Month-Long Foodie Fest with Revamped Version of Oregon's Crave the Coast

Published 08/20/25 at 6:45 a.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Tillamook, Oregon) – Have you ever dreamed of scarfing your way up the Oregon coast? Ever considered taking a whole month to tour and indulge in a variety of restaurants in Neskowin, Pacific City, Tillamook, Garibaldi, Rockaway Beach, Manzanita, Cannon Beach, Seaside and Astoria / Warrenton? (Above: Bellbuoy in Seaside)

Crave the Coast is back for 2025, and this year, the beloved food-focused event is expanding in a major way. Presented by Visit Tillamook Coast, the annual gathering has evolved from a single-day festival into a full month of culinary exploration, stretching across the North Coast Food Trail from Astoria to Neskowin. Throughout October, visitors are invited to discover the flavors of the region through curated dishes, local events, and immersive experiences that highlight the bounty of Oregon’s coastal communities.

Participating restaurants, markets, and artisan producers will feature exclusive “Crave Dishes” crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. In addition to these special menu items, select businesses along the trail will host food-centric events, offering guests the chance to sample freshly caught seafood, artisan cheeses, farm-grown produce, and handcrafted treats. Each dish enjoyed and event attended earns participants entries into weekly prize drawings, culminating in a grand prize: a two-night stay at the new glamping destination Two Capes Lookout, plus dining gift cards to local eateries.

Seaside Brewing

“Crave the Coast is a month-long invitation to explore, taste and experience what makes this region special,” said Mariah Surat, Visit Tillamook Coast’s Coordinator of Community and Industry Programs. “This year, we decided to make Crave the Coast a month-long event instead of a single day or weekend because it’s more feasible for restaurants and food providers to participate when visitors come to them. It’s also more experiential and immersive for attendees, allowing them to enjoy the coast in a way that feels organic and memorable.”

Cannon Beach's Ecola Seafood

The expanded event is made possible through a partnership between Visit Tillamook Coast, Visit Seaside, and the Cannon Beach and Astoria-Warrenton Chambers of Commerce. Additional support comes from the Oregon Wine Country License Plates Matching Grant Program, administered by Travel Oregon.

To help guide their culinary journey, visitors will use Seeker, a mobile-friendly interactive platform that offers digital check-ins, photo challenges, scavenger hunts, and rewards. Though not a downloadable app, Seeker can be saved to a phone’s home screen for easy access and navigation throughout the month.

For more information and to sign up for updates, visit https://northcoastfoodtrail.com/crave-the-coast.

Hotels in Astoria - Where to eat - Astoria Maps and Virtual Tours

Hotels in Seaside - Where to eat - Seaside Maps and Virtual Tours

Hotels in Cannon Beach - Where to eat - Cannon Beach Maps and Virtual Tours

Hotels in Manzanita, Wheeler - Where to eat - Manzanita, Wheeler Maps and Virtual Tours

Hotels in Rockaway Beach - Where to eat - Rockaway Beach Maps and Virtual Tours

Hotels in Tillamook Bay - Where to eat - Tillamook Maps and Virtual Tours

Hotels in Three Capes - Where to eat - Three Capes Maps and Virtual Tours

MORE PHOTOS BELOW

Old, Authentic Oregon Coast Motor Lodge Converted Into Colorful Boutique Motel
History and histrionics: one outstanding yet funky little motel on the outer edges. Newport hotel reviews, lodging news, Newport lodging

Oregon Coast's Rogue Ales Abruptly Closes All Operations - Newport, Portland,...
Over 60 people now unemployed. Company owed 100s of thousands in taxes, rent. Salem, Monmouth, restaurant reviews

Dreamy Port Orford's Hotels, Rentals, Inns - Unique Rooms of the South Oregon...
Variety of hotels, vacation rentals and BnB's that stand out. Hotel reviews

N. Oregon Coast Beauty on the Beach: Seashore Inn's Latest Revelations, Specials
How to actually write its name, recent changes to the Seaside hotel. Seaside hotel reviews, Seaside lodging news

More About Oregon Coast hotels, lodging.....

More About Oregon Coast Restaurants, Dining.....

Washington Coast / Oregon Coast Articles (stories are random: hit reload to see different articles)

Back to Oregon Coast

Contact Advertise on Oregon Coast Beach Connection
All Content, unless otherwise attributed, copyright © Oregon Coast Beach Connection. Unauthorized use or publication is not permitted