Cannon Beach

Cannon Beach
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Cannon Beach is a great spot for the whole family on the Oregon coast. You'll see amazing views of Haystack Rock, especially if you come at sunset!

Start your adventure by heading to Cannon Beach, Or. Either head west on Highway 26 from Portland, OR. or Highway 101 south from Aberdeen Wa. Plan to arrive at the town a few hours before sunset, the beach stretches a couple miles, and it is awesome to walk along the beach during the day. There is public parking in the town but it does fill up quickly depending on the time of year that you visit.

If you're a photographer like me try to plan where to take your shot of Haystack rock and the Needles. This beach is great for sunset shots!

After the sun has gone down make a fire on the beach, fires are allowed and you'll see a lot of people hanging out on the beach well after the sun has gone down. There are hotels and campsites in the town as well as a few miles away from the town if your looking to stay in the area.

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Leonardo Rodriguez
3/17/2025
Well Maintained
Great Conditions
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Jennifer Carr
8/29/2022
Beautiful beach with fantastic wildlife!
Cannon Beach is a beautiful, expansive beach offering opportunities to see unique wildlife and birds. We visited during Puffin nesting season and enjoyed ...
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Sami Smith
4/13/2022
Must see
If you are going cannon beach, you gotta stop and take a stroll down the beach. It’s a cute little town as well. It ...
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Natalie F
7/15/2020
Beautiful!
Famous and it doesn't disappoint! Gorgeous beach. Oregon Coast is something else! Vast beach, plenty of space to wander. Easy to photograph
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Clayton Lukens
7/1/2020
For all the Goonies fans!
My brother loves the Goonies so I go here with him to hike and explore at least once every summer. The town is so ...
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Jennifer Sommer
2/7/2018
THE BEST!
I loved Cannon beach. I would say if you're in Oregon this is a definite must do. The town surrounding this area is really ...
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Lauren Verity
2/21/2017
Stunning
This was my favourite beach touring down the coast. There is so much to see and do on this beach. The starfish in the ...
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Stephanie Windschill
11/26/2016
Stunning
Amazing beach and rock formations. Go during low tide to get closer to haystack rock and see some ocean life as well!
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Chelsea T
10/29/2016
Great Beach!
I've never seen the Goonies, so this beach doesn't hold as much nostalgia as it does for most but I still loved it! We ...
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Cassandra Harrison
7/21/2016
Breathtaking at Sunset
My husband and I took trip to Cannon Beach during one of our evenings in Oregon and we are so glad we did! Sunset ...
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Alex E
7/12/2016
The Best Stop In Oregon
I visited Cannon Beach on a recent road trip through Oregon and it was the best stop on my trip. I extended my trip ...
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Jared Blitz
7/6/2016
Goonies
Seeing Cannon Beach for the first time if you've seen the Goonies is like visiting Forrest Gump Hill in Monument Valley for moviegoers. ...
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Sharli
5/17/2016
Will Definitely Go Again
We had a little trouble finding the narrow stairway down to the beach. It's surrounded by fancy homes and all have no trespassing signs ...
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John Chau
10/18/2015
Neat views!
Cannon Beach is definitely a gem! Went here on a recent trip to the Oregon Coast and loved it
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Sarah Vaughn
10/9/2015
Cannon Beach is a very cute town, and the beach is amazing with the views of Haystack Rock..not to mention the Goonies nostalgia!
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