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In the North Coast Region
Astoria is gritty, and likes it that way. But that rustic exterior is just a cover for the many enchanting dichotomies you’ll find waiting around the next corner. Here, fisherman are poets, loggers drink espresso, and Main Street welcomes both nouveau gallery and five n’ dime.
For Astoria, it’s about character, and it’s also about characters: the people who call this place home with a passion that borders on evangelical. The skipper who challenges the same mighty river his great grandfather once fished. The artist who migrated here in search of a new palette. The hotelier who resurrected a once-bustling pier.
Astoria is that little town that could, a city of 10,000 people on the Columbia River, just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. Founded 200 years ago at the beginning of Oregon’s North Coast, Astoria has been through boom and bust times more than once, weathering the collapse of both the Columbia River fishery and Oregon timber industry. It has risen once again as a cultural haven, often referred to as “little San Francisco.” Astoria is an old place that is newly hip. Here, Victorian mansions and maritime relics live in harmony with chef-driven restaurants and tattoo parlors.
Once you come here and learn these stories, you’ll want to share them with others, and hope they’ll tell others, too. And, it’s a place to which you’ll want to return, to see what other stories you might have missed.
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Hazen’s Guide Service
When was the last time you took your favorite people out fishing? Cherish the memories made while fishing on the rivers and bays of the Astoria, Tillamook, and St. Helens areas with your boat captain, Mike Hazen. Because salmon, steelhead...
Astoria, OR 503-440-1354
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Pilot House Distilling
Pilot House Distilling, Oregon’s North Coast destination distillery. Located in Astoria, Oregon where everything is handcrafted on-site. Take in the views of the beautiful equipment that helps create Pilot House Distilling’s award-winning products while you sip on your favorite spirit....
1270 Duane StreetAstoria, OR
503-741-3101
Email us (christina[at]pilothousedistilling[dot]com)
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Black Dogg Guide Service
Captain Gordy Webster, owner of Black Dogg Guide Service, is a USCG licensed captain in Oregon and specializes in fishing for Albacore Tuna, Salmon, Bottom Fish, Halibut, Sturgeon and Crab. We fish the Pacific Ocean and the world famous Buoy...
320 Lake DriveHammond, OR
(503) 313-6740
Email us (Gordy-w[at]hotmail[dot]com)
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Long Beach Peninsula Visitor Bureau
The Long Beach Peninsula welcomes visitors with all the ingredients of an authentic Northwest coastal experience.Our villages offer great seafood, comfortable lodging, cute shops, colorful festivals, and one-of-a-kind attractions. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Columbia River and Willapa Bay, nature’s...
3914 Pacific WayAstoria, OR
360-642-2400
Email us (jane[at]funbeach[dot]com)
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Flavel House Museum
Experience the elegance of the late Victorian period by touring the home of Captain George Flavel. The 1885 Queen Anne home features original Eastlake influenced woodwork, period furnishings, and exotic hardwood fireplace mantels. Begin your tour at the Carriage House...
714 exchange streetAstoria, OR
503-325-2203
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Columbia River Maritime Museum
Explore the world of marine transportation from the days of dugout canoes, through the age of sail, to the present. Watch a dramatic 12-minute film introducing the history and perils of the the Columbia River. Sail a model boat on...
1792 Marine Dr.Astoria, OR
(503)325-2323
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Heritage Museum
Built in 1904 as Astoria’s City Hall, this building is now home to the Clatsop County Historical Society’s Heritage Museum, Research Center & Archives. Explore the history of Clatsop County through temporary and permanent exhibits featuring Native Americans, early pioneers,...
1618 Exchange StreetAstoria, OR
503-338-4849
Email us (cchs[at]cumtux[dot]org)
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Double M Outdoors
Double M Outdoors offers exciting and safe fishing trips on the north Oregon coast and the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. They target Salmon, Steelhead and both keeper and trophy Sturgeon. Your guide Matt Myers has over 20 years of experience...
Astoria, OR (503) 956-5489
Email us (fishymatt[at]me[dot]com)
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High Life Adventures
Enjoy a tour of 8 zip lines in a beautiful setting. Join two tour guides on an exhilarating zip line experience around and over a seven-acre lake. A mile of zipping, sure to create lasting memories for the whole family....
92111 High LIfe RdWarrenton, OR
503-861-9875
Email us (info[at]highlife-adventures[dot]com)
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Oregon Film Museum
The Oregon Film Museum celebrates the art and legacy of films and film-making in the State of Oregon. Housed in the old Clatsop County Jail, the museum invites visitors to explore these and other films and the production behind making...
732 Duane StreetAstoria, OR
503-325-2203
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Lance Fisher Fishing
The great thing for fishermen here in the Pacific Northwest is that you have year around runs of Salmon, Steelhead, and Sturgeon. Some months are certainly better than others, but to enjoy such an abundance of different types of fishing...
422 Gateway Ave.Astoria, OR
503-822-6188
Email us (info[at]lancefisherfishing[dot]com)
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Field Guide Service
Astoria, OR
(503) 539-0587
Email us (petercfield[at]gmail[dot]com)
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Astoria Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce
Physical: 111 West Marine DriveAstoria, OR Mail: PO Box 176
Astoria, OR
503-325-6311
Email us (visitors[at]oldoregon[dot]com)
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Travel Stories
A Romantic Weekend in Astoria
Dinner and a movie make a classic date night, but there’s nothing like a romantic weekend getaway to rekindle the romance. If you and your sweetie are ready for a change of scenery, look no further than Astoria. With its...
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Fall Wellness Weekend at the Coast
If you’ve ever felt like the ocean has healing powers, you’re not mistaken. The roar of the surf, blue horizon and heart-melting sunsets on the Oregon Coast are a balm for the soul, and sometimes a getaway is just what...
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Where to Find Fresh Produce and Fish on the Oregon Coast
Editor’s note: Note that masks are required at farmers markets and in indoor public spaces in Oregon. Check business hours and protocols before visiting. As the warm season settles in at the Oregon Coast, balmy weather sets the scene for...
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How to Support Oregon Coast Businesses From Home
In this time of social distancing, Oregon Coast businesses are doing all they can to keep everyone safe. In some cases, that’s meant temporarily closing their doors; in other cases, it’s meant changing the way that they do business. To...
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Visit the Oregon Coast Virtually
Thank you for honoring Governor Kate Brown’s executive order to stay at home to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. It’s the best way to keep you and our coastal communities safe. When this outbreak has passed, we’ll be...
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Starring the Oregon Coast
With the call to stay home during the COVID-19 outbreak, you may find yourself missing the Oregon Coast’s salt-licked air and windswept vistas. You’ve also likely found yourself with a shrinking watch list as you catch up on TV shows...
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Astoria Sunday Market
Astoria Sunday Market, located in the heart of Astoria’s Downtown, combines fresh produce, local arts & crafts, food, music, and more in a lively downtown street market atmosphere. The market features up to 150 vendors each week offering locally-made products...
Astoria, OR 503-440-7168
Email us (shelby[at]astoriadowntown[dot]com)
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Gaetano’s Market and Deli
Gaetano’s Market and Deli is a unique business to the North Coast. They offer many imported specialty grocery items, as well as items produced in the Northwest. They have a full service deli with imported and domestic meats and cheeses,...
1004 Commercial StreetAstoria, OR
503-741-3043
Email us (matthew[at]gaetanosmarketanddeli[dot]com)
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Josephson’s Smokehouse
Welcome to Josephson’s Smokehouse. We are family-owned and have operated for over eighty years and four generations at our Astoria, Oregon location. At our historic Smokehouse an unequaled variety of seafood is smoked daily; sold at retail fresh from the...
106 Marine Dr.Astoria, OR
(503) 325-2190
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Clementine’s Guest House
Clementine’s Guest House is located in the Historic District of Astoria, one of many Victorian homes. This 1888 restored property is comfortably elegant with 5 rooms with private baths and views from second floor rooms. The adjacent 1852 Moose Lodge...
847 Exchange StreetAstoria, OR
503-325-2005
Email us (info[at]clementines-bb[dot]com)
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Gathered Bakeshop & Market
A small-batch bakery, dessert caterer and neighborhood grocery market, Gathered Bakeshop & Market is passionate about supporting local farmers, sustainable practices, local artists and the North Coast community.
512 12th StreetAstoria, OR
Email us (gatheredastoria[at]gmail[dot]com)
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Bowpicker Fish and Chips
Bowpicker Fish and Chips is located across from the Columbia River Maritime Museum in the converted gillnet boat. Firm chunks of Albacore tuna are lightly beer battered and fried to perfection by Ron and Linda, they stand ready to soak...
Corner of 17th & Duane StreetsAstoria, OR
503-791-2942
Email us (webmaster[at]bowpicker[dot]com)
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Rose River Inn B&B
Our Astoria B&B, located in a 100 year old house, is ideally located just 3 short blocks to Astoria’s Historical Downtown area. And just 4 blocks to the Columbia River, the River walk and the Astoria Riverfront Trolley. Also in...
1510 Franklin Ave.Astoria, OR
503-325-7175
Email us (info[at]roseriverinn[dot]com)
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Blue Scorcher Bakery Café
Blue Scorcher Bakery Café creates artisan breads, pastries and handcrafted seasonal foods using local and organic ingredients. The cafe operates as a worker collective.
1493 Duane StreetAstoria, OR
503-338-7473
Email us (bluescorcher[at]me[dot]com)
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Fortune & Glory Cider Company
Founded by cidermaker Jeremy Towsey-French, Fortune & Glory Cider Company has humble roots. Starting with a collection of gurgling containers huddled together in a basem*nt room, this simple hobby evolved over time, eventually unveiling itself as Reveille Ciderworks, the result...
1343 Duane StreetAstoria, OR
971-704-2161
Email us (info[at]reveillecider[dot]com)
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Frite & Scoop
We lovingly make a creamy, French-custard style ice cream with local, real ingredients. Our flavors feature housemade additions such as marshmallows, fudge sauce, rich caramel, pecan brittle, butter toffee, honeycomb candy, fresh citrus and fruit curds along with assorted other...
175 14th Street, #150Astoria, OR
503-468-0416
Email us (lisa[at]friteandscoop[dot]com)
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Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa
The iconic Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa is the unique Northwest luxury boutique hotel resting 600 feet into the Columbia River. Unsurpassed in location, sophistication, and timeless beauty where every room has an unobstructed view, and guests can indulge in...
No. 10 Basin StreetAstoria, OR
503-325-4996
Email us (canneryres[at]vestahospitality[dot]com)
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Pier 39 – Astoria’s Fisherman Suites
Visit historic Pier 39-Astoria, in the Oldest American City West of the Rockies, Astoria, Oregon and stay in one of four Fisherman Suites. These remarkable suites are located right in the renovated Hanthorn Cannery and with the best views on...
100 39th StreetAstoria, OR
503-298-0082
Email us (info[at]pier39-astoria[dot]com)
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Clementine’s Guest House
Clementine’s Guest House is located in the Historic District of Astoria, one of many Victorian homes. This 1888 restored property is comfortably elegant with 5 rooms with private baths and views from second floor rooms. The adjacent 1852 Moose Lodge...
847 Exchange StreetAstoria, OR
503-325-2005
Email us (info[at]clementines-bb[dot]com)
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Klaskanine River RV Park
Astoria, OR
(503) 325-8595
Email us (klaskanineriverrvpark[at]msn[dot]com)
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Rose River Inn B&B
Our Astoria B&B, located in a 100 year old house, is ideally located just 3 short blocks to Astoria’s Historical Downtown area. And just 4 blocks to the Columbia River, the River walk and the Astoria Riverfront Trolley. Also in...
1510 Franklin Ave.Astoria, OR
503-325-7175
Email us (info[at]roseriverinn[dot]com)
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Lewis & Clark Golf & RV Park
Surround yourself with beautiful scenery and enjoy coastal convenience at Lewis & Clark Golf & RV Park located near beaches, historic Astoria, the Columbia River and Lewis & Clark National Park. The 9-hole, Par 36 golf course features challenging holes...
92294 Youngs River RoadAstoria, OR
503.338.3386
Email us (lcgrvpark[at]gmail[dot]com)
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Astoria Dunes Motel
Astoria, OR
503-325-7111
Email us (astoriadunesmotel[at]hotmail[dot]com)
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Astoria Rivershore Motel
The Astoria Rivershore Motel is located a half mile east of the Astoria Megler Bridge on Highway 30. The motel has 43 clean and comfortable rooms at affordable rates. The rooms are an excellent value, offer many amenities, including free...
59 W. Marine DriveAstoria, OR
503-325-2921
Email us (reservation[at]rivershoremotel[dot]com)
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Astoria Pilot House
Located on the upper level of the historic Pier 14 Pilot Station, Pilot House is an elegantly appointed luxury suite situated in the heart of Astoria’s historic waterfront. Water surrounds this ultimate Oregon vacation home on three sides. Nearly every...
103 14th St.Astoria, OR
503-468-8312
Email us (info[at]colrip[dot]com)
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Selina Commodore Astoria
Located inside of the Lewis Building in the heart of downtown, Selina Astoria Hotel (formerly Commodore Astoria) blends antique with modernity, reflecting the historic roots of the property. A quick walk from the shore, and just minutes from some of...
258 14th StreetAstoria, OR
503-325-4747
Email us (reception[dot]astoria[at]selina[dot]com)
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