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.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
In-vehicle air conditioning
Bottled water
Transportation in a luxury passenger van
Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
Live commentary throughout the tour
Lunch
Gratuity (We recommend 20% gratuity if you enjoy your tour)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We pick up at one of the corners of Director Park, located at the cross-streets of SW 9th Ave and SW Taylor St. The guide will aim to pull up in front of a restaurant called Pastini.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Director Park
5 min
Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.
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Ecola State Park
40 min
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.
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Haystack Rock
30 min
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.
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Cannon Beach
1 hour
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.
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Oregon Coast Highway
1 hour
For the afternoon, we'll head south on the famous Pacific Coast Scenic Byway (Highway 101) to explore more beautiful coastal shores.
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Neahkahnie Mountain
10 min
Upon Neahkahnie Overlook, we’ll stop to enjoy stunning views along the highest drive-able point along the Oregon coast!
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Oswald West State Park
45 min
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!
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Director Park
5 min
We'll the end the day arriving back to downtown Portland with a drop off back in Director Park.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Dress in layers, as Oregon's coastal weather can be unpredictable
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
FAQs about Oregon Coast Tour from Portland
Can I cancel Oregon Coast Tour from Portland for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Where does it start?
We pick up at one of the corners of Director Park, located at the cross-streets of SW 9th Ave and SW Taylor St.
What's included?
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- Transportation in a luxury passenger van
- Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
- Live commentary throughout the tour
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Gratuity (We recommend 20% gratuity if you enjoy your tour)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Director Park, Ecola State Park, Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach, Oregon Coast Highway, Neahkahnie Mountain, Oswald West State Park.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Wildwood Adventures
