This day trip is a tour along a section of rugged coastline along Oregon's northern coast. The trip will include a history stop, a short hike through oldgrowth Sitka spruce forest, beach time, tide pools (if tides allow), sea stacks, viewpoint stops, and a lunch stop in the artist's community of Cannon Beach, where the famous Haystack Rock resides.
City: Portland
Tue 03 Mar
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PA system, so those in the back can hear the guide.
Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
1
Camp 18 Logging Museum
Here you'll see what fueled the economy of Portland's Golden Age, 1905-1930, at this roadside museum of logging artifacts. You'll also have time to peruse the gift shop.
2
Ecola State Park
Capture a spectacular view of the famous sea stack-studded coastline, featured in movies, and the furthest south that members of the Lewis & Clark expedition ventured.
3
Cannon Beach
You'll have time to explore the galleries, boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, beach, and Haystack Rock.
4
Haystack Rock
Haystock Rock, the most famous sea stack in Oregon, is included as part of a stop at Cannon Beach. You are free to allocate your time among the galleries, boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, beach, and Haystack Rock, as you desire.
5
Hug Point State Park
A mystical beach with sandstone caves, a waterfall, and a 19th Century road carved into the headland.
6
Oswald West State Park
We'll make stops at Short Sands Beach and Neahkahnie Viewpoint while passing through the largest state park on the Oregon Coast.
7
Short Sands Beach
Take an enchanting hike through an oldgrowth forest harboring massive Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis), western redcedar (Thuja plicata), and Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziessii) to a secluded little beach with a waterfall and filled with surfers in wet suits year-round. This is the legendary Smuggler's Cove, formed by Cape Falcon, where The Goonies pirates are rumored to have landed and buried their treasure.
8
Neahkahnie Mountain
We'll stop at a viewpoint off US 101 on the slopes of Neahkahnie Mountain, overlooking the town of Manzanita and an endless coast of white waves to the south.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (53)
Rwadventure
Oct 2019
Marcus was knowledge and friendly. Took into consideration the different age groups. Was a great tour. Beautiful!
Response from Host
Nov 2019
Rannita, thank you for the great review! It was a pleasure taking your family to the coast!
donnamcc403
Sep 2019
Marcus is so knowledgeable and a wonderful host/tour guide. He made suggestions to customize the tour to fit our wishes and walking ability.
We learned so much about Oregon and the coast. What beautiful scenery.
Response from Host
Sep 2019
Donna, thank you for the great review! Marcus was really impressed by the determination you had for the hiking. He also very much enjoyed Bruce's laughter in response to his jokes. Take care!
Rose D
Aug 2019
Marcus provided a personalized tour to the Oregon Coast which was exactly what we were looking for! He is so knowledgeable and an awesome tour guide! We loved every minute of our tour!
Response from Host
Sep 2019
Thank you Rose! Marcus really enjoyed having a chill day with the two of you to break up the hectic week, as he commented on how refreshingly laid-back you were!