Ride the trolley to the Oregon Film Museum and explore movie memorabilia, then hop off and on the trolley with a map of town attractions (pick up a treasure map of sorts from the Chamber of Commerce).
Storytelling continues in Astoria, a small fishing and shipping port, characterized by its rustic seaside charm and famed as the film location for the 1985 cult classic movie, The Goonies. Rumored to be haunted, the lighthouse nicknamed “Terrible Tilly” holds tales of shipwrecks and tragedies. The scene is dramatic as salty waves crash against the craggy setting. While you’re here, visit nearby Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, a deactivated lighthouse built upon a basalt rock. During low tide at Hug Point, you’ll be able to catch glimpses of clams, sea anemones and more sea creatures living in the clear tidal pools. Wandering the stunning shoreline, you’ll quickly see Haystack Rock, an impressive formation climbing 100 meters from the water’s surface. Travel further north and you’ll reach Cannon Beach, one of Oregon’s most famous beaches. Located on a seawall with large ocean-facing windows, the center offers optimal views and staff to help you spot whales and answer your questions. Winter and spring migration times increase your chances of seeing whales, whether you book a trip with a whale watch charter or visit the Whale Watching Center. Hoping for more marine life encounters? Stop in Depoe Bay, known as one of Oregon’s most prolific whale watching locations. It’s the only Oregon lighthouse with living quarters attached to it. The star of this little coastal town is the Yaquina Head Lighthouse atop a high bluff overlooking the ocean. You can also hike trails with gorgeous ocean views before you head to Yaquina Bay. Check out a natural phenomenon at Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area, as waves surge and swirl up in a hollow rock formation partially open to the Pacific Ocean. Arrive at hotel for Farewell Dinner.Heading north, travel to Newport and visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium, where you can observe seals, sea lions, sea turtles and a variety of ocean wildlife. Then lunch nearby and then off to Portland with a stop for restrooms. Last lighthouse of the tour is Cape Arago Lighthous then off to Coos Bay or for dinner and hotel.ĭay 8 - September 10 - Friday - Stop off at Coos Bay History Museum to see Cape Arago Lens. We stop off for box lunchs before seeing Coquille River Lighthouse.
Then off to the hotel, relaxation and dinner.ĭay 7 - September 9 - Thursday - We start off with a tour of the Port Orford Lifeboat Station and Museum then off to Cape Blanco Lighthouse. A river boat ride for 4 hours that will include lunch. Then a stop at the Sea Lion Caves before we go to the hotel in Florence, Oregon.ĭay 6 - September 8 - Wednesday - Umpqua River Lighthouse is first today with one of the most beautiful fresnel lenses. Dinner on your own.ĭay 5 - September 7 - Tuesday - First stop is to see one of the most picturesque lighthouses, Heceta Head Lighthouse. We will have lunch nearby and then the rest of the day you can enjoy the city of Newport for some shopping or exploring. Then on to see Cape Meares Lighthouse.ĭay 4 - September 6 - Monday - Off to see Yaquina Head Lighthouse and Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. Then we will have lunch and a tour of the Tillamook Cheese Factory. Next is a stop at the Historic Coast Guard Boathouse. Then a night stay on the Washington side of the west coast.ĭay 3 - September 5 - Sunday - Back acroos the bridge to Ecola State Park to see a distant view of Tillamook Rock Lighthouse. Across the Astoria Bridge to Washington to see Cape Disappoinment Lighthouse and a visit to the Lewis and Clark Interpetive Center. Heceta Head Light is a lighthouse on the Oregon Coast 13 miles (21 km) north. Then we stop at the Columbia River Maritime Museum and a tour of the Lightship Columbia. To get from Port Orford to Oregon Coast, the cheapest transport costs only. Day 1 - September 3 - Friday - Arrive in Portland Oregon and Welcome Dinner at the hotel.ĭay 2 - September 4 - Saturday - Start the day with a visit to the Astoria Column.