"Oregon's N. Coast in a Nutshell - Short Version" - Select destinations in:
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- Seaside/Cannon Beach,
- Astoria,
- Tillamook,
- and/or the Central Oregon Coast
- Or choose all of the above on a multi-day itinerary, AS TIME PERMITS - Each tour is a custom itinerary, and any or all of it may be changed.
To customize or view alternate options, please inquire or click HERE.
Your tour may go something like this:
SEASIDE/ CANNON BEACH & HISTORIC ASTORIA - (#1 & #3 combined; 8-10 hours) - (8 hours out-n-back to Seaside/Cannon Beach or 10-hour loop to Seaside/Cannon Beach & Astoria. 90-120 mins from DT Portland) - This is your tour if you are most interested in learning about/ seeing Oregon coast NATURE with a backdrop in history.
Have coffee or breakfast with lumberjack's 20 minutes from the Coast; then a 'few' hours of...
SEASIDE/ CANNON BEACH & HISTORIC ASTORIA - (#1 & #3 combined; 8-10 hours) - (8 hours out-n-back to Seaside/Cannon Beach or 10-hour loop to Seaside/Cannon Beach & Astoria. 90-120 mins from DT Portland) - This is your tour if you are most interested in learning about/ seeing Oregon coast NATURE with a backdrop in history.
Have coffee or breakfast with lumberjack's 20 minutes from the Coast; then a 'few' hours of...
- a 'terrible' lighthouse & whales*
- beach walk, volcanic sea-stacks, rugged coastline
- 500 year old beeswax & buried treasure tales, a secret old-growth forest & cove and another beach walk
- a secret pirate's cove and secret cauldron over-look & ocean views.
- a glance at Oregon's famous resort town, Seaside's 'boardwalk' & promenade and lunch at the cafe with the freshest seafood --for the 8 hour option
We'll see most or all of these sights, as time permits. Madre mía!
Or continue to Astoria; the oldest city West of the Rockies. It's a place you don't get to by accident, you have to want to go there. We'll experience spectacular views of the Columbia River, Astoria & the 'Graveyard of the Pacific' at the Astoria Column. Then we'll...
Astoria details
- enjoy a late lunch & brew at Buoy Beer, Fort George Brewery (default; the place that reinvigorated the Astorian economy), Bowpicker Fish n Chips (best fish 'n chips) or famous chowder at a local restaurant and...
- see a few sights including Fort Astoria (the 1st Columbia R anchorage with comfort & security) & Tidal Rock used by the Astor party, the Astoria Column and...
- visit the original Elmore Cannery from 1881 (i.e. Bumblebee) museum in this "Salmon Canning Capitol of the World" out on Pier 39...
- and the 'Old 300' shoreline trolley, Fort Stevens and much more.
Astoria details
We'll see most or all of these sights, as time permits. Madre mía!
TILLAMOOK - A 'Few' hours of the quiet side of the Oregon Coast. Take the scenic 3 capes route while viewing one of the most spectacular views in the world with a lighthouse at Cape Meares* and a hike through old-growth forest to Oregon's largest Spruce. As well as sea salt, oysters, salmon, sea life. view a forest fire and have refreshments.
Learn more about Cape Meares & Tillamook
Learn more about Cape Meares & Tillamook
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OREGON: VALLEY & COAST
Meet winemaker's and artisans, feast on local flavors and get acquainted with the spirit of pioneering wineries on this "4 DAY" excursion.. Explore Oregon the winemaker's way, from the Willamette Valley to the magical Oregon Coast. Click HERE.
Meet winemaker's and artisans, feast on local flavors and get acquainted with the spirit of pioneering wineries on this "4 DAY" excursion.. Explore Oregon the winemaker's way, from the Willamette Valley to the magical Oregon Coast. Click HERE.
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CENTRAL OREGON COAST
Includes some or all of the following:
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Season is December/January & March/April/May
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***Bring camera and/or camera w/zoom, binoculars, snacks, rain gear & rugged foot gear***
To customize or view alternate options to Tillamook or the central coast, please inquire or click HERE.
*our whale watching opportunities are seasonal. See right
To customize or view alternate Oregon Coast options, please inquire or click HERE.
To customize or view alternate options to Tillamook or the central coast, please inquire or click HERE.
*our whale watching opportunities are seasonal. See right
To customize or view alternate Oregon Coast options, please inquire or click HERE.
