A Tradition of Coastal Care As people gather to celebrate July 4th and enjoy the Oregon Coast, our beaches see some of their busiest days of the year. On July 5,…
Category: Rockaway Beach
City of Rockaway Beach – Monthly Update July 1, 2026
By Charles McNeilly, Mayor Welcome to my City of Rockaway Beach Monthly Update with a look back at the month of June 2026. Congratulations to this year’s Grand Marshal and Volunteers…
ROCKAWAY BEACH JULY 4TH EVENTS – GENERATIONS BY THE SEA – CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF FREEDOM
Join the City of Rockaway Beach for our annual 4th of July celebration! The City hosts a July 4th parade and professional fireworks show. Don’t miss featured events including the Annual Firecracker…
Rockaway Beach, Oregon becomes first community in U.S. to complete destination-wide accessibility audit for short-term rentals
Independent audit identifies opportunities to increase accessible short-term rentals (STR), attract new visitors, and grow local tourism spending The City of Rockaway Beach in Tillamook County, Oregon has become one of the…
Celebrating 1st Anniversary Art Sale at Blue Water Fine Art Gallery – June 24-28
We’re celebrating a full year of art, community, and creativity — and you’re invited to join us! Our Anniversary Art Sale runs this weekend, June 25–28, with special offers throughout the gallery…
ROCKAWAY BEACH READIES FOR 4TH OF JULY PARADE – “Generations by the Sea – Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom”- ENTRIES DUE BY JUNE 26TH; SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
It is almost time once again for our 4th of July parade in Rockaway Beach!The theme this year is “Generations by the Sea – Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom” – From grandparents…
City of Rockaway Beach Announces 2026 Fourth of July Honorees
The City of Rockaway Beach is proud to announce its 2026 Fourth of July Parade honorees, recognizing two outstanding selections whose dedication, generosity, and community spirit embody the very best of Rockaway…
Charles McNeilly Announces Re-Election Campaign for Mayor of Rockaway Beach
Mayor Charles McNeilly has announced his campaign for re-election, focusing on three key priorities that will help strengthen Rockaway Beach over the next two years: improving downtown parking, supporting tourism and local…
ROCKAWAY BEACH FIRE & RESCUE: EMILY – Emergency Rescue Device Deployed, Rescues Surfer Sunday June 7th
On Sunday, June 7, 2026 at approximately 12:28 p.m., Rockaway Beach Fire Rescue was dispatched to a water rescue involving a surfer in distress near the Rockaway Beach wayside. Nehalem Bay Fire…
Open Reception at Blue Water Fine Art Gallery Featuring Artist Jennifer Bundy-Cobb Saturday June 13
Briney & Bloom: A Coastal Summer Featuring June Artist of the Month: Jennifer Bundy Cobb On view June 12 – July 5 Blue Water Fine Art Gallery is delighted to present Briney…
