| complimentary continental breakfast is served in a lobby. relaxed rooms have flat-screen tvs, microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers, plus pull-out sofas; some add kitchenettes. in an area offering shops and eateries, this unpretentious hotel with a colorful exterior is a 9-minute walk from the nearest beach on the north pacific ocean and a mile from us-101. there's also a seasonal heated outdoor pool. . parking is available Portland International Airport 2 hr 17
Fort Columbia (19 min) Riverfront park in a historic fort featuring period buildings, artillery batteries & hiking trails. Cape Disappointment State Park (8 min) 1,882-acre park at the mouth of the Columbia River with 2 lighthouses, trails, beaches & campsites. Wreck of the Peter Iredale (43 min) Rusted steel skeleton of a ship that ran ashore in 1906 & a popular site in Fort Stevens State Park. Baker Bay (12 min) Large bay named after a British trader in 1792 & site of the Columbia River's mouth. Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center (15 min) Museum depicting Lewis & Clark's historic journey, with a film, a gift shop & an observation deck. North Head Lighthouse (14 min) Active aid to navigation with sweeping views of the ocean & the northern Oregon Coast. Cape Disappointment (12 min) Sprawling, scenic peninsula features sweeping ocean views, old growth forests, lakes & beaches. Cranberry Museum (6 min) Waikiki Beach (15 min) Small, sheltered sandy beach with cliffs in a state park, with a trail to an interpretive center. Fort Stevens State Park (39 min) 3,763-acre park with beaches, hiking & biking trails, a historic fortress & a 1906 shipwreck. World Kite Museum & Hall-Fame (8 min) Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum (8 min) Museum and art Cape Disappointment Lighthouse (15 min) Quaint lighthouse on a steep, picturesque bluff offering sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. The DEPOT Restaurant (5 min) Cozy bistro with a retro feel offering New American fare & a big wine list in a former train depot. Willapa National Wildlife Refuge (18 min) Preserve for viewing migratory birds & their habitats, with camping, hiking, fishing & hunting. |