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Astoria

Spend a full day: maritime history and the column in town, then Fort Stevens' shipwreck beach. This guide pulls together 3 sights, 1 activity and 1 outdoor spot from our curated routes.

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Astoria, Oregon, United States
Places
9

3 See · 1 Do · 1 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 2 Drink

Curated routes
1

Oregon Coast Hideaways

Best season
May – Sep

from our route notes

Warmest month
August

20°C / 68°F avg high

Coolest month
December

8°C / 47°F avg high

Wettest month
December

about 289 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Astoria

9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

3 sights worth building a day around across Coxcomb Hill, Waterfront and Downtown.

  • Astoria Column in AstoriaPhoto: Farshad Bavarsad · Google
    See

    Astoria Column

    125-foot hilltop tower with a spiral mural and 164 steps to views of the Columbia River bar.

    Tip Buy a balsa glider in the gift shop to throw from the top.

    • Coxcomb Hill
    • $
    • 45 min
    • Clear afternoon
  • Columbia River Maritime Museum in AstoriaPhoto: Columbia River Maritime Museum · Google
    See

    Columbia River Maritime Museum

    Museum on the 'Graveyard of the Pacific' river bar, with a lightship you can board.

    • Waterfront
    • $$
    • 2 hr
  • Flavel House Museum in AstoriaPhoto: Stubs · Google
    See

    Flavel House Museum

    1885 Queen Anne mansion of a river bar pilot, furnished in period style.

    • Downtown
    • $
    • 60 min

Do

1 activity for when the group wants to do more than look in Waterfront.

  • Astoria Riverwalk in AstoriaPhoto: Channon C · Google
    Do

    Astoria Riverwalk

    Waterfront trail along old cannery piers with sea lions and passing cargo ships.

    Tip Ride the vintage Riverfront Trolley in summer.

    • Waterfront
    • Free
    • 60 min
    • Morning

Outdoors

1 outdoor spot for fresh air.

  • Fort Stevens State Park in AstoriaPhoto: Sudip Sinha · Google
    Outdoors

    Fort Stevens State Park

    Civil War-era fort, bike trails and the rusted wreck of the Peter Iredale on the beach.

    Tip Low tide lets you walk right up to the wreck.

    • $
    • 2.5 hr
    • Low tide

Eat

Where we would book a table in Astoria in Downtown.

  • Bowpicker Fish & Chips in AstoriaPhoto: azoner007 · Google
    Eat

    Bowpicker Fish & Chips

    Albacore tuna fish and chips served from a converted gillnet boat.

    Tip Cash only; hours are short and it sells out.

    • Downtown
    • $
    • 30 min
    • Lunch
  • Blue Scorcher Bakery Café in AstoriaPhoto: Scott Peterson · Google
    Eat

    Blue Scorcher Bakery Café

    Worker-owned bakery for breads, pastries and breakfast with organic ingredients.

    • Downtown
    • $
    • 45 min
    • Breakfast

Drink

Our picks for a drink in Astoria across Waterfront and Downtown.

  • Buoy Beer Company in AstoriaPhoto: realrjp · Google
    Drink

    Buoy Beer Company

    Brewpub on a cannery pier with a glass floor panel over sea lions below.

    • Waterfront
    • $$
    • 75 min
    • Sunset
  • Fort George Brewery in AstoriaPhoto: Fort George Brewery · Google
    Drink

    Fort George Brewery

    Brewery and pizza-and-pub-food spot in a 1920s auto garage downtown.

    Tip The upstairs Lovell Taproom has wood-fired pizza.

    • Downtown
    • $$
    • 75 min
    • Evening

How to fit Astoria into a trip

Astoria is stop 1 of 3 on our Oregon Coast Hideaways route. Follow it as-is or lift Astoria into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Astoria month by month

Average daily highs run from 8°C / 47°F in December to 20°C / 68°F in August. December is the wettest month, with about 289 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Astoria weather and the best time to visit →

Near Astoria

8 other destinations from our guides within about 200 km (124 mi), measured in a straight line.

Astoria questions, answered

How many days do you need in Astoria?

Our route notes suggest a full day in Astoria. On our Oregon Coast Hideaways route it is stop 1 of 3 in a 5-day trip. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 11 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Astoria best known for?

Spend a full day: maritime history and the column in town, then Fort Stevens' shipwreck beach. Standouts on our list: Astoria Column (125-foot hilltop tower with a spiral mural and 164 steps to views of the Columbia River bar); Columbia River Maritime Museum (Museum on the 'Graveyard of the Pacific' river bar, with a lightship you can board); Flavel House Museum (1885 Queen Anne mansion of a river bar pilot, furnished in period style).

When is the best time to visit Astoria?

Our Oregon Coast Hideaways route is best May – Sep. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in August (20°C / 68°F), the coolest in December (8°C / 47°F) and the most rain in December (about 289 mm).

What are the best things to do in Astoria?

Start with Astoria Column, Columbia River Maritime Museum, Flavel House Museum, Astoria Riverwalk and Fort Stevens State Park. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 3 sights, 1 activity, 1 outdoor spot, 2 places to eat and 2 bars & cafés.

Where should a group eat in Astoria?

Our picks: Bowpicker Fish & Chips (Downtown); Blue Scorcher Bakery Café (Downtown). Cash only; hours are short and it sells out (Bowpicker Fish & Chips).

What is near Astoria?

The closest destinations in our guides are Cannon Beach (about 34 km / 21 mi), Northwest Portland (about 114 km / 71 mi) and Downtown Portland (about 116 km / 72 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

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