking in the lot and you walking the market store, the crabbing docks and some campsites on the walk to the outdoor restaurant part (also lots of fun photo ops too!) The menu prices were reasonable and displayed right at the ordering/cooking station. You tell them what you want and then you take the metal plaque inside to pay. We got 1 Dungeness crab (cleaned), 1 lb of clams, and 1 dozen oysters all steamed to try. Please do note all the accompaniments were sold separately such as butter, garlic, cocktail sauce, and lemons. They also had a microwave station for you to melt the butter along with all the tools you'll need for your yummy tray of fresh seafood. Eating crab is a labor of love but it was totally worth it! The crab meat was juicy and sweet, while the clams and oysters were briny and salty. If you want raw oysters you have to shuck them yourself due to cross contamination prevention. But the steamed oysters were actually so good too! Service was quick and friendly with everyone working hard cleaning, steaming, and dishing out orders. It's nice to have the hand washing stations and bathroom close to rinse off the stickiness from our seafood feast. Definitely recommend coming here to get your fresh seafood on if you are in the Rockaway Beach area! read more

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Must stop spot whenever you visit Rockaway and surrounding areas! Or plan for a brunch spot on your trip. Fresh boiled to order crabs and oysters! Reasonable prices and sufficient service for the freshest crabs!!!!! Not a lot of shade and cover spaces so come prepared for the weather. I wouldn't recommend it during winter raining season. They have small campground onsite though it more to accommodate people renting or taking their own boat out to the bay for crabbing, not designed for leisure camping experience due to its location. It offers its own gift shop, and restroom. Limited condiments on tables. I came prepared with my own lemon/lime and knife. read more

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Thank you Sage, Annabelle, and Clare for fabulous friendly service. Crab was delicious. Camp spot amazing. Love this place. read more

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So nobody who is a seafood fan is going to find it difficult to find something to enjoy. The unique opportunity to grab up a crab from their marina and have it prepared is a unique experience. It's a bit spendy but part of it is expense of unique experience of crab fishing. The outdoor eating area is a bustling atmosphere full of people enjoying large trays of seafood offerings. It's worth the stop. read more

I was worried that the vibe would change after the new owners took over. I love you Kelly, but have to admit, the new owners (not so new anymore) are doing a GREAT job! They really are! They updated a few things, moved the office towards the front, and it just seems to be running really well (do I dare say better?). Everything else is great! We rented a boat and went crabbing. Only got 3 crabs this time, but it was still fun. It's just the idea of being out there that makes it so fun! We went on a rainy day so could not enjoy the view from our site since we had to stay inside the trailer. It's okay, it was still a great visit. I look forward to going again! Ha! I have to laugh, you know when you are tying reviews, you can see others to the right. I see that one of my friends wrote a review and pretty much wrote the same as I did in the 1st paragraph. That's funny. July 2025 read more

Wow, what a lot of fun! We were in the mood for crab, even the kid who is so adorable. She never had crab in her life but she said "I am really in the mood for crab today." The wife found this place on Yelp and off we went. This place is nothing special in terms of ambiance. It's easy to miss off the highway so have your eyes open. "Rustic" and "modest" do not do justice. To condense the story: you park, you find where to order, and you order. Ordering consists of picking the number of live crabs you want, plus if you want any clams or oysters. They give you a metal board with your order and you go inside the nearby store to pay. Inside you add lemon and butter to your bill if desired. There are drinks as well. The "restaurant" offers only seafood. Some of the pictures on Yelp showed corn and other sides but in August 2025 there was only seafood. The young girl who takes your order is really nice and very patience, even for neophytes like us who had no idea what to do. Be sure to add a good tip when you pay, these girls work hard! After you pay, you return your metal "receipt" and they cook your seafood and clean whatever you ordered. They call your name and you get a big metal tray with your food. Find a picnic table and proceed to feast! it's a lot of work, but really fun. Messy, time-consuming, but very fun. Adding to the fun is the pier. There were people crabbing, something I used to do as a teenager in Oregon. Such memories. The kid took our bits of crab and fed the seagulls, She had such a great time feeding the birds, hanging out with the crabbers, and generally running around the docks. A great experience all the way around. Oh, and the crab is exquisitely sweet. It does not get any fresher than picking your live crab and a few minutes later having it served to you piping hot. In August 2025, we paid $98 for 3 crabs, 6 oysters and 2 soda drinks. Plus a lemon and butter. Tip is extra. The oyster are steamed. They were huge and had really good flavor. The price is much, much less than you would pay in a restaurant. read more

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Been coming here for years. I haven't been back to crab since a bad experience on Thanksgiving but figured I'd give the campsites a try. Was very disappointed. Spent over $40 for the spot for one night and the showers cost extra. I stayed at a state park the weekend before and that was only $25 and included showers. They had multiple spots open but said they weren't due to flooding. Fire pits have no grates. It's a good spot if you want to try some fresh seafood! I got a whole cooked crab, a lb and a half of clams and a dozen oysters for $63. read more

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Wow, not only did we score some delicious crabs; we also scored with the perfect weather! What a beautiful day with friends enjoying sunshine, seafood and conversation right at the marina. You stand in line, order your seafood, then head inside the store to pay. The butter, lemon and garlic all have a separate charge. Head back out to give the paid ticket to the cooks, wait for them to call your name and in about 15 minutes you're crackin' away!! We ordered a lb of clams as well. The crab was super sweet. We enjoyed the day and look forward to a return trip maybe even with our camper over night. read more

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There's nothing like eating Dungeness crab on the Oregon coast! Kelly's Marina offers a truly unique experience -- you can catch your own crab from a boat or simply enjoy fresh seafood right off the dock. We chose to eat at the dock, and it was our first time visiting. The crab was incredibly fresh and delicious -- definitely a splurge, but worth it for the quality and experience. The staff were super friendly and helpful, making the whole visit even more enjoyable. This was such a memorable way to enjoy the coast, and we'll definitely be coming back! read more

Kelly Brighton Marina - Seafood Near Me - Rockaway Beach, Oregon

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Campground, crabbing at dock, by boat, or you can just buy them. Order at the shack, pay inside the store. It has all the fixings and tools for crab, plus mixers, snacks, and some merch. "I caught crabs at Kelly's Marina" Price was $17.99 per pound when we visited and so it was about $60 for 2 crabs. read more

We came here with friends for lunch, and we couldn't have asked for a better afternoon! Between the gorgeous weather, the great seafood, and the amazing view, it was a total highlight of our trip. One of the best parts of the experience is that you get to pick out the exact crab you'd like; they are then cooked and cleaned for you right on the spot! They also offer clams to steam and oysters that you can shuck yourself if you're looking for a variety. After selecting your crab, you head inside the shop to pick out chips, canned sodas, or something from their variety of beers and sauces to pair with your meal; just don't forget to grab your butter, garlic, and lemons before paying! They also offer oyster shooters in a souvenir shot glass, though be warned that they are served frozen; you may find yourself finishing your meal with them instead of starting with them by the time they finally thaw. The crab was obviously super fresh; truly, nothing beats eating it fresh out of the pot! We also noticed they have a number of back-in RV sites overlooking the water; that is definitely something we'd consider for a future stay. If you're looking for an authentic, hands-on coastal experience, this is the place to be! read more

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Pricey...but the Bright-on side is that the crab is live fresh and eating outside with the serene view of the Nehalum River makes an enjoyable coastal trip. Amenities ~ overnight RV or tent stay, showers & bathrooms, fire pit with primitive Adirondack chairs. The real draw is the jon boat rentals to cruise the waters and catch your crab. Service ~ meh. For the amount of $$$ you drop, minimally a smile would be expected. Prompted for a tip when purchasing packaged beer that you pick from the cooler and snacks is not cool. Apathetic thank you from the counter after you pay. Resident cats play charm and purr right up next to you hoping for a handout ;) read more

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When you think of fishermen, piers, coastal catches, and eating straight from the ocean Kelly's delivers! It was so authentic! They serve the seafood raw or steamed. If you order oysters raw, you'll have to shuck them yourself. Fortunately a kind soul shucked mine for me. The crab was delicious and the raw and steamed oysters were amazing! I'd definitely return! read more

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The food at Kelly's looked great, but my friend and I didn't eat there since we brought our food for our two-night camping trip. We rented an affordable campsite located right on the bay. The service was good, and everyone was polite. We had my friend's boat, so we didn't need to rent one, but we saw many others doing so. The ambiance was lovely, and we thoroughly enjoyed our campsite. The crab derby happened during our stay, adding to the overall experience. It was crowded because of the festival, but everyone was having a great time. I would most definitely stay again. read more

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Crab is right off the dock fresh! Cooked after you order. They also have clams and oysters. Friendly no frills place. Order and eat outside. You can also rent pots to catch your own crab off the docks; they also have boats to rent. read more

Great place to stay, nice owners, and very helpful to find a swimming hole for the kids

Quick update: Kelley's now have new owners, Colin and wife. They kept the vibe the same and added some upgrades. The experience is even better now. I love having fresh seafood cooked on site; boiled in salt water and dipped in butter sauce or cocktail sauce or hot sauce or sriracha (when I remember to bring my own) The service is great; staff is always friendly and helpful. The place is clean with plenty of tables and an awesome fire pit. On a sunny day, it is great to enjoy the warm freshly cooked seafood next to the fire pit, which is my favorite. Even on a cooler day, it is comfortable to be on the deck next to the fire pit. It can get busy in the summer or during crabbing season but we never had problems finding a table. Fresh seafood, ocean views and fire pit! All is good! read more

In the area for a vacation and was intrigued by the Yelp reviews. You can go out on boats, crab off the docks, camp, pick your crabs and they cook them - so many options! We came on a warm weekend and the place was busy. The staff was very helpful and explained how everything worked. We chose to pick our crab and have them cooked for us. We ordered 3 crabs and 6 cooked oysters. We were given a tablet with our order and sent inside to pay. Inside was a small market that also had butter and cocktail sauce in premade packages. Once we paid we went back outside and our food was cooked. Lots of outside table both in sun and shade were available. Food comes out with crabs cleaned on a large tray. Crab crackers were readily available and we went to work. The crab meat was SO fresh, tender and flavorful. The oysters were great as well. This place is pretty expensive but the freshness and quality of food made it worth it. read more

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This was an amazing experience and fantastic way to spend the day! We ordered fresh cooked crab although we didn't catch it ourselves it was so fun! The crab was delicious and we set up a picnic of our own and looked over the water with a beautiful ambiance. The service to order and eat is super easy if you just want some fresh crab! read more

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Such a fun experience! Definitely go in the morning or later in the day for the male crabs. Midday was a miss unfortunately. But it was so relaxing and the employees were so helpful and informative. Bring extra clothes for afterwards and sunscreen! read more

Kelly Brighton Marina - Crabs - Seafood Near Me - Rockaway Beach, Oregon

Kelly's is a great place to eat crab, clams and oysters. You can buy a live crab, go crapping for your own from the dock, or go out on one of their boat's and drop a crab pot. They cook the crab and clams for you. The oyster shooter's are a must as well. They have two very friendly marina cats that come by and say "hi" and grab a pet. If you are in the Seaside,Cannon Beach area it is worth the drive. You will not be disappointed! read more

Happened upon Kelly's Marina during a railrider tour. We only had a few minutes so we didn't have enough time to enjoy some crab but will definitely be back. Wife wants to try out the crab legs. Unfortunately they don't have much else - seems like an opportunity to also have some crab chowder! Ambiance is nice along the water. Plentiful bathrooms and they have a store too. read more

What a freaking GEM of a spot. We were driving from Northern California to Seattle and passed Kelly's and whipped in. We only had an hour before closing time, but rented a boat and ended up catching a handful of Dungeness crabs! They boil them up right there on the spot for you to eat on site. It's so awesome! Good vibes, good food, good fishing! read more

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This place is great. Everyone there was very friendly and happy to help and explain the rules of crabbing and the how-tos for boating. After a few hours of crabbing, we came in and feasted. They have a great little store with lots of hidden treasures. The clean bathrooms to freshen up after a fishy day were just what the doctor ordered! read more

Kelly Brighton Marina - Crab feast - Seafood Near Me - Rockaway Beach, Oregon

We definitely appreciated the crab cookers explanation of how to order, nothing intuitive about the process and we were there for the first time. Our live crab was boiled to perfection, served with the "crab butter" in a small hotel hot tray pan on its own. We struggled eating the crab in shell with just our hand outside. No utensils were offered and no guidance given as to crab crackers were available. Fortunately these were not our first crabs and we made due. Discovered there were crab cracking devices available when we returned the tray, oops. Lots of picnic tables along the marina banks and plenty of fishing activity on the docks to keep us entertained. Should you want to enjoy live oysters be prepared to fork over cash for an oyster knife or bing your own. Boiled oysters are available and are said to pop open for easy slurping, we passed on both. Fun and exciting on a slow sunny day. Have to imagine you would need a boatload of time on a busy day. We had two orders ahead of ours and waited about 30 minutes for our order to be cooked a la minute. Was fun and will return for a novel treat along the Nehalem river. read more

It was a little confusing We had no problems with parking tons of parking free parking, Just trying to figure it all out We were hoping to get some fresh seafood to go that we did get and also have a really nice lunch there maybe like a deep fat fried food but there was not that It was kind of hard when we got there because we didn't know where to order we didn't know where if there was a restaurant we were a little confused I asked four or five people everyone was from the same status as Washington but once I got it figured out of course my husband doesn't like anything that fresh he wants something deep fat fried so he is starving and he's waiting in the car of course I ordered a crab and 2 lb of clams that were to die for a super fresh I don't know if I've ever had such a fresh wonderful tasting of some fresh seafood ever in my lifetime course husband's in the car not doing too while he's starving He did go in and get some potato chips, We got our our food to go took it back to our place that we had rented on the water in Arch Cape. The only thing that I could say that would have been better or would have been more of an information board cuz so many people like myself especially as from the state of Washington had no idea what we were supposed to do or where we were supposed to go to order the food or any of that so it would have been nice to maybe have something to explain a little bit better but other than that I give it an A+ for sure. I will I will be back not sure if the husband will have to sit in the car longer lol read more

Kelly Brighton Marina - This is a cooked cleaned crab Dungeness crab The freshest I've ever had. - Seafood Near Me - Rockaway Beach, Oregon

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We have come to Kelly's multiple times to crab and have always had an amazing time. We have developed a deep passion and appreciation for crabbing after visiting and we're always met with excellent customer service. Our positive experience led us to want to try camping. That's when our experience turned sour. $42 and we're packed like sardines. No view of the ocean yet on the map, looks like you do have a view. The sites are so close that I could read the title of the book that the people next to us were reading. It's also extremely loud. They advertise a 9pm quiet time but it's not enforced so there's children yelling and screaming and people walking around the campsites drunk at all points of the night. The people on the other side of us decided to actually leave because it was a joke. The only thing separating our sites was a log. We'll never camp here again... for $42, we felt absolutely robbed. To add salt to the wound, they have QR codes set up around the shop asking for feedback. When we scanned it, the Rick roll video was linked to it. Funny to a guest in a good mood but when you're feeling slighted about an experience, to be misled like that, really angered me more. Come for the crabbing but do not come for the camping read more

The seafood prices are quite reasonable. Four of us split 4 crabs, a dozen oysters and a dozen clams for around $100. These are the same crabs you can snag right off the dock in front of you, for a fee I'm sure. Although the food itself is reasonably priced, they charge you for everything else. Sauces. Seasoning. Lemons. The lady behind the counter was pretty rude when informing me of this. I'm surprised they don't charge for napkins and plasticware. There are a few picnic tables where you can stay and eat, including a covered area with a bonfire and an open area by the water with nice views. There is no indoor seating. Plenty of parking. read more

Kelly Brighton Marina - Seafood Near Me - Rockaway Beach, Oregon

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I really want to keep this place a secret and all to myself, but I must give credit to everyone there, the way this place is set up and the location. Did RV camping, they had hot pay showers and a public restroom. I little market for fishing, crabbing, snacks and drinks. If you have little to no experience and wanted to try something new this place will teach you how to skipper a boat, crabbing using rings and clean your crab. The staff is super friendly super helpful and accommodating. We caught 11 Dungeness in' no time at all. Will definitely be back. read more

Such a fun atmosphere and such amazing seafood. Easily some of the best crab I've ever had. We weren't very impressed with the clams though they were super salty. Would recommend the crab tho! You don't even need butter. read more

We stopped at Kelly Brighton Marina for lunch on our way to the seaside. We had the unique experience of selecting a live Dungeness crab to be steamed, along with two dozen clams. The crab was delicious, but the clams were a bit small. Overall, it was a good experience. read more

Kelly Brighton Marina - Fresh crabs and steam clams - Seafood Near Me - Rockaway Beach, Oregon

Amazing. Delicious. Fresh. Fantastic seafood!!! They give you the crab shell with "natural crab butter" inside of it and the heart stabbed into one of the claws. The heart is delicious and so is the butter! The food is so good that I'll still give them 5 stars even though I've got some complaints. I say complaints softly because at the end of the day these things don't need to be changed for me to eat here over and over. They charge separately for everything. You want butter? Seasoning? A shucking knife to open your oysters? Better head into the convenience store on the property because none of that is included. Granted that's why the price is so cheap for such good food! More of an annoyance than a complaint. They will not shuck raw oysters for you which sucks. I originally got half my oysters raw but it was so hard to shuck them I took them back and had them just cook them for me so I could make it back to Portland in time for my flight that evening. Overall it was a great experience and I would gladly eat here again. The deck overlooks the ocean and it was gorgeous. Kind of a stinky place. My partner doesn't like seafood and she had to wait in the car because the smell was so strong. I love seafood so it didn't bother me at all. read more

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We found Kelly's during Covid and absolutely fell in love. We met Kelly - the old owner before he sold it and he was awesome. We've since came back a couple of times to camp and crab since they've sold it and the new owner is doing a wonderful job revamping the place! At first I was sad to need to reserve our spots because the thrill of the hunt when it was "first come first serve" was the beginning of the excitement from the moment we left our driveway lol. But, things change and change is good! So here we are, 4 years later and still loving this place! Can't wait to come and visit now that I have an RV and won't be doing tent sites! read more

I'm new from California, and an avid kayak fisherman. I've been here a few times, and all I can say is, this place is just all around great! The owner and staff are welcoming, really nice, and helpful. Call them and they are happy to provide more information prior to your trip. They have EVERYTHING you need here. The store has everything you need for crabbing, clothes in case you need it, souvenirs, and plenty of drinks and snacks. I've seen many couples and families with kids having so much fun crabbing on the dock or on one of their boats, especially the kids. This, in itself, is a priceless experience and one to remember! I only wish the launch fee for kayaks is a different price than boats, which is typically hand-launched without the need of a vehicle. But regardless, this place brings so much excitement, good food, and fun for the family and friends! I'll be back for sure! read more

Kelly Brighton Marina - So much fun! - Seafood Near Me - Rockaway Beach, Oregon

This was one of our best experiences in our 10 day trip through Oregon. Oysters and crab were so fresh and tasty and it was relaxing to sit around the fire and view the water! read more

Their crab, oysters, and clams are always good. My family and I go here for our yearly camping trip. We come from Washington. We have been visiting when Kelly was still the owner. We really wish he still owned and ran the place. It was so much better. The crabbing lately hasn't been the greatest. The last two times we came here we didn't catch much, and this recent time we didn't get any keepers. So we ended up buying crab and oysters instead. The staff is always friendly and the place is a good location. Campsites are a bit close but still manage a little privacy. They have showers and bathrooms, as well as a nice gift shop that they've recently expanded w/ lots of cute hoodies/tees/crew necks. Tables for people to eat, and you can also crab off of the dock without having to pay 120 for the boat. Great place to check out at least once. Fun especially for the kids. read more

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Best place ever. So many fun memories. True rustic Oregon coast. Will always go back. read more

Kelly Brighton Marina - Crabbin! - Seafood Near Me - Rockaway Beach, Oregon

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The kids loved setting traps, driving the boat, and catching crab. We ordered a couple crabs to eat too. Delicious! Really fun unique experience. read more

Kelly Brighton Marina - Seafood Near Me - Rockaway Beach, Oregon

Such a fun experience! Beautiful spot to sit at the picnic tables and the seafood was so good and so fresh. Cooked on the spot. There was a shop where you could go inside and buy butter to heat up in the microwave or lemons or cocktail sauce. Utensils were available and some additional hot sauces etc were free read more

Kelly Brighton Marina - A dozen oysters, a pound of clams and a crab! - Seafood Near Me - Rockaway Beach, Oregon

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