Unique Trip Ideas

Cannon Beach practices a Fireworks-Free Fourth of July in observance and respect for the natural landscape and abundant wildlife. However, there are still many ways and activities to celebrate the 4th of July in Cannon Beach!

The Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest has been an ongoing tradition in Cannon Beach since 1964 when an earthquake in Alaska triggered a tsunami that hit the Oregon Coast. Locals organized a community activity while waiting for the north-end bridge to be fixed. The Sandcastle Contest itself will be held this year on June 21st, 2025.

Cannon Beach Farmers Market is open on Tuesdays, June through September from 11am to 3pm. The Market offers flowers, a wide variety of fresh produce, meat, cheeses, seafood, and hand-crafted artisan food products in the lively Midtown area of Cannon Beach.

Winter Waters is a Pacific Northwest festival that was created to celebrate sea vegetables as an ingredient. Winter Waters also has a spotlight focus on the culinary excellence in Cannon Beach!

The 2023 Savor Cannon Beach Wine and Culinary Festival is a series of nine extraordinary food and wine experiences October 12-27th in Cannon Beach, Oregon.

No visit to Cannon Beach would be complete ­without visiting Ecola State Park. Ecola State Park offers several miles of hiking trails, picnic areas and great vantage points for bird and whale watchers.

The Cannon Beach Book Company owners, Maureen Dooley-Sroufe and Deb Mersereau, have graciously curated a special book list for Cannon Beach Hotel Lodgings' guests. Designed to introduce Oregon history and subjects, as well as local and regional writers, you will be sure to enjoy these selections!

Tufted puffins are becoming increasingly rare. However, they can still be seen at Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach, Oregon.

Cannon Beach was named one of National Geographic's 100 Most Beautiful Places in the World and it's not hard to see why with its beautiful sandy beaches crowned by Haystack Rock. Here are a few fun facts about one of Oregon's most memorable icon.

Traveling to Cannon Beach? Don’t miss the best spots to see during your visit to one of the most incredible places in the world.

Fall is a fabulous time to visit Oregon Wine Country and this Fall, Alaskan Airlines is making it even better! Up to one case of Oregon wine can fly home free of charge on Alaska Airlines until November 20th.

Cannon Beach’s most famous landmark, Haystack rock is one of the West Coast’s most popular attractions and not just for Geology buffs. Haystack rock was created millions of years ago by the same lava flows that formed many of Oregon’s natural features including Tillamook Head and Saddle Mountain.