Open Weekends & Visits
Come Out to the Boathouse
760 feet out over Tillamook Bay. Free to explore. Open weekends all summer.
Plan Your Visit
Everything You Need to Know
All summer long, the Historic Boathouse is open to visitors on selected weekends — free to explore, full of stories, sitting at the end of the most remarkable pier on the Oregon Coast.
Walk out over Tillamook Bay and step inside a building that has been standing here since 1936. Our volunteer docents are on hand to share the history of the Boathouse, the Coast Guard station that once operated here, the maritime heritage of Garibaldi, and the living ecosystem of the bay all around you. The photo gallery on the walls offers a window into the coast's past, and our docents are always happy to bring it to life.
There's no fee to visit. Just show up.
Open: Selected weekends, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 12pm – 4pm
Admission: Free. Donations always welcome.
Pier length: 760 feet (the longest in Oregon)
Accessibility: 7 ADA-accessible turnouts along the pier
Kayak tours: Available with Kayak Tillamook
What to Expect
A Place Unlike Anything Else on the Oregon Coast
The Gallery
A photo collection documenting the maritime and cultural history of the Tillamook Coast, with docents on hand to bring the stories to life.
Docent Presentations
Our volunteer docents cover the history of the Coast Guard station, the ecology of the bay, the lost town of Bayocean, and the fishing heritage of Garibaldi. Show up curious and ask questions.
Seasonal Programming
Depending on the time of year, open weekends may include fish printing, coastal food demonstrations, local history talks, and evening music. Check the calendar before you come.
Kayak Tours
Launch from the Original 1936 Rails
Kayak Tillamook offers guided kayak tours launching from the same marine railway rails that once sent Coast Guard rescue boats out into the bay.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Selected weekends from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, Saturday and Sunday, 12pm to 4pm. Check the Events Calendar for specific open dates.
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No. Visiting the Boathouse is free. Donations are always welcome and go directly toward restoration and programming.
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The pier is the longest in Oregon. It's a flat, easy walk with views of the bay in every direction. Dress for the coast — it can be windy and cool even in summer.
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The pier features seven ADA-accessible turnouts along its length.
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Yes. A gravel parking lot serves the site at The Boathouse. Portable restroom facilities are also available in the lot.
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Yes. The Boathouse has indoor restroom facilities with running water and flush toilets.
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Yes. Kayak tours run in partnership with Kayak Tillamook, launching from the original 1936 boat rails. Tours are available in suitable conditions.
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A photo gallery, volunteer docents with deep knowledge of the coast's history, and one of the most distinctive views on the Oregon Coast. Come curious. Leave knowing something new.
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Throughout the year we host clamming and crabbing clinics, fish printing workshops, coastal food-to-table demonstrations, kayak building sessions, local history talks, and evening musical performances. Most events are free or low-cost and open to everyone.
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Yes. The Boathouse main floor is available for community meetings, club gatherings, workshops, and private events. Summer weekends are prioritized for public visitation. Get in touch to discuss availability.
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Volunteer opportunities include staffing open weekends, supporting field trips, leading or assisting with workshops, and helping with ongoing restoration work. Get in touch and we'll find a role that fits.
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