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 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
Coaster Theater Playhouse
Stage plays, musicals, concerts and art shows.
108 N Hemlock StCannon Beach, OR
503-436-1242
Email us (info[at]coastertheatre[dot]com)
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
Archimedes Gallery
Archimedes Gallery is focused on exhibiting emerging and established artists from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The gallery seeks to create a space that is responsive to the evolution of new contemporary art, while being accessible to a diverse public....
139 W 2nd StreetCannon Beach, OR
503-436-0499
Email us (info[at]archimedesgallery[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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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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)