Unlike many of the towns on the Oregon Coast, Garibaldi is a quiet little fishing village. With a population of just 801 and a picturesque location, this is the place to go if you’re looking to get away from it all. The next time you find yourself in town, check out Pier’s End. Oregon’s longest pier is a great spot to fish, bird watch, and soak in breathtaking ocean views. Take a look:
Garibaldi is located on Tillamook Bay on the Northern Oregon Coast.
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Here, you’ll find Pier’s End.
Flickr/Howard Ignatius At over 700 feet, Oregon’s longest pier seems to stretch infinitely into the ocean.
The pier is easily accessible via a paved walkway.
Facebook/Visit Garibaldi Once you reach it, you’ll be treated to astounding coastal views.
You’ll know you’re heading in the right direction when you spot this sign.
Facebook/Visit Garibaldi
As you walk the length of the pier, you’ll be treated to views of Tillamook Bay.
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You’ll also catch a glimpse of boats in the harbor.
Flickr / Pacific Fishery Management Council/Jennifer Gilden
The pier is open to the public and is a lovely spot to stroll.
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It’s a common spot for locals and visitors to go crabbing and fishing for sturgeon, salmon, and other bottom fish.
Trip Advisor/daisy5674 There is also a small stairway that leads from the pier down to publically accessible clam beds below.
Near the end of the pier stands a historic building that once served as a boathouse for the Coast Guard.
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The Pier’s End boathouse was used between 1934 and the early 1960s.
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Whether you’re here to fish, watch for seabirds, or just take in the views, Pier’s End is a little (but long!) hidden gem.
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And it makes for some great photo ops!
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If you stop by at sunset (which we highly suggest you do), be prepared to have your breath taken away by the beauty awaiting you.
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To reach the parking area right in front of Pier’s End, take 12th Street from U.S. Highway 101, then turn right onto Bay Lane. It’s hard to miss! For more information, as well as other cool spots in this tiny town, check out the Visit Garibaldi website here.
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Flickr/Howard Ignatius
At over 700 feet, Oregon’s longest pier seems to stretch infinitely into the ocean.
Facebook/Visit Garibaldi
Once you reach it, you’ll be treated to astounding coastal views.
Trip Advisor/Chris B
Flickr / Pacific Fishery Management Council/Jennifer Gilden
Flickr/Bonnie Moreland
Trip Advisor/daisy5674
There is also a small stairway that leads from the pier down to publically accessible clam beds below.
Flickr/Erin
Flickr/PfeifferPhotos
Flickr/Mike McBride
Have you visited Garibaldi? If so, we’d love to hear what your experience was like! Share your stories (and photos!) in the comments below.
For more enchanting spots on the Oregon Coast, check out our previous article: Visit These 9 Quaint Beach Towns In Oregon Before The Tourists Arrive.
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