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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
More Info
Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce
Cannon Beach, OR Mail:
Cannon Beach, OR
503-436-2623
Email us (chamber[at]cannonbeach[dot]org)