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Portland Gateway

The Oregon and Washington Coast zone starts at Portland or Seattle, even though the zone map does not show either: the coast is a drive away and the two halves are separate trips. This is the logistics page for the connection: where to sleep, where to eat, who drives, how the roads reach the zone, and where to find a surf shop.

Researched

This gateway page is a first, light version. Every listing is a real local business found on paper and not yet verified in person; prices, hours and details are strong starting points, not gospel.

Logistics

Getting There

Two airports serve the three hubs of the Oregon and Washington Coast zone. Portland (PDX) serves the Oregon hubs, roughly 2 hours to Cannon Beach and a bit longer to Pacific City. Seattle (SEA) serves Westport, about 2 hours 15 minutes, and at greater distance the Olympic Peninsula hubs (reported on the zone page). Pacific City to Westport is about 4.5 hours and Westport to La Push and Neah Bay another 3 or more hours, so this is realistically two or three separate trips.

The zone page has no separate entry section for this gateway. Entry rules depend on your passport, so check the official source before you book.

Logistics

Getting Out of the Airport

  • Airport shuttle: shuttles run from PDX; the zone page found a shuttle bench only on the PDX to Cannon Beach corridor (reported). Ask about board bags.
  • Rental car: the practical way to every hub; ask about roof racks.
  • Seattle to Westport: no airport shuttle was found for this leg (reported on the zone page), so plan on a rental car.
Logistics

The Two Airports

  • Portland (PDX): roughly 2 hours to Cannon Beach, a bit longer to Pacific City (reported on the zone page).
  • Seattle (SEA): about 2 hours 15 minutes to Westport, and a longer drive to the Olympic Peninsula hubs (reported on the zone page).
  • Between the hubs: Pacific City to Westport is about 4.5 hours, and Westport to La Push and Neah Bay another 3 or more hours around the Olympic Peninsula on two-lane roads (reported on the zone page).

For the full route notes, see the Oregon and Washington Coast Getting There section.

The gateway

Stays

Portland

  • Northwest Portland HostelPortland Hostel with a high rating from nearly 1,300 reviews. About 1 km from central Portland in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.6 from about 1,300 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • Portland International GuesthousePortland Guest house with a high rating. About 2 km from central Portland in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.7 from 86 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • The Society HotelPortland Independent hotel and hostel with over 1,800 reviews. About 1 km from central Portland in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.4 from about 1,800 reviews. Google Maps listing

Hotels near PDX are mostly chains or poorly rated motels, so we left them out.

Seattle

  • Green Tortoise HostelSeattle Hostel with a high rating from over 2,800 reviews. About 1 km from central Seattle in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.6 from about 2,800 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • Hotel Hotel HostelSeattle Hostel with a high rating. About 5 km from central Seattle in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.4 from about 470 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • Panama Hotel and Tea HouseSeattle Historic hotel with a high rating. About 1 km from central Seattle in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.3 from about 660 reviews. Google Maps listing

Cannon Beach

  • Starry Night InnCannon Beach Inn with a high rating from over 300 reviews. About 12 km from Cannon Beach in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from about 310 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • Inn at Cannon BeachCannon Beach Inn with a high rating from over 800 reviews. About 2 km from Cannon Beach in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.7 from about 800 reviews. Google Maps listing

Cannon Beach stays are also covered on the zone page.

Westport

  • Westport Marina CottagesWestport Motel cottages with a high rating from over 500 reviews. About 3 km from Westport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.7 from about 510 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • Saltwater InnWestport Inn with a high rating from over 300 reviews. About 3 km from Westport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.8 from about 300 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • South Bay InnWestport Inn with a high rating. About 1 km from Westport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from about 100 reviews. Google Maps listing
The gateway

Where to Eat

Portland

  • Queen Mama's KitchenPortland Mediterranean restaurant with a high rating from over 700 reviews. About 1 km from central Portland in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.8 from about 710 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • The SoopPortland Restaurant with a high rating. About 1 km from central Portland in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.7 from about 450 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • FiresidePortland Family restaurant with over 1,100 reviews. About 2 km from central Portland in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.4 from about 1,200 reviews. Google Maps listing

Bakeries

  • Ken's Artisan BakeryPortland Bakery with a high rating from over 1,700 reviews. About 1 km from central Portland in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.7 from about 1,800 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • NuvreiPortland Bakery with a high rating from over 800 reviews. About 1 km from central Portland in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.6 from about 850 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • Le PanierSeattle Bakery with a high rating from over 3,100 reviews. About 1 km from central Seattle in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.7 from about 3,100 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • The Flora BakehouseSeattle Bakery with a high rating. About 6 km from central Seattle in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.6 from about 660 reviews. Google Maps listing

Seattle Seafood

  • Local TideSeattle Seafood restaurant with a high rating from nearly 1,700 reviews. About 5 km from central Seattle in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.8 from about 1,700 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • RockCreek Seafood & SpiritsSeattle Seafood restaurant with over 2,000 reviews. About 6 km from central Seattle in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.5 from about 2,100 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • Lowell's RestaurantSeattle Seafood restaurant with over 4,000 reviews. About 1 km from central Seattle in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.4 from about 4,100 reviews. Google Maps listing
The gateway

Transport Companies

Airport Shuttles

  • Atlas Shuttle of PortlandPortland Airport shuttle with a high rating from nearly 370 reviews. About 7 km from Portland Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from about 370 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • Rose Shuttle PortlandPortland Airport shuttle with a top rating. About 18 km from Portland Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 5 from about 150 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • Portland Express ShuttlePortland Airport shuttle with a top rating from over 320 reviews. About 14 km from Portland Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 5 from about 330 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • Bellevue Airport & Cruise ShuttleBellevue Airport shuttle serving Seattle-Tacoma with a high rating. About 1 km from Seattle-Tacoma Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.8 from 84 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • Carina Ride Private ShuttleSeattle Private shuttle with a high rating. About 1 km from Seattle-Tacoma Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from about 180 reviews. Google Maps listing

The zone page found a shuttle bench only on the PDX to Cannon Beach corridor and none for the Seattle to Westport leg (reported). Ask any shuttle about board bags.

Car Rental & Campervans

  • Eazy RentalPortland Independent car rental with a high rating. About 9 km from Portland Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.7 from about 130 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • Gold Star Rental PDXPortland Independent car rental with a high rating. About 1 km from Portland Airport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from 77 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • Excursion Camper Van RentalsPortland area Campervan rental with a high rating. About 9 km from central Portland in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from 43 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • Peace VansSeattle Campervan rental with a high rating from over 130 reviews. About 3 km from central Seattle in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from about 140 reviews. Google Maps listing

International rental brands are left out. A car is the practical way to every hub; ask about roof racks and board space.

The gateway

Board & Luggage Storage

Every luggage-storage listing we found in Portland and Seattle belongs to a network, which we leave out. Ask your hotel first.

Surf Shops

  • Urban SurfSeattle Surf shop with a top rating from over 200 reviews. About 5 km from central Seattle in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from about 220 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • Alki Surf ShopSeattle Surf shop with a high rating. About 6 km from central Seattle in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from 64 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • Cleanline SurfCannon Beach Surf shop with a high rating from over 120 reviews. About 1 km from Cannon Beach in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from about 120 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • Cannon Beach Surf & RentalsCannon Beach Surf instruction and rentals with a high rating. About 1 km from Cannon Beach in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.9 from 90 reviews. Google Maps listing
  • The Surf ShopWestport Surf shop with a high rating. About 1 km from Westport in a straight line. Unverified. Google rating 4.6 from 87 reviews. Google Maps listing
Onward

Getting Out to the Zones

Oregon and Washington Coast: see Getting There. Cannon Beach is about 2 hours from Portland Airport.

Logistics FAQ

Questions People Actually Ask.

Which airport do I fly into for Oregon and Washington?

Portland (PDX) for the Oregon hubs, Seattle (SEA) for Westport and the Olympic Peninsula (reported on the zone page).

How far is Cannon Beach from Portland Airport?

Roughly 2 hours (reported on the zone page).

How far is Westport from Seattle Airport?

About 2 hours 15 minutes (reported on the zone page).

Is there an airport shuttle to the coast?

Only the PDX to Cannon Beach corridor has a shuttle; none was found for Seattle to Westport (reported on the zone page).

Can I do all three hubs in one trip?

Realistically it is two or three separate trips: Pacific City to Westport is about 4.5 hours (reported on the zone page).

The fine print

Disclosure & How This Page Works.

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