Things to do

In and around Portland:

Near Forest Grove and the Oregon coast:

  • Go wine tasting in the Willamette Valley
    Willamette Wines website
  • Explore the Grand Lodge. Walk the property, soak in the pool, play a round of disc golf and enjoy food and drinks.
    McMenamins Grand Lodge
  • Stay for a night on the beach!
    We like The Surfside Resort at Rockaway Beach. It’s laid-back and affordable and you occasionally get the entire beach to yourself! There’s even a heated indoor pool at the hotel if the Pacific Ocean feels a little too brisk for swimming.
    Surfside Resort website
  • There are lots of beach towns to explore up and down the coast as well, including Tillamook (check out the Cheese Factory Tour and sample all sorts of delicious dairy products)
    Tillamook Cheese Factory website
  • Lincoln City is a hub for all kinds of activities and outlet shopping, and is noteworthy for being the start and end of the D River (at one time, recorded as the Guinness Book of Records “World’s Shortest River”! We know; it’s a dubious honor but still: shortest river! In the WORLD!)
    Lincoln City website