About the Port
Set where the Columbia River meets the Pacific, Astoria holds the distinction of being the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies, founded as a fur-trading post in the early 19th century. Its hillside streets are lined with more than seventy Victorian-era homes, their gables and turrets earning the town a reputation as a smaller-scale echo of San Francisco. The riverfront core, with its shops and maritime museum, sits within easy walking distance of the pier.
Nearby, Fort Clatsop marks the site where Lewis and Clark's expedition wintered in 1805 and 1806, a reconstructed outpost that draws history-minded visitors just outside town. Between its preserved architecture, river views, and ties to early American exploration, Astoria offers a compact, walkable introduction to the Pacific Northwest's frontier past.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Astoria.
Climb the Astoria Column
A 125-step spiral staircase inside this 1926 tower leads to sweeping views over the Columbia River, the Pacific mouth, and the town's Victorian rooftops. It sits atop Coxcomb Hill, a short drive or uphill walk from the riverfront.
Explore the Maritime Museum
Exhibits on shipwrecks, Coast Guard rescues, and the treacherous Columbia River Bar trace the region's seafaring dangers and traditions. Right on the waterfront, it pairs easily with a stroll along the pier.
Tour the Flavel House Museum
This restored 1885 Queen Anne mansion, built for a bar pilot and shipping magnate, showcases period furnishings and ornate woodwork typical of Astoria's Victorian heyday. A compact stop for a closer look at the hillside architecture mentioned around town.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Astoria
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Crystal | Crystal Symphony | 7 | $4,400 | |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Crystal | Crystal Symphony | 39 | $18,770 | |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Sea Bird | 7 | $5,909 | |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Sea Bird | 7 | $6,394 | |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Sea Bird | 7 | $5,471 | |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Sea Bird | 7 | $5,362 | |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Sea Bird | 7 | $6,125 | |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Sea Bird | 7 | $5,236 | |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Sea Bird | 7 | $5,177 | |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Sea Bird | 7 | $5,243 | |
| Feb 22, 2027 | Azamara | Azamara Quest | 91 | $34,829 | |
| Apr 2, 2027 | Azamara | Azamara Quest | 87 | $32,509 | |
| Apr 19, 2027 | Princess | Island Princess | 23 | $2,150 | |
| May 11, 2027 | Azamara | Azamara Quest | 13 | $10,279 | |
| May 17, 2027 | Azamara | Azamara Quest | 7 | $2,339 | |
| Aug 2, 2027 | Crystal | Crystal Serenity | 32 | $13,870 | |
| Aug 2, 2027 | Crystal | Crystal Serenity | 7 | $4,730 | |
| Oct 11, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Venture | 7 | $6,500 | |
| Oct 18, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Venture | 7 | $6,500 | |
| Oct 25, 2027 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Venture | 7 | $6,150 |
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