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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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...
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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)