Astoria Column
Climb for a sweeping river-to-ocean panorama.
North Coast
Astoria, Oregon
Where the Columbia meets the Pacific, Astoria blends working-waterfront grit with grand Victorian history.
← Back to the Oregon Coast guideWhy people love it
River views, maritime stories, steep streets, and a compact downtown full of character.
A little local history
Clatsop and Chinook peoples lived and traded here long before American settlement. The 1811 fur-trading post made Astoria the oldest permanent American settlement west of the Rockies, and fishing, canneries, timber, and the river shaped the city that followed.
The experiences that define a visit
Things to do
Columbia River Maritime Museum
Understand the bar, shipwrecks, fishing fleets, and Coast Guard history.
Riverwalk
Follow the old rail corridor past docks, canneries, and sea lions.
Fort Stevens
Explore beaches, military ruins, trails, and the Peter Iredale shipwreck.
Oregon Film Museum
A playful stop for fans of movies filmed around Astoria.
Local places to start your dining list
Where to eat
Bowpicker Fish & Chips
Albacore tuna and chips served from a converted boat.
Fort George Brewery
Pub food, local beer, and downtown atmosphere.
South Bay Wild Fish House
Locally focused seafood near the river.
A mix of memorable bases for exploring
Where to stay
Cannery Pier Hotel
Waterfront rooms beside the Astoria-Megler Bridge.
Bowline Hotel
Modern riverfront lodging in a former fish-processing setting.
Norblad Hotel
A walkable, design-forward downtown option.
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