STORM WATCHING & KING TIDES ON THE OREGON COAST
Introduction
WeTravel Daily Itinerary / November 16–19, 2027
STORM WATCHING & KING TIDES ON THE OREGON COAST
Experience the dramatic beauty of the Oregon Coast during king tide season. Journey from Astoria to Newport, exploring historic towns, oceanfront resorts, and natural wonders like Haystack Rock, Cape Perpetua, and the Devils Punchbowl. Enjoy scenic drives, coastal cuisine, and the thrill of storm watching along the Pacific shoreline.
Pricing:
Double Occupancy: $2299 per person
Single Occupancy: $2699 per person
$500 deposit due at booking
Final Payment due August 16, 2027
Trip Insurance is Highly Recommended
Coastal Adventure Overview
At a glance
Tuesday, November 16, 2027
Wednesday, November 17, 2027
Thursday, November 18, 2027
Friday, November 19, 2027
Tuesday, November 16, 2027
Day 1 - Astoria & Cannon Beach
Begin Coastal Adventure: Astoria to Cannon Beach
Morning Pickups and Journey West
Our journey begins with pickups at Albany, Salem, Woodburn ,and Tualatin. We travel west through the Coast Range forests toward the mouth of the Columbia River, where the great river meets the Pacific.
Columbia River Maritime Museum Visit
In Astoria we visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum, newly expanded, where the stories of the Columbia River Bar, one of the most dangerous river crossings in the world, come to life alongside the boats and crews who brave it. Wide windows look out over the working river and the ships passing by.
Lunch on the Astoria Waterfront
We enjoy lunch together on the Astoria waterfront, with views of the river and the bridge to Washington.
Flavel House Museum Tour
We step into the Victorian era at the Flavel House Museum, the grand 1880s home of Captain George Flavel, one of the first bar pilots on the Columbia. The main floor is filled with period furnishings, and the upper floors are there for those who wish to climb the stairs.
Astoria Column Visit
We drive to the top of Coxcomb Hill to the Astoria Column, with its hand-painted frieze and a sweeping view of the river, the ocean and the mountains beyond. Climbing the tower is entirely optional, and the view from the grounds is just as memorable.
Surfsand Resort, Cannon Beach
We arrive in Cannon Beach and check in to our oceanfront resort, with time to unpack before the sun goes down behind Haystack Rock, just steps from our door.
Welcome Dinner in Cannon Beach
We gather for a welcome dinner together close to our hotel, the perfect start to our shared adventure on the coast.
Wednesday, November 17, 2027
Day 2 - Haystack Rock, Tillamook Country & Depoe Bay
Explore Haystack Rock and Depoe Bay Wonders
Breakfast in Cannon Beach
After breakfast together, the morning is yours to enjoy Cannon Beach at your own pace.
Morning at Cannon Beach
With high tide not due until early afternoon, the beach is wide for a stroll toward Haystack Rock and its tide pools, and the village galleries and shops are a short walk away.
Travel south through Tillamook County
Departure
Cannon Beach
Destination
Tillamook County
Late in the morning we travel south through the green dairy country of Tillamook County.
Lunch at Bear Creek Artichokes
We enjoy lunch at a country café along the way before continuing down the coast to Depoe Bay.
Depoe Bay Seawall and Whale Watching Center
On the seawall we watch for the spouting horns, where incoming waves are forced through the lava rock and burst skyward, at their liveliest on the season’s highest tides. We visit the Whale Watching Center perched above the sea.
Otter Rock and Devils Punchbowl Visit
We stop at Otter Rock to look down into the Devils Punchbowl, where the surf churns inside a collapsed sea cave.
Travel to Yachats
Departure
Depoe Bay
Destination
Yachats
We arrive in Yachats as the light fades and check in to our oceanfront lodge for two nights.
Overleaf Lodge & Spa, Yachats
Check in to our oceanfront lodge for two nights, where every room looks out to the sea.
Dinner in Yachats Village
After time to settle in, we enjoy dinner together in the village.
Thursday, November 18, 2027
Day 3 - The Yachats River & Cape Perpetua
Explore Yachats River and Cape Perpetua Wonders
Breakfast at Overleaf Lodge
After breakfast at our lodge, we follow the Yachats River inland through a quiet valley to the North Fork covered bridge, a picture-perfect red bridge set in the forest.
North Fork Covered Bridge Visit
We follow the Yachats River inland through a quiet valley to the North Fork covered bridge, a picture-perfect red bridge set in the forest.
Stroll Through Yachats Village
Back in Yachats, we enjoy an easy stroll through the shops and galleries of this charming village, often called the Gem of the Oregon Coast.
Lunch in Yachats
After lunch together, we time our visit to Cape Perpetua for the hour before high tide, when the ocean puts on its greatest show.
Cape Perpetua and Visitor Center
From paved paths and viewpoints we watch Thor’s Well seem to swallow the sea, the Spouting Horn send up its spray and the waves thunder through the narrow chasm of Devil’s Churn. At the remodeled Visitor Center we learn about the forces that shaped this coast.
Cape Perpetua Overlook
We drive up to the Cape Perpetua Overlook, the highest viewpoint on the Oregon coast reachable by road, with its historic stone shelter and a view that stretches for miles.
Overleaf Lodge & Spa, Yachats
We return to our lodge in time to watch the sunset over the surf from the comfort of our rooms.
Dinner Overlooking the Ocean
This evening we gather for dinner together overlooking the ocean, sharing stories from our day on the cape.
Friday, November 19, 2027
Day 4 - Newport & The Oregon Coast Aquarium
Explore Newport and Oregon Coast Aquarium
Breakfast at Overleaf Lodge
We enjoy a leisurely breakfast at our lodge with one last look at the sea before we check out and travel north to Newport.
Oregon Coast Aquarium Visit
We spend the morning at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, one of the finest in the country, where underwater tunnels carry us among sharks and rays, and sea otters, seals and puffins show off along the outdoor trails.
Farewell Lunch in Newport
We enjoy a farewell lunch together overlooking Newport’s busy working bayfront, sharing memories of our time on the coast.
Bayfront Sea Lion Walk
Before we leave, we take a short walk along the bayfront to visit the sea lions that gather noisily on the docks.
Depart Newport for Willamette Valley
Departure
Newport
Destination
Willamette Valley
We depart Newport for the Willamette Valley, with estimated drop-offs at Albany, Salem, Woodburn, and Tualatin.