Meet Along the Coast

In the scenic locales of Long Beach, Washington, and Astoria and Seaside, Oregon, meeting and event planners will find a wide range of venues from modern hotels to distinctive structures just steps away from the water, along with opportunities for team building and pre- and post-conference activities.

LONG BEACH, WASHINGTON
“Small to mid-size meetings seek out the Long Beach Peninsula for the rural, natural, even magical, environment which is conducive to focused and creative work,” says Andy Day, executive director, Long Beach Peninsula Visitor Bureau. “The atmosphere is casual with a relaxed and authentic vibe and invigorating natural surroundings. Parking is ample and free, and the destination is free of the traffic snarls of metro areas.”

The industrial chic Adrift Hotel + Spa provides expansive ocean views and modern meeting spaces for up to 60. Amenities include WiFi, a game room, an onsite distillery and catering. Nearby, the newly remodeled Shelburne Hotel retains its historical ambience and has a private dining room, pub, parlor and billiards room.

In the town of Ilwaco, The Inn at Harbour Village is a full-service event center in a 1926 church turned 10-room bed and breakfast. The Banquet Room seats 72 and has an attached kitchen. The Auditorium includes a stage and small parlor. Along Ilwaco’s waterfront, the Salt Hotel & Pub offers meeting spaces with views of the harbor. Weather-permitting, the outdoor courtyard and the front lawn offer additional space.

The Friends of Chinook School Event Center, a restored historic school, has four meeting spaces. The Event Center accommodates up to 299 and includes a stage, dressing rooms, a commercial kitchen, basketball court and sound system. The classrooms offer space for breakout sessions.

ASTORIA, OREGON
“Astoria is just a two-hour drive from Portland but a world away,” says Regina Willkie, marketing manager at the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce. “Most meeting venues offer views of the Columbia River and proximity to great craft breweries and a myriad of dining options. Event managers can localize meetings with experiences unique to the area, such as a tour of a seafood processing facility.”

On the site of a former fish cannery and located over the water, the Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa is a one-of-a-kind property. All rooms have views of the Columbia River, including the Astoria-Megler Bridge and passing ships.

Within walking distance is The Loft at the Red Building. It is also over the water and features vaulted ceilings, skylights and views of the river. Ideal for dinners and speaking events, the room accommodates 350 theater-style.

In downtown Astoria, the fully-restored Liberty Theatre has stylish meeting space for presentations and gala events in a 631-seat Venetian-style theatre. Additional rooms can accommodate conferences, meetings and retreats for up
to 185.

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Astoria offers dramatic views of the Columbia River and meeting spaces for up to 150 guests. There is also an outdoor patio and two boardrooms. Nearby, the Hampton Inn & Suites Astoria can accommodate up to 100.

SEASIDE, OREGON
“Seaside was established with the visitor in mind,” says Jon Rahl, director of tourism marketing at Seaside Visitors Bureau. “Ben Holladay built an Italian Villa on the south end of present day Seaside in 1871. His focus was on rest, relaxation and entertainment, and that remains true today, nearly 150 years after that original vision. The community has of course changed over the years, but its access to recreation, a walkable waterfront, a plethora of shops and activities, and many restaurants give visitors more than enough to stay busy during a business or leisure trip to the Oregon coast.”

The Seaside Civic and Convention Center has a total of 22,000 square feet of meeting space. It is the Oregon coast’s premier conference center. The Pacific Room holds 900 theater-style and can expand to include a stage, pre-function area and lobby. Additional rooms are ideal for smaller groups.

Located along the promenade, the Best Western PLUS Ocean View Resort features 5,000 square feet of meeting space. The Lewis & Clark ballroom divides into three equal spaces, while additional rooms accommodate smaller groups. The Seaside Carousel Mall Conference Center features one meeting room for up to 70 guests. Onsite team-building activities will include an arcade and laser tag.

OUT AND ABOUT
All three of these coastal towns have quaint downtowns with shopping and dining and are within an hour’s drive of each other, making it easy to take advantage of each destination’s activities. Long Beach boasts one of the longest beaches in the world, which is perfect for kite  flying, beach bonfires, horseback riding and even hopping in your car for a drive. There are two golf courses, a handful of museums and plenty of recreation, including Cape Disappointment State Park and the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. Long Beach is three hours from Seattle and two and a half hours from Portland, Oregon.

Located on the Columbia River, Astoria is the oldest town in the West and easily experienced on foot. Sights include the 5-mile Riverwalk Trail, the Columbia River Maritime Museum and the seasonal trolley that runs along the old railroad line. A short drive away, are the Astoria Column, Fort Clatsop and High Life Adventures, an eight-line zip line.

Seaside is known for its oceanfront promenade as well as access to the Necanicum River. Less than two hours from Portland, it is an excellent place to hike, bike, kayak, surf and golf. Unique area attractions include Wheel Fun Rentals, the Seaside Aquarium and Seaside Inverted Experience.

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LONG BEACH
Long Beach Visitors Bureau
funbeach.com

Adrift Hotel + Spa
• 82 guest rooms
• 1700 square feet of meeting space
• Two meeting spaces
• 60 seated in largest room
Linh DePledge, Operations & Marketing Director
503-437-5085
linh@adrifthotel.com
adrifthotel.com

Friends of Chinook School Event Center
• Four meeting rooms
• 299 seated capacity in largest room
360-244-3627
loma.john767@gmail.com
friendsofchinookschool.org

Inn at Harbor Village
• 10 guest rooms
• Three meeting spaces
• 72 seated capacity in largest room
Kevin and LeAnna Moose, Owners
360-642-0087
innkeeper@innatharbourvillage.com
innatharbourvillage.com

Salt Hotel & Pub
• 21 guest rooms
• Three meeting spaces
• 110 seated capacity in largest room
360-642-7258
thepub@salt-hotel.com
salt-hotel.com

Shelburne Hotel
• 15 guest rooms
• 950 square feet of meeting space
• One meeting space with 60 seated capacity
Jessica Moore, Events Coordinator
360-642-2442
events@shelburnehotelwa.com
shelburnehotelwa.com

SEASIDE
Seaside Visitors Bureau
seasideor.com

Seaside Civic and Convention Center
• 22,000 square feet of meeting space
• Six rooms
• 900 seated capacity in largest room
Gretchen Darnell, Director of Sales
503-738-8585
gdarnell@seasideconvention.com
seasideconvention.com

Best Western PLUS Ocean View Resort
• 107 guest rooms
• 5,000 square feet of meeting space
• Five meeting rooms
• 250 seated capacity in largest room
Director of Sales
503-738-3334
dos@oceanviewresort.com
oceanviewresort.com

Bob Chisholm Community Center
• Four meeting rooms
• 140 seated capacity in largest room
Sunset Empire Park + Recreation District
503-738-7393

cityofseaside.us/community/bob-chisholm-community-
center

Seaside Carousel Mall Conference Center
Susan Deshon, General Manager
503-738-6728
seasidecarouselmall.com

ASTORIA
Astoria Warrenton Chamber of Commerce
travelastoria.com

Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa
• 46 guest rooms
• Two meeting spaces
• 70 seated capacity in largest room
Donna Quinn, Director of Sales & Marketing
503-325-4996
donnaq@cannerypierhotel.com
cannerypierhotel.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Astoria
• 98 guestrooms
• 3,230 square feet of meeting space

• Four meeting rooms
• 150 seated capacity in largest room
Caroline Wuebben, General Manager
503-325-6222
exastoria.astor@astoriahie.com
ihg.com

Hampton Inn & Suites Astoria
• 87 guest rooms
• 1840 square feet of meeting space
• Three meeting rooms
• 100 seated capacity in largest room
• Jalene Dunn, Director of Sales
503-325-8888
jalene.dunn@hilton.com
hamptoninn3.hilton.com

Liberty Theatre
• Three meeting spaces
• 631 seated capacity in largest room
Briana Smith, Private Rentals Manager
971-409-6246
renttheliberty@gmail.com
libertyastoria.org

The Loft at the Red Building
• 4,000 square feet of meeting space
• 350 seated capacity in largest room
Briana Smith, Private Rentals Manager
971-409-6246
503-325-2223
info@theredbuildingloft.com
theredbuildingloft.com