Fort Stevens State Park
"Astoria is a historic port city with Victorian architecture, museums, and waterfront attractions. Visitors often combine trips to Fort Stevens with exploring Astoria’s shops, restaurants, and the Columbia River Maritime Museum."
A historic coastal park with beaches, military sites, and diverse recreation.
Sunset Beach State Recreation Site
"Astoria is a historic port city with museums, waterfront attractions, and easy access to the park for day trips."
A scenic coastal park with beach access, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.
Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site
"Astoria, a historic port city at the mouth of the Columbia River, draws visitors for its Victorian architecture, maritime museums, and easy access to Oregon’s North Coast beaches."
A scenic coastal park with drive-on beach access, ideal for picnics and ocean views.
Cape Disappointment State Park
"Astoria is a popular base for visitors exploring the lower Columbia River and the Washington coast. Travelers from Astoria often visit for a day trip, lighthouse views, and beach access."
A dramatic coastal park at the mouth of the Columbia River with lighthouses, beaches, and ocean views.
Loomis Lake State Park
"Astoria visitors frequently explore both sides of the lower Columbia and the nearby Washington coast. Loomis Lake is an easy day-trip option for those staying in the region."
A peaceful day-use park on the Long Beach Peninsula with a freshwater lake and picnic areas.
W.B. Nelson State Recreation Site
"Astoria, known for its historic waterfront and vibrant arts scene, offers residents and visitors easy access to the park for boating, fishing, and picnicking along the Nehalem River."
A serene riverside park with boating, picnicking, and wildlife viewing on the Nehalem River.