Antique Hunting on the Beach Loop: Willamette Valley and Northern Oregon Coast Road Trip
While the long days of summer last, take advantage and spend a weekend exploring the weird and wonderful things you’ll find antique hunting your way to the Oregon Coast. From Sherwood to Lincoln City and all the way up the coast, swinging by shops in Rockaway and Cannon Beaches you’ll find treasures and trinkets all along the route of one of Oregon’s best antiquing byways. Escaping to the beach isn’t just a chance to shop for new fall décor or hunt out a great bargain; it’s also the perfect way to the beat the heat and soak in the cool ocean breezes for a few days. You can enjoy this road trip loop over a two-day weekend, or linger a little longer to savor the sweetness of summer on the coast.
Follow our itinerary for some great finds, but be aware that many antique shops are open irregular hours and it’s not uncommon for shops to shut-down and reappear elsewhere, so be sure to call ahead or refer to the company website (many are provided below) if you’re set on a certain shop.
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Route: McMinnville, Grand Ronde, Lincoln City, Rockaway, Cannon Beach, and Seaside
The Drive:Following OR-99 and OR-18 west to the coast, you’ll pass through a string of suburbs and rural regions and watch the landscape open up to grassy hills and farms dotted with orchards, before entering the forests of the Coast Range and driving just a few miles south on US-101 to Lincoln City after about 2 hours and 5 minutes (88 miles) from Portland. If you leave on a Friday evening from the Portland area, be sure to plan for traffic through Newberg and Dundee, or take the scenic route, following Scholl’s Ferry Road (OR-210) through Tigard. With this route you’ll head south on the Hillsboro Highway (OR-219) coming down to spectacular views of the valley from Bald Peak, before heading west on the Yamhill-Newberg Highway (OR-240) and south on NE Abbey Road, where you’ll rejoin the route on OR-18 just south of Lafayette. You’ll extend your trip by about 15 minutes (10 miles), but the views and open roads will be worth it.
From Lincoln City, head north hugging the coastline on US-101, stopping along the way in Rockaway Beach and Cannon Beach before reaching Seaside, 2 hours and 7 minutes (92 miles) north. Your route back to Portland from Seaside will be a little shorter, about 1 hour and 31 minutes (78 miles) following US-26 along the windy lanes of the Coast Range and past the tiny towns and rural stretches of highway before entering Portland through Hillsboro.
Sherwood, McMinnville, Lafayette and Grand Ronde
On your way out to the coast, stop for some quick shopping in any of these popular antique shops along the route.
Sherwood
Railroad Street Antique Mall
http://www.railroadantiquesportlandor.com/
If you have a few minutes to spare, visit this shop in Sherwood for toys, costume jewelry, advertising memorabilia, American-Indian baskets and coins.
Lafayette
Lafayette Schoolhouse Mall
http://www.myantiquemall.com/lafayette.html
Regarded as one of the best antique stores in the region, the three-story schoolhouse built in 1912, claims to house Oregon’s largest permanent display of antiques stands from more than 100 dealers, and antique furniture in the gym.
Ricks Antiques LLC
http://www.ricksantiquesllc.com/
Located next to the Lafayette Schoolhouse Antique Mall this shop offers imported antique furniture from England.
McMinnville
Treasures in Time
http://www.treasuresintimeshop.com/index.html
High quality antiques including estate jewelry, vintage home décor, fine watches and more.
Grand Ronde
Bonanza Antique Mall
Considered well-organized and offering a wide selection of house, pantry, garden, and barn antiques according to one reviewer. Call ahead to confirm their hours (503) 879-6255.
Lincoln City
This beach town offers one of the largest selections of antique shops and malls in the state and is home to an annual Antique Festival in late winter. Besides antiquing, you’ll find great seafood restaurants, the Factory Outlet shops, and Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City. After you’ve had your fill of shopping, head to the beach at D-River Wayside or Roads End to enjoy a long walk and fly a kite or visit Devils Lake, just across the highway where there are docks, a playground, and hiking trails at Regatta Park.
Little Antique Mall
http://littleantiquemall.com/
There’s nothing little about this warehouse sized shop with the largest antique collection on the coast. You’ll find a diverse inventory, unique and affordable pieces, art, collectibles, furniture, books, and advertisements, just to name a few of the highlights.
Days Catch
Jewelry, tools, guns, fishing tackle, games, DVDs, and CDs are among the many items making up this collection of new and used antiques. (541) 996-2680
Rocking Horse Mall
According to reviewers you’ll find old photos, vintage clothing patterns, and odds and ends spread over two floors. (541) 994-4647.
Nelscott House Antiques
https://www.facebook.com/NelscottHouseAntiquesAndCollectibles
Furniture, quirky collectibles, and even Christmas décor are at this cool little antique house.
The Street Car Village Shops
http://www.aaauctionlincolncity.com/Streetcar.html
Nine unique shops with antiques and collectibles.
The Second Coming
General hand merchandise.
North by Northwest Books and Antiques
The name says it all, books various antiques, and a free box.
Lucky Cats Antiques
Decorative art and jewelry.
Suzy’s Pop Collectibles
Hot Wheels, marbles, comics, cookie jars and more.
Rockaway Beach
Stop for just an afternoon or spend your second night in Rockaway Beach for a quiet day of shopping, dining, and strolling seven miles of beach.
The Frugal Crow
http://www.the-frugal-crow.com/
Check out this eclectic collection of vintage and collectible items with reasonable prices according to most reviewers.
Room by Room Antiques & Collectibles
http://www.chamberorganizer.com/rockawaybeachchamber/mem_RmbyRm
A small storefront with a big selection of antiques from the late 1800s to the 1980s including vintage purses, jewelry, kitchen accessories, and paintings.
Cannon Beach
There’s no shortage of entertainment in Cannon Beach from visiting the antique, art, and boutique shops to enjoying world class cuisine or strolling on the beach. Bunk up at a B&B or camp at one of several RV Parks or campgrounds to enjoy a night in Cannon Beach before heading north and back to Portland.
One of the only antique shops claiming to own rare treasures that may have come from beneath the sea; you’ll find antiques, unique artifacts, and handmade jewelry here, plus lots of stories and quirky pirate-themed goods and events.
Find fabric and notions in this whimsical collection of vintage décor and kitchen accessories where you’ll see lots of cute things and unique finds.
Seaside
At this last stop on your antique weekend you can visit a few popular antique shops, partake in the usual array of Seaside fun from arcade games and rides to shopping, dining, and beach activities.
Seaside Antique Mall
60 dealers provide a well-organized collection of glass, china, pottery, toys, books and vintage advertisements. (503) 717-9312.
Seaside Antiques
If you’re interested in records, military surplus, and household goods you’ll find plenty at this very well organized store according to reviewers. (503) 738-5554.
Extend Your Trip:
If you have a few hours or extra days to spare you can keep on antiquing north in Seaside, or extend your loop south from Lincoln City to these other popular antique hunting cities.
Astoria
Just 26 minutes (17 miles) north of Seaside, and home to these shops:
Old Things & Objects
(503) 338-0030
Vintage Hardware
http://astoriavintagehardware.com/
Commercial Street Antiques
(503) 325-4388
Farmhouse Funk
www.facebook.com/pages/Farmhouse-Funk/212889968731108
Christies Mallternative
(503) 325-0268
What Nots & Whimsy
(503) 325-7333
Newport
About 40 minutes (25 miles) south of Lincoln City is one of the coast’s biggest cities, Newport, a port town with plenty to entertain including the Oregon Coast Aquarium and other marine-themed fun and these antique shops:
Nostalgia Estate Sales
(541) 265-4549
Pirates Plunder
(541) 867-6000
