Oregon Coast Adventure from Portland
From$149
8 hours
Portland, ME, US
About this activity
Join a full-day guided tour from Portland to Oregon's stunning coastline, featuring Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park, and charming seaside towns.
Highlights
- Explore Cannon Beach's iconic Haystack Rock
- Hike through Ecola State Park's lush trails
- Enjoy panoramic coastal views
- Discover charming seaside towns
- Experience Oregon's rugged coastline
Full description
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Oregon's coastline on this full-day guided tour from Portland. Visit the iconic Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, hike through the lush trails of Ecola State Park, and explore charming seaside towns. Enjoy panoramic coastal views and immerse yourself in the rugged natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. This adventure is perfect for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a memorable day trip from Portland.
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Cannon Beach
- Visit to Ecola State Park
- Transportation from Portland
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
1
Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.
Duration: 5 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2
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.
Duration: 40 minAdmission: YES
3
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.
Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4
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.
Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5
Pass by: For the afternoon, we'll head south on the famous Pacific Coast Scenic Byway (Highway 101) to explore more beautiful coastal shores.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6
Upon Neahkahnie Overlook, we’ll stop to enjoy stunning views along the highest drive-able point along the Oregon coast!
Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7
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!
Duration: 45 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
8
We'll the end the day arriving back to downtown Portland with a drop off back in Director Park.
Duration: 5 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for weather conditions.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult; contact for age restrictions.
- Pets are not allowed on the tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for coastal terrain.
- Bring a light jacket, as coastal weather can be unpredictable.
- Don't forget your camera to capture stunning coastal views.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- Dress in layers, as Oregon's coastal weather can be unpredictable
Traveler reviews
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This is a wonderful tour...
This is a wonderful tour and excellent way to see the Oregon coast. Church was a great guide with lots of information and stories about Portland and the coastal areas. A must do experience if you’re in the Portland area.
Hester_DJul 6, 2026VIATOR
Coast Tour
It's a long day, but worth going into a beautiful area of Oregon. Our guide, Daniel, was great. Very knowledgeable.
Mona_BJul 3, 2026VIATOR
Great trip, beautiful day
Had a great experience and it was a beautiful trip. Thank you for the cool background on the forests, environs, and the coast! Loved visiting Oregon Coast. Recommended it to all of my friends and family!
Tapaswi_SJul 3, 2026VIATOR
Really nice and...
Really nice and professional tour guide and I learned a lot he educated us on a lot of trees very nice
Tanasha_TJul 3, 2026VIATOR
Nice stops on the coast.
Loved Canon Beach Ecola and the walk to the Short Sand Beach. Beautiful coast line. David was awesome!
Q5062ISelinlJul 2, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
A maximum of 12 people per booking
Dress in layers, as Oregon's coastal weather can be unpredictable