Guidebook for Hammond
Sightseeing
Wonderful panoramic river walk. Head east on Pacific Drive to Enterprise St.; left toward river & paved trail. This continues 3/4 mile to Caruthers Park (with fenced off-leash dog park.)
Warrenton
Wonderful panoramic river walk. Head east on Pacific Drive to Enterprise St.; left toward river & paved trail. This continues 3/4 mile to Caruthers Park (with fenced off-leash dog park.)
Famed shipwreck easily accessible from Ft. Stevens State Park, just follow signs for Shipwreck. Also a wonderful access to the beach.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Naufragio del Peter Iredale
Famed shipwreck easily accessible from Ft. Stevens State Park, just follow signs for Shipwreck. Also a wonderful access to the beach.
Sep/Oct 2012 guests; check out the Port of Astoria online cruise schedule for dates & arr/dep info. Beautiful views from the living room of ships arriving and leaving.
Port of Astoria Administrative Office
422 Gateway AveSep/Oct 2012 guests; check out the Port of Astoria online cruise schedule for dates & arr/dep info. Beautiful views from the living room of ships arriving and leaving.
A fun way to see and get a feel for historic Astoria, with plenty of stops to hop on and off. Or enjoy walking along the paved pedestrian Astoria Riverwalk.
City of Astoria Trolley
City of Astoria TrolleyA fun way to see and get a feel for historic Astoria, with plenty of stops to hop on and off. Or enjoy walking along the paved pedestrian Astoria Riverwalk.
Great, often dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean making first contact with the Columbia River. Great elevated observation deck just off of parking lot. Access from Ft. Stevens.
South Jetty Columbia River
Great, often dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean making first contact with the Columbia River. Great elevated observation deck just off of parking lot. Access from Ft. Stevens.
The 1805 winter encampment for the Corp of Discovery, Lewis & Clark Expedition. See National Parks website for more info.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
92343 Fort Clatsop RdThe 1805 winter encampment for the Corp of Discovery, Lewis & Clark Expedition. See National Parks website for more info.
Easily accessible lighthouse; paid access to lightroom with spectacular coastal views.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Head Lighthouse
North Head Lighthouse RoadEasily accessible lighthouse; paid access to lightroom with spectacular coastal views.
A wonderful way to see and enjoy Astoria on foot.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Astoria Riverwalk
Astoria RiverwalkA wonderful way to see and enjoy Astoria on foot.
Saddle Mountain Trail
Saddle Mountain Trail2.5 mile hike to a spectacular summit. Refer to www.oregonstateparks.org
At 3800 acres, this is the largest public campground in the US; miles of wooded trails & beaches. www.oregonstateparks.org
Fort Stevens Saint Park
Fort Stevens Saint ParkAt 3800 acres, this is the largest public campground in the US; miles of wooded trails & beaches. www.oregonstateparks.org
Freshwater lake with two swimming areas, canoe launch, picnic areas & restroom. Due to it's high elevation; this is close to the Tsunami Evacuation Zone.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coffenbury Lake
Freshwater lake with two swimming areas, canoe launch, picnic areas & restroom. Due to it's high elevation; this is close to the Tsunami Evacuation Zone.
Food Scene
Above average tavern food; you can never go wrong with the fish specials, and a real "slice of life" for this charming small fishing town. 10 minute walk from the house, head W on Pacific.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buoy 9 Restaurant & Lounge
996 Pacific DrAbove average tavern food; you can never go wrong with the fish specials, and a real "slice of life" for this charming small fishing town. 10 minute walk from the house, head W on Pacific.
Hands down THE best fish & chips in the world! Prepared out of a retired bowpicker, just across from the maritime museum. There's always a line, but it's well worth the wait.
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Bowpicker Fish and Chips
1634 Duane StHands down THE best fish & chips in the world! Prepared out of a retired bowpicker, just across from the maritime museum. There's always a line, but it's well worth the wait.
Terrific coffe served with a spectacular view from Pier 39 historic cannery. www.thecoffeegirl.com You should hear the sea lions barking from the marina just to the west.
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Coffee Girl
100 39th StTerrific coffe served with a spectacular view from Pier 39 historic cannery. www.thecoffeegirl.com You should hear the sea lions barking from the marina just to the west.
Starbucks
695 US-101Convenient location for you caffeine "thing"; wifi available.
Situated just under the Astoria Bridge, enjoy good food & drink with unparalleled views from either the spacious dining room or ample outdoor deck.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bridgewater Bistro
20 Basin StSituated just under the Astoria Bridge, enjoy good food & drink with unparalleled views from either the spacious dining room or ample outdoor deck.
Wonderful breads, pastries, deserts and treats of all variety come from the bakery; or sit down in the cozy restaurant next door for a stylish coastal lunch or dinner.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacific Way Bakery & Cafe
601-609 Pacific WayWonderful breads, pastries, deserts and treats of all variety come from the bakery; or sit down in the cozy restaurant next door for a stylish coastal lunch or dinner.
Great food & drink from this quirky, kitschy hole-in-the-wall diner, adjacent to the Columbia Theater (movies). If Marco is cooking, just don't irritate him!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Columbian Cafe
1114 Marine DrGreat food & drink from this quirky, kitschy hole-in-the-wall diner, adjacent to the Columbia Theater (movies). If Marco is cooking, just don't irritate him!
Drinks & Nightlife
The biggest deal in town; great beer, sprawling location with ample sunny outside seating & friendly staff.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fort George Brewery and Public House
1483 Duane StThe biggest deal in town; great beer, sprawling location with ample sunny outside seating & friendly staff.
Buoy Beer Company
1152 8th StUnbelievable views with great beer
Shopping
Sundays 10am - 3pm. Food, fun, music and everything imaginable for purchase. www.astoriasundaymarket.com
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Astoria Sunday Market
12th StreetSundays 10am - 3pm. Food, fun, music and everything imaginable for purchase. www.astoriasundaymarket.com
A wonderful outdoor market located on the picturesque Ilwaco Marina.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ilwaco
A wonderful outdoor market located on the picturesque Ilwaco Marina.
Essentials
Get gas & provisions for your stay here; this newly expanded located is the least busy or congested Costco, anywhere! Rotisserie chicken, anyone?
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Costco Wholesale
1804 SE Ensign LnGet gas & provisions for your stay here; this newly expanded located is the least busy or congested Costco, anywhere! Rotisserie chicken, anyone?
Best access to local fish & seafood. The smoked scallops & spicy octopus salad are OFF THE CHARTS!
Warrenton Deep Sea Crab & Fish
45 NE Harbor PlBest access to local fish & seafood. The smoked scallops & spicy octopus salad are OFF THE CHARTS!
Everything Else
18-hole public course with McMennamins Gearhart Hotel and Sand Trap Pub. Great tavern food & drink, overlooking the oldest golf course W of Mississippi.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gearhart Golf Links
1157 N Marion Ave18-hole public course with McMennamins Gearhart Hotel and Sand Trap Pub. Great tavern food & drink, overlooking the oldest golf course W of Mississippi.
Fred Meyer
695 US-101Newly remodeled one-stop Super Store
Commodore Hotel Astoria
258 14th StGreat coffee stop