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Astoria
Give Astoria 2 nights: one full day for the Column, Maritime Museum and riverfront, one for Fort Clatsop. Skip it as a day trip from Portland (2 h each way).
Astoria is the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies, a rainy river town where Victorian houses climb the hill above the Columbia. It is small and walkable downtown, but the Lewis and Clark sites and the beaches sit a short drive away, so a car helps. Two nights covers the town and Fort Clatsop without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (rain and wind)
- Airport
- PDX
- Nights
- 2
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.
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- 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
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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 Astoria, 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
- SafetyAstoria is a small, low-crime town; the real risks are wet roads, wind on the bridge and cold water on the beaches.
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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.
- AirportPDX Portland International (About 2 h by car via US-30; no direct bus from the airport, so connect in Portland.).
- Getting aroundDowntown is compact and walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$4–6
- BeerBrewery burger and a pint$25–35
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi or rideshare3.1 mi (5 km) taxi or rideshare$12–18
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Flavel House, Heritage Museum)$5–7
- Budget bedHostel or motel bed, a night, per personUS$45
- Mid-range bedDouble room, mid-range hotel or B&B, a night, per roomUS$180
- High-end bedDouble room, mid-range hotel or B&B, a night, per roomUS$320
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$260
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
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
- PDX Portland International (About 2 h by car via US-30; no direct bus from the airport, so connect in Portland.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (20 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Astoria: next 7 days
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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)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
15 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
20 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
20 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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
Downtown is compact and walkable. The Astoria Riverfront Trolley runs along the river between Basin St and 39th St (seasonal, weather-dependent). Sunset Empire buses cover town and the coast to Seaside and Cannon Beach on weekdays. For Fort Clatsop, the beaches and Youngs River Falls you need a car.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fort Clatsop, Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Drive US-101 south, then Fort Clatsop Road
Replica winter quarters and ranger talks; pair with the Salt Works and Fort-to-Sea trail.
Seaside
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive US-101 south, or Sunset Empire bus
Oregon's busiest beach town; the Prom and the aquarium suit a half day.
Cannon Beach
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Drive US-101 south
Haystack Rock and tide pools; go at low tide and park in town.
Tillamook
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Drive US-101 south via Cannon Beach
Creamery and cheese; a long return day, better as a stop heading south.
Warrenton and Fort Stevens
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Drive US-101 north
Wreck of the Peter Iredale on the beach and a Civil War-era fort.
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.
Downtown / Liberty District
Walk to restaurants, breweries and the Maritime Museum; 10–15 min walk to the riverfront trolley.
Marine Drive waterfront
River views and the trolley line; a few hotels sit on pilings over the water.
East side near the Mooring Basin
Mid-range chains, free parking, sea lions on the docks; 5 min drive to downtown.
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
- $70–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–190 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, mid-range hotel or B&B1 × 2 nights × US$180 | US$360 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$130 | US$520 |
| Astoria Column parking, per vehicle1 × US$5 · check | US$5 |
| Riverfront Trolley, full day2 × US$2 · check | US$4 |
| Columbia River Maritime Museum entry2 × US$20 · check | US$40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$96 |
| Trip total≈ US$264 per person per day, bed included | US$1,055 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax in Oregon is zero, so posted prices are what you pay. Flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $4–6 |
| Fish and chips (Bowpicker, albacore tuna)Cash-friendly, line forms before noon; closes in high wind. | $15–20 |
| Brewery burger and a pint | $25–35 |
| Museum entry (Flavel House, Heritage Museum) | $5–7 |
| 5 km taxi or rideshare | $12–18 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rain is the default from October to May: bring a waterproof shell, not an umbrella.
- The Astoria Column parking lot charges a fee per vehicle; the spiral staircase to the top is steep.
- Bowpicker Fish & Chips closes in high wind and sells out early: go before noon.
- The Astoria–Megler Bridge to Washington is 6.8 km (4.2 mi) with no stopping: check wind before crossing in an RV.The Astoria–Megler Bridge to Washington is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) with no stopping: check wind before crossing in an RV.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
No embassies in Astoria; consulates sit in Portland and Seattle, embassies in Washington, DC. US travellers: no embassy needed.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Portland → Astoria, Oregon Point bus: about $25–40 one way, 2 h 30 min (check)
- Riverfront Trolley, full day: $2 (check)
- Astoria Column parking: $5 per vehicle (check)
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- One coffee, please — One coffee, please
- How much is it? — How much is it?
- Is there a table for two? — Is there a table for two?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.
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 Astoria. 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: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (rain and wind) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PDX: last bus and rental-car desk hours field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: downtown Commercial St, the riverfront trolley line, the Column hill, and the Maritime Museum block.
- Place pages with verified hours (Column, Maritime Museum, Flavel House, Fort Clatsop) and eat pages with last orders.
- Storm and rain fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialCity of Astoria
- officialAstoria Warrenton Chamber of Commerce
- officialColumbia River Maritime Museum
- officialAstoria Column
- officialOregon Point (bus)
- officialSunset Empire Transportation District
- secondaryWikivoyage: Astoria, revision 5324093 (CC BY-SA 4.0)