Manzanita is a cute little town. Hug point is a cool beach just north of it. There is a great campground on the beach at Oswald West State Park that I have stayed at many times. Astoria is a fun town as well. It is on a hill and has some great views of the ocean. These areas are on the northern section of the coast, north of Tillamook. Avoid the areas around Lincoln City and Newport if you can. They are pretty clogged with people in motor homes. Have fun!