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Ilwaco
Spend a half‑day at Cape Disappointment and Fort Columbia; add a night at Heidis Inn if you want beach time.
Ilwaco is a small coastal town on the Long Beach Peninsula, offering easy access to Cape Disappointment State Park, Fort Columbia State Park and Baker Bay. A few hours cover the main sights; a night lets you enjoy sunset beach walks.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- USD
- Best months
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- Airports
- AST · PDX
- Nights
- 0.5–1 night (half‑day visit, optional overnight for beach sunset)
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ilwaco911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ilwaco, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyIlwaco is a low‑traffic coastal town; standard US safety applies.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAST Astoria Regional Airport (≈30 km (19 mi) north, shuttle or drive via US‑101).AST Astoria Regional Airport (≈19 mi (30 km) north, shuttle or drive via US‑101).
- Getting aroundUS‑101 runs through town; Pacific Transit routes 20 (daily to Oysterville/Long Beach) and 50 (Mon‑Fri to Raymond via South Bend and Astoria).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AST Astoria Regional Airport (≈30 km (19 mi) north, shuttle or drive via US‑101) · PDX Portland International Airport (≈150 km (93 mi) east, major hub, rental cars available)AST Astoria Regional Airport (≈19 mi (30 km) north, shuttle or drive via US‑101) · PDX Portland International Airport (≈93 mi (150 km) east, major hub, rental cars available)
Weather and climate
Ilwaco: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
US‑101 runs through town; Pacific Transit routes 20 (daily to Oysterville/Long Beach) and 50 (Mon‑Fri to Raymond via South Bend and Astoria).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fort Columbia State Park
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Drive or bike north on US‑101, about 5 km (3.1 mi)Drive or bike north on US‑101, about 3.1 mi (5 km)
Historic military site with museum and views of the Columbia River.
Cape Disappointment State Park
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Drive south on US‑101, about 8 km (5 mi)Drive south on US‑101, about 5 mi (8 km)
Two lighthouses, beach, hiking trails; entry free.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Heidis Inn Ilwaco
Budget motel near the port; clean and service‑focused.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $30–$50 excl. bed
- Mid
- $50–$80 excl. bed
- High
- $80+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Tide schedules affect beach access; check local charts.
- Limited food and fuel services in town; plan ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ilwaco. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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