Driving From Seattle to Cannon Beach

We will be taking this drive to spend a few days in Cannon Beach. Can anyone help with places to stop along the way. Recomended places to eat and see . It looks like we will take I-5 South to 101?

Thanks

Driving From Seattle to Cannon Beach

I would take I-5 south to Kelso Longview, go to oregon side of Columbia and take US-30 to Astoria where you hit 101

Astoria well worth a stop for the history. Fort Clatsop, Lewis %26amp; Clark wintering site, Astor Column, maritime Museum

Driving From Seattle to Cannon Beach

Of cours mt St Helens could be stop, but plan most of day.

Astoria is a great suggestion, phirl! Macciatto, we have had a home in Astoria for many, many years. It%26#39;s a gorgeous little town, located right on the Columbia River. We have been fortunate enough to have a display at the Maritime Museumthis year, The Art of the Decoy, check it out if you go to the museum. There are some great place to eat there. A few of our favorites are:

Silver Salmon Grill

Cannery Cafe (views of the river here)

Fulio%26#39;s for Italian, right in downtown Astoria

T Paul%26#39;s Urban Cafe

The Ship Inn for seafood and great views of the river

I have reviews and photos posted of a few of the above mentioned places. There is also a riverfront trolley that is fun and a couple of nice places to wine taste. Shallon, The Cellar on 10th and the Vintner%26#39;s Room at the Hotel Elliott. www.oldoregon.com for more info on Astoria.

Enjoy Cannon Beach. Ecola State Park is a must-see and Haystack Rock is one of the most photographed icons on the entire Oregon Coast. Have a great time! :)

%26lt;%26lt; we have had a home in Astoria for many, many years%26gt;%26gt;

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Hello, I don%26#39;t have any advice for you on best directions from seattle to cannon beach beacause I am wondering the same thing.

Map quest suggested basically going to the coast by crossing over to wa -8 and going toward aberdeen and then heading to the 101 from there?

but another poster suggested to follow I 5 to kelso longview and take us - 30 to astoria.

so I am not sure at all which is the best route, I am worried about getting lost and would prefer to take the easiest route myself.

If anyone has suggestions on the easist route between these two options it would be a life saver. I am driving it for the first time, my ex use to always drive and I can%26#39;t remember the route!

Let me also know what route you decide to take.

thanks so much for all the help!

Brenda

Thanks for the quick replys. Can y%26#39;all help with our trip planning. We are staying at the Ocean Lodge, we have 4 nights reserved. Night one (FRIDAY) will be late arrival after the above mentioned drive. Would it be better to breeze down and spend a day in Astoria? What else would y%26#39;all recomend for Sat or Sun or Mon.(How far south should we plan on going)? We only have five nights total and were trying to decide if we do 4 in CB %26amp; 1 in Portland or 3 in CB and 2 in Portland. We spent a week in Portland last year and a day trip along the coast then. We love what both areas offer. Thanks again for all the help.

%26lt;%26lt;We only have five nights total and were trying to decide if we do 4 in CB %26amp; 1 in Portland or 3 in CB and 2 in Portland. We spent a week in Portland last year and a day trip along the coast then. %26gt;%26gt;

Personally, if you want to do them both..3 in CB and 2 in Portland looks good to me.

I%26#39;d take I-5 South and take the exit to Aberdeen in Olympia, follow that highway and don%26#39;t go all the way to Aberdeen, but ver off through Montesano. You%26#39;ll then go through small towns such as Raymond, South Bend and Naselle and then take the highway to Astoria and cross the over 4 mile bridge to Astoria. That would be the fastest way to Cannon Beach (a little bit shorter than going through Longview). Astoria would be a great stop. T Paul%26#39;s Urban Cafe is my favorite restaurant there. The total driving time will take approximately 4 hours. Either direction, you%26#39;ll go through Astoria. Have a great trip!