Gearhart Oregon

Gearhart, the place that I lovingly call home!  A small, quaint town with a New England flavor.  A place where you still feel a calm sense of security far removed from the hustle of the big city.  Building codes restrict the commercial development that threatens our small town charm!  As such, it's small mom & pop ventures that cater to the needs of our visiting tourists. Pop's Ice Cream Parlour is a wonderful example of our small town enterprises enjoyed by both young & old.  Another must see & do is to partake in our annual 4th. of July day town parade, which is a slice out of a Norman Rockwell painting.  There you'll likely find children sporting bikes decked out in patriotic colors, parents pulling their children in wagons decorated to the nines or dogs sporting festive scarfs of red, white & blue.  One year the Gearhart Short Leg Brigade march along with their Corgies!  All culminates with free hot dogs at the local fire station, which is supported by a truly dedicated core of local volunteers with a singular mission, to serve & protect!

For all things Gearhart be sure to bookmark the following website:

City of Gearhart Website

Gearhart Grocery



A Local Landmark

UPDATE:  The shelves have been installed & inventory is busting through the doors...Looks like the finishing touches are being added & the doors will once again be open soon!  Oh, how we long for that shrimp macaroni salad!

Don't despair, Gearhart Grocery is getting a much needed makeover & will be re-opening in the Spring of 2011!  After 13 years of dedicated service, Mike & Jill Graham have decided to hang up their aprons & actually retire.  Local developer, Terry Lowenberg is at the helm & showcases his vision on the newly updated facade of the building.  All breathed a sigh of relief when it was identified that the building would remain a much beloved grocery store, the true cornerstone of our community.  An enlarged deli section & walk-in coolers are rumored to be a part of the renovation plan.  Anxiously awaiting shrimp macaroni salad, homemade meat loaf sandwiches & wonderful homemade pies when she opens her doors once again!

Gearhart Grocery



Gearhart! Where The Mountains Reach The Sea & Your Vacation Lasts Forever!

Forbes magazine recently published an article on America's Most Stressful Cities, which was written by Sara Lynch.  Sara utlilized information from several federal agencies to compile her list of cities that have been impacted by everything from poor air quality to unemployment rates & free-falling home values.  While some might dispute her ranking of cities, I suggest a solution to those residing in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area which happened to rank # 11 and those who call Portland, Vancouver, Beaverton, OR-WA home and ranked # 14. 

Invest in a beach getaway on the beautiful North Oregon coast where living is more than just a day at the beach!  Our wonderful locale will provide you with much needed stress relief.  Our real estate values have adjusted, and inventory levels remain high, making this the perfect time to purchase a little slice of heaven.  What say you on a stress reduction plan that will benefit the whole family!

Check out my personal real estate website at: http://www.mariannepittard.com/ additional information.  for

Gearhart Beach Floats & More!

More than just a day at the beach.....I'm excited to spread the word on a very exciting event that will be happening in Gearhart on October 10th., 2009.  Geahart will be holding a treasure hunt for glass floats & more!  Well recognized local glass artist, John Cook will be creating the beautiful colored treasures, which will include hand blown glass floats & starfish.  A treasure map of the hunt site will be available at 8:00 am at the Gearhart Grocery store. Hunters will located the secret symbol on the beach & redeem it for glass treasures at: John Cook Studios. 

For additional information & to register stop by the Gearhart Grocery store at: 599 Pacific Way (503) 738-7312 or visit John Cook Studios at: 3427 Hwy. 101-N. (503) 738-512.  Updated information will be available at: http://www.johncookstudios.com/

Enjoy this Indian Summer weather!

Marianne