I was worried that the vibe would change after the new owners took over. I love you Kelly, but have…read moreto 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

We came here with friends for lunch, and we couldn't have asked for a better afternoon! Between the…read moregorgeous 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!

We had a fabulous time renting a boat from Wheeler Marina from start to finish…read more I emailed to confirm my 3 year old daughter would be allowed in the boat and got a quick, friendly response confirming she could. We called and were able to easily make a reservation in advance, with tips on when would be best to start our little adventure but also mentioning the flexibility of when we could show up. This was our very first time crabbing but they made it so easy for us to be successful. Jim was helpful and friendly, and Brody (I think that's his name?) explained everything about the boat and how to crab clearly enough for us beginners to understand. And the prices can't be beat either, more than fair for everything you're provided with! We loved how friendly everyone we came in contact with was and the total ease of the whole excursion. Definitely a top recommendation!

Brought my 5 kids (ages 12-3) out crabbing for the day. We reserved our boat 3 days in advance. The…read moregentleman checking us in was super nice and helpful for our group from the mountains. They had all the needed equipment and provided everything. We just showed up ready to crab! We caught 22 crabs and had a blast. Definitely would recommend to anyone up for an adventure.

This is the best port in Tillamook bay for crabbing and accessing the ocean…read more It offers 4 boat launch lanes, ample free parking for cars, $10 boat launch/trailer parking fee, free life preservers to borrow, and convenient nearby bait shops, restaurants, and restrooms. Also there's now a nearby food cart pod just off highway 101, so you'll have lunch/dinner covered if you don't have much luck fishing/crabbing.

Interesting reviews for this little town. Three stars because most places are closed on…read moreSunday?!?!? Maybe the hard working folks in this town need a day off? Or they are at church giving thanks? The pile of lumber the karen complained about is apparently long gone. I've been coming here a few times a year for the past 35 years or so and I can't say that I've ever seen her opinion of an eyesore. And creosote is not especially harmful unless you consume it in large quantities. So let's talk about the good in Garibaldi and there is plenty of that here. Not a lot of places to eat but there are a few. With the scamdemic dining options are more limited but I'm sure the shop owners are suffering a lot more than their hungry wannabe patrons. The OCSR runs daily excursion trains daily during summer hours up to Rockaway. They also do very limited availability runs up to Salmonberry if you are lucky enough to get on one of those. The track bed gets increasingly rough as the years go by and that line did go all the way to Banks (and perhaps to Hillsboro if I recall correctly) not that long ago. The marina is great. I don't happen to have a boat but I love going there and talking to the skippers of old wooden vessels and taking photographs. These sailors come from all over and are mostly very friendly and happy to chat with dumb tourists like myself. The only negative, and it's really not a serious negative due to safety reasons but there is often a cop with radar at either end of town. I don't know what the limit is for actually getting a ticket but a small amount of inattention could potentially spoil your whole day. Of course if you run someone over because you are speeding that would spoil their whole day so..... Garibaldi is one of my favorite little towns along 101 and I've run the length of it from the Olympic peninsula to California.

Fun experience with the fam! We've been a few times with multiple families and rented our own…read moreboats. And each time we caught lots of crab, when you bring them back they will cook them to your liking. There are some rules but it's pretty simple overall. Patience is key when you're crabbing and remember the early birds get the worms! The staff is all very friendly and have a passion for this. In the gift shop they sell drinks and snacks that you can take with you on the boat. We'd do it again and again!

We were looking for a simple roadside seafood restaurant and found exactly the experience we wanted…read more(and more). We were concerned based on some of the ratings, but it seems the ratings may include the campground or diners looking for something more upscale. This is legit eating super fresh caught seafood with absolutely no frills. It was really cool to watch the steaming and cleaning. The crab, clams, huge Pacific NW oysters, and corn were outstanding!

Gordan, Martha and of course Clara are beautiful, generous kind and so very sweet!! If you're…read morelooking for home away from home this is the closest thing to it you're Ganna get! Very clean well put together rooms and they are so thoughtful and helpful with all basic needs! Fun activities close by and lots of beautiful scenery! 10 out of 10 for sure!! We loved it! Thank you for a great experience, Megan and Jessie

Always our go to place, it's such a homie place they always make you feel welcome. cute little…read morefamily owned place with lots of extras from free snacks, games, breakfast and kayaks, YES free kayaks. Great deck on the bay to watch the sunset while firing up a BBQ. Some cute little antique stores across the street. Not too far from marinas if you want to rent a small boat and go crabbing for the at jetty Maria

This is our third time staying here. Melissa at the office is awesome and so willing to…read moreaccommodate our multiple questions and requests. I love that they continue to expand services - if you rent their boats, they will help you clean your catch and boil the crabs. The cafe is awesome! Great beverages and baked goods. Now they offer trash pick up service twice a day. The property is older, but I see the continuous efforts to upgrade and improve where they can. The fellow guests are always helpful and friendly. And pet friendly too. We like it here.

We really enjoyed our time at NBGRV resort! Loved to watch…read morethe Sea Lions!! Added bonus... was the cafe within the office, wonderful turnover's, lattes and conversations. As I was walking around the park, I picked up three rocks that were painted by individuals at the park. I decided to take them on a journey after painting there origin on the back. This one was placed in Mount Hood. The others are going to Arizona. Such FUN!!

This is an extremely well run marina, Bob who is the Marina Master is one of the best humans you…read morewill ever come in contact with. It is clean and they look out for their patrons. Good people 10/10 would recommend to anyone.

Really awesome space to walk around and check out the water and area. We had fun just watching…read morepeople boarding various charter boats. The Coast Guard had a boat tied up. We saw it going out to sea later. We have looked down at this area from above for a long time. I'm glad we cane here and walked around.

Small harbor. I think smallest in the world! Something like that! I like the place, I like the…read morewhole area. I think I'll buy a place here! Ok i bought a place here! Hahaha watch your footing if you are dangerous, people die that go on the rocks. The water is literally a washing machine.

This is a nice little marina in a nice little town. I've never camped there or rented one of their…read morecabins and I don't have a boat so my perspective is that of a photographer. The folks who run the place keep everything sparkling clean. There is a huge restroom and a smaller one and they are open year round and are very clean. The slips seem to have all the amenities and a number of people live on their boats there year round. Always enjoy talking with the people there and taking pictures of any new vessels that look interesting. It's a very short walk to town where there are places to eat and shop. Cathlamet is a nice little town with mostly friendly people (the local cops excluded). The cabins have been there for a long time and look to be cozy enough although I am not one who would enjoy neighbors so close to me if I went there specifically to get away from people. But I rarely see any vehicles parked there off season so I'm guessing you would mostly be by yourself if you rented one. The view up river is nice and on a warm, sunny day it can be quite pleasant just hanging out there.

This place was a treat!! We ended up staying for 4 weeks we loved it so much!! Bruce, the camp host…read moreis super nice. The marina is quiet and I felt very comfortable there. They have very nice showers and laundry facility's. My only issue is that the sites have no sewer hook ups. The day before we were leaving we did notice that there are 3 sites that have sewer but they were all full. The town is adorable and it is close enough to a town and all amenities. 100% will be back.