The rugged natural beauty of the Coast Range, Haystack Rock and the Needles has turned this town into a mecca for photographers, artists and writers. Their work can be admired in the galleries and shops along Hemlock Street, as well as at the summer art and music festival.
This romantic hideaway will also entice you with other persuits such as kite flying, surf fishing, winter storm watching, beachcombing and exploring in the marine garden tide pools around Haystack Rock.
Oregon's Pacific Coast Forest, mountain, beach, ocean and river all meet through a prism of mist and green translucence along the 300-mile Oregon coast. This was once a timeless area where families returned again and again to the same sleepy coastal town for long holidays. Although the last decade has brought increasing services and facilities, the southern and central regions are virtually untrammelled by development. Oregon's most famous beach resorts - Seaside, Cannon Beach and Lincoln City - are all in the north and have become heavily touristed. If you want to get away from it all in this region, check out the Three Capes Scenic Route, and the rugged, wind-whipped tiny community of Yachats and its surrounds. The southern coast is a near-continuous succession of dramatic seascapes and is serviced by few roads. Highlights include the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, the largest expanse of coastal dunes in the country; the little town of Bandon, one of the jewels of the Oregon coast; the small protected bay and dramatic cliffs of Sunset Bay State Park; and jet boat trips up the Rogue River.
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- Places of Interest -
Haystack Rock - Cannon Beach
Haystack Rock named by its shape, stands 235 ft. It is one of the world's largest free-standing monoliths. It houses a large ecosystem. Vast tide pools at its base (accessible at low tides). Its upper reaches is the homes to thousands of sea birds. Haystack Rock is a must see...!
Coaster Theater Playhouse - 108 N Hemlock (503)436-1242, Fax (503)436-9653
- This is one of the finest community theaters in the Northwest. A showcase for the preforming arts for over twenty years, the Coaster has the charm of a rustic yet elegant theater setting.
-The Coaster offers a diverse calendar of entertainment with something for everyone. Stage plays, music & dance concerts, comedy & musical revues along with exhibited works by artists make for a blending of diverse art forms. Live performances year-round.
-Tickets are available at the Box Office Tuesday through Saturday from 1pm to 5pm and one hour before each performance. Telephone orders accepted with Visa or Mastercard. Theater Seating is Reserved. Children under 5 not admitted. Thank You.
-See "Calendar of Events" for more.
- Parks -
City Park - Downtown, playground equipment, ball field, soccer field, picnic tables, band stand, basketball hoops, tennis courts, skate board park, rest rooms nearby.
Ecola State Park - 3.5 miles North of Cannon Beach
Day Use - $Fee$. Beach access, rest rooms, picnic tables, fishing, hiking, viewpoint, wildlife viewing.
Hug Point State Park - 5 miles South of Cannon Beach.
Day use. Beach access, fishing.
Les Shirley Park - Lewis & Clark Historical Marker, picnic tables, grill, rest rooms, Ecola Creek access.
Nehalem Bay State Park - 16 miles South of Cannon Beach.
$Fee$ Overnight camping with full hook-ups, dumping station, rest rooms, showers, horse camp & trails, boat ramp, bike trails, beach access, fishing, picnic tables. 291 Electrical, maximum site 60'. restroom (wheelchair accessible).
Oswald West State Park - 11 miles South of Cannon Beach.
Primitive Camping. Beach access, rest rooms, picnic tables, fishing, hiking, viewpoint, wildlife viewing. Wheelbarrows for walk-in campers. Unique features: rain forest with massive spruce and cedar trees, 13-mile segment of Oregon Coast Trail, trail to tip of Cape Falcon.
Saddle Mountain State Park - 15 miles East of Cannon Beach.
Primitive camping sites at trailhead. Rare plants & wild flowers. 2.5 mile hiking trail to summit viewpoints. Restrooms, picnic tables, hiking, view points.
Tolovana Beach State Park - 1 mile South of Cannon Beach.
Day Use. Beach access, rest rooms, picnic table, fishing.
Whale Park - Downtown, beach access.
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