Kalama WA and surrounds Guidebook
Food Scene
Nice, cozy and exceptional places to grab a bite or enjoy a leisurely meal.
Best coffee and pastries in town. Favorite Sunday morning gathering spot for the locals. Marie's favorite is the Lavender Vanilla Latte and homemade oatmeal with raisins and walnuts. There's ice cream too! Drive up or order inside. Conveniently located on the north end of town. Parking is plentiful.
Kalama Coffee
724 N W Frontage RdBest coffee and pastries in town. Favorite Sunday morning gathering spot for the locals. Marie's favorite is the Lavender Vanilla Latte and homemade oatmeal with raisins and walnuts. There's ice cream too! Drive up or order inside. Conveniently located on the north end of town. Parking is plentiful.
Best Asian/Chinese food in the region. People come from miles to eat. Prices are reasonable and servings are huge. Marie's favorite is the Broccoli Chicken. Family friendly, with booths and table seating. Take out is popular. Conveniently located on Main Street in the heart of downtown Kalama. Street parking is plentiful Come early on the weekends.
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Lucky Dragon
274 NE Frontage RdBest Asian/Chinese food in the region. People come from miles to eat. Prices are reasonable and servings are huge. Marie's favorite is the Broccoli Chicken. Family friendly, with booths and table seating. Take out is popular. Conveniently located on Main Street in the heart of downtown Kalama. Street parking is plentiful Come early on the weekends.
Family style Americana restaurant featuring classic selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There's a bar in the back where the locals hang out. Family friendly and great for groups. Marie's favorite is the Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich on sourdough with a glass of wine. Conveniently located at the north end of town. Plentiful parking. The claim to fame is Elvis Presley's visit in the 1960s. There's a placard on the building about it, and plenty of memorabilia.
Columbia Inn Restaurant
698 NE Frontage RdFamily style Americana restaurant featuring classic selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There's a bar in the back where the locals hang out. Family friendly and great for groups. Marie's favorite is the Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich on sourdough with a glass of wine. Conveniently located at the north end of town. Plentiful parking. The claim to fame is Elvis Presley's visit in the 1960s. There's a placard on the building about it, and plenty of memorabilia.
The tavern features the best pizza in town, along with beer, wine, mixed drinks, and local entertainment. Right next door is Poker Petes where families and minors can enjoy pizzas at family style tables, or order take out. Family friendly. Marie and Allan's favorite is the Pepperoni Pizza. The pepperoni is spicy and the crust is crispy. Conveniently located on Main Street in the heart of downtown Kalama. Street parking is plentiful. Marie and Allan's favorite pizza is the 'pepperoni with extra crispy crust'.
Poker Pete's Tavern
168 N 1st StThe tavern features the best pizza in town, along with beer, wine, mixed drinks, and local entertainment. Right next door is Poker Petes where families and minors can enjoy pizzas at family style tables, or order take out. Family friendly. Marie and Allan's favorite is the Pepperoni Pizza. The pepperoni is spicy and the crust is crispy. Conveniently located on Main Street in the heart of downtown Kalama. Street parking is plentiful. Marie and Allan's favorite pizza is the 'pepperoni with extra crispy crust'.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Kalama Harbor Pub. Lunch specials include rice bowls, sandwiches, pizza, burgers and salads. The dinner menu includes fresh fish and Hawaiian island-influenced flair. The Lillikoi-Coconut Tart is Marie's favorite dessert! Enjoy free, live music every Wed & Thurs night in the Harbor Lounge. Ascend to the Cloud Bar for a birds-eye view of the Columbia River. Pet friendly. Family friendly. Lodging and gift shop on site. Artwork by local artists (including Marie Wise)! Strategically located on the Columbia River waterfront next to the amphitheatre and marine park complex. Parking is plentiful. Opened April 2018.
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McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge
215 N Hendrickson DrEnjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Kalama Harbor Pub. Lunch specials include rice bowls, sandwiches, pizza, burgers and salads. The dinner menu includes fresh fish and Hawaiian island-influenced flair. The Lillikoi-Coconut Tart is Marie's favorite dessert! Enjoy free, live music every Wed & Thurs night in the Harbor Lounge. Ascend to the Cloud Bar for a birds-eye view of the Columbia River. Pet friendly. Family friendly. Lodging and gift shop on site. Artwork by local artists (including Marie Wise)! Strategically located on the Columbia River waterfront next to the amphitheatre and marine park complex. Parking is plentiful. Opened April 2018.
Beer selections from local Pacific Northwest breweries, gourmet hot dogs and changing seasonal menu. Indoor and outdoor seating. Pet friendly. Family friendly. Monthly wine tastings. Conveniently located on Main Street in the heart of downtown Kalama. Street parking is plentiful. Opened May 2018.
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Willie Dick's First Street Tap House
135 N 1st StBeer selections from local Pacific Northwest breweries, gourmet hot dogs and changing seasonal menu. Indoor and outdoor seating. Pet friendly. Family friendly. Monthly wine tastings. Conveniently located on Main Street in the heart of downtown Kalama. Street parking is plentiful. Opened May 2018.
Excellent home made sandwiches, soups and baked goods. The homemade bread is divine. Small, homey atmosphere in a quaint dining room. It's where the locals love to eat because they know the food is great. Dine in or take out. Visit the antique stores right next door when you're done eating. Conveniently located on Main St. in the "big yellow building", in the heart of downtown Kalama.
Antique Deli & Pastry Shoppe
413 N 1st StExcellent home made sandwiches, soups and baked goods. The homemade bread is divine. Small, homey atmosphere in a quaint dining room. It's where the locals love to eat because they know the food is great. Dine in or take out. Visit the antique stores right next door when you're done eating. Conveniently located on Main St. in the "big yellow building", in the heart of downtown Kalama.
A Kalama landmark, the Burger Bar has been the town's favorite burger spot for generations. If you're craving a fast food style burger and a fresh-made milkshake without preservatives, this is the place to go. Locals, high school kids, and travelers love it. People get off the freeway just to eat there!
Kalama Burger Bar Inc
49 Ivy StA Kalama landmark, the Burger Bar has been the town's favorite burger spot for generations. If you're craving a fast food style burger and a fresh-made milkshake without preservatives, this is the place to go. Locals, high school kids, and travelers love it. People get off the freeway just to eat there!
A quaint café located at the Camp Kalama campground just north of town on the Kalama River. People often describe it as a "cute little Mom and Pop cafe". The food is fresh, made to order and reasonably priced. A very cozy log-cabin atmosphere. Don't be surprised if you end up chatting with the chef!
Fireside Cafe
5055 Meeker DrA quaint café located at the Camp Kalama campground just north of town on the Kalama River. People often describe it as a "cute little Mom and Pop cafe". The food is fresh, made to order and reasonably priced. A very cozy log-cabin atmosphere. Don't be surprised if you end up chatting with the chef!
Military photos & memorabilia cover the walls of this booth-lined American breakfast & lunch joint. It is a favorite for home-cooked breakfasts with a serving of Americana nostalgia. Very highly reviewed. Located in Woodland, Washington, just 8 short miles south of Kalama.
Matt and Mandy's Family Diner (formerly America's Family Diner)
1447 N Goerig StMilitary photos & memorabilia cover the walls of this booth-lined American breakfast & lunch joint. It is a favorite for home-cooked breakfasts with a serving of Americana nostalgia. Very highly reviewed. Located in Woodland, Washington, just 8 short miles south of Kalama.
Nature & Recreation
The Pacific Northwest is at its best in and around Kalama. Enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise or take in a kids ballgame.
Waterfront walking trails, iconic totem poles, children's play area, covered picnic areas, Amphitheatre, Interpretive Center, marina, miles of beachfront, and more. People come from miles around to enjoy this park, owned and operated by the Port of Kalama.
Visit the Interpretive Center to learn how rail, road and river transportation have shaped Kalama. Entry is free. Open 8 - 5, Mon thru Fri.
Marie's favorite spot is Ahles Point, where her golden retriever loves to run and swim. Afterwards they often meander along the paved path to Ahles Point Cabin where Marie can enjoy a handcrafted ale while watching the ships pass by. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Pets allowed outside only
Port of Kalama
110 W Marine DrWaterfront walking trails, iconic totem poles, children's play area, covered picnic areas, Amphitheatre, Interpretive Center, marina, miles of beachfront, and more. People come from miles around to enjoy this park, owned and operated by the Port of Kalama.
Visit the Interpretive Center to learn how rail, road and river transportation have shaped Kalama. Entry is free. Open 8 - 5, Mon thru Fri.
Marie's favorite spot is Ahles Point, where her golden retriever loves to run and swim. Afterwards they often meander along the paved path to Ahles Point Cabin where Marie can enjoy a handcrafted ale while watching the ships pass by. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Pets allowed outside only
Visitors come from across the globe to visit the site of the 1980 Mount St. Helens volcanic eruption. Visitor centers, numerous viewpoints and miles of trails have been created to explore by car and foot. During the summer, Forest Service interpreters lead a wide range of activities, from short walks to amphitheater presentations, to help people understand and enjoy the area. For detailed information see https://parks.state.wa.us/245/Mount-St-Helens
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Monumento Nacional Volcánico del Monte St. Helens
3029 Spirit Lake HwyVisitors come from across the globe to visit the site of the 1980 Mount St. Helens volcanic eruption. Visitor centers, numerous viewpoints and miles of trails have been created to explore by car and foot. During the summer, Forest Service interpreters lead a wide range of activities, from short walks to amphitheater presentations, to help people understand and enjoy the area. For detailed information see https://parks.state.wa.us/245/Mount-St-Helens
Located one mile up the Kalama River, Haydu Park is home to 24 acres of baseball and soccer fields, a horse riding arena, restrooms, tennis courts, basketball courts, on-site parking and an expo area. It also includes access to several thousand feet of Kalama River frontage. Built in 2015 by the Port of Kalama. Plentiful parking. No entry fee.
Haydu Park
253 Kalama River RdLocated one mile up the Kalama River, Haydu Park is home to 24 acres of baseball and soccer fields, a horse riding arena, restrooms, tennis courts, basketball courts, on-site parking and an expo area. It also includes access to several thousand feet of Kalama River frontage. Built in 2015 by the Port of Kalama. Plentiful parking. No entry fee.
Fishermen love Kress Lake for good Bass, crappie and channel catfish. It's also a lovely place for a short hike around the lake. There's a dock, gravel boat launch and restrooms. Open year round. No motorized boats allowed. Discover Pass required.
Kress Lake
Old Highway 99 South Fishermen love Kress Lake for good Bass, crappie and channel catfish. It's also a lovely place for a short hike around the lake. There's a dock, gravel boat launch and restrooms. Open year round. No motorized boats allowed. Discover Pass required.
Part of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, The Ape Caves, Lava Tube and Interpretive Center are popular attractions in the Mount St. Helens National Monument and the longest lava tube in the continental United States at over two miles in length. The Ape Caves are located on the south side of Mount St. Helens and accessed through Woodland. Go up highway 503 past Cougar. Driving time from I-5 and highway 504 where all the Mount St. Helens Visitor Centers are to the Ape Cave is just over an hour. The Ape Caves are open year-round though the parking lot gets snowed in during the winter. This attraction is very popular with East Coast visitors.
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Cuevas de los Simios
Part of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, The Ape Caves, Lava Tube and Interpretive Center are popular attractions in the Mount St. Helens National Monument and the longest lava tube in the continental United States at over two miles in length. The Ape Caves are located on the south side of Mount St. Helens and accessed through Woodland. Go up highway 503 past Cougar. Driving time from I-5 and highway 504 where all the Mount St. Helens Visitor Centers are to the Ape Cave is just over an hour. The Ape Caves are open year-round though the parking lot gets snowed in during the winter. This attraction is very popular with East Coast visitors.
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits. This park is very popular with East Coast visitors.
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Parque Nacional Monte Rainier
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits. This park is very popular with East Coast visitors.
With access to the Columbia River, Lewis River, Bachelor Island, Lake River and Vancouver Lake, Ridgefield Kayak offers a variety of guided trips & events year around.
Whether you are looking to paddle these beautiful waterways for a couple hours or a whole day, affordable rental rates are available.
Visit http://ridgefieldkayak.com/
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Ridgefield Kayak Rentals LLC
5 Mill StWith access to the Columbia River, Lewis River, Bachelor Island, Lake River and Vancouver Lake, Ridgefield Kayak offers a variety of guided trips & events year around.
Whether you are looking to paddle these beautiful waterways for a couple hours or a whole day, affordable rental rates are available.
Visit http://ridgefieldkayak.com/
Shopping
Kalama is renown for its antique shopping. If you love perusing dusty corners full of special finds, visit any of the antique stores in Kalama!
Ella Gray Home + Gifts is the latest gift shop to open in Kalama. Featuring unique home gifts, from potpourri to paintings (including Marie's), along with jewelry, handmade purses, scents, candles, kitchen collectibles, and more. Located in the historic red brick corner building on Main St. in the heart of downtown Kalama. Street parking is plentiful. Marie loves to pick up the patterned dish towels to give as gifts.
Ella Gray
210 N 1st StElla Gray Home + Gifts is the latest gift shop to open in Kalama. Featuring unique home gifts, from potpourri to paintings (including Marie's), along with jewelry, handmade purses, scents, candles, kitchen collectibles, and more. Located in the historic red brick corner building on Main St. in the heart of downtown Kalama. Street parking is plentiful. Marie loves to pick up the patterned dish towels to give as gifts.
Essentials
Need gas, groceries, postage or medical care? Essentials are easy to access.
Small grocery store with full selection. Pick up a few items or do your weekly shopping. The clerks are friendly and the wine selection is robust and there are plenty of upscale snacks. Conveniently located on Main St. in the heart of downtown Kalama.
Kalama Shopping Center
223 N 1st StSmall grocery store with full selection. Pick up a few items or do your weekly shopping. The clerks are friendly and the wine selection is robust and there are plenty of upscale snacks. Conveniently located on Main St. in the heart of downtown Kalama.
Do your own laundry or have it sent out for dry cleaning. Small deli features coffee, sandwiches and snacks. Friendly and inviting waiting area. Conveniently located on Main St. at the north end of town.
TLC Deli & Laundromat
Do your own laundry or have it sent out for dry cleaning. Small deli features coffee, sandwiches and snacks. Friendly and inviting waiting area. Conveniently located on Main St. at the north end of town.
Gas station and convenience store with grocery essentials, beer and wine, deli foods and newspapers/magazines. Get directions, lottery tickets, coffee, maps and directions. Located in the main town center.
Chevron
344 NE Frontage RdGas station and convenience store with grocery essentials, beer and wine, deli foods and newspapers/magazines. Get directions, lottery tickets, coffee, maps and directions. Located in the main town center.
256-bed hospital located in Longview, Washington. Operated by the PeaceHealth System. Emergency room open 24 hours.
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center
1615 Delaware St256-bed hospital located in Longview, Washington. Operated by the PeaceHealth System. Emergency room open 24 hours.
Fill a prescription, pick up OTC medications and essentials, or make copies. Godfreys is a family-owned, unique and old-fashioned pharmacy complete with a jewelry and magazine counter.
Godfrey's Pharmacy
270 N 1st StFill a prescription, pick up OTC medications and essentials, or make copies. Godfreys is a family-owned, unique and old-fashioned pharmacy complete with a jewelry and magazine counter.
Entertainment & Activities
The Movie Twilight was released in 2008, and while the story takes place in Forks, Washington, filming took place across Oregon and Washington, including at Kalama High School, just down the hill from Marie and Allan's house! The parking lot, high school gymnasium and exterior shots of the 71-year-old, brick-faced school appear in several Twilight movies multiple times. Thousands have visited the high school since the movie opened. Usually, movie fans combine Kalama visits with tours of other filming locations around the Northwest, including St. Helens, Or., and Forks, Wa.
High School from Twilight movie
The Movie Twilight was released in 2008, and while the story takes place in Forks, Washington, filming took place across Oregon and Washington, including at Kalama High School, just down the hill from Marie and Allan's house! The parking lot, high school gymnasium and exterior shots of the 71-year-old, brick-faced school appear in several Twilight movies multiple times. Thousands have visited the high school since the movie opened. Usually, movie fans combine Kalama visits with tours of other filming locations around the Northwest, including St. Helens, Or., and Forks, Wa.
The ilani Resort & Casino is the West Coast’s premier gaming, dining, entertainment and meeting destination. With nearly 400,000 total square feet, Ilani includes 100,000 square feet of gaming space with 2,500 slots and 75 gaming tables; 15 different restaurants, bars and retail outlets; and a 2,500-seat meeting and entertainment venue hosting nationally recognized performances
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Ilani
1 Cowlitz WyThe ilani Resort & Casino is the West Coast’s premier gaming, dining, entertainment and meeting destination. With nearly 400,000 total square feet, Ilani includes 100,000 square feet of gaming space with 2,500 slots and 75 gaming tables; 15 different restaurants, bars and retail outlets; and a 2,500-seat meeting and entertainment venue hosting nationally recognized performances
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Port of Kalama Interpretive Center
Learn about Kalama's rich Pacific Northwest history at the Port of Kalama's Interpretive Center. It's free and informative. Afterwards stroll down to the waterfront and enjoy the view, or enjoy a beverage on the deck of McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge.