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
Kayak Tillamook County
Kayak Tillamook County is a kayaking guide service that provides year-round flat-water tours on lakes, bays, rivers and sloughs throughout the North Oregon Coast.
Tillamook, OR
(503) 866-4808
Email us (marc[at]KayakTillamook[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 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
Sea Ranch Stable & Horseback Riding
Horseback riding at various locations on the beach.
415 Fir StCannon Beach, OR
503-436-2815
Email us (searanch[at]seasurf[dot]net)
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, OR503-436-2844
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 St.Cannon Beach, OR
(503)436-0741
North Coast
Learn to surf
OSA surf lessons provide a great opportunity for all ages to learn the fundamentals of surfing. Our instructors will teach you about the elements of ocean awareness, equipment use, water safety, surf techniques and surf etiquette. Your two-and-a-half hour lesson...
1235 South Hemlock StreetCannon Beach, OR
503.436.1481
North Coast
Jeffrey Hull Art Gallery
A gallery of watercolors, Lithographs, and Gicle Prints by Jeffrey Hull.
172 N Hemlock StCannon Beach, OR
503-436-2600
Email us (info[at]hullgallery[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
George Vetter FotoArt
Travel the world with George through the images he sends back during his upcoming, year-long trip. Discover his extensive collection of color and texture-rich photography capturing the breath-taking beauty of Cannon Beach. Gicleé prints on canvas or paper for your...
231 N HemlockCannon Beach, OR
503.739.1415
Email us (george[at]cannon-beach[dot]net)
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, ORMore Info
Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce
Cannon Beach, OR Mail: PO Box 64
Cannon Beach, OR
503-436-2623