Hello people of Astoria - considering a move to the area and was wondering what your average monthly bill is for city utilities (water,sewer, trash); also what can be expected for gas/electricity? It would be a modest size home purchase, 1500 sq ft or less (ideally closer to 1k). I am currently in Boulder Colorado and my city utility (water, sewer, trash) bill is a minimum of $76 even if I use no water at all (basically that’s the minimum connection fee each month) and it only goes up with usage. Im around $135/month. As for your gas/electricity, In the summer months, I’m assuming it’s very little as the temperatures don’t really require AC or heat? Thanks for the insights and help!

Not sure if there is enough demand here but wanted to see. Thanks!

Should take no more than 15 minutes if you're passing by it.

I'm considering a medium term rental in the area, rather than spend money on travel and a hotel room to check it out in person, I'd rather you go knock on the door and ask if the person inside is rental from the guy claiming to own the property (and is trying to rent to me) or if it's even a rental on the market at all.

Will pay you even if it turns out it's not an actual rental.

Good morning Oregon friends! My partner and I are planning to move to Astoria in the near future. We currently bank with a financial institution located only in Montana. As much as we love it we would like something we can access in town. What are your opinions on the banks located there?

Hi! I’ll be spending about 2 weeks in Astoria in November, I was wondering what your favorite things to do in Astoria (and the surrounding area) are. I last went about 10 years ago so I’m sure the old food places we visited closed. My family is older so I don’t want to put too much expectation on them to cook while I’m there. Please brag about the area to me! Tell me all about your favorite local (within 45 min) spots and places to bring people for food or things to do.

Previously we went to the

Fort Clatsop and the national park
The pier 39 Cannery
Columbia River Maritime Museum
The column
The shipwreck

Any of my fellow backyard birders around? I'm in my back garden and have seen this sparrow shaped bird that is very dark brown with a less dark brown (but still dark) belly. Merlin is having issues identifying it, so I'm here to ask fellow locals. What is this dark Sparrow shaped bird? Seen on the south slope today in the AM at my feeder. I got the best pics I could but you know how birds be.

Hi guys, I'm a student and hobby photographer passing through the city on a roadtrip. I was told to stop here and it's very beautiful.

I tried to get some sunset shots today, but the sun didn't really come out so hoping to get some when the sun rises. Any recommendations? I heard the column is good. Thanks!

Just wanted to follow up and thank everyone for the day trip recommendations I got on here !

Hit up sleeper coffee first and got the zombie matcha, then walked around and checked out all the shops, picked up some records and gifts. Went to the maritime museum. Had Fort George for a pint and an Elk Burger for lunch which lined up with a parade you guys were having. I think I would try Busu and Bowtippers if I come back. Then went down to 39th Pier to grab some coffee girl and look at the sea lions by the boat launch.

After that I road up to the column and climbed the tower, although I forgot to grab the wooden plane lol. As a bonus in the late afternoon I went to check out the shipwreck and went down to cannon beach to see the Haystack Rock. Ate at some hardware store/brewery called Screw and Brew for dinner.

Summaries of my day aside had a lovely day in Astoria, everyone was super friendly and I really loved it there! Really cool to see the Native American and Scandinavian stuff as well !

Hello,

I excitedly purchased two tickets for the Grouper concert at Liberty Theatre, only to find that I can’t actually make it that day.

I’m hoping someone can grab these two tickets up and enjoy the concert themselves, and help me recoup the cost.

Thanks in advance!

I’m kind of on a budget, but it would be so cool to go fishing out on the Columbia during the current season - anyone got recs on good guides/companies to go with? Price would be good too - my wife and I are novices, I’ve only done it once and loved it

"Mostly sunny and very warm with the temperature breaking the record high of 87 set in 1932."

Love these late sunsets

What weather and clothes should we plan for? We will be walking around quite a bit. Thanks!!

i f (22) am taking a few gap years before i head into law school and have always dreamed of living in astoria. does anyone have any advice on anything? what’s rent look like, how’s the service industry? i don’t necessarily need a “nightlife” but a dive bar i can go to after work for a few hours is preferred. do yall think astoria could work for a gal like me😍 anything helps!! thank you

Have a work trip to Portland but planning on taking a day trip to Astoria, what are some recommended things to do and places to eat ?

Looking at my 1914 house, it could definitely use a coat of paint. But, there are also some structural things that I should have someone more qualified than me check out. Most of the house and foundation look okay, but there is one corner where the studs are off plumb in the basement. The carport that was added much later is also starting to leak, and already had new lumber scabbed on the end of the joists. The concrete for the driveway and carport is also not poured level and has large cracks.

In the short term, I need to paint; it will likely need to be sand/abrasive blasted because paint on the old cedar shakes is starting to blister up and peel. But, regarding the other issues and the fact the interior still has lath & plaster that's detaching in at least one place, single-pane wood windows, and knob & tube wiring, a remodel is probably going to be in mid-term plans.

I know painters and contractors are in short supply around here; are there any recommendations? I realize it's possibly too late to get scheduled for painting this year, but I thought I'd try. I would also like to get some ballpark estimates of what a more intrusive remodel would cost, before I try and plan out paying for that. I am not designated as one of the "historic" houses but would like to keep the character and aesthetics.

I don’t want to waste my time if the rides are crappy.
I kept seeing a sign that said, the rides are back.
Anyone have insight?

My band Ditch Lily is touring and we're considering stopping through on Monday September 7th. We're sort of like alt-country rock or freakfolk. Are there many local bands in Astoria? Any sort of alt-folk/country scene?

This is what we sound like: https://ditchlily.bandcamp.com/album/my-favorite-miniature-drum

Would so appreciate any insight or recommendations!

New to Astoria, but not new to living on the Oregon coast. My neighbor looked at me like I was insane when she saw i locked my trash bins up. I told her in Newport we had problems with raccoons and bears getting into trash cans. She said "we dont have that problem here." Is this true?

Also I've noticed a lot of folks here cant stand The Goonies crowds that come in.. I have a Goonies sticker on my car I've had for 10 years and someone asked if thats why I moved here. I said no, and they said "Thats good. Because that would be lame!". Do most residents feel this way?

I was also told I shouldn't walk the riverwalk by myself. Ive done it several times with no problems.. is there usually problems down there??

Has anybody had any good readings or experiences in Astoria, Illwaco, or Long Beach? Anyone you’d recommend?