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Oregon Coast Tour: Explore Stunning Coastline Vistas
4.9
274 Ratings
Portland
Discover Oregon’s stunning coastline on a scenic tour along US HWY 101. Explore dramatic beaches and picturesque vistas.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Director Park - Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Neahkahnie Mountain - Upon Neahkahnie Overlook, we’ll stop to enjoy stunning views along the highest drive-able point along the Oregon coast!
- 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!
- Director Park - We’ll the end the day arriving back to downtown Portland with a drop off back in Director Park.
What's Included
- Transportation in a premium, high-roofed passenger van
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
- Live commentary throughout the tour
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuity (We recommend 20% gratuity if you enjoy your tour)
Additional Information
Spanning more than 300 miles, the public coastlines of Oregon offer awe-inspiring views with their striking rocks protruding from the sea and revitalized seaside towns. This excursion will sweep along US HWY 101, considered among the most visually appealing driving pathways in the nation. We’ll dedicate our day to discovering astonishing beaches and admiring the stunning scenes of the coastal line.
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- Dress in layers, as Oregon’s coastal weather can be unpredictable
Location
900 SW Taylor St
Southwest Taylor Street
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jennifer_b
Sep 28, 2024
Great day trip - We stopped at several coastal towns and scenic view points. The towns were quaint with nice shops and restaurants, and the beaches were beautiful.
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Mandy_a
Sep 22, 2024
Amazing! - Eric was an awesome host, lots of great knowledge to share. Highly recommend doing this at the beginning of your trip and taking advantage of all the wonderful recommendations he made.
The scenery was perfect and the whole tour was a day well spent!
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Robert_l
Sep 21, 2024
Great views and learning experience - Walk thru forest at Sand Beach and Cannon both beach and town. Driver was very good and informative. Oregon hills and farms beautiful
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Robert_b
Sep 16, 2024
Great value and awesome experience. - Eric was super knowledgeable about the areas we visited and was very personable throughout the day. The tour was well planned and organized.
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Judy_w
Sep 15, 2024
Great guide! - Eric was a great guide. Very knowledgeable of the area, history, and plantings! He knows his trees and wildlife! Loved the areas we visited!
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Gabrielle_d
Sep 15, 2024
Great day! - Wonderful trip. Aaron was an amazing host who took the time to also teach us about the history and ecology of the landscape and gave great recommendations on what to see in Portland. Van was clean and safe. A perfect day!
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Vb8nkhjgdd
Sep 10, 2024
coast tour with bus driver jake - the bus there was so fun, the driver jake was so kind and funny, i was so happy to have been with such a fun group where the vibes were chill and everyone just got along.
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Susan_i
Sep 10, 2024
Northern Oregon coast - The shore views were great but the trail walks were wonderful. I was afraid the trails may be too hard but navigated just fine. If you’re lucky, you’ll get Jake for a guide!
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Carol
Sep 9, 2024
Dominique is the best! - Dominique was a wonderful tour guide!She has a vast knowledge of the areas she shared with us. She was an excellent driver, kind and considerate. I sure hope we get to ride with her again one day!!!
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Rubiadente
Aug 31, 2024
Costa Oregon - We had a beautiful tour, despite the fog on the beach that made it impossible for us to see the beauty of the beaches. Our guide David was very kind and helpful throughout the entire tour. Thank you Wildwood Adventures.
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