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 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
White Bird Art Gallery
Art gallery containing paintings, sculpture, prints, photography, glass, ceramics and jewelry.
251 N Hemlock StCannon Beach, OR
503-436-2681
Email us (info[at]whitebirdgallery[dot]com)
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
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
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
Dragon Fire Gallery
Art by local and national artists, and artist workshops.
123 S Hemlock StreetCannon Beach, OR
503-436-1533
Email us (email[at]dragonfiregallery[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
Bronze Coast Gallery
A premiere fine art gallery on the beautiful Oregon coast.
224 N Hemlock StreetCannon Beach, OR
503-436-1055
Email us (kim[at]bronzecoastgallery[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
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
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
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)
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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)