Oregon Coast Tour: Explore Stunning Coastline Vistas

Discover Oregon’s stunning coastline on a scenic tour along US HWY 101. Explore dramatic beaches and picturesque vistas.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
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 luxury passenger van
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Bottled water
  • Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
  • Live commentary throughout the tour
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.

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Debraann_b
Jul 27, 2024
Hallelujah, best tour ever! - This tour was the most well put together tour I have ever been on. David was excellent as both a driver and a guide. He gives you all kinds of information and excepts and receives questions about the area. He is most knowledgeable and very kind. I walk with a cane and so he was very good about letting me know of the terrain and that it was OK to just go, as far as I want and then and then return. I agreed as I did not want to hold anyone back. Ample time was given to shop as well as enjoy the beach. He arrived when the tide was out so that we could see the small tidepools and all that existed within it. Everything was spectacular. I should tears of joy at the wonders that God has created, and that I was given the opportunity to see it. Don’t hesitate to go on this excursion. The company is run quite well, and the kindness and intuition that the driver had made it even better.
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Tammie_b
Jul 26, 2024
Education and Adventure - Best of Both Worlds - I attended this tour with my two daughters and two grandsons, ranging in ages from 51 to 9 months. Our tour guide was exceptional - super knowledgeable and provided ample time at each destination for us to explore and fully appreciate the stunning beauty of the coast. There was something for everyone on this tour. My adventurous and creative grandson loved dreaming up new adventures at each stop, while those of us who enjoy capturing and sharing memories found plenty of picture - perfect moments. If you’re eager to learn, the tour guide will quickly become your best friend. Although my 9-month-old grandson did remarkably well, I would suggest this tour for families with children aged 3 and up due to the long drive. Overall, this tour offered an incredible experience that we all thoroughly enjoyed.
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Bridget
Jul 25, 2024
Stunning views & charming town - Great tour! It was about 1.5 hours to get from Downtown Portland to the coast. The bus was comfortable. The tour guide had a bit of an attitude at first and she could have slowed down around a few corners, but we lived to write a review! The views were fabulous. The group was very quiet. There were a few solo travelers and a few friend groups and a couple. So you could do this solo if interested. I would recommend this company. Glad we did this tour!!
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Charlotte_l
Jul 23, 2024
Great trip - David was an incredible tour guide with a wealth of knowledge about all of the areas we went to. Would recommend this trip highly.
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Janelle_a
Jul 23, 2024
Greatest View - We had a blast! It was so beautiful. So serene! This was a wonderful tour and experience. Our driver David was fantastic! Great attitude and personality. So informative 😊
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Phyllis_o
Jul 23, 2024
Do It. Worth a day of your life - Our day was spent seeing the ocean and many areas of great woods. Our tour guide Daniel is to be commended as both friendly and knowledgeable. A big plus for us was that we felt safe with his driving ability. We have done many bus tours over the years and that has not always been the case. Top notch.
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Shannon_s
Jul 16, 2024
Oregon Coast Day Trip ftw! 🙌 - The Oregon coast is not to be missed. Mikes of gorgeous vistas….impossible to take a bad picture of this natural beauty. Mel, our fearless leader for the day, brought everything to life with interesting anecdotes, information and friendly banter. Highly recommend!
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Kristi_g
Jul 14, 2024
Fantastic tour - Aaron and Andy were awesome,. They ran everything on schedule, the van was comfortable with AC and water fir everyone. The sites were unbelievable! Cannon Beach is fantastic. Definitely worth the time. If you have a free day in Portland, do this!
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Stephen_c
Jul 9, 2024
Beautiful trip for a day - Visit to Cannon Beach was great. The drive was amazing. So beautiful. Eric was a wealth of information on all subjects Portland, Oregon, local flora and fauna.
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Devanand_p
Jul 18, 2024
Aaron was our tour guide.... - Aaron was our tour guide. I do travel a lot and get guided tours. So far, he has been one of the best tour guides I have ever met. He is highly knowledgeable and very friendly. Through his holistic view to the situation, you receive multiple perspectives of the history. I have enjoyed the tour a lot. Thanks a lot Aaron.
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