Portland + Rockaway Beach 4-Day Weekend Itinerary Thursday-Sunday | Airbnb Checkout 11am Sunday | Flight 2:30pm Portland Revised for comfortable pace with parents (ages 71 & 75)

Accommodation Strategy

• Thursday night: Canopy Hotel in Pearl District (1 night)
• Friday-Saturday: Rockaway Beach Airbnb (2 nights)
• Sunday: Checkout 11am, drive to Portland airport (1.5 hours = 12:30pm arrival)

Thursday: Portland Arrival & City Exploration

2:00 PM - Land in Portland 2:30 PM - Check into Canopy Hotel in Pearl District 3:00 PM - Powell's City of Books (flagship location) - iconic massive bookstore 4:30 PM - International Rose Garden (Washington Park) - stunning city views and beautiful roses 6:00 PM - Return to Canopy Hotel in Pearl District, rest and freshen up 6:30 PM - Dinner at Phuket Cafe - authentic Thai cuisine 8:00 PM - Evening stroll through downtown Portland if feeling up to it

Stay overnight at Canopy Hotel in Pearl District

Friday: Portland Morning & Drive to Coast

9:00 AM - Check out of Canopy Hotel 10:00 AM - Portland Art Museum - Oregon's oldest art museum with excellent contemporary and classical collections 11:30 AM - OHSU Aerial Tram - panoramic city and mountain views (easy ride, great for seniors) 12:30 PM - Lunch at Screen Door (Southern comfort food) or Tasty n Alder (creative American) 1:30 PM - Drive to Cannon Beach (1 hour) 2:30 PM - Arrive at Ecola State Park - short walk to Ecola Point viewpoint (30 minutes) 3:00 PM - Drive to Cannon Beach downtown (10 minutes) 3:15 PM - Haystack Rock exploration (1.5 hours with rest breaks) 4:45 PM - Downtown Cannon Beach galleries and shops browsing 6:00 PM - Early dinner at The Wayfarer Restaurant & Lounge - oceanfront dining with Haystack Rock views 7:30 PM - Drive to Rockaway Beach (30 minutes) 8:00 PM - Arrive and check into your Rockaway Beach Airbnb 4:00 PM - Settle in and enjoy first sunset at the coast

Saturday: Rockaway Beach & Tillamook Experience

9:00 AM - Rockaway Beach exploration: leisurely beach walk - wide, sandy, and peaceful 10:30 AM - Coffee at local cafe 11:00 AM - Drive to Neahkahnie Mountain Highway 101 Scenic Viewpoints (20 minutes north) 11:30 AM - Neahkahnie Mountain viewpoint - accessible mountain views from car, historic stone walls 12:00 PM - Return to Rockaway Beach Airbnb for lunch and rest 3:30 PM - Honorary Tillamook Taste Bud: Exclusive Ice Cream Experience - special dairy experience 5:30 PM - Return to Rockaway Beach 6:30 PM - Dinner at local restaurant (researching better options than Sand Dollar)

Sunday: Departure Day

9:00 AM - Final peaceful beach walk in Rockaway Beach 10:00 AM - Pack and checkout by 11am 11:00 AM - Drive to Portland (1.5 hours = 12:30pm arrival at airport area) 12:30 PM - Arrive at airport area 12:45 PM - Quick lunch near airport if time allows 1:00 PM - Airport arrival for 2:30pm flight 2:30 PM - Flight Departure

Senior-Friendly Adjustments

• Reduced daily activities - 2-3 main stops per day maximum
• Built-in rest periods between activities
• Easy walking locations - Rose Garden has paved paths, Powell's is flat browsing
• Comfortable meal timing - dinner at 6:30 PM allows for early evening
• Accessible attractions - Aerial Tram requires minimal walking, great views
• Flexible schedule - extra time built in for slower pace

Essential Experiences Included ✅ Powell's Books - iconic Portland bookstore ✅ Rose Garden - beautiful and accessible ✅ Art Museum - cultural highlight with easy navigation
✅ Neahkahnie Mountain viewpoints - accessible scenic views from Highway 101 ✅ Tillamook Ice Cream Experience - unique local activity

Pro Tips for Traveling with Seniors

• Pack comfortable walking shoes and layers for coast weather
• Consider bringing folding chairs for beach time
• Most locations have accessible parking and facilities
• Rockaway Beach is much quieter and easier to navigate than busy tourist areas
• July weather is perfect: 70s-80s and dry
• No sales tax in Oregon - great for any shopping at Powell's

Restaurant Highlights

• Phuket Cafe - authentic Thai with comfortable atmosphere
• Screen Door or Tasty n Alder - excellent food, senior-friendly service
• Mo's Restaurant - Oregon coast institution, easy dining
• Most restaurants accommodate dietary needs and slower dining pace