Guidebook for Chinook & Surrounding Areas
Drinks & Nightlife
North Jetty Brewing
4200 Pacific WayLocal brewery with great beer.
Inferno Lounge
77 11th StCreative and delicious cocktails
Great food
The food is consistently superb - one of the best restaurants on the coast.
15 locals recommend
The DEPOT Restaurant
1208 38th PlaceThe food is consistently superb - one of the best restaurants on the coast.
The pub and outdoor patio are charming, the dining room is lovely, and the food is fresh and delicious. Great wine list.
Shelburne Hotel
4415 Pacific WayThe pub and outdoor patio are charming, the dining room is lovely, and the food is fresh and delicious. Great wine list.
Great beer, delicious pizza, and beautiful building. Nice outdoor seating. Upstairs has a kid's area with toys!
50 locals recommend
Fort George Brewery
1483 Duane StreetGreat beer, delicious pizza, and beautiful building. Nice outdoor seating. Upstairs has a kid's area with toys!
The best thing about Buoy is the view of the river, but they also make good beer and burgers. Part of the floor is glass bricks so you can see through to the pilings below. The kids love it!
37 locals recommend
Buoy Beer Company
1 8th StreetThe best thing about Buoy is the view of the river, but they also make good beer and burgers. Part of the floor is glass bricks so you can see through to the pilings below. The kids love it!
Cardamon rolls are a favorite. Their multi-grain sandwich bread is delicious as well.
20 locals recommend
Blue Scorcher Bakery & Cafe
1493 Duane StreetCardamon rolls are a favorite. Their multi-grain sandwich bread is delicious as well.
Great place to enjoy a beer and great food while gazing out across Ilwaco harbor.
6 locals recommend
Salt Hotel & Pub
147 Howerton AveGreat place to enjoy a beer and great food while gazing out across Ilwaco harbor.
Sightseeing
This is a great place for a picnic with a beautiful view of the lower Columbia River, or a day-hike up the hill for even better views. The history is also fascinating, with old bunkers to explore.
Fort Columbia | Historical State Park
U.S. 101This is a great place for a picnic with a beautiful view of the lower Columbia River, or a day-hike up the hill for even better views. The history is also fascinating, with old bunkers to explore.
Cranguyma Farms
3206 113th LnU-pick blueberries!
Fun beach for kids, beautiful view of the Cape D lighthouse, and the convenience store near by has really good food. In the summer, there are live music concerts.
Waikiki Beach
244 Robert Gray DriveFun beach for kids, beautiful view of the Cape D lighthouse, and the convenience store near by has really good food. In the summer, there are live music concerts.
The Astoria Column
1 Coxcomb DriveGreat views!
Oysterville is a picturesque village with historic homes near the tip of the Long Beach Peninsula. It used to be the county seat (until the records were stolen by the South Bend Raiders!). After enjoying the charming historic church and homes you can drive out to the port and get some nice views of Willapa Bay.
9 locals recommend
Oysterville
Oysterville is a picturesque village with historic homes near the tip of the Long Beach Peninsula. It used to be the county seat (until the records were stolen by the South Bend Raiders!). After enjoying the charming historic church and homes you can drive out to the port and get some nice views of Willapa Bay.
Entertainment & Activities
City of Astoria Trolley
All us kids love riding the fun and informative trolley.
Columbia River Cruises
344 Industry StreetExhilarating informative, and gorgeous tour of the area on a classic yacht!
Arts & Culture
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum
115 Lake Street SoutheastThis museum is a great way to get a sense of this coastal community
Get a sense of the Columbia River's immense importance and awesome power!
29 locals recommend
Columbia River Maritime Museum
1792 Marine DriveGet a sense of the Columbia River's immense importance and awesome power!
Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
244 Robert Gray DriveFantastic museum and views
Cranberry Museum
2907 Pioneer RoadWhen was the last time you went to a cranberry museum?
Essentials
Astoria Co+op
1355 Exchange StreetGood selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, and organic goods.
Fred Meyer
695 U.S. 101Groceries and everything else.
Sid's Supermarket
4410 Pacific WayClosest grocery store without going across to Astoria.
Parks & Nature
Willapa National Wildlife Refuge
3888 US-101Great place to walk in an old-growth forest.
Fantastic view of the lighthouse, great place to play in the waves (on a warm day) or watch a ferocious storm.
Waikiki Beach
Fantastic view of the lighthouse, great place to play in the waves (on a warm day) or watch a ferocious storm.
It's not every day that you get to climb through a shipwreck. This would be a great beach even without the Peter Iredale, but the shipwreck makes it a destination.
32 locals recommend
Fort Stevens State Park
1675 Peter Iredale RdIt's not every day that you get to climb through a shipwreck. This would be a great beach even without the Peter Iredale, but the shipwreck makes it a destination.
Fun day-trip hike with great views. The last part near the top is a bit more challenging.
Saddle Mountain
Fun day-trip hike with great views. The last part near the top is a bit more challenging.
Not only is this a beautiful beach, but there's a shipwreck! Take a picnic and go watch the sunset.
22 locals recommend
Wreck of the Peter Iredale
Not only is this a beautiful beach, but there's a shipwreck! Take a picnic and go watch the sunset.