This is for the 4/19 Spring Splendor Excursion from Rockaway Beach to Wheeler. Overall a nice pleasant experience, except that the person on the microphone spoke too quickly and didn't explain some of the train specific terms that are not very common. It would have been nice to spend more time in Wheeler shopping. The train seems to move at a snails pace in some parts. read more

This is a kid-friendly, hour and a half long chu chu train ride, 30 minutes each way with 30 minutes in town. The website was easy to maneuver and order tickets with several options for seating (open air car, covered open car, coach car or car with tables.) Checking in was interesting as there is no depot at the Gardibaldi station. You stand outside the stop and wait for the train to arrive. The ride was very slow perfect for little ones to see the views. A bit too slow for me. The history narration was insightful and not too lengthy. The train stopped at the Rockaway Depot and passengers had 30 minutes to peruse the shops or take a bathroom break. I wish I had thought to schedule the return trip for two hours later, as I would have liked more time to visit in Rockaway. Overall, a pleasant experience, but one I won't repeat at $36.00 (with fees) a ticket. read more

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Rockaway Beach is where she mentioned the pick your crab and eat it restaurant and I saw picnic tables there too. The ticket/seating system is ok although I thought she said to go back to the same seats after the rest stop. My seat was taken so I took the closest seat and the guy across me said the same thing. People were in their seats too. Over all, it was nice to sit and take in the views except for the port-a-pottys that we had to use during the stop. I did see bathrooms nearby but it was gated off so hopefully next time they're working. read more

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - Rockaway Beach - Tours Near Me - Garibaldi, Oregon

3.5 stars! Very unique way to see some scenic features of the coast! The train is there and back only -- not one way. You take the same track and train both ways so the views don't change on either side, and one side is significantly better so sit on the ocean side for sure! It was interesting to hear the history of the vintage locomotive we were on and the views were beautiful, but unless you're a train fan I'm not sure I would recommend! They are a nonprofit organization and it's amazing that they are keeping these historic cars running. The man narrating the ride was very knowledgeable and does offer new narration each way, so it kept the ride interesting. Note, if you're sitting outside it's difficult to hear the narration. We had a 30 min stop in Garabaldi before we got back on to return to Rockaway, and there was not much besides a DQ and some gas stations, but we were able to get back on during the stopover to get seats on the coastal side. read more

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Would love to give a 5 star rating but the constant narration took away from the experience. Hubby said all his videos has the narrator talking over it instead of the sounds of the wheels on the tracks, horn blowing etc. Maybe less narration for the people who just want train noises? Apart from that it was a wonderful experience. Beautiful short ride along the coast on a steam train that felt like going back in time. read more

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - Tours Near Me - Garibaldi, Oregon

We had a nice time riding the train. It's less than 2 hours round trip. Nice narration on the way there and back about the history of the train, local area and other historical information about the towns you go through. We sat in the open air car and it was a nice view. Easy on and off even for seniors. Gift shop was small but had a nice chat with the employees. No bathrooms on board but the ride is short and they are available before you board at both stations. Parking was close. Just look for the trains to find it. We had fun! read more

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - Tours Near Me - Garibaldi, Oregon

I grew up going to garibaldi and seeing the train and finally go my the opportunity to ride the oregon coast scenic railroad! Buying tickets online is easy and they ran us $30 per ticket for adults. While we had no problem Getting our tickets it seemed like if you purchase your tickets there the staff weren't very clear about instructions for purchasing tickets. The trip was beautiful and I'm glad we booked the inside cars as it was a little chilly out. They have soda, water and some t shirts available for purchase. Once the train sets off you can sit in any available seat. read more

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We were really excited to do this train ride, hoping we'd see a lot of the coast you're not able to catch on the 101. That's really not the case. For about 20 minutes of the 30 minute one way portion, the sights are the back side of houses that are between the tracks and water. The ride is also pretty rough. Like hard to not take blurry pictures rough. We were in the totally open car which was nice on this sunny day. Maybe the other cars are smoother, don't know. We took our own lunch and stayed on the train at the break to eat. Some got off and played on the playground equipment. This is really a good family outing as kids will appreciate the train and playgrounds at either end. If you're doing this for great shots of the ocean, you'll likely be disappointed. read more

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Short but sweet , lots of cool scenery. Loud and rocky . If you have a bad back be cautious. Great little side trip ! read more

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - Outside the waterside of the train - Tours Near Me - Garibaldi, Oregon

We had a great time introducing friends and relatives to this part of the coast. The train ride is fun - I love the option of open car, open car with roof, or closed car. And freedom to move around. Great narration by Bruce. We got to see an eagle! Finn shop and hop back on the train. read more

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - Friends and family! - Tours Near Me - Garibaldi, Oregon

This is a fun thing to do for something different. The staff are really informative and interactive. It is reasonably priced for the whole family. read more

This was a really experience. It's a slow paced leisure ride along a section of the coast. It's a fun activity to do for a couple of hours. The tour guides are great and the staff were very pleasant. read more

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We took their first ever Halloween themed coast ride, and it was marvelous. They served hot apple cider, gave out these cute little treat bags and passed out candy. Everyone dressed up in costume, even the train conductor! 10/10 recommend this to anyone who wants to see the coastline. I would say to maybe take an anti- nausea before hand, the train does rock around a bit. read more

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Okay...I have no idea what the bad reviews are about. First of all...it is antique rail system. So yes, the cars are old. It is not, nor is it meant to be, a bullet train. It is quaint, slower and it basic. I also don't know what these reviewers were looking at, but you can see my pics that include a ton of water shots, both bay and ocean, turtles, an eagle and cranes. Maybe they looked out of the wrong window. For those wondering, this is a non profit trying to preserve and share history. It is not club med. But it's lovely and way UNDERPRICED. The staff and volunteers do their best. read more

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We would recommend the ride but you must know this before you go. One, you must get your tickets online or you will be the last ones on the train and if you prefer open care seating, chances are good that you will not get seated there. Two, sit on the ocean side to get the best view. Three, be aware that on the open cars, you very well may have a dog in your space at your feet. The seats face each other so if the couple across from you have a dog, it will be at your feet and knees. Four, we would recommend booking your return trip on the very next departure since the places to eat/shop are limited and if you stay on the train you can then move to a better (ocean side) seat during the layover. Five, you probably won't have the old steam locomotive which doesn't really matter since you are on the train not watching it roll. read more

i rate it a 5/Invasive Himalayan Blackberry. Sit on the left side of the car, and you get stuck with the same views of ditches filled to the brim with overgrown invasive Himalayan blackberry bushes actively choking out the local flora. They flip the train around in Wheeler, so you *don't* get a different view on the way back. Felt like a waste of money because of how boring the view was. Was hoping for even some fall colors on trees on the way through to enjoy but since the tracks butt up against the Nehalem River/Bay the entire time, these kinds of trees are scarce in this environment and you're mostly seeing weeds and ferns the entire ride unless you're on the 'right' side of the car. I was disappointed honestly, as I booked this weeks in advance, and it wasn't what I had hoped for. Save your money and drive up and down the coast yourself for better views. read more

A nice way spend a couple of hours on cloudy day, if you like history and a slow and clattering journey with a guide to tell you all about the very interesting history of the coastline between Rockaway and Garibaldi. Stops for 30 minutes in Garibaldi, but there is zero to see or do there. You might want to hit the Chevron station for snacks and drinks for the return trip to Rockaway. We were told that the Dairy Queen is so slow that you will miss the train for the return trip, even if you get carry out. Picture of our cousins from Chicago who also enjoyed the scenic railway adventure. read more

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - Tours Near Me - Garibaldi, Oregon

This scenic train ride from Rock Away Beach OR was fantastic. Highly recommended. The scenery was awesome. read more

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Rode from Rockaway Beach to Garibaldi and back with my 3-year-old and had a lovely time. There are three cars to pick from: a fully enclosed car, a car with a ceiling but no windows, and a fully open car. You can move about from car to car. The ride is 30 minutes each direction with a 30-minute stop, making for 90 minutes in total. The ride is beautiful. You pass Smith Lake and gorgeous views of the coast. We even saw a couple Bald Eagles. The folks working are passionate about what they do - so kind, welcoming and informative. There is a playground within walking distance of both stops. We didn't spend much time in Garibaldi but Rockaway had a large parking lot right next to the train. There is a lovely and delicious bakery right across the street along with a shop for ice cream, salt water taffy, beach toys, etc. There is also a tasty smoke shop along with other restaurants. And the beach is right there. Plenty to do within walking distance of the Rockaway Beach stop! read more

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Traveled from Rockaway Beach to Garibaldi. Rockaway Beach offered easy parking and plenty of local eateries and gift shops. Beautiful sunny afternoon departing on a Monday at 1pm. Reserved seating in the enclosed car but sat in the uncovered car outbound as movement onboard during travel is permitted. Bruce was an excellent guide prepared with an interestingly informative narrative about the history of the towns of the 101 Coast. The crew worked very well together and their endearment with one another added to the charm of the ride. Travel was not smooth on the vintage rail but the un rushed pace was pleasant allowing for a leisurely excursion filled with enchanting views including the spotting of several eagles among the tree tops. Currently, Garibaldi is small town and held very little entertainment. However, the new gem store and revamped restaurant lounge may be glimmers of things to come. Return trip at 4pm brought a chill that made me appreciate the light jacket I remembered to bring. Overall a very pleasant afternoon with family and friends. Pictures filled with smiles and nature's beauty. Mahalo OCSR for offering such a wonderful service to visitor coming to enjoy the area and to your community who welcomed us with warm waves and kind words. read more

We rode the Candy Cane express, it's only a 1 hour tip north to Rockaway and then back. We were in the last car, so it seemed to rock back and forth quite a bit, but it only travels about 10 mile per hour. The car interiors are worn, but have seen a lot of enjoyment. The inside and out are all lite up with lights and a tree. They deliver a decent hot cocoa to you and a note card to write a letter to Santa. Then Santa comes by to take photos and talk, and pick up your letter. Very sweet couple playing the Clauses. We were told to dress warm, but the heater in our car was working so not needed. The only downside is the windows on the inside get very foggy so you are constantly wiping them down. So not the clearest view out the window, Im sure a summer ride would be great. There is a bathroom on the train. read more

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Really well-done experience on a classic train ride through beautiful scenery. The staff is fantastic and accommodating. Highly recommended!

Very well organized and liked that we could get tickets ahead of time. Our grandkids enjoyed the train. We were in one of the outdoor cars. read more

Great experience during the holiday time. amazing experience for kids and family. The specific train ride we signed up for had hot chocolate, cookies, and SANTA! Be sure to get the seats on the West side. I highly recommend you book super early for the Xmas ride and wear many layers during the winter months, very chilly yet cozy ride! read more

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Train ride was great - a bit expensive but do you have your choice of indoor, outdoor or quasi outdoor seating, which is great.HOWEVER the man who was doing the commentary for the train was coughing up a lung , actually coughed towards our faces as we left . Disgusting and hope we don't get sick. read more

This was my 3rd time doing the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, and absolutely love it! Every time we have guests over from out of state, I always include this on the itinerary. It's a cute thing to do. My 5 year old loves it a lot. The best part is waving at people. read more

I first learned about Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad while talking to a rail fan who worked on the railroad. The second exposure was, while eating corndogs in Rockaway Beach, we watched the train go by. The next day we rode the train from Garibaldi to Rockaway Beach and back. Our car's GPS took us to a location about a block from the station. After driving around for a few minutes we found a parking space near the station. We were about an hour early which allowed me time to wander around and photograph part of the museum's collection. Every member of the train's crew were informative and helpful. They made the ride a pleasure. The ride itself was everything I like to see in a tourist train ride: friendly people, educational narration, and beautiful scenery. We were dressed for cooler weather which enabled us to enjoy the open air car for the entire journey. A big plus was the docent who was riding in the car with us. He filled us in with interesting side comments. I need to find away to take this ride again. Next time I think we will spent more time in Rockaway Beach and take a later train back to Garibaldi. read more

We took the dinner train Saturday July 15,23, purchased tickets, selected the tri-tip, what we got was roast, cold & frozen vegetables, water glasses still had the price tags on them, the salad had a strawberry dressing & strawberries were mushy and gross, the cheese board well that had been sitting for a long time, the bread was dried, the cheese was dry, and the grapes were mostly rotten. Then to top it off they were understaffed. Then there were a set of couples that boarded that were already intoxicated and during the course of the ride they were continued to be served more alcohol, which in turn they continued to get louder and louder & not one staff member asked them to be quieter. The train ride was rather hot, I would recommend that a fan be added if possible. The train ride could have been a tad shorter and the price was way overpriced for the meal, now I know that if cost to run the train and staff, but if you sign up for the meal they are offering then get something completely different they should let the customers know. We did have a tag on our table stating tri-tip and like I said got roast. The table next to us, and around us complained that their meals were cold as well. I would take the other rides that don't offer the meal and go have a nice dinner somewhere else. read more

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - Dried bread, cheese was dry and the strawberries on salad mushy and gross, and the grapes most were rotten - Tours Near Me - Garibaldi, Oregon

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If you like very slow train rides this is your train. The trip goes from Rockaway Beach to Wheeler . The scenery is nice and lot of the area is overgrowth which obstructs views. I think the area around the tracks could use some cleanup. The train departs from Rockaway travels forward in one direction to Wheeler and reverses back to Rockaway. This is about 8.0 miles that takes about an hour one way. I can only guess the reason for the short distance traveled is possibly because this section of track is no longer in use commercially or decommissioned. If you have young ones on n the family they would likely enjoy the trip. read more

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - Train - Tours Near Me - Garibaldi, Oregon

Fun ride, especially for steam train fans like my hubby! We took round trip from Rockaway Beach to Garibaldi and it was a great opportunity to relax, learn some history, and see wonderful, open air scenery!! If at all possible, DEFINITELY ride the open air cars!! We decided to take the 3pm train from Rockaway Beach, and were able to buy tickets right on the train. There's a caboose you can't miss in the center of town, and in addition to being the office for the train ride, they also have TONS of local info on this and many other coastal attractions. As stated in previous reviews, there's not a ton to see or do during the stopover in Garibaldi, but it's an opportunity to stretch your legs, get a better look at the train you're riding, speak to the conductor, see other trains being worked on, and soak up the scenery. Definitely worth the ride!! Enjoy!! read more

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - Restored inside car - Tours Near Me - Garibaldi, Oregon

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Please Read!! My husband and I were driving through Garibaldi on our way to a state park when we saw this cute train. We decided to buy tickets and do it last minute! A couple things to keep in mind: 1) we were about to buy tickets online. $25 each but it also mentions you must book a return trip. I interpreted that as purchasing another ticket. My husband walked up in person and asked if we needed to do that since that would've been $100. She was so sweet and said we only needed 1 ticket per person. After buying tickets in person we lined up and they announced that online ticket holders are first priority?.....so we were quite literally the last to board despite being there before 70% of them. 2) if you're the first passengers of the day; WIPE YOUR SEAT OFF if it's an uncovered car!! I accidentally sat in a lot of water from the dew that morning. 3)The ride is 30 minutes to rockaway beach. 90 minutes total there and back. The views are beautiful, we saw a bald eagle & a turtle. Once arriving to rockaway beach you have about 25 minutes before the train goes back. They will give you a 5 min warning horn. 4) There was definitely more people going from rockaway to Geribaldi direction. 5) While boarding for the way back, we were again not "top priority" so over 50 people boarded before us. Only this time we were asked to not even sit outside so that "online ticket holders had that option first?" I worry it could've been possible we could've gotten kicked off if there wasn't enough room for "walk ons." Conclusion; That system bothers me because we easily could've just bought tickets in literally 10 seconds online and not had to stress about it. Would we have ended up accidentally paying double due to confusing online information? Yes. Which is why I hope those 2 misleading things, change. read more

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Today we took the family on the Candy Cane Express! We were in an enclosed car with tables and chairs, and it was the best. Slow moving, but rocking, train from Girabaldi to Rockaway Beach. Highly recommended as a family treat for a Christmas tradition! Sweet warm chocolate and candy canes given to the kids along with a post card for Santa. Santa and Mrs claus stop by to visit and collect the cards. Good thing all of my grands are on the nice list!!! read more

Fun train! Not much to do in Garabaldi -- I would recommend doing only a 30 minute round trip. I would do this again.

This is a fun activity to enjoy. We got on at Tillamook and rode in the covered open car. The train is on time! The loading area at Tillamook is not nearly as lovely as the one at Garibaldi. We walked around Garibaldi and had lunch at the deli by the station. We also went to the beach which is so easy to access from both loading areas. My only recommendation would be to have a better sound system to hear the narrator. I recommend this ride. read more

It was fun, relaxing, fresh air - a chance to think and get away from the frenetic pace of just about everything and anything happening all at once with way too little time to ever do anything with the chump change. I got to see the groves of trees, the meadows, the bays, the marshes, the sea merging with the beach and the sky. Nobody insisted on talking at me or anything at all. It was serene. read more

Had a wonderful time with the family! Bruce was knowledgeable about local history and made the train ride fun! Would definitely recommend if you're in town. read more

Great experience and friendly staff. Definitely worth a try if you are on this part of the Oregon Coast .

A fun, beautiful, and affordable excursion. The tour guide was so personable and made the whole thing fun. Weather was good so the open air cart was the way to go. Highly recommend for all ages. read more

Learned history of area from narrator very interesting .great personal well worth it.

Cool views but the experience wasn't the best due to the customer service. An employee accused my brother of opening an entrance we weren't supposed to use, apparently. It was open, we didn't know we couldn't use it. He scolded him and it was uncalled for. This employee was narrating the tour. They also aren't following covid regulations or taking them seriously. They have every other seat "reserved" for social distancing, but a family was allowed to sit right next to us and the employee told them "he wasn't going to worry about it right now". It was uncomfortable knowing we were the only people not socially distancing because this employee allowed them to sit where they shouldn't be. I don't recommend this experience to my friends or family. read more