12:00–2:00 p.m. — Airport to Hillsboro. After landing, pick up your rental car and drive to Hampton Inn & Suites Portland/Hillsboro. The drive is typically around 35–50 minutes; this window also allows for rental pickup, traffic, and the hotel transfer. Since you land around noon, there isn’t a morning reading period today. Instead, use 2:00–2:45 p.m. for 30–45 minutes of Bible reading after check-in.
2:45–4:00 p.m. — Nearby food. Keep your first meal simple and close to the hotel, as requested. A casual meal may run roughly $15–30 per person; check nearby options and hours when you arrive.
If you’re rested, drive to Powell’s City of Books; allow about 35–50 minutes, with afternoon traffic possibly adding time. Browse from 4:45–6:00 p.m., then walk 5–10 minutes to Pioneer Courthouse Square for a brief look around.
Drive back to Hillsboro from 6:35–7:25 p.m., allowing extra time if traffic is heavy. Keep dinner near the hotel optional after your earlier meal, and aim for an easy night before tomorrow’s Cannon Beach outing.
Begin with 35 minutes of Bible reading at the hotel, then leave around 6:50 a.m. The drive to Cannon Beach via US-26 W takes about 1.5–2 hours from Hillsboro; allow extra time for traffic. Head straight to Ecola State Park after arriving.
Spend about 90 minutes at Ecola State Park for the viewpoints and a short walk, depending on weather and trail conditions. October can be windy and rainy, so check conditions before setting out. Drive back toward town for Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock; check the tide and follow posted wildlife guidance. Lunch at The Wayfarer Restaurant & Lounge is likely to run about $20–40 per person.
After lunch, spend about 90 minutes exploring Downtown Cannon Beach or strolling the beach. Parking can be busy, so park once where practical and explore on foot. Leave around 3:00 p.m. for Hillsboro via US-26 E, allowing 1.5–2 hours plus traffic. Have an easy dinner near the hotel, budgeting roughly $15–30 per person, and keep the evening relaxed ahead of Friday’s Gorge outing.
After arriving from the coast, take a quiet Bible-reading break at your Hillsboro hotel before setting out. Keep the reading to around 30–45 minutes so there’s still time for the Gorge; the drive from Hillsboro to Multnomah Falls is usually about an hour, but allow extra time for Portland traffic and parking.
Spend about 1–1½ hours at Multnomah Falls, sticking to the main viewpoint if you’re short on time or the trail is busy. Walk up to Benson Bridge only if conditions and your schedule allow. Have lunch at Multnomah Falls Lodge—roughly $15–30 per person—then allow around 45–60 minutes to drive to Washington Park.
The International Rose Test Garden is a brief, pleasant stop, although October is past peak bloom. Visit the Portland Japanese Garden afterward if the timing works; check its current seasonal hours, admission, and entry requirements before you go. If the coast arrival or Gorge visit runs late, prioritize the Japanese Garden and skip the Rose Garden rather than rushing both.
Head back to Hillsboro for a relaxed dinner near the hotel. The return drive from Washington Park is typically around 30–45 minutes, depending on traffic; dinner near the hotel should be about $15–30 per person.
Start with 30–45 minutes of Bible reading at the hotel, then drive to Insomnia Coffee Co. for coffee and breakfast. Allow roughly $8–18 per person, depending on what you order. Return to the hotel afterward for a shower and time to get ready.
Keep the late morning unhurried, and aim to leave the hotel around noon for Hidden Creek Community Center. The drive is about 10–15 minutes; allow a little extra time for parking and getting inside. Arriving around 12:15 gives you a comfortable buffer before the 1:00 p.m. start. The wedding runs until 9:00 p.m.; follow the couple’s schedule for the event and meal.
Set aside 30–45 minutes for Bible reading at Hampton Inn Hillsboro/Evergreen Park, then get ready and leave around 8:30 a.m. The drive to the church is about 45–75 minutes, depending on its location and traffic; the remaining time gives you room to park and find your way in before the 10:00 a.m. service.
After the service ends around noon, allow 30–45 minutes to reach Carver Cafe in Carver. Check its Sunday hours before setting out, and plan roughly $15–30 per person for lunch. Leave around 2:00 p.m. for Portland International Airport (PDX); the drive is about 40–60 minutes, with extra time for returning your rental car.
You should reach PDX around 3:15 p.m., leaving a generous buffer before your 10:00 p.m. flight. Use the time for check-in, security, and a meal at the airport, while following your airline’s recommended arrival guidance.
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