Clatsop County, Oregon and Pacific County, Washington feature lightly traveled rural roads, beaches, lighthouses, forts and quaint coastal towns. Enjoy great accommodations and restaurants, year-round events, museums, shopping and more. Bring outdoor gear for water, trails and bicycling fun. Take your time and see it all!
The John Jacob Astor Park on Coxcomb Hill in Astoria features the Astoria Column, dedicated in 1926, which depicts scenes from the city's rich history. Enjoy a panoramic view of the mouth of the Columbia River and its surrounds.
Native Northwesterners here are the Clatsop and Chinook People. Their traditions are very much a part of the culture of the area. Before Lewis and Clark's arrival, they greeted tall sailing ships that explored the coast. Today you can visit museums and historical locations, enjoy bike trails past marinas and beaches and shop at the Astoria Sunday Market and eclectic boutiques and stores. Accommodations vary from posh to primitive.
The Pacific Ocean is Pacific County, Washington's dominant feature although port towns at the mouth of the Columbia River and around Willapa Bay add charm and a fascinating history tied to shellfish, fishing and a rich coastal rain forest environment. Lewis and Clark's expeditioin surveyed and camped here before wintering at Fort clatsop. Enjoy the Discovery Trail between Ilwaco and Long Beach and other area attractions from Tokeland and Raymond to Naselle and up the Long Beach Peninsula to Oysterville and Leadbetter Point.
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