A quieter community on Tillamook Bay
Bay City sits between Tillamook and Garibaldi and offers a quieter alternative to both. Its hillside neighborhoods, bay views, established homes, and convenient Highway 101 access make it an appealing choice for buyers who want a residential setting without being far from shopping, healthcare, the marina, or the beach.
The community is closely connected to Tillamook Bay. Residents have access to fishing, shellfish, birdwatching, kayaking, and waterfront scenery, while nearby Kilchis Point Reserve provides one of the county’s most accessible nature and history experiences.
Things to do
Kilchis Point Reserve
Kilchis Point Reserve contains a network of relatively gentle trails through forest and wetlands to Tillamook Bay. Interpretive signs discuss Indigenous history, early settlement, local industry, and the area’s natural environment. It is an excellent place for walking, wildlife viewing, and learning about the bay.
Tillamook Bay access
Bay City is well positioned for kayaking, fishing, clamming, birdwatching, and scenic drives around the bay.
Al Griffin Memorial Park
The city park provides green space and a community gathering area near the center of town.
Easy access to surrounding attractions
From Bay City, residents are only a short drive from the Port of Garibaldi, Tillamook Creamery, downtown Tillamook, Rockaway Beach, and the Three Capes area.
Local restaurants and businesses
The Fish Peddler at Pacific Oyster
The Fish Peddler is one of Bay City’s best-known stops, serving seafood in a working oyster-processing setting on Tillamook Bay. It has been highlighted as a notable seafood destination on the coast.
Downie's Café
A longtime community café known for breakfast and homestyle meals.
Bay City Kitchen
A local dining option that can be highlighted after confirming its current operation and offerings.
Local oyster and seafood businesses
Bay City’s commercial identity is closely tied to seafood processing, oysters, and Tillamook Bay.
What it is like to live here
Bay City may be a good match for buyers seeking:
- A quieter full-time residential community
- Bay views without being in a major visitor district
- Convenient access to both Tillamook and Garibaldi
- Established homes and hillside properties
- Outdoor recreation close to home
- A community that is often overlooked by second-home shoppers
Explore Bay City
A closer look at Bay City’s waterfront, local attractions, and everyday coastal life.
Contact
Tatum Jimenez, REALTOR®
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate
Office
406 Garibaldi Ave.
Garibaldi, OR 97118
License
#201257277
Office License
#201210652
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