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Beachgoers in Manzanita will now find a quieter, more pedestrian-friendly shoreline experience. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission has officially banned vehicles from the beach stretching between Oswald West and Nehalem Bay state parks, a move that covers the entire beach access area in town.
This decision follows similar actions taken at other popular coastal spots like Lincoln City and Cape Kiwanda, where increasing crowds and environmental concerns have pushed officials to rethink vehicle access. In Manzanita, driving was previously permitted only during specific off-season morning hours, from October through April. But after a formal request from the city council and a period of public feedback, the
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