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Before you go
Your trip to Astoria.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Astoria – Oregon Destination Oregon Coast
How to get there
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Portland International Airport (PDX) Portland · 160 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car from Portland via US-30, in about two hours (160 km). The nearest commercial airport is Portland (PDX). Regional buses connect Astoria with Portland and the coastal towns.
How many days
One day lets you see the Astoria Column, the maritime museum and downtown. With a second day, include Fort Clatsop and the beaches to the south.
When to go
From July to September the weather tends to be drier. The rest of the year is rainy, with winter storms; museums are open year-round.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Very helpful. Downtown is walkable, but the Astoria Column, Fort Clatsop and the beaches are some distance away.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Astoria
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Morning
Astoria Column
Climb the hill to the Astoria Column for views of the Columbia’s mouth and the bridge to Washington.
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Afternoon
Museum and waterfront
Visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum and walk along the riverfront, watching the ships and the sea lions.
2 days in Astoria
Day 2
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Morning
Fort Clatsop
Go to Fort Clatsop and the trails of the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park.
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Afternoon
Beaches
Head south to Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Astoria, Oregon?
Climb the Astoria Column, visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum, walk the riverfront and go to Fort Clatsop related to the Lewis and Clark expedition.
How far is Astoria from Cannon Beach?
About 40 km via US-101, roughly a 35-minute drive.
How much sales tax do you pay when shopping in Astoria?
Oregon has no state sales tax; the sticker price is usually the final price.
What time zone is Astoria in?
Astoria follows Pacific Time: UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 in daylight saving time, which runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.