Planning more than just a day on the water? The Portland metro area is surrounded by incredible beaches, mountains, waterfalls, farms, wineries, and scenic drives—all within two hours of your paddleboard adventure.
🏖️ Cannon Beach
Distance: ~90 minutes from Portland
Home to the iconic Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach is consistently ranked among the world’s most beautiful beaches. Stroll miles of sandy shoreline, explore tide pools, hike nearby Ecola State Park, browse local art galleries, and enjoy fresh seafood in this charming coastal town.
Website: https://www.cannonbeach.org
🌊 Seaside
A classic Oregon beach town featuring the famous Seaside Promenade (“The Prom”), family attractions, an aquarium, arcades, shopping, and restaurants. It’s a perfect destination for families looking to enjoy the Oregon Coast.
Website: https://www.seasideor.com
🏔️ Mount Hood
Just 90 minutes from Portland, Mount Hood offers year-round recreation. During summer, enjoy hiking, mountain biking, scenic drives, and alpine lakes. In winter, the mountain transforms into one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier ski destinations. Don’t miss historic Timberline Lodge, built in the 1930s and still operating today.
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/mthood
🚂 Mount Hood Railroad
Take a scenic train ride through the Hood River Valley, passing orchards, vineyards, and spectacular views of Mount Hood. Seasonal excursions include dinner trains, holiday rides, and harvest tours.
Website: https://www.mthoodrr.com Mount Hood Railroad
🍎 Hood River Fruit Loop
One of Oregon’s favorite scenic drives, the Fruit Loop features over 30 family farms, orchards, wineries, lavender fields, cideries, and U-Pick locations. Depending on the season, visitors can pick cherries, peaches, apples, pears, berries, and pumpkins.
Website: https://hoodriverfruitloop.com
🫐 Sauvie Island
Located just 20 minutes from downtown Portland, Sauvie Island is one of the region’s most popular destinations for berry picking, pumpkin patches, beaches, kayaking, cycling, bird watching, and farm markets. Throughout the year you’ll find blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, flowers, fresh produce, and seasonal festivals.
🌻 Topaz Farm
A favorite destination for fresh produce, seasonal events, live music, flower fields, and family activities.
Website: https://www.topazfarm.com
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🎃 The Pumpkin Patch
One of Oregon’s best-known family farms featuring U-Pick produce, pumpkins, a market, café, hayrides, and gift shop.
Website: https://www.thepumpkinpatch.com
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🫐 Columbia Farms U-Pick
Known for excellent berry picking, fresh produce, and beautiful Columbia River views during the growing season.
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Columbia River Gorge
One of America’s most scenic drives, the Columbia River Gorge is famous for waterfalls, hiking trails, wineries, breathtaking viewpoints, and outdoor adventures. Stop at Vista House, Cascade Locks, Hood River, and dozens of spectacular waterfalls along Historic Columbia River Highway.
Multnomah Falls
Oregon’s most famous waterfall drops more than 620 feet and is one of the most photographed natural attractions in the Pacific Northwest. Walk to Benson Bridge, enjoy the visitor center, or hike to the top for incredible views.
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Trillium Lake
One of the best places to photograph Mount Hood, Trillium Lake offers easy walking trails, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and spectacular mountain reflections on calm mornings.
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/mthood
Lost Lake
Nestled in the Mount Hood National Forest, Lost Lake is a favorite for paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, camping, and some of the most iconic views of Mount Hood reflected across the water.
Website: https://lostlakeresort.org
🍷 Willamette Valley Wine Country
Less than an hour from Portland, the Willamette Valley is world-famous for Pinot Noir and features hundreds of wineries, tasting rooms, vineyards, and scenic countryside drives. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or simply looking to relax, it’s one of Oregon’s premier destinations.
Website: https://www.willamettewines.com
🌺 Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
Visit one of Oregon’s most photographed farms, famous for its spring tulip festival, hot air balloons, flower fields, wine tasting, and family activities.
Website: https://woodenshoe.com
🍓 Hoffman Farms
A Washington County favorite offering U-Pick berries, fresh produce, baked goods, ice cream, and seasonal family events.
Website: https://www.hoffmanfarmsstore.com
Why Stay an Extra Day?
Many of our guests make paddleboarding just one stop on an unforgettable Oregon adventure. Whether you’re exploring the Oregon Coast, hiking around Mount Hood, picking fresh berries, tasting local wines, or chasing waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge, there’s always another amazing destination just a short drive away. We hope your paddleboard adventure is the beginning of an unforgettable Pacific Northwest experience!