Pier 39
- TOUR THE Bumble Bee Cannery Museum (Astoria is-all-about-fishing & canneries) -- The canning industry boomed in the late 1800s and the pier grew to meet the growing demand for canned salmon and later tuna. In the 1940s, the Columbia River Packers Assoc. introduced the "Bumble Bee" brand that became famous throughout the world, and Pier 39 became the CRPA's cold storage center. Fishermen now use the old freezer rooms to store their nets. 3 wooden gillnet boats are on permanent display, including canning machines and historic photo's. You're welcome to tour the property. Parts of Pier 39 are over 100 years old, floors are uneven and there are trip hazards, so please proceed carefully and...
- At the Bumble Bee Museum is Coffee Girl Espresso out back behind the pier, one of the most unique coffee houses in the world. It is located on the Columbia River in the West's oldest cannery building and...
- Rogue Ales and Public House at Pier 39 in Astoria. If you like good beer you absolutely must make a point to stop at Rogue Brewery. Not only does Rogue make some of the most quality and delicious beers you'll ever imbibe, but the brewery is located out on the dock in one of the old canneries. You cannot help but feel like a salty old sailor when you belly up to the bar here. It is very hard not to completely fall in love with this place, especially if you love maritime views, hand-crafted ales and maritime nostalgia and...
- Hanthorn Crab Co. (behind Rogue Ales) --Largest visible crab tank on the Oregon coast & Pier 39 seafood. Tom Hilton, a native Astorian with family dating back to the 1800s has stories to tell. He is as delightful as the seafood and will make your adventure at Pier 39 one to remenber. Stop In, Don't Be Shy. Dungeness crab, crab cocktails, salmon (seasonal) & Willapa Bay oysters.
- The Astoria Ferry (The Tourist No 2 is home ported at Pier 39. If you see crew aboard, you’re welcome to call “Ahoy!”). The Tourist #2 returns to the Columbia River. Built in Astoria in 1924, it is the last remaining of Astoria's original fleet. Her last run was in July 1966 when the bridge opened. Working the last 50 years as a passenger ferry in Puget Sound, in 2016 she was rescued from salvage, returning her in an epic journey from Seattle. She will now have a new life...follow her progress at astoriaferry.com. And...
- There's a stop for the "Old 300 Riverfront Trolley". 1 hour RT. And...
- See the sea lions - You'll hear them from Pier 39, but to see them its 1 trolley stop away or a 5 minute walk to the Ease Mooring Basin.
- Fisherman's Suites - Superb River Views, Asian mahogany hardwood floors & restored original fir beams. Full kitchen, dining room & living room, including a trap door leading to the river! From $189.00. Click link below for details.
