Cape Meares, OR

Tucked along the northern end of the Three Capes Scenic Loop, Cape Meares is a quiet seaside enclave about fifteen minutes west of Tillamook. With roughly 160 homes nestled between Tillamook Bay, Lake Meares, and the Pacific Ocean, the neighborhood is home to a relaxed blend of full-time residents and vacation homeowners. Because there are no commercial businesses, restaurants, or gas stations in the village, daily life is peaceful and unhurried, with most shopping and errands handled just a short drive away in town.

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Day-trippers frequently visit the nearby state park to admire the historic lighthouse, seabird cliffs, and the famous Octopus Tree, but the residential streets stay remarkably calm. Neighbors often gather for events at the local community center, housed in a historic old schoolhouse, and take advantage of walking trails through more than a hundred acres of protected community forest. Living here means embracing a slower rhythm, where misty mornings, quiet beach walks, and a close-knit coastal community define the everyday experience.