Travel
Hotel
Gearhart By The Sea-Oregon Coast Resort
All bookings at this resort are condo/suite style with 1 or more bedrooms, but prices are cheaper than hotels in the area and it's only a 10 minute drive from the venue. Resort has the option for 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and 3 bedroom reservations, if families want to share but still have privacy. Pacific Terrace condos are closest to the beach. There's currently a Winter/Spring 2025-2026 30% discount on bookings.
Flight
Portland International Airport
Unfortunately, the closest airport to us is Portland International Airport which is about a 2 hour drive away. There are lots of flights and rental car company options there, and please let us know if you need any suggestions! We're also happy to try to help you find a carpool if you let us know when your flight is getting in as we have lots of friends and family either flying into PDX or driving through Portland
Travel Note
Public Transit
Public Transit Instructions from PDX to Gearhart by the Sea (times are variable, so this is not the easiest way to get there) From PDX, walk to the Portland International Airport Station (~1 minute) Take the MAX Red Line to the Sunset TC Eastbound stop (~1 hour) Walk to the Sunset Transit Center (~1 minute) Take the Northwest Bus toward Astoria (~2.5 hours) Get off at the Dollar General in Gearhart where we can find someone to pick you up (it's about a mile to the condos)
Travel Note
Other Hotels
While Gearhart by the Sea seemed to be the best option for cost, proximity, and comfort, here's a list of other hotels in the area if you're interested (time is distance to venue): McMenamins Gearhart Hotel (9 min away, next to the condos) Shilo Inn Warrenton (9 min away) Inn at Seaside (13 min away) Astoria Riverwalk Inn (13 min away) Best Western Plus Ocean View Resort (14 min away) Saltline Hotel (14 min away) Seaside Quality Inn (15 min away) Astoria Hampton Inn & Suites (20 min away)