Warrenton, OR

Warrenton sits where the Columbia River meets the Pacific, four miles south of Astoria on Highway 101. Drive Highway 30 west from Portland (95 miles) for the scenic Columbia River route, or take Highway 26 to 101 north through the Coast Range. The town serves as a gateway for coastal road trips, with Cannon Beach 20 miles south and Astoria Regional Airport nearby. The Columbia River Maritime Museum's restoration facility here lets you watch craftsmen restore historic wooden boats using traditional Pacific Northwest shipbuilding techniques.