Cannon Beach is a famous, picturesque small-town village by the sea. It’s been recognized as the “best overall beach in Oregon”, one of America’s best art towns, and one of the world’s most beautiful places.
Named after a naval cannon that washed up after a shipwreck in the 1840’s, Cannon Beach has a ton of character. Haystack Rock is a massive towering rock formation off the coast, with adjacent stone “needles”, vibrant tidepools, and flocks of seabirds adorning the landmark. Nearby Ecola State Park is perched dramatically on the edge of a headland and offers panoramic coastal views, easy walking paths to scenic picnic areas, and extensive hiking trails.
Known as one of the Northwest’s top art towns, Cannon Beach is replete with art galleries, specialty shops, cafes, and fine dining restaurants. Visitors can watch glass blowers at work in their studio or attend year-round live theater performances. This creative edge can be seen in everything from the sensibility of the town’s residents to the annual sandcastle building competition that spotlights stunning works of art adorning the sandy beach.
Featured Spots
North Coast
Cannon Beach Historical Society
Oral histories, photographs, newspaper excerpts, periodicals, manuscripts and artifacts.
1387 S SpruceCannon Beach, OR
503-436-9301
Email us (cbhs[at]seasurf[dot]net)
North Coast
Cleanline Surf
Cleanline’s second location nestled right off Highway 26 in the quaint coastal town of Cannon Beach Established in 1980 and locally owned and operated, Cleanline is The Northwest’s “Original” Surf Shop. They carry the Northwest’s largest selection of surfboards &...
171 Sunset BoulevardCannon Beach, OR
503-436-9726
Email us (support[at]cleanlinesurf[dot]com)
North Coast
Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site
Tolovana State Recreation Site is conveniently located on the ocean front of one of Oregon's most scenic beaches, Cannon Beach. Situated at the south end of Cannon Beach, Tolovana offers a place to play, fly a kite, build a sand...
Cannon Beach, OR503-812-0650
North Coast
Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site
A shady grove just off the highway and a few feet from the sandy ocean beach below, Arcadia State Recreation Site is located a mile south of Cannon Beach. Take a lunch break on your way north or south, or...
Cannon Beach, OR503-812-0650
North Coast
Cannon Beach Arts Association
CBAA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit located in Cannon Beach that supports artists and the arts in the north coast region through exhibits, events, and education. Part of their vision is a community where people are supported to create, learn about,...
1064 S. Hemlock StreetCannon Beach, OR
503-436-0744
Email us (cannonbeacharts[at]gmail[dot]com)
North Coast
NeCus’ Park
Located on the North end of Cannon Beach, NeCus' Park features a 10-foot cedar statue named the “Welcome Pole.” Carved by native artist, Guy Capoeman, the Welcome Pole was crafted to celebrate and connect to a time when tribes traveling...
268 Beaver StreetCannon Beach, OR
503-436-1581
North Coast
Icefire Glassworks
A working studio and gallery since 1971, in Cannon Beach since 1991. Blowers Jim Kingwell, Suzanne Kindland, Michelle Kaptur, Mark Gordon, Wendy Harmon; fusers Kathleen Sheard, Steve Krig, Taryn Wise; lampworkers Tony Parker, Laura Bowker, Pam Juett.
116 E Gower AvenueCannon Beach, OR
503-436-2359
Email us (icefire[at]theoregonshore[dot]com)
North Coast
Ecola State Park
Wrapping around Tillamook Head, between Seaside and Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park stretches along 9 miles of coastline and offers outstanding sightseeing and recreation opportunities combined with a storied past. Though the scenic and hiking opportunities may be the main allure,...
Cannon Beach, OR503-812-0650
North Coast
Haystack Rock
Haystack Rock, located in Cannon Beach at Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site, rises 235-feet out of the sand and the sea at the low tide line and is a protected Marine Garden. The Rock is also home to many birds, including tufted...
Cannon Beach, ORNorth Coast
Center Diamond
Center Diamond is a unique fabric store located in Cannon Beach, Oregon, specializing in contemporary fabric designs ideal for quilters and textile artists. The store offers a diverse selection of high-quality fabrics, along with sewing supplies and accessories. With a...
1065 S Hemlock StreetCannon Beach, OR
503-436-0833
North Coast
Cannon Beach Fat Bike Route
There’s a reason so many visitors flock to Cannon Beach: it’s a fantastic place to hang out. An array of restaurants, eclectic boutique shops, rustically elegant beach houses… and a lovely beach with iconic Haystack Rock looming over the entire...
Cannon Beach, ORNorth Coast
Saddle Mountain State Natural Area
Saddle Mountain State Natural Area is cherished for its hiking trails, wildflowers and breathtaking scenery. A small, seasonal campground, day-use picnic area, a two and a half mile trail to the summit and a short .16 mile side trail are...
Cannon Beach, OR503-812-0650
More Info
Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce
Cannon Beach, OR Mail:
Cannon Beach, OR
503-436-2623
Email us (chamber[at]cannonbeach[dot]org)