Fort Stevens is the campground for people adverse to "roughing it". There are seemingly more RV…read moresites than "traditional" tent camping ones, complete with electrical and plumbing hookups. Not to mention rentable yurts and cabins, (hot!) showers, (relatively) clean restroom facilities, and even a firewood delivery service, right to your campsite! Fort Stevens is also massive: miles of hikeable/bikeable trails, sandy beaches, a lake with a boat ramp, a shipwreck, a disc golf course, a military history museum (and gift shop), and several abandoned military installations and batteries to hike and explore. There's more to see and do here than can be experienced in a single camping trip, and after more than a half dozen visits to the park, I'm still discovering new secrets! Also, keep an eye on the various post boards around the park, in which special events, such as storybook readings, put on by the Friends of Fort Stevens, occur on many a summer night. As I mentioned earlier, this is camping only in the loosest sense of the word, in that you're sleeping outside (well, if you're not in an RV, yurt or cabin). The campsites are relatively small, and close together, but that is also part of the charm, particularly for children: they're all but guaranteed to make some new friends during your stay here, as there will be rugrats running around, skating, riding bikes, exploring, and likely yelling and screaming all around you, for as long as the daylight persists. Intimacy and privacy does not exist here. There are better places to camp in the Pacific Northwest, particularly for those who desire privacy, serenity, an escape from noise and the presence of others, and a place to commune with and be surrounded by nature (and nature only). Those places exist, but Fort Stevens is not one of them. Despite all that, I have a sentimental attachment to this place, thanks to childhood memories of camping here in my youth. Now, I'm hoping to impart similar memories on my children. Fort Stevens may not be *for* everyone, but it *has something* for everyone. If you can't see that, go get lost in the woods elsewhere.

One of the better preserved old forts on the west coast. You can explore the fort's various…read morebatteries and buildings (not all are open to the public), as well as walk along scenic trails. Be wary of disc golfers though! Nice visitor center with a lot of historical information.

Loud people. I'm talking about the employees. I thought it was appropriate to lower your voice in…read morelibraries. It wasn't just one employee. Lower your voices.

Lived in Astoria 5 years now, the library has met my expectations. Staff has always been pleasant,…read morehelpful and resourceful, even during the difficult 'temporary' building while the remodel was underway. The remodel is gorgeous; artwork tasteful and local. I feel some of the space is wasted, but perhaps they're just waiting for new ideas. Lots of events scheduled, mainly for kids. Private rooms of various sizes available for use for meetings, study groups. Ample computer workstations, which I use on occasion. If you're like me, I cant afford to keep a working printer at home due to ridiculous ink cartridge prices, so on the rare occasion I need to print I put it on a stick and head to the library. Unlike WA libraries, where printing is free, they charge a modest amount, $.20 for B/W and $.50 for color. I was disappointed that the current printer cannot do double-sided. they have a self service pay station which is buggy. I entered a job for 8 color prints, I logged in to the station, pulled up my job, put money in the thingy, and immediately the printer started spewing out someones resume (not my stuff). The librarian was able to help me. The color prints are not very good for $.50 a pop. Anyway, I'm excited for the library, I'm going to try to start using LIBBY for digital books via Astoria Public Library.

I bet most of the folks in Astoria have never stopped in this small park. Beautiful garden with…read morestatues, flowers and trees. I guess the reason it caught my eye was the Russian Earthquake the week before when we had the Tsunami warning. Nice place to stop if walking around town.

A small garden with a big heart in the middle of Astoria. An easy break from exploring the filming…read moresites from the movie The Goonies! Not a park.

What an adorable little library! It reminded me of my childhood - as a small child, I was a…read morevoracious reader and spent a lot of time in libraries. This library more closely resembled the 3 libraries that I spent the most time in as a kid than any other library I've been to as an adult. I found the cutest little book that teaches children about sustainability in a simple and pleasant manner. I sat down on a low window seat with comfy, inviting pillows on it, to read this sweet book. My Brother / Best Friend, Ryan, found a book about death and dying. (Ryan worked as an ER nurse throughout the entire pandemic, and he has recently transferred to work in the ICU. He also has a second job as a Critical Care nurse on an ambulance. So he sees a lot more death and dying than most people do.) Ryan sat in one of the black leather chairs on the other side of the library to read some of his book. The library staff member was pleasant and welcoming to us. Driving around Manzanita today, Ryan and I noticed several "Library Yes" signs in residents' yards, which we are curious about. I may look that up later to see what it's about. The library is flanked on one side by tall trees and a small green meadow with log chairs in it. I imagine it would be a nice place to sit outside and read. The outside of the library is prettier than most. I took some pictures, which I will post here in a week or two. Happy we stopped in to this library earlier today! It enriched our day.

I use this library on occasion; I have money on the books for copies; visited yeasterday to make…read morejust one copy off my email; the nice competent ladies who have always been there and helpful had been replaced a guy who claimed his ignorance was my problem; left with mission not accomplished; why hire someone like that and leave them all alone ?

Gearhart volunteer for department helps save my life in 2018. I made it to my house in less than…read moresix minutes at 5:30 in the morning.

My friends gave not so helpful directions to her house. When I walked into the firehouse and asked…read morethe fireman for help he did not snicker as I read them, especially about making a turn at the blinking light, and said, "Oh, well, they removed that blinking light about 8 months ago." He got out his map book, gave us directions, and we were on our way. They have really cool big fancy shiny new equipment there, and appear to take great pride in maintaining it. It's a volunteer department, so I give them all big credit for putting in the time to keep that place clean as a whistle. If I swooned or had a fire or needed assistance, I bet these guys would take good care of me.

An absolute must do if you love the movie. This house is so cute and looks just like it did…read more It wasn't busy and I'm glad cause it was just a small area in front of the house to park. Definitely worth it if you're in Astoria.

Fantastic restoration of the famous house from Short Circuit. An 80's classic! Must visitread more

My friend and I both dabble in photography, so stopping at Haystack Rock during our scenic drive…read morefrom Portland to Seattle was basically a must. I will say, was not prepared for how cold and breezy the Oregon coast would be in late June, but once we got down to the beach, I understood why this place is such an iconic stop. Haystack Rock itself is absolutely massive in person, rising about 235 feet above the shoreline, and it makes an incredible backdrop for photos. We had a great time walking around, taking pictures of each other, and trying to capture just how impressive it actually is. Apparently, it's also been featured in The Goonies and Kindergarten Cop, which made seeing it in person even cooler. Beautiful scenery, great photo opportunities, and easily one of the highlights of our drive through the Pacific Northwest. Just bring a sweatshirt or hoodie even if your calendar says summer.

It's an amazing viewpoint and hangout spot…read more The silky, smooth sand is different here than anywhere else. Definitely recommend bringing a beach towel for sand viewing or shares and some activities to pass time by. I truly find it rejuvenating and reinvigorating to spend time here. View the magnificent and majestic Haystack rock. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity that we feel so blessed in granted to have this moment in time finally. Relax and watch the gentle waves collapse and cascade by towards you gracefully. As the waves turned back against the ever fading tide, reminders that life worries will always reset, and there was always another day. Geez, upon the Pacific Ocean for endless miles. Let the heart sore and feel what else is out there, let adventure be at sea. Anyways, it's a great perspective in viewpoint hang out spot. And I'm starting to get hungry. Is there any food nearby? Well let's find out. Thanks :)

I recently visited the Cannon Beach Library as I'm visiting from out of state. I try to get library…read morecards from as many places as possible, and this was one of the best experiences I've had while getting a library card! I had a lovely time chatting with the librarians, Mr. & Mrs. Sugano were very warm & friendly, not to mention well-traveled! Special thanks to them for being a highlight of our Cannon Beach trip, I only wish I had stopped in for longer or returned to their Book Sale! Can't wait to support Cannon Beach's library with my new library card in the future, and I hope to visit again soon.

The library is pretty small but so is the town so in proportion I would say it's a decent size. We…read morehad our toddler with us for a trip so decided to stop in for her to browse thru the children's area. They have a few games. A good selection of books. Seemed to be popular. As we were there a few other kids and their families arrived as well. Good spot for the kids if you need an activity for a little bit of time.