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Oregon Coast Tour from Portland

Overview
With over 300 miles of public coastline, Oregon’s beaches are sure to amaze with their dramatic offshore rock formations and reborn beach towns. This tour will travel along one of the most picturesque driving routes in the country, US HWY 101. We will spend the day exploring breathtaking beaches and viewing stunning coastline vistas.
City: Portland
Sun 22 Sep
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Starting at $139.00
Sun 22 Sep
Starting at $139.00
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What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Transportation in a luxury passenger van
Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
Live commentary throughout the tour
Additional Info
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of 12 people per booking
  • Dress in layers, as Oregon's coastal weather can be unpredictable
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
What To Expect
1
Director Park
Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.
2
Ecola State Park
After the morning drive along the Sunset Highway, Oregon's first automobile route through the Cascade Mountain Range, we'll meander through a lush Sitka spruce forest to Ecola State Park. We’ll momentarily leave the vehicle behind and explore this coastal oasis. If time allows, we may also travel back through the forest to Indian beach. This secluded pocket hides away from much of the summertime crowd and is a favorite spot for local beach combers.
3
Haystack Rock
After leaving the Ecola State Park, we will be sure to visit Haystack Rock, a sea stack just off the shore of Cannon Beach made famous by its resemblance to its namesake. Claimed to be the third tallest “intertidal” structure in the world, it is a huge basalt rock that was formed by lava flows over 15 million years ago! Here we’ll walk along the sandy beach, watch beautiful birds circle the rock, and if we’re lucky and the tide is out, we’ll view many species of marine wildlife in their natural tide pool habitat.
4
Cannon Beach
The town of Cannon Beach will be the backdrop of our lunch stop for the day. Guests will disperse for free time and are able to take their pick of several small-town eateries, each boasting their own eclectic menus.
5
Oregon Coast Highway 101
For the afternoon, we'll head south on the famous Pacific Coast Scenic Byway (Highway 101) to explore more beautiful coastal shores.
6
Neahkahnie Mountain
Upon Neahkahnie Overlook, we’ll stop to enjoy stunning views along the highest drive-able point along the Oregon coast!
7
Oswald West State Park
We'll journey to Oswald West State Park, aptly named after the Oregon Governor Oswald West. Governor West is credited with ensuring our vast Oregon coastline would remain open for public use. Our stop in the state park will be tide and group dependent. We may opt to take a short, forested hike following along Short Sand Creek which opens to a driftwood stacked coastline known as Smugglers Cove. A variable from this stop may be a short visit to Hug Point if the tides are low. Here, we are typically able to walk around the point to view a small coastal waterfall!
8
Director Park
We'll the end the day arriving back to downtown Portland with a drop off back in Director Park.
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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 (188)
Linda W
Apr 2019
I arrived in Portland a day early before a river cruise, and wanted to spend the day seeing something different, and was delighted to find this all day tour of the Oregon Coast, from 9am-430pm. (I am used to the East Coast) I was able to book online, and the next day the Wildwood Company called me to confirm my trip. I rode the light rail downtown to just a few blocks from Director Park, and met our group on the corner of 9th Ave by Starbucks and Pastini's. We were in a very comfortable van with seatbelts, umbrellas, drinks and snacks, and Clinton was our tour guide. Clinton is obviously in love with Oregon and nature, and as we boarded our group of 5, he told us so much about Portland and the area, which is home to Nike and Intel HQs. As we drove to the coast, we passed differing terrain, and he explained about Douglas Firs, Sitka Cypress, and other trees, and about the many crops which flourish here because of the long and gentle wet season followed by dry summers, pointing out fields of wheat, hazelnuts, blueberries, raspberries, Christmas Tree Farms, and grass yielding huge exports of grass seed. He took us to Ecola State Park on the way to beaches, pointing out the large stumps of trees which had become home to infant trees growing out of the nutrient-dense stumps, and showed us trillium flowers, harbingers of spring... he knew the rules of cutting down timber, and explained to us how roadside trees may not be harvested until seedlings are planted behind them and have had at least ten years to grow and flourish. We got to go to Chapman's Point, but had a brief spell of high winds and driving rain, so were unable to see the Tillamook Lighthouse clearly, or search for puffins, but the weather improved by the time we got to Cannon Beach, with a clear view of Haystack Rock. We had an hour stop for lunch in the charming town of CannonBeach, and besides charming cafes, there are also gift shops and markets. We also drove by the lovely beach of Manzanita, then up on the side of an overlook hill of Neahkanie, with beautiful conifers overlooking the surf. We got out again at Oswald West Park and walked about a half mile through a gorgeous State Park's richly green forest on the way down to the shoreline, ending at Short Sand Beach, also a lovely clean, natural beach framed by firs. Clinton gave us such good information, drove us safely, and always offered me a hand exiting the vehicle or walking near unsteady paths, making me feel safe. We all felt that we could not have had a more capable or committed guide, and quite a gentleman. He stopped once again halfway back to Portland at a roadside restaurant/gift shop for us t refresh/shop. This was a very worthwhile tour for me! Will attach bbn pics.
317flaviog
Nov 2018
Amazing tour, the Oregon Coast is absolutely great! The beaches are beautiful and Cannon Beach is a must-see!! Jesse was an excellent guide and the Van comfortable. Highly recommended.
Robb M
Oct 2018
This was just a great experience and I would recommended it to anyone who has never seen the Oregon coast before. CJ was not only the driver, but local historian, geologist, and all around Oregon expert. He took us to a variety of different locations so we could really experience the spruce forests and the ocean coast. Would go again if given the opportunity!

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