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
Northwest by Northwest Gallery
Northwest By Northwest Gallery features original art by regional masters including the bronze sculpture of Georgia Gerber, renowned public sculptor. Gerber is known for the twenty six sculptures in downtown Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square depicting Oregon Wildlife & Rachel, the...
232 N Spruce StreetCannon Beach, OR
503-436-0741
Email us (info[at]nwbynwgallery[dot]com)
North Coast
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse
West of Tillamook Head, this lighthouse was constructed on top of a rock in 1880. The construction of this particular lighthouse was thought to be incredibly risky, but its five workers beat the odds. Because this lighthouse was built on...
Off Hwy. 101, 2 miles north of Cannon BeachCannon Beach, OR
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
Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce
Cannon Beach Visitor Center is located in the heart of downtown Cannon Beach at the intersection of 2nd and Spruce. The experienced staff is there to help you with any questions you have about the town.
207 N Spruce StreetCannon Beach, OR
503-436-2623
Email us (chamber[at]cannonbeach[dot]org)
North Coast
Salty Raven Cannon Beach
Seriously Cool Goods by Oregon Coast Artist Seasons Kaz Sparks. Salty Raven offers hand screen printed premium ultra soft apparel for all ages (New Born-4X Adult), dishwasher and microwave safe art glassware and ceramic mugs, accessories, housewares, art prints, greeting...
140 S Hemlock StreetCannon Beach, OR
503-354-3501
Email us (info[at]saltyraven[dot]net)
North Coast
Cannon Beach History Center & Museum
History comes alive at Cannon Beach History Center & Museum. Serving the Cannon Beach and Arch Cape with exhibits on the history of the area, cottages, shipwrecks, the famous cannon and more. Donation based.
1387 Spruce StreetCannon Beach, OR
503-436-9301
Email us (info[at]cbhistory[dot]org)
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
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
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
Jeffrey Hull Art Gallery
A gallery of watercolors, Lithographs, and Gicle Prints by Jeffrey Hull.
172 N Hemlock StreetCannon Beach, OR
503-436-2600
Email us (info[at]hullgallery[dot]com)
North Coast
Pilot House Distilling Cannon Beach Tasting Room
Located in the heart of Cannon Beach at the Landing, Pilot House Distilling Cannon Beach Tasting Room offers samples of their award-winning vodkas, gins, whiskies, real absinthe, canned cocktails, and to-go items. Their ready-to-drink canned cocktails are convenient for your...
224 N Hemlock StreetCannon Beach, OR
503-436-4247
Email us (info[at]pilothousedistilling[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
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Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce
Cannon Beach, OR Mail:
Cannon Beach, OR
503-436-2623
Email us (chamber[at]cannonbeach[dot]org)