Cannon beach

Planning a road trip along the northern Oregon coast? You won't want to miss these epic and scenic spots on your visit!

Cannon Beach side trip from Portland, Oregon // Salty Canary

Our go-to weekend on the Oregon Coast itinerary including hikes, beaches, places to eat, where to stay, and things to do in Cannon Beach!

Marvelous rock formations, stunning beaches, great food and brews: here's all the best things to do in Cannon Beach, Oregon!

Our family's favorite travel destination is the West Coast. More specifically the Pacific Northwest, where we always settle in at Cannon Beach, Oregon. After a decade of repeat trips, and everyone itching to plan their next travel destination - I decided to put together a three-day guide to Cannon Beach. Maybe someday our kids will enjoy this moment in history to look back on, but hope you will find some useful tips for your next visit to the Oregon Coast.

Dramatic sea stacks. Lush coastal forests. Jagged cliffs. While Cannon Beach is primarily known for its towering monolith, Haystack Rock, this tiny town offers so much more natural beauty than that. In fact, Cannon Beach and the neighboring area are full of amazing hiking trails. So pack up the car and let’s hit the road- here’s 11 spectacular hikes near Cannon Beach.

Cannon Beach is known best for its iconic sea stacks rising out of the Pacific Ocean. But while its beach is inarguably stunning, the town itself is so much more than that- filled with epic hikes, adorable beach shacks, and Pacific Northwest adventures. So pack up the car for an Oregon coast road trip and get ready to try your hand at these 11 incredible things to do in Cannon Beach, Oregon.