Sydney is fun and knowledgeable about kayaking, the local wildlife, and telling us about the area…read more(we kayaked on Lake Lytle & Crescent Lake). She made our day with a great experience as we visited Oregon for the first time!

A group of six of us ranging in age from 3-74 with various paddling experience, Josh, handled us…read morewith skill and knowledge of the area. Nehalem Bay is an easy entry level with enough wildlife to keep the "oohs" a coming. Harbor Seals, Bald Eagles, Cranes, and several other birds (I can't remember their names-oops) What a great way to spend a morning. In fact, it was the highlight of the entire trip. We all agreed we should've booked more trips for the week. Guess we'll just have to visit again. Not that Josh isn't absolutely charming all on his own, but bringing his wiener dog along, made us all have hearts in our eyes. Great Job in helping us create some fantastic memories.

Success! After visiting the Oregon coast as a large family for the past 5 years.....we usually have…read moreminimal success....but Big Spruce....definitely set us up for success! The gear, the knowledge....top tier!!! We will definitely be back time and time again! Thanks again Big Spruce for helping us get on the crab!

We had an incredible day of crab fishing! Big Spruce boat rentals and Andy did not disappoint!!…read moreFriendly staff that made the experience magical!! Everything was as advertised correctly! Highly recommend renting from Andy!!!

6/21/25 The hike was over grown bush. We were ducking very…read morelow to not get hit in the face. When we got to the end you could hear the falls but could not see them at all. A little disappointed but you can't stop Mother Nature. The trees and bush have block the view entirely. The stream that runs along the path you can see in spots. The road up is narrow and lots of pot holes. If the hike was 2 miles or so I would do but not 1/4 mile. Maybe next time

So, right before the parking lot, we took a wrong turn at the fork (do NOT go left- follow the…read moresigns for 'Oregon State Park' ). After about 3min of rough going, we figured out that no tire tracks mean we took the wrong fork in the road. FYI- there's no internet when you get off the main road. When we got to the right place, parking was super easy, and even though it was rainy and soggy and no one was around, we took all our stuff out of the car anyway. There were reports that people's cars were broken into, so yeah- took everything. The water fall is like, an easy 1/4 mile up through some lush greenery. The path is, maybe kinda paved, but not smooth. Incline is rather minimal. The waterfall at the end is pretty cool. Not loads of water, but you're really close to the river the whole way up. It was a relaxing walk, and entirely pretty and pleasant. It's worth a look if you have an extra 30-45min., maybe if you're going out to the Tillamook creamery or just headed up or down the coast.

Rented the 4 person Fiesta Hobie and rode along the Nestucca River. The customer service was great,…read morethe scenery was beautiful and the Hobie was easy to maneuver.

Great fun. Equipment was in really good condition. The staff was very helpful and friendly. We…read moretook an 81 year old and 86 year old out on the River in one of the hobie tandems and had several SUP's and single hobies. They were wonderful. The River is easy and a lot of fun. Their was an Osprey nest on the River with young ones. Worth your time and money.

Highly recommended. Owner was very thorough with tips and information, ATVs were simple to use and…read morehad zero issues, and the dunes were tons of fun. A highlight for sure

Rick is very organized and professional. We had a blast thanks to him he taught us how to load and…read moreunload the quads and how to operate them. everything went smooth thanks to him!

I'll never forget this trip and look forward to dipping my toes in the sand in warmer temperatures…read more It's not too crowded and you'll want to kick your shoes off as soon as you see the soft white sand. We couldn't resist climbing the top of the giant steep sand dune, and I'm glad we made it! Stunning views of the ocean from the top, and it's fun to people watch too. Our dog made it too. Some ran back down, others skipped, some used sleds. It's fun either way! You'll be able to rinse your gear as you head to the parking lot. There's clean bathrooms and plenty of parking. Hungry? There's restaurants near too.

What a great little getaway! Did I think it was secluded? No. Did I expect it to be busy? No,…read morebut it was. We first checked out this place on a lovely Juneteenth Friday afternoon. The temperature was in the low 80s, but the cool ocean breeze made everything just right. It had been raining all week prior, so we thought we'd explore and give our little mutt, Tha 'il Nana, some much needed sun. So, here's a few things about Cape Kiwanda: First off, there's a public parking lot at the beach where Pelican Brewing is located that requires a Daily Fee of $10. Just remember to place the parking pass on your dashboard. The lot probably holds about 125-150 spaces, so we had no issue finding a spot. People coming and going as well. Second, expect high winds and sand blowing down the dune and along the beach. And expect those high windy days to kick up the sand along the beach. It's also pretty scenic so bring a camera or make sure your phone is fully charged. Speaking of dune, there were plenty of folks challenging themselves running up it. And usually folks would end up heading towards the tidepools. There's definitely a lot of interesting things to see from crabs, to green anemones, to fancy sandstone rocks, and starfish. Oh yeah, and speaking of high winds, there were plenty of folks flying kites too. Third, the beach is a long and wide straightaway stretch, so everyone has plenty of room to run and play in the cold water. Great for dogs to play fetch and intermingle with other dogs. Our mutt was all over the place and I could tell she was having fun. She simply loved it! As far as the sand in general, it looks fine and bright. Not as white as the beaches in Cancun, but definitely cleaner than the ones in Cali. Bring a towel or two and enjoy the sun. Hell, some folks even had a whole tent set up. Fourth, some fellow yelpers mentioned there are no public restrooms, but there actually is one public restroom way up in the corner of the parking lot. Maybe because of covid they were closed, I don't know. But from relaxing on the beach, I can see how long of a walk it would be just to wanna relieve yourself. In closing, we accomplished our goal of making our old dog happy, and getting away from the inland heat. I truly enjoyed it here and plan to return someday. One final note; I was told from a local, "pretty much from here to Astoria (north) the beaches will be packed, but south of here will be a bit more secluded". Gotta love the Oregon coast! Enjoy!

The upside here is you can grab a tee time whenever, it's pretty empty on a weekday, and the carts…read morehave GPS and track pretty accurately and the carts are in good condition. Challenging yet still fun to navigate through. If you're a walker some of the holes from 16 will have you doing a lot of walking through a quiet neighborhood street so if it's your first time, I recommend a cart before walking. The course isn't as immaculate as can be although still fun. The course has some weird orange and white flags sticking out of most holes, the sand traps are pretty much empty and crunchy. The course for the most part is very well marked though and fairways and layout are wide enough that you don't have other golfers cross crossing into your fairways to hit their pins. Most of my deductions came from the awfully rude, condescending and unprofessional pro shop experience I have ever encountered. Rather than Brianna tell us there is an additional charge for a cart seat she aggressively said she can't do it. There is an inconsistency in training from management and just the overall vibe each time we went to the proshop to check in was just a $hitty depressed tone. From the reviews sounds like not much has changed in 12 years. I think I won't be back until there's new management and they turn themselves around into the resort their name claims to be.

Super fun day. well groomed, nice carts . Easy check-in we got there a little early would've been…read morenice to been able to be allowed on early but they didn't..

Excellent guide, I have been out with him several times and we have always had a great time. We…read morealways bring back lots of fish and Dungee.

Thanks for another great trip Josh!! If you're considering going out fishing in Pacific City don't…read morehesitate, you'll go home with great memories and plenty of fresh seafood. This is an action packed adventure!! I've seen lots of sea life including whales, jellyfish, birds and an octopus. Have fun!!