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Oregon Coast: Astoria to Brookings: 6-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 6-day version for July: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 6-day plan · best time to go.

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6
days
540 km
distance
10.9 h
driving
15
curated stops

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Day 1 Astoria public Columbia-estuary day

1 curated stops
Transit
none
Finish
~15:00
Temperature
11.4°C–18.8°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
15.2h
09:00
Astoria public Columbia-estuary circuit nps.gov map ↗
Use the public riverwalk, estuary context and confirmed-open heritage facilities; boats and paid tours remain optional.
300 min · Astoria public Columbia-estuary day · Confirm current admission or parking where applicable
14:00
Silver Salmon Grille silversalmongrille.com map ↗
Enjoy meals accompanied by paper-covered tables and crayons for a fun vibe.
60 min · Astoria public Columbia-estuary day
open: Sun-Thu 11AM-9PM, Fri Sat 11AM-10PM
Overnight here
e.g. Rose River Inn Bed & Breakfast · Hotel Elliott Astoria
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Day 2 Cannon Beach public coast day

4 curated stops
Transit
1h53
Finish
~17:30
Temperature
11.4°C–18.8°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
15.2h
09:50
Cannon Beach public coast circuit stateparks.oregon.gov map ↗
Use confirmed-open signed viewpoints, town access and safe public coast stops while staying above surf and outside closures.
240 min · Cannon Beach public coast day · Confirm current admission or parking where applicable
14:05
Ecola State Park oregonstateparks.org read more map ↗
Hike trails for stunning Oregon Coast views at the northern edge of Cannon Beach.
50 min · Cannon Beach public coast day · Parking $5/day
15:35
Hug Point State Recreation Site oregonstateparks.org read more map ↗
Walk rugged cliffs where the Pacific crashes against ancient rock formations.
50 min · Cannon Beach public coast day
16:40
Haystack Rock/Tolovana Beach State Recreation Area oregonstateparks.org
Marvel at the towering Haystack Rock and explore its tide-exposed wildlife.
50 min · Cannon Beach public coast day
Overnight here
e.g. Arch Cape Inn & Retreat
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Day 3 Newport public headland and heritage day

2 curated stops
Transit
3h20
Finish
~17:55
Temperature
10.7°C–20.7°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
15.1h
12:15
Newport public headland and heritage circuit blm.gov map ↗
Use confirmed-open public headland, waterfront and heritage stops; aquarium admission, boats and fishing remain optional.
240 min · Newport public headland and heritage day · Confirm current admission or parking where applicable
16:25
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse/ State Recreation Site oregonstateparks.org read more map ↗
Watch the beacon swing against a backdrop of tide pools and sweeping bay views.
90 min · Newport public headland and heritage day · Free
Overnight here
e.g. Sylvia Beach Hotel · Inn at Nye Beach
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Day 4 Florence and public dunes day

1 curated stops
Transit
1h23
Finish
~16:25
Temperature
12.9°C–16.6°C
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
15.0h
10:25
Florence and public dunes circuit fs.usda.gov map ↗
Use public old-town, estuary and confirmed-open signed dune viewpoints; off-highway vehicles, sandboarding and providers remain optional.
300 min · Florence and public dunes day · Confirm current admission or parking where applicable
15:25
Mo's moschowder.com map ↗
Delight in award-winning clam chowder with a view of the Siuslaw River.
60 min · Florence and public dunes day
Overnight here
e.g. Landmark Inn · Best Western Pier Point Inn
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Day 5 Bandon public coast day

3 curated stops
Transit
2h16
Finish
~17:45
Temperature
11.3°C–19.9°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
14.9h
11:05
Bandon public coast circuit stateparks.oregon.gov map ↗
Use the public old town and confirmed-open signed coast viewpoints while respecting tide, surf and cliff barriers; golf and tours remain optional.
240 min · Bandon public coast day · Confirm current admission or parking where applicable
15:15
Old Town Bandon search map ↗
Explore shops, dining, history, art, and outdoor activities downtown.
50 min · Bandon public coast day
16:15
Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge fws.gov read more map ↗
Spot birds gliding above tidal marshes in a serene coastal sanctuary.
90 min · Bandon public coast day · Free
open: Sunrise-sunset
Overnight here
e.g. Bullards Beach State Park · Best Western Inn at Face Rock
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Day 6 Brookings and Samuel Boardman public day

1 curated stops
Transit
2h04
Finish
~17:05
Temperature
12.5°C–17.9°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
14.8h
11:05
Brookings and Samuel Boardman public circuit stateparks.oregon.gov map ↗
Use Brookings public waterfront and confirmed-open signed Samuel Boardman viewpoints; long coast hikes and provider activities remain optional.
300 min · Brookings and Samuel Boardman public day · Confirm current admission or parking where applicable
16:05
Hungry Clam search map ↗
Enjoy fried fish platters, chowder, and classic burgers.
60 min · Brookings and Samuel Boardman public day
open: Daily 11am–8pm

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