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Cannon Beach, Cannon Beach, OR
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Cannon Beach

· Cannon Beach, OR

Why you should go…

The Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce operates the town's visitor center at 2nd and Spruce in downtown Cannon Beach. It publishes an annual Experience Guide covering the town's arts community, lodging, dining and attractions, and its stated mission is to promote a healthy business environment while protecting the town's aesthetics and livability. Cannon Beach is known for Haystack Rock and its wide sandy beach on the north Oregon coast.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Cannon Beach, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Haystack Rock

    Free

    Walk the sand at low tide to a 235-foot basalt sea stack ringed with tide pools and nesting seabirds.

    0.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Ecola State Park

    Under $25

    Hike forested headland trails to ocean bluffs, sea stacks and the tide pools and surf of Indian Beach.

    3.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Captain Kid Amusement Park

    Under $25

    Family-owned outdoor amusement park in Seaside with go karts, mini golf and a small roller coaster.

    6.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Seaside

    Free

    Official visitor bureau for the Oregon Coast town of Seaside, home to the historic beachfront Promenade.

    8.4 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Fort Clatsop

    Under $25

    Step inside a log replica of the fort where the Lewis and Clark Expedition spent the winter of 1805 to 1806.

    18 mi awayMore like this

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Garibaldi Charters

    $50+

    Family-owned deep sea and bottom fishing charters out of the Oregon coast port of Garibaldi.

    22 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours