Oregon Coast Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Oregon Coast. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour From Portland

• Oregon Coast Day Trip: Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock

• Oregon Coast Tour From Portland

• Oregon Coast Tour From Portland

• Tour of Astoria

While it’s free to visit the Oregon Coast, plenty of affordable tours can help you learn more about the destination with a guide—and have fun. Tours of areas such as Astoria, Warrenton, and Cannon Beach start at US$75 per person, while full-day tours from Portland begin at US$128.

Yes, the Oregon Coast is worth visiting. Offering some of the Pacific Northwest's most dramatic scenery (and best road-trip routes), the coast is known for its hundreds of miles of beaches, rugged rock formations, and charming small towns. There's an almost endless range of highlights to explore, but popular sights include Cannon Beach (and its instantly recognizable Haystack Rock), the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, and more. For help with transit and making the most of your time, a guided tour is a great way to explore.

Per one customer who booked the Full-Day Guided Oregon Coast Tour From Portland, "Seeing the Oregon coast was the highlight of my trip to Portland. The views were breathtaking. Jim was the best tour guide. He was knowledgeable and entertaining. Would highly recommend this tour!"

September is the best month to visit the Oregon Coast. The weather is almost as warm as in August, but there are usually fewer crowds as children return to school. There are also many great September events, including the Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival and the Bandon Cranberry Festival.

You can easily visit the Oregon Coast on a day trip, as it’s less than a 2-hour drive from many larger cities along the I-5 corridor, including Portland, Salem, Eugene, and Roseburg. However, give yourself a week if you want to drive the entire 360-plus-mile (580-kilometer) stretch of coast, with stops along the way.

The best way to tour the Oregon Coast is by car. Although there is limited bus service between some coastal cities, a car allows you to stop at viewpoints or visit smaller towns. You can rent a car or join a tour that includes transportation, most of which depart from Portland.

It takes around 7.5–8 hours without stopping to drive the entire coast of Oregon, from Astoria on the border with Washington State to Brookings near California. However, breaking the drive into chunks is safer and more pleasant, and most people give themselves at least two days to tackle the journey.

Most tours of the Oregon Coast depart from Portland and take you to popular North Coast towns such as Cannon Beach and Manzanita, as well as to scenic areas such as Ecola State Park. Tours from Eugene go to Central Coast cities such as Florence and may include a stop at a lighthouse.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Oregon Coast. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Oregon:

• Latourell Falls

• Columbia River Gorge

• Multnomah Falls

• Vista House

• Willamette Valley

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Oregon.