Manzanita is one of the most beautiful beaches on the Oregon coast.  With majestic cliffs on the north end and miles of beach and dunes, the view never gets old.  When the tide is out, patterns in the sand provide gorgeous foregrounds for ocean, cliff, and cloud photos.  As if that's not enough, on the other side of the dunes is Nehalem Bay, with spectacular views of Great Blue Herons, gulls, driftwood, and fishing boats.  We love it there and take our horses camping at the state park there every year.