Oregon is a seafood lover’s paradise, especially if fresh crab is what you crave. If you’re lucky enough to live on the coast, you probably know how to catch your own tasty crabs for dinner. If you’re visiting from elsewhere in the state (or you have out-of-town guests who want an amazing Oregon experience), head to Kelly’s Brighton Marina, where you can go crabbing, then cook and eat your catch just moments after arriving back on the dock. Check this out!
Your dining adventure begins at Kelly’s Brighton Marina in Nehalem Bay.
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Look for the gigantic crab - you can’t miss it!
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Nehalem is a gorgeous spot along the coast, and this experience is a good mix of tourist-friendly entertainment and legit Oregon seafaring fun.
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Kelly will teach you everything you need to know about crabbing, and can even point you to specific places in the bay to visit.
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Rent one of Kelly’s 15-foot Klamath boats to take your own self-guided tour of the bay. You can also rent baited crabbing rings and other equipment.
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Even novice seafarers can safely navigate these little vessels, and you’ll love being out on the water.
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Haul up your crabs and feel like a real fisherman (or fisherwoman)!
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Kelly’s has all the equipment you need to clean and boil your crabs.
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Find a spot at one of the bright green picnic tables, then dig into the best dinner ever! It’s impossible to get crab that’s fresher than this.
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If the weather’s cool, you can hang out by the fire pit and get cozy.
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A day spent on Nehalem Bay is a good day, indeed!
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The marina is located at 29200 Hwy. 101 N., Rockaway Beach, OR 97136.
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For more information, visit the Kelly’s Brighton Marina website, and keep track of the latest happenings at the marina on its Facebook page. Have you ever gone crabbing on the coast? We’d love to hear your stories!
To explore another of Oregon’s most amazing natural wonders by boat, check out this boat tour of Crater Lake that belongs on every Oregonian’s bucket list.
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