7 More Nearby Getaways for Seattle-Area Families

McMenamins’ Kalama Harbor Lodge is located about 30 miles north of Portland, but you’d swear you landed in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The Maui-themed lodge features tropical touches throughout and views of the Columbia River. Just opened in 2018, it’s one of the newer additions to the McMenamins’ chain of a dozen historic and unique hotels. 

Kalama Harbor Lodge doesn’t have a pool, but McMenamins also operates the Anderson School in Bothell, which does. You can stay overnight, or just go for a swim. Its full-size saltwater pool is a toasty 88 to 90 degrees and it’s open to the public. Make a reservation for swimming.

Throughout the McMenamins properties, employees are required to wear masks and sanitize high-touch surfaces hourly. The hotels’ restaurants and bars are open with COVID-19 procedures in place.