About Kelly's Brighton Marina
Kelly's Brighton Marina is a crabbing-focused marina and campground on Highway 101 at the north end of Nehalem Bay, one mile from Wheeler and about 20 minutes south of Cannon Beach. The marina sits directly on the bay with a long dock, a fleet of crab boats, and a camp store stocked with bait, tackle, and Oregon Coast essentials — it's the kind of place where families have been spending summer afternoons for generations.
The core experience is crabbing: visitors can rent a crab boat and head out on the bay with baited traps, or stay on the dock and crab from the railing with rented gear and staff guidance. The marina provides everything — traps, bait, measuring tools, and instruction — and will cook your Dungeness crab catch right there in the store. For visitors who want to eat rather than catch, the store sells live Dungeness crab and fresh local oysters. The campground offers tent and RV sites just steps from the water.
Kelly's Brighton Marina has earned a loyal following and hundreds of five-star reviews for its friendly staff, well-maintained boats, and consistently productive crabbing. The hands-on, no-frills approach makes it one of the most popular family activities on the north Oregon coast. For Cannon Beach visitors looking for a half-day adventure that ends with a fresh crab dinner, Kelly's is the spot.
