Things To Do in Cannon Beach
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More Beaches Near Cannon Beach
Three miles south of town is Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site, one of the prettiest little beaches on the north coast. Another mile farther south you’ll find Hug Point State Recreation Site,which has picnic tables, a sheltered beach, and the remains of an old road that was cut into the rock face of this headland. Oswald West State Park, 10 miles south of Cannon Beach, is one of my favorites of all the parks on the Oregon coast. A short trail leads to a driftwood-strewn cobblestone beach on a small cove. Headlands on either side of the cove can be reached by hiking trails that offer wonderful views. The waves here are popular with surfers, and there’s a walk-in campground.
- Outdoor Recreation/Ocean Beach
Cannon Beach
Wide, flat, sandy Cannon Beach is a wonderful place to take a long, invigorating beach walk. Haystack Rock adds an undeniably dramatic focal point to the beach, and when the tide is out, you can explore the tide pools at its base. But please don’t disturb the sea urchins and… - Museum
Cannon Beach History Center & Museum
On the surface, Cannon Beach may not look as though it has much history, but from Lewis and Clark’s visit to the story of the cannon that gave the town its name, there is a bit to learn about the town’s past. A hands-on reproduction of a Native American longhouse is a hit with kids.$ - Outdoor Recreation/State Park/Beach
Ecola State Park
Hikers, whale-watchers, surfers, and beachcombers flock to this gorgeous coastal park that wraps around Tillamook Head and features 9 miles of Pacific Ocean shoreline. The hikes include an 8-mile segment of the Oregon Coast Trail that is also a part of the Lewis and Clark National…$
