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Sandy
is located along the Mt. Hood Highway (U.S. 26) between Portland and the town of Mt. Hood. This vibrant city of approximately 6,500 residents offers a picturesque setting in a small town atmosphere, yet is only 45 minutes to downtown Portland. The town was originally named "Quicksand River" by Lewis and Clark, which became "Quicksand," and eventually evolved into "Sandy." The town features many recreational opportunities, starting with skiing on nearby Mt. Hood, which offers three world-class ski resorts. All three are within an hour's drive of Sandy. Mt. Hood National Forest also offers fishing, hiking, biking, picnicking and camping. The nearby Sandy River offers rafting, kayaking and fishing and there are three local golf courses in Sandy. The city of Sandy holds an annual Mountain Festival each year, usually on the second weekend in July. This event features a carnival, parade, music, dancing and comedy acts and an open-air artisans market. The Chamber of Commerce hosts a Music Fair and Feast during the Mountain Festival, featuring Sandy's own Wasson Winery beer, microbrew, lots of good food and musical entertainment. Just a few of the other points of interest include the Sandy Fitness Path & Nature Trail, Sandy Historical Museum, the Sandy Fish Hatchery, Gardens of Enchantment and Fantasy Forest in Meinig Park.
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Sandy Vacation Rentals
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Sandy Hotels and Resorts
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| Hotels & Motels |
Best Western Sandy Inn | 37465 Hwy 26 East | Sandy, OR | | (503) 668-7100 | Inn America A Budget Motel | 1000 NW Graham Rd | Troutdale, OR | 1.7 mi. | (800) 469-4667 | Burns West Motel | 790 NW Frontage | Troutdale, OR | 1.8 mi. | (503) 667-6212 | Comfort Inn & Suites Troutdale | 477 NW Phoenix Dr | Troutdale, OR | 1.8 mi. | (503) 669-6500 | Mcmenamins Edgefield | 2126 SW Halsey St | Troutdale, OR | 2.4 mi. | (503) 669-8610 | Wood Village Shilo Inn | 2522 Ne 238TH Dr | Wood Village, OR | 3.0 mi. | (503) 641-6565 | Days Inn & Suites | 24124 Se Stark St | Gresham, OR | 3.2 mi. | (800) 788-8924 | Holiday Inn Portland/Gresham | 2752 NE Hogan Dr | Gresham, OR | 3.2 mi. | (503) 907-1777 | Best Western Rama Inn | 23525 Ne Halsey | Troutdale, OR | 3.2 mi. | (503) 491-9700 | Howard Johnson Inn | 1572 NE Burnside Rd | Gresham, OR | 3.9 mi. | (503) 666-9545 | Quality Inn Gresham | 1545 Ne Burnside St | Gresham, OR | 3.9 mi. | (503) 666-9545 | Best Western Pony Soldier Inn Gresham | 1060 E Cleveland Ave | Gresham, OR | 4.0 mi. | (503) 665-1591 | Canby Inn | 463 SW First Ave Hwy 99e | Gresham, OR | 4.7 mi. | (503) 266-5400 | Comfort Suites | 1477 Ne 183RD Ave | Gresham, OR | 5.8 mi. | (877) 771-7769 | Days Inn Portland East/Gresham | 2261 NE 181st Ave | Portland, OR | 5.8 mi. | (503) 618-8400 | Hampton Inn | 3039 Ne 181ST Ave | Portland, OR | 5.8 mi. | (503) 669-7000 | Hawthorn Inn & Suites | 2323 Ne 181ST Ave | Portland, OR | 5.8 mi. | (503) 492-4000 | Econo Lodge | 18323 Se Stark St | Portland, OR | 5.9 mi. | (800) 426-3666 | Four Points Hotel By Sheraton Portland East | 1919 Ne 181ST Ave | Portland, OR | 5.9 mi. | (503) 491-1818 | Extended Stay America | 17777 NE Sacramento St | Portland, OR | 6.0 mi. | (503) 661-0226 | Travelers Inn & Suites | 121 Ne 181ST Ave | Portland, OR | 6.0 mi. | (503) 661-5100 | Springhill Suites Vancouver CTC | 1421 SE Tech Center Dr | Vancouver, WA | 8.4 mi. | (360) 260-1000 | Holiday Inn Express Suites | 11938 Ne Airport Way | Portland, OR | 8.5 mi. | (503) 251-9991 | Courtyard By Marriott Portland Airport | 11550 Ne Airport Wy | Portland, OR | 8.8 mi. | (503) 252-3200 | Days Hotel | 11550 Ne Airport Way | Portland, OR | 8.8 mi. | (503) 252-3200 | Hilton Garden Inn - Portland Airport | 12048 Ne Airport Way | Portland, OR | 8.9 mi. | (503) 255-8600 | Comfort Suites Portland Airport | 12010 NE Airport Way | Portland, OR | 9.0 mi. | (503) 261-9000 | Staybridge Suites - PDX | 11936 Ne Glenn Widing Dr | Portland, OR | 9.0 mi. | (503) 262-8888 | Fairfield Inn By Marriott Portland Airport | 11929 Ne Airport Way | Portland, OR | 9.1 mi. | (800) 228-2800 | Springhill Suites By Marriott Portland Airport | 11922 Ne Airport Way East | Portland, OR | 9.1 mi. | (503) 253-4095 | Clarion Hotel | 11518 NE Glenn Widing Rd | Portland, OR | 9.2 mi. | (503) 252-2222 | Shilo Inn Portland Airport Suites Hotel | 11707 Ne Airport Way | Portland, OR | 9.2 mi. | (503) 641-6565 | La Quinta Inn & Suites | 11207 NE Holman St | Portland, OR | 9.4 mi. | (503) 382-3820 | Super 8 Motel | 11011 Ne Holman | Portland, OR | 9.5 mi. | (503) 257-8988 | Comfort Inn & Suites Portland Airport | 5019 NE 102nd Ave | Portland, OR | 9.8 mi. | (503) 252-6397 | Best Western Inn | 9901 Ne Sandy Blvd | Portland, OR | 9.9 mi. | (503) 256-1504 | Econo Lodge Airport Inn | 9520 NE Sandy Blvd | Portland, OR | 10.1 mi. | (503) 252-6666 | Chestnut Tree Inn | 9699 Se Stark St | Portland, OR | 10.2 mi. | (503) 255-4444 | Holiday Inn Express-east | 9707 Se Stark | Portland, OR | 10.2 mi. | (503) 252-7400 | Rodeway Inn & Suites | 9225 Se Stark St | Portland, OR | 10.4 mi. | (503) 255-0808 |
| Bed & Breakfast |
Vintage Inn B&B | 310 W 11th St | Vancouver, WA | 16.5 mi. | (360) 693-6635 |
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Sandy Weather & Climate
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The Northwest Region of Oregon, near the city of Portland, enjoys a year round mild climate, with much less rain than the stereotype cities of the rainy Pacific Northwest. On average, this region of the state receives less rainfall than that of Atlanta, Houston, Indianapolis or Seattle. That's not to say it never rains here - it receives an average of 36.3 inches per year, mostly in the winter and early spring. The Pacific Ocean is an influencing factor on the climate, which helps moderate temperatures year round. Rarely is there severe weather such as tornadoes or flooding. Hailstorms usually occur each year, but are generally light and cover small areas. The north coastal area receives the least amount of sunshine in the state.
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Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
January |
46°F |
33°F |
6.09 in. |
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February |
50°F |
36°F |
5.16 in. |
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March |
57°F |
38°F |
4.40 in. |
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April |
62°F |
41°F |
3.65 in. |
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May |
69°F |
47°F |
2.83 in. |
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June |
75°F |
51°F |
2.20 in. |
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July |
81°F |
55°F |
0.94 in. |
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August |
82°F |
55°F |
1.10 in. |
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September |
77°F |
50°F |
2.00 in. |
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October |
65°F |
44°F |
3.34 in. |
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November |
53°F |
39°F |
6.53 in. |
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December |
46°F |
34°F |
6.61 in. |
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Sandy Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Portland Troutdale airport (TTD) located about 2 miles west of Sandy in Portland, Oregon, the Portland International airport (PDX) located approximately 12 miles west of Sandy in Portland, Oregon, the Portland Hillsboro airport (HIO) located roughly 28 miles west of Sandy in Hillsboro ( Portland ), Oregon, the Aurora State airport (UAO) located around 28 miles southwest of Sandy in Aurora, Oregon, the Scappoose Industrial Airpark airport (SPB) located about 29 miles northwest of Sandy in Scappoose, Oregon, the Mc Minnville Municipal airport (MMV) located approximately 44 miles southwest of Sandy in Mcminnville, Oregon, Mcnary Field (SLE) located roughly 53 miles southwest of Sandy in Salem, Oregon, and finally the Columbia Gorge Regional The Dalles Municipal airport (DLS) located around 57 miles east of Sandy in The Dalles, Oregon.
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Sandy Attractions
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| Amusement and Theme Parks |
Oaks Amusement Park | Portland | OR | 15.5 mi. | | Enchanted Forest | Turner | OR | 56.3 mi. | |
| Golf Courses |
Gresham Golf Course | Gresham | OR | 5.1 mi. | | Persimmon Country Club | Gresham | OR | 5.1 mi. | | Glendoveer Golf Course | Portland | OR | 7.8 mi. | | Greanlee Golf Course | Boring | OR | 7.8 mi. | | Mountain View Golf Club | Boring | OR | 7.8 mi. | | Rose City Golf Course | Portland | OR | 11.2 mi. | | Broadmoor Golf Course | Portland | OR | 13.2 mi. | | Eagle Creek Golf Course | Eagle Creek | OR | 13.3 mi. | | Claremont Golf Course | Portland | OR | 13.8 mi. | | Colwood National Golf Club | Portland | OR | 13.8 mi. | | Heron Lakes Golf Course | Portland | OR | 13.8 mi. | | Portland Meadows Golf Course | Portland | OR | 13.8 mi. | | Top O Scott Public Golf Course | Portland | OR | 13.8 mi. | | SahHahLee Golf Course | Clackamas | OR | 13.9 mi. | | Eastmoreland Golf Course | Portland | OR | 14.3 mi. | | Cedars Golf Club | Brush Prairie | WA | 15.7 mi. | | Hartwood Golf Course | Brush Prairie | WA | 15.7 mi. | | Bowyers Par 3 Golf Course | Vancouver | WA | 15.9 mi. | | Childrens Course | Gladstone | OR | 15.9 mi. | | Fairway Village Golf Course | Vancouver | WA | 15.9 mi. | | Lakeview Par 3 Golf Challenge | Vancouver | WA | 15.9 mi. | | Pine Crest Golf Course | Vancouver | WA | 15.9 mi. | | St John Golf & Country Club | Saint John | WA | 15.9 mi. | | Lake Oswego Golf Course | Lake Oswego | OR | 17.0 mi. | | Sandelie Golf | West Linn | OR | 17.6 mi. | | Stone Creek Golf Club | Oregon City | OR | 17.8 mi. | | Oregon City Golf Club | Oregon City | OR | 18.2 mi. | | Springwater Golf Course | Estacada | OR | 18.2 mi. | | Beacon Rock Public Golf | North Bonneville | WA | 19.6 mi. | | Summerfield Golf & Country Club | Tigard | OR | 21.5 mi. | |
| Ski Areas |
Cooper Spur | Portland | OR | 15.5 mi. | | Mount Hood Meadows | Portland | OR | 15.5 mi. | | Mount Hood Skibowl | Government Camp | OR | 33.5 mi. | | Willamette Pass | Eugene | OR | 109.0 mi. | | Mount Bachelor | Bend | OR | 114.6 mi. | |
| State Parks |
Lewis and Clark State Park | | OR | 0.7 mi. | | Dabney State Park | | OR | 2.3 mi. | | Crown Point State Park | | OR | 5.2 mi. | | Portland Womens Forum State Park | | OR | 5.2 mi. | | Rooster Rock State Park | | OR | 6.1 mi. | | George W Joseph State Park | | OR | 6.7 mi. | | Guy W Talbot State Park | | OR | 6.7 mi. | | Government Island State Park | | OR | 7.2 mi. | | Shepperds Dell State Park | | OR | 8.1 mi. | | Bridal Veil Falls State Park | | OR | 8.6 mi. | | Rocky Butte State Park | | OR | 9.9 mi. | | Benson State Park | | OR | 11.6 mi. | | Bonnie Lure State Park | | OR | 13.3 mi. | | Ainsworth State Park | | OR | 15.2 mi. | | McLoughlin State Park | | OR | 16.8 mi. | | Milo McIver State Park | | OR | 16.8 mi. | | Tryon Creek State Park | | OR | 17.1 mi. | | Willamette Stone State Park | | OR | 18.6 mi. | | Beacon Rock State Park | | WA | 18.6 mi. | | Wormald State Park | | WA | 18.7 mi. | |
| Museums |
Oregon Historical Society | Portland | OR | 15.5 mi. | (History) | Oregon Museum of Science and Industry | Portland | OR | 15.5 mi. | (Science) | Bathtub Art Museum | Portland | OR | 15.5 mi. | (Art) | Portland Art Museum | Portland | OR | 15.5 mi. | (Art) | End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center | Oregon City | OR | 17.6 mi. | (History) | International Museum of Carousel Art | Hood River | OR | 42.0 mi. | (Art) | Oregon State Archives Online Exhibit | Salem | OR | 52.9 mi. | (History) | Hallie Ford Museum of Art | Salem | OR | 52.9 mi. | (Art) | A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village | Salem | OR | 52.9 mi. | (Children's) |
| Zoos and Aquariums |
Oregon Zoo | Portland | OR | 15.5 mi. | | Northwest Trek Wildlife Park | Eatonville | WA | 91.7 mi. | | Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium | Tacoma | WA | 118.3 mi. | |
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