"Oregon's N. Coast in a Nutshell" (#1 + #2 + #3 combined--as time permits; 10-12 hours) - Select stops in ASTORIA, SEASIDE/CANNON BEACH & TILLAMOOK - 
Our 1st stop approaching Astoria will be searching for Bald Eagles in the marsh at the Twilight Eagle Sanctuary - 100 acres of wetlands and forest at the approximate site of the Lewis and Clark campsite on November 26, 1805.

• Then 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 Pacific Ocean, Columbia River, Astoria & the 'Graveyard of the Pacific' at the Astor Column . At the "Salmon Canning Capitol of the World", enjoy the Columbia River Maritime Museum, lunch at Bowpicker Fish n Chips (best fish 'n chips) or famous chowder at a local restaurant...and/or the reconstructed fort of Lewis & Clark... 

Then bumper cars , taffy, beaches and a Lewis & Clark sight in cheesy Seaside & shopping, luxe life, a 'terrible' lighthouse and a volcanic sea-stack in Cannon Beach. Next, short, easy hikes through an secret old-growth forest and a rugged coastline with ocean views and overlooks on Neahkahnie Mtn-- and stories of 500 year old beeswax & buried treasure...

• Then onto Tillamook and Oregon's largest Spruce, Cape Meares and the scenic 3 capes route. View one of the most spectacular views in the world with a lighthouse , as well as sea salt, oysters, salmon, sea life and a sub-marine volcano in Pacific City (if we make it that far), Madre mía! 

Our Route

The seaport town of Astoria in the 1890s appears much as it does today.

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ITINERARY

We offer the following program for sightseeing, but you may have it the way you want; ill explain in a moment.
-- Initial Itinerary: (more details pending)

• Departure from your hotel or residence around 8am
• Twilight Eagle Sanctuary 

Astoria: (stops may include)

• Astoria Column or another place to be announced
• Astoria Maritime Museum tour ($10-$14 pp; 1.5-2 hours) or Fort Clatsop (Lewis & Clark; 1-1.5 hours) for the longer tours 
• Bumble Bee Museum (Rogue Brewery) & Coffee Girl Espresso on Pier 39
• Trip along the Old 300 trolley ($1pp) to Buoy Beer or Mo's Seafood & Chowder for beverages or meal. A restaurant stop will diminish the total # of sights you see.

See details and all the Astoria options.​​​

​Seaside/Cannon Beach: (stops may include)

• Turnaround & boardwalk/promenade stroll & Lewis & Clark Salt Works
• Ecola State Park & Lighthouse (pictures right) - The view to your south illustrates the Oregon Coast’s geological past. High mountains from lava flows emanating from the 'CRBF' tower over the shoreline. They are continually uplifted by the subducting oceanic plate below, and eroded away by the sea. You can see Haystack Rock and from various vantage points you can see the migration of the gray whale. More than 20,000 pass by Ecola Park each winter and spring. If you plan your visit to the coast in a timely fashion (March or December), you're sure to see some of these whales. And you are treated to the story and your best view of the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, located one mile from the shoreline--One of the most desolate and unique lighthouses ever to exist in the US..., if not the entire world. Visit www.lighthousefriends.com for a quick, remarkable history of this lonely lighthouse.
• Buoy's Best Seafood restaurant for meal? - Let me know if you’re interested in a seafood restaurant stop in either Astoria or Seaside. Buoy's Best has the freshest seafood with their seafood market right next door.
• Haystack Rock
• The secret hike through old-growth forest to Pirate's Cove
• Devil's Cauldron/Treasure Cove overlook
• Neahkanie Mtn Viewpoints
• Tillamook: (stops may include)

• Cape Meares 
• Tillamook Forest Center
• Return to Portland

And much, much more in between!  But, of course, we can change it all and have the program with the alterations of your choice. See how above by clicking the 'details' links.

See all the Seaside/Cannon Beach/Tillamook Options

We'll see many, most or all of these sights, as time permits.
You may continue south for a spectacular tour to Lincoln City, Newport/ Depoe Bay and Florence areas on a multi-day option. Ask about our extra specials to the southern Oregon Coast...

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Transportation
• Services of your tour guide with sound amplifier

ESTIMATED LOCAL CASH NEEDED

$20 - You will require some money for lunch, snacks, beverages (besides water, which is included) and, of course, your souvenirs (5-20).
Plus, entrance fees for the potential sightseeing stops (10-30)--No one has to go into the paid stops, as there are always nice alternatives which are free. 

​Buoy's Best is the option for very casual and the freshest seafood. Please inquire about other eating options.

Ecola State Park-Tillamook Head
​Credit: Pfl

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'Terrible Tilly' from Tillamook Head - Image: "Day 272 of 366" by James_Seattle is licensed under CC BY 2.0

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​MEAL OPTIONS:

• Mo's, Buoy Beer, Rogue Brewery or Bowpicker Fish n Chips in Astoria (least to most casual)
• McMenamins at Gearhart
• Doogers or Buoy's Best snack bar (menu below) in Seaside (least to most casual)
• ​Please inquire about details and other meal options

Picnic spots with views:

• Astoria Column - There's a great view of the Astoria-Megler Bridge and the Columbia River Bar from the picnic table on Coxcomb drive below the column.
• Cape Disappointment Lighthouse & S.P.
• Seaside - "On the beach"
• Ecola State Park - Certain to please bird-watchers, history buffs & photographers.  Ample picnicking and romping space
  
• Oswald West SP - At Pirate's Cove or Devil's Cauldron.

Buoy's Best

Hikers? Click HERE for hiking ideas. Note: All hikes not on the normal itinerary are DIY and a Trailhead Release Agreement is required.