Astoria to Florence, Or, thoughts on parks, sights?

The Lewis and Clark National Park near Astoria is neat with a mock up of Ft Clatsop if your are into history.

Tillamook cheese factory is fun, good cheese and ice cream.

Sea lions cave just north of Florence is nice also.

Where are you going to stay in Florence...we were just there two weeks ago. You may want to have reservations as the sand dunes are near and the town is packed this time of the year.

Chen's Chinese food in Florence is the BEST! I eat there everytime we go to Florence.

Fort Stevens State Park, near Astoria, is a very nice, very large park--and popular. There are several other state parks in the stretch between Astoria and Florence. All very busy through September. A few Siuslaw NF campgrounds, as well, along 101. Just check in early in the day.

Mo's clam chowder in Cannon Beach
Bowpicker for fish and chips in Astoria on the Columbia.

I was very disappointed with the clam chowder at Mo's in Cannon Beach. Loved the Bowpicker though!!

A few of my favorites places to visit are Hug Point, Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, and Cape Perpetua.

All the State Park campgrounds are nice. But get there early if you don't have reservations. There are many private RV parks along the way also.

Thanks for information on fish an chips in Astoria, do like good fish an chips

Janss wrote:
I was very disappointed with the clam chowder at Mo's in Cannon Beach. Loved the Bowpicker though!!

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I'm listening and learning. If you guys aren't all that excited with Mo's clam chowder, what are you recommendations for GREAT clam chowder on the Oregon Coast?

Great campground in Florence, OR is Harbor Vista Campground run by Lane County...overlooks the bay & channel. Has hookups. You can reserve by going on-line and bringing up "Lane County Parks".

The Chowder Bowl at Nye Beach, Newport, for great clam chowder.

Depoe Bay for great whale watching. They also have an amazingly well-stocked used book store called Roberts Bookshop.

downtheroad wrote:
I'm listening and learning. If you guys aren't all that excited with Mo's clam chowder, what are you recommendations for GREAT clam chowder on the Oregon Coast?

Hi Tide café in Charelston, just south of Coos Bay!