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.
34 locals recommend
The DEPOT Restaurant
1208 38th PlThe 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!
100 locals recommend
Fort George Brewery and Public House
1483 Duane StGreat beer, delicious pizza, and beautiful building. Nice outdoor seating. Upstairs has a kid's area with toys!
Cardamon rolls are a favorite. Their multi-grain sandwich bread is delicious as well.
34 locals recommend
Blue Scorcher Bakery & Cafe
1493 Duane StCardamon 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.
12 locals recommend
Salt Hotel & Pub
147 Howerton AveGreat place to enjoy a beer and great food while gazing out across Ilwaco harbor.
Favorite place to enjoy a delicious cappuccino while gazing out at the Mighty Columbia and the impressive freighters. The line can get long during peak hours, but I think it's worth the wait.
45 locals recommend
Coffee Girl
100 39th StFavorite place to enjoy a delicious cappuccino while gazing out at the Mighty Columbia and the impressive freighters. The line can get long during peak hours, but I think it's worth the wait.
This place is a gem. The owner/chef prepares a creative menu of delicious Italian food. This combined with the intimate dining room make the experience feel very special.
10 locals recommend
MyCovio’s
1311 Bay AveThis place is a gem. The owner/chef prepares a creative menu of delicious Italian food. This combined with the intimate dining room make the experience feel very special.
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.
8 locals recommend
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.
9 locals recommend
Waikiki Beach
244 Robert Gray DrFun 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.
Astoria Column Gift Shop
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.
26 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
City of Astoria TrolleyAll 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
This museum is a great way to get a sense of this coastal community
10 locals recommend
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum
115 Lake St SEThis 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!
80 locals recommend
Columbia River Maritime Museum
1792 Marine DrGet a sense of the Columbia River's immense importance and awesome power!
Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
244 Robert Gray DrFantastic museum and views
Cranberry Museum
2907 Pioneer RdWhen was the last time you went to a cranberry museum?
Essentials
Astoria Co+op
2350 Marine DrGood selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, and organic goods.
Fred Meyer
695 US-101Groceries and everything else.
Sid's Supermarket
4410 Pacific WayClosest grocery store without going across to Astoria.
Parks & Nature
Willapa National Wildlife Refuge
7112 67th PlaceGreat 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.
9 locals recommend
Waikiki Beach
244 Robert Gray DrFantastic 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.
66 locals recommend
Fort Stevens State Park
1675 Peter Iredale RoadIt'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.
14 locals recommend
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.
41 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.