| Swelling and recessing four times a day according to | | | | Cannon Beach is also an excellent place for the |
| the rhythms of the moon, the Pacific Ocean breaks | | | | outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking, biking, fishing or |
| on the shores of five separate continents, but you | | | | horseback riding can open new horizons for you. |
| can hardly find place so beautiful like Cannon Beach. | | | | Ecola State Park and Oswald West State Park offer |
| With panoramic views of Haystack Rock, Tillamook | | | | one of the best rainforest hikes in the region. For |
| Rock Lighthouse and Silver Point, the sandy beach | | | | biking fans the Oregon Coast Bike Trail along |
| provides the setting for romantic strolls, family fun | | | | Highway 101 offers fabulous views of the entire |
| and outdoor adventure. | | | | Oregon coast the best of which is south of Cannon |
| The town was named after a cannon found on the | | | | Beach to Arcadia Beach or Hug Point. There are also |
| beach in 1922. The cannon were washed ashore due | | | | several family friendly trails around where the whole |
| to the 1846 shipwreck of the USS Shark trying to | | | | family can enjoy the nature. |
| leave Columbia River. Currently around 1600 people | | | | One of the favorite outdoor activities in Cannon |
| live in the town but it is the favorite place for many | | | | Beach is horseback riding. Offered by one of the |
| more in Northwest. | | | | oldest businesses in the town, Sea Ranch Stable, |
| Although there are numerous hotels in Cannon Beach | | | | which operates since 1927, horses and guided rides |
| the best way to enjoy its spirit is to rent an ocean | | | | are available between mid-May and Labor Day. You |
| front house. Having your own privacy and the direct | | | | can enjoy the historic Ecola Creek or the stunning |
| beach access will make your vacation more than | | | | views of Chapman Point and Haystack Rock. At a |
| pleasant. You can toast marshmallows around a | | | | minus low tide night rides to Silver Point will take your |
| cracking beach fire, fly a kite or simply sit back on | | | | breath. |
| the deck and enjoy the remarkable scenery. If you | | | | For the young people Cannon Beach is just 7 miles |
| take a look at some of the vacation rental web sites | | | | away from Seaside. Surfing there provides thrill |
| like TravelWeaver you will find lot of these. | | | | seekers unique connection with the power of nature |
| Cannon Beach is also known for its reputation for art. | | | | while the three rivers offer enjoyment for touring |
| More than 20 art galleries feature the work of | | | | kayaks, canoes and paddle boats. Lot of cafes and |
| coastal artists as well as original work by nationally | | | | restaurants as well as the shopping experience and |
| recognized artists. In addition Cannon Beach is home | | | | attractions in Seaside Carousel Mall add to the live of |
| to performing arts, live theater, music festivals and | | | | the city. |
| literary arts. Attending a workshop will not only | | | | If you ever consider visiting the West Coast and |
| improve your skills in writing, painting or photography | | | | want to experience the beauty of Oregon you must |
| but will be useful and relaxing way to spend your | | | | visit Cannon Beach you will live your dream in this |
| time. | | | | Pacific Paradise. |