Full-Day Oregon Coast: Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside & Cannon Beach
Description
This immersive 7-hour tour takes you through Seaside, Gearhart, Astoria, and Cannon Beach, blending iconic landmarks, rich history, and stunning natural scenery. Explore the Peter Iredale shipwreck, view the mighty Columbia River Bar from the South Jetty, and walk through historic Fort Clatsop. You'll also enjoy Astoria’s waterfront charm and, if tides allow, stroll the tide pools at Haystack Rock. Led by a local guide with deep regional knowledge, this small-group tour offers a relaxed pace with engaging stops and scenic drives. Highlights: • Small-group tour of 4 coastal towns • Fort Clatsop, Fort Stevens & South Jetty • Peter Iredale shipwreck & Haystack Rock • Astoria’s history, Column, and viewpoints
Tour Options
Itinerary
Stroll the promenade and experience this classic Oregon Coast beach town.
Short scenic stop with coastal forest views and photo opportunities.
Walk through the Lewis and Clark winter encampment and hear stories from the expedition.
Climb the column for sweeping views of the Columbia River and surrounding coastline.
We will drive by very slowly showing the the historic houses and buildings tell a local legend and fun stories.
Drive and stop for views of this iconic bridge connecting Oregon and Washington.
Step into history at one of Oregon’s most fascinating coastal sites. You'll see the Peter Iredale, the oldest shipwreck still visible on the Oregon coast—its rusted bones a haunting reminder of the region’s treacherous waters. Next, we’ll visit the South Jetty Observation Tower, where you’ll stand above the powerful meeting point of the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean—famously known as the Graveyard of the Pacific. Here, we’ll explain the dramatic history of the Columbia River Bar, one of the most dangerous crossings in the world. We'll also stop at Battery Russell, a historic military fortification once used for coastal defense. Learn about its wartime history and how the Friends of Fort Stevens are working to preserve and restore the site—plus hear about some of the exciting events they’re hosting this season!
Discover a famous tourist destination that offers an in-depth explanation of the salt-making process used by renowned explorers.
Visit End of the World Beach and discover McMenamins Sand Trap
A scenic walk on one of Oregon’s most photographed beaches. If tides allow, check out the tide pools around Haystack Rock teeming with sea stars, anemones, and crabs.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup available from Astoria (9:30 AM) or Seaside (10:00 AM). Please select the option that matches closest to your location when booking. Let us know the address and hotel to be picked up. Please make sure you leave a cell phone so we can call you the day before with the approximate time we will be meeting.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(25)
This was a wonderful tour!! The highlight our trip to Astoria and the Oregon Coast. I’ve been on a lot of tours and Katie is one of the best, and most enjoyable, I’ve had.
Thank you so much for the compliment. That was a full day, and we touched a little bit of everything — trails, cliffs, beautiful sights, pubs, walks, history, and even some climbing. Wow, we definitely got our exercise in that day! Haha.
Great day, great tour, great guide.
Thank you so much for your review. I’m so glad you had a great day on the Full-Day Oregon Coast Tour with Onward Adventures. The North Oregon Coast has so much to experience in one day, from Astoria and Warrenton to Seaside, Cannon Beach, beaches, viewpoints, history, and local stories. I appreciate you choosing to spend the day exploring it with me. Reviews like yours help other travelers find Onward Adventures in Astoria, Oregon, and discover a more personal way to tour the Oregon Coast. Katie Onward Adventures
Katie is great and very informative. She showed us so many places and was really flexible with the activities that we wanted to do. She went above and beyond to make the tour enjoyable!
Thank you for taking the time to write this 5 star review. I really enjoyed your family and look forward in doing this again with your entire family! I loved going on the trails with you! Katie
Very personal experience with Katie, who is a wonderful & great guide. Fun, witty and really nice, she took me to so many places, and that made this awesome tour memorable.
I had such a great day celebrating Name Day, Walking the beach to Hug Point, showing you star fish, eating at Silver Salmon, spotting Elk, deer sea lions and an eagle. Climbing the Astoria Column, driving on the beach, exploring the old miliary forts. It was a real treat having you in my car! Stay in touch, Katie
I booked this tour for a stay in Oregon and I was so happy I did. Our tour guide, Katie, was awesome. Funny, informative and caring. She took us to many off the beaten track spots that were amazing. We were with her for over seven hours and felt like we had made a friend. I would suggest this tour to anyone staying on the coast of northern Oregon. It brought it to life for us. Thanks so much, Katie!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this thoughtful review. I truly appreciate it. It was a pleasure spending the day exploring the North Coast with you. I’m glad you enjoyed the mix of iconic stops and a few of those lesser-known spots that make this area so special. Seven hours goes by quickly when the conversation is good and the scenery keeps changing. Thank you for trusting me with part of your Oregon stay and for recommending the tour to others. That means a great deal. I hope our paths cross again someday on the coast. – Katie Onward Adventures
Best tour ever! The guide knows everything about the areas. She told us all the stories about the places that we visited and the movies that were filmed in the areas. Very organized and very knowledgeable. Very personable and very friendly. Me and my wife will never forget such a great adventure that Katie provided for us! Katie spent with us about 9-10 hours, a combination of driving and walking tour. If you are thinking of visiting Astoria and the surroundings, you have to book a full day tour with Katie! AMAZING. Thank you Katie!
It was truly a joy spending the day with you and your wife—what an adventure we had exploring four coastal towns together. I’m so glad you enjoyed the mix of history, stories, and movie spots along the way. Hearing that it was “the best tour ever” means the world to me! Wishing you both many more great travels, and I hope our paths cross again here on the Oregon Coast. 🌊 – Katie, Onward Adventures
Katie our tour guide was amazing. She tailored our tour to our interests of beaches, nature and wildlife. We even got to see a family of Elk crossing the the road in front of us. If we are back in the area we will certainly book again Katie again with Onward Adventures.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Touring with your family was such a joy, and I’m so glad we could tailor the day to your love of beaches, nature, and wildlife. Seeing that elk family cross the road was such a special moment—perfect timing! I’d be absolutely honored to tour with you all again whenever you’re back in the area. Wishing you many more adventures until then! Warmly, Katie Onward Adventures
This was a top notch tour. I was provided an in depth look at the Oregon coast which enriched my trip in a way I never thought possible. I cannot recommend this tour enough. Stop reading this and book now. :)
I had such a great time with you, especially when I was able to show you scenes from your childhood movie, "Free Willy!" Thank you so much for the fantastic review. I hope we can stay in touch!
I didn't know what to expect on this all day tour experience, but it was a blast. Katie was an exceptional guide and drove with care around Astoria's windy streets and knew the history, not only there but Warrenton and Seaside. Beautiful time walking on the beach, got Gelato and played some pinball and air hockey! In the Astoria portion I met a lady from Japan and a UK couple. People come from all over the world. On my day, Oct 29 I saw deer, elk, sea lions, geese and a bald eagle. Don't miss it. Tonya
Thank you for the 5 star review. I had such an amazing time with you and showing all that is offered. It was the perfect day with all the wildlife and of course your great company.
We loved our tour. The best part was seeing all the things we didn't know existed in the area and getting to go back to explore further, both this trip and the next.
Thank you for the great review. I love showing off this area and helping show as much as possible to travelers like you.
