Pacific City is not a city at all. It is an unincorporated
village with a long history. We do not have a City Council or Mayor.
Estimated population is around 900. It is also estimated that 60% of our
homes are considered "second homes". This means, depending on the
time of year, the actual population can dwindle to under 400 (how's that
for a small town?). Of course during summer season that population
increases substantially. But there always seems to be plenty of room for
everyone. If you seek the quiet time with hardly a moving car in
sight, come visit during the "off season". I must warn you after spending
some time here, it makes it hard to return to the "big city"...
We are an easy destination regardless of your origin. We are
considered central coast so it doesn't matter where you are coming from,
you can get here without major traffic or turns.
Portland & Willamette Valley
Most folks leave Portland via 26w and then veer off onto 6 outside
of Hillsboro. This lets you out in Tillamook. Turn south and
follow 101 for about 22 miles until you see the Pacific City turnoff (about
2 hrs)
Salem and South valley
Take either 99w from I-5 (which turns into 18) or 22 out of Salem (which
also turns into 18) and follow it until you reach 101. Turn north
for about 18 miles and watch for the Pacific City turn off (1.5 hrs)
Astoria, Seaside, and Cannon Beach
If somehow you have gotten lost and find yourself in one of those "crowded
coastal towns", you can easily escape by following 101 directly south 22
miles past Tillamook.
(about 2 hrs of beautiful scenery)
Lincoln City, Newport, Depoe Bay
Again, by some misfortune you have made a wrong turn and need to find
us, just stay on 101 and watch for the turn off about 20 miles north of
Lincoln City
Go HERE
for an Interactive map of Pacific City.
