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Welcome to CANNON BEACH In a place with as much beauty and wonder as the Oregon Coast, Cannon Beach stands alone. Here, perched on the rugged edge of the Pacific Northwest, a world of art, food and friendly locals has blossomed, where history and nature feel as entwined as the tides. Elk graze on towering headlands over a powerful sea, while quiet tide pools twinkle with salty charms. You can stroll along the beaches and forests that Native Americans have enjoyed for eons and contemplate the settlers that marveled upon sighting these shores. Today, just steps away, the Cannon Beach streets host numerous galleries where world-class sculptors and painters have tapped into their muses to create and display unforgettable art. No place is a place without its people, and the creative Cannon Beach community thrives with a litany of events that delight the body and mind. Thoughtful merchants, accomplished chefs and attentive innkeepers stand ready to share all that’s wonderful and delicious and rewarding about a visit to this town tucked between forest and sea. There’s so much to experience in Cannon Beach that one visit probably will not suffice. So come to relax, connect and explore. Each and every time, we’ll be here to make your experience great. NASHCO PHOTO On the cover: View from Ecola State Park by Tristan Perez cannonbeach.org 3
Experience CANNON BEACH History, p. 6 Arts + Culture, p. 7 Outdoors, p. 21 Food + Drink, p. 27 Lodging, p. 45 4 Cannon Beach Experience Guide
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Cannon Beach History The beauty and bounty of Oregon’s North Coast had been home to the Clatsop, Nehalem, Tillamook and other tribes for generations when the first Europeans arrived as early as the 1500s. Dick Basch, a lifelong Cannon Beach resident and member of the ClatsopNehalem Confederated Tribes, has worked with city leaders and local organizations to promote tribal history. “We are still here,” he says. “We’re not merely a monument in our old village site. We are part of the community.” Basch asks visitors to please respect the land and the people who call it home, and suggests you start your visit at the 10-foot-tall Welcome Pole at NeCus’ Park. That site marks the location where the last NeCus’ village in the area stood before colonization. In 1806 William Clark — as in Lewis and Clark — called the area “the grandest and most pleasing prospects which my eyes ever surveyed.” The name “Cannon Beach” didn’t come until later, after a warship, the USS Shark, foundered and sank on the infamous Columbia River Bar in 1846. The crew survived, as did some of the ship’s cannons that washed ashore. One of them remains on display at the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum. Another famous landmark sits just offshore and came about after that accident. Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, built in 1881 and now known as “Terrible Tilly,” helped ships navigate this dangerous portion of the Coast until it was decommissioned in 1957. Today nesting shorebirds and resting sea lions are the only inhabitants of this scenic slab of rock that forms part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Onshore, Tillamook Head, a knuckle of forest and pastures, is still home to a WWII concrete bunker located along Ecola State Park’s Tillamook Head Trail. The trail starts at the Indian Beach parking lot and carries hikers up to spectacular views over the Pacific. Whether you come to hike the trails, stroll the beaches or explore downtown, visitors will find fun and rewarding ways to experience Cannon Beach at every turn. As Basch says, “We hold our arms open!” Tillamook Rock Lighthouse Cannon Beach History Center and Museum Welcome Pole at NeCus’ Park CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: KENNY HUY NGUYEN; SETH MORRISEY; JONI KABANA / TRAVEL OREGON 6 Cannon Beach Experience Guide
ARTS AND CULTURE Tufted Puffins by artist Georgia Gerber KENNY HUY NGUYEN
Original Watercolors, Oils and Prints of the Coast 503.436.2600 | 2nd Floor Sandpiper Square | 172 N Hemlock | hullgallery.com Cannon Beach, Oregon
COURTESY OF WHITE BIRD GALLERY Celebrating the Arts in Cannon Beach ARTS AND CULTURE For decades artists from near and far have found their way to Cannon Beach, inspired by the iconic Haystack Rock and rugged seascape. Known as one of the top 100 art towns in the country, you can easily walk between the dozen or so independently owned galleries and studios. Even better, you can often meet the artist at work. Here’s a mix of the town’s newest studios along with legacy galleries. White Bird Gallery became one of the first galleries in Cannon Beach when it opened in 1971 — and remains a local institution today. Peruse sculptures, jewelry, paintings, mixed media and more from roughly 50 artists at the northern edge of downtown. In midtown, House of Orange is a hub for contemporary artwork, run by husband-and-wife team Ginger and Greg Scott. Greg is the 2025 Chamber of Commerce artist of the year. In addition to his fantastical paintings of sea creatures, you’ll find a collection of styles from over 20 artists. Look for metal sculptures by Steve Nagode and elegant porcelain blooms by Margaret White Bird Gallery cannonbeach.org 9
ARTS AND CULTURE MacLean. The gallery also hosts artist-led workshops throughout the year. At the Jeffrey Hull Gallery, meander multiple rooms that display work from the renowned artist. Over 50 years ago, Hull moved to Cannon Beach to surf, and the ocean’s edge became his forever home. He still walks the beach daily, finding inspiration for his watercolors, oils and giclée prints. Another hallmark is Icefire Glassworks. Jim Kingwell began blowing glass in the 1970s. In this gallery and hot shop, he shows his own work along that of co-owner Suzanne Kindland and about a dozen others. You’ll find blown, fused and hot-sculpted glass in the form of vases, sea creatures and more. Stop by Thursday through Sunday mornings to see the art of glassblowing in action. Beloved artist and author William Steidel helped shape the town’s identity as an arts colony in the early 1960s, eventually launching Steidel’s Art and creating numerous original artworks for the Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest for close to 60 years before his passing in 2024. This charming gallery and art studio, now led by Peter Dueber, showcases Steidel’s work through the decades. Down the block, find the perfect piece for back home at DragonFire Gallery. The gallery prides itself on displaying affordable works from dozens of regional artists across a variety of media, including paintings, glass pieces, ceramics and metal works. At Shearwater Studio & Gallery, Drea Rose Frost is often painting fishers at sea, surfers riding waves and other expressive seascapes in a sliver by the window, while her gallery assistant — a toy poodle named Freddie — greets guests. In addition to her work, Frost shows regional and local artists in a variety of mediums from driftwood sculptures by Josh Blewett to woodturned bowls by Brett Williamson. ART GALLERIES Bronze Coast Gallery 224 N. Hemlock St., #2 - The Landing bronzecoastgallery.com (503) 436-1055 DragonFire Gallery 123 S. Hemlock St., Ste. 106 dragonfiregallery.com (503) 436-1533 Firefly 172 N. Hemlock St. fireflycannonbeach.com (503) 436-4169 House of Orange 107 Sunset Blvd. houseoforange.gallery (503) 436-4231 Icefire Glassworks 116 E. Gower St. icefireglassworks.com (503) 436-2359 Images of the West by Randall J Hodges 224 N. Hemlock St., Ste. 1, The Landing randalljhodges.com (503) 436-4113 Jeffrey Hull Gallery 172 N. Hemlock St. hullgallery.com (503) 436-2600 Modern Villa Gallery 224 N. Hemlock St., Ste. 6, The Landing modernvillagallery.com (503) 436-2428 Oregon Gallery 223 N. Hemlock St. oregongallery.com (503) 436-0817 White Bird Gallery 251 N. Hemlock St. whitebirdgallery.com (503) 436-2681 ART ORGANIZATIONS Cannon Beach Arts Association cannonbeacharts.org (503) 436-0744 Cannon Beach Gallery Group P.O. Box 1402 cbgallerygroup.com (503) 436-2539 LIVE THEATRE Coaster Theatre Playhouse 108 N. Hemlock St. coastertheatre.com (503) 436-1242 MUSEUMS Cannon Beach History Center & Museum 1387 S. Spruce St. cbhistory.org (503) 436-9301 DragonFire Gallery FROM LEFT: COURTESY OF DRAGONFIRE GALLERY; COURTESY OF ICEFIRE GLASSWORKS 10 Cannon Beach Experience Guide
Other standout art she spotlights includes gyotaku (traditional fish prints) by Duncan Berry and wool and plant dye tapestry from Kyla Sjogren. Head to the neighboring Basalt Studio to meet ceramicist Michelle Valigura in her light-filled studio and showroom, where she produces ceramic pieces in the form of mugs and wall art in earthy hues. Valigura’s professional background includes designing for stop-motion animation, including “Elf” and “The Simpsons.” A nexus for pop-up events, the shop stocks art and handmade clothing, as well as a surprisingly international culinary selection. Look for ramen from around the world, tinned fish and a selection of wine and sake. Down the street, Bronze Coast Gallery has been showing sculptures, jewelry and contemporary work since 1993 — and today represents more than 40 artists who showcase cuttingedge work. Icefire Glassworks 251 N. HEMLOCK STREET | 503-436-2681 WHITEBIRDGALLERY.COM CANNON BEACH, OREGON cannonbeach.org 11
Art in Cannon Beach In Cannon Beach, art comes naturally. Here are just some of the works you can see at galleries in our vibrant community of artists. Clockwise from top left: “Change in the Weather,” Jeffrey Hull; Pile-up, Gesine Krätzner; “Pacific Navigation,” Chuck Gumpert; “Basket 05,” Debra Carnes 12 Cannon Beach Experience Guide
Clockwise from top left: “Sunlit Leaves,” Summer Peterson; Dark Star, Phil Seder; “Haystack Majestic,” Jeni Lee; Blue Balloon, James Moyer cannonbeach.org 13
Public Art and Museums Cannon Beach didn’t earn its reputation as an art lover’s paradise on its galleries alone. You can barely walk two blocks in this town without bumping into a mesmerizing sculpture or mural that begs to be explored. Start your tour of art around town at the corner of Spruce and Second streets at The Wave sculpture, a steel interpretation of the ocean’s waves by Sharon Warman Agnor. Continue north on Spruce, cross Third Street and walk to the corner of East Third Street, where you’ll find a block-long rusted whale ribs sculpture created by Nick Thomas Design Studio. Now follow East Third Street east as it turns and becomes Fir Street. Just before the bridge, walk west on the bark trail to the beach access at the edge of Ecola Creek. The cedar Welcome Pole sculpture was carved by Native artist Guy Capoeman and is inspired by the original ClatsopNehalem Tribe that lived along this creek bank. Continue along the trail through a small, wooded area, emerging at Spruce Street and turning right on Third Street to Whale Park. Here you’ll find a bronze whale sculpture commemorating the 1806 visit of Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery, when they reportedly found a whale that had washed ashore here. Cross Hemlock Street and walk south to enter the heart of downtown Cannon Beach. Turn left up the pathway by Coastal Yarns, where the courtyard features a bronze seal sculpture by Northwest sculptor Georgia Gerber. Pass through the courtyard to the south to find a colorful mural by Rumi Tsuda depicting Cannon Beach scenes. Return to Hemlock Street and continue south. Cross Hemlock to check out the raven sculpture fountain in the courtyard of the Landing by Jim Eppler, and then continue, crossing West First Street and Hemlock again, to A Delicate Balance, a sculpture with stacked chickens and eggs, by sculptor Wayne Chabre. Next, walk a half-mile south along the east side of Hemlock to Coolidge Avenue to see bronze tufted puffins by Georgia Gerber. Walk one block east on Coolidge, one block south on Evergreen, two blocks east on Dawes and one block on South Spruce Street to the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum. The nonprofit museum is rich with local history and hosts events like the annual fall Cottage Tour, a self-guided walking tour of a dozen or so historic homes and locations. Just over a half-mile north via Spruce Street, across from the Cannon Beach Visitor Center, is Contact, an orange steel bench formed by two figures reaching toward each other, created by artist Alisa Looney. Want More Inspiration? About a five-minute drive south on Hemlock Street brings you to the Tolovana Wayside Park, where you’ll find the Salmon Journey sculpture by Native artist Lillian Pitt and artist Aaron Loveitt. KENNY HUY NGUYEN (2) ARTS AND CULTURE A Delicate Balance Whale ribs sculpture 16 Cannon Beach Experience Guide
SOMETHING FUN IN EVERY SEASON ENJOY ALL THE 2026 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS! May 15, 16, & 17 FAT BIKE FESTIVAL Explore, play, and enjoy Cannon Beach by Fat Bike at the Fat Bike Festival. FOR EVENT DETAILS, REGISTRATION, AND TICKETS VISIT CANNONBEACH.ORG/EVENTS-AND-FESTIVALS/ CANNON BEACH CHAMBER AND INFORMATION CENTER 207 N SPRUCE ST CANNON BEACH, OR 97110 | (503) 436-2623 June 19, 20, & 21 62ND CANNON BEACH SANDCASTLE CONTEST 2026 is the year of the Sandcastle in Cannon Beach! One of the longest Oregon Heritage events, the Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest is proud of the tradition, creativity, and fun day of building sandcastles that everyone is invited to! Building is on Saturday the 20 , rain or shine. Additonal events thorughout the weekend. th November 6, 7, & 8 39TH STORMY WEATHER ARTS FESTIVAL Gallery receptions, artist demonstrations, live music, art workshops, and more at the annual Stormy Weather Arts Festival! July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE Come to Cannon Beach for the 4th of July to watch or join in on our parade! All are welcome and encouraged to participate. October 31 HALLOWEEN TREAT TRAIL Trick or Treat throughout Cannon Beach on Halloween! November 27 - December 31 HAYSTACK HOLIDAYS Join us for our hometown holiday celebrations beginning midNovember. Events include Mimosa Madness Weekend, Wreath Making, Lamp Lighting Ceremony, Name That Tune Window Contest, and more! Contest, and more! Chamber of Commerce
Engage With the Arts ARTS AND CULTURE FROM LEFT: GEORGE VETTER PHOTOGRAPHY; JEREMY BURKE Cannon Beach’s art galleries are a treat to visit — but sometimes you want to do more than just look at art. Sometimes you want to be in the same room while the artists are creating, or you want to watch live actors performing onstage, or maybe you even want to create something yourself. Here are several ways you can put your hands to work — or at least watch — in the lively Cannon Beach arts scene. You can observe how glassblowing works at Icefire Glassworks, a studio located in midtown Cannon Beach since 1972. Year-round, this hot shop features original vases, bowls and sculptural forms, as well as unique marbles by Anthony Parker; gorgeous necklaces by Laura Bowker; and works from regional glass artists like Michelle Kaptur, Mark Gordon, Kathleen Sheard, Jeff and Heather Thompson, David Haberer, and Teresa Kowalski, among others. Check the studio’s website for opportunities to get up close and personal with the artists. Visitors can catch a live performance at the Coaster Theatre Playhouse, which presents a year-round schedule of community plays and events. Productions such as “Miracle on 34th Street” have graced its stage, and the theater has hosted concerts with regional greats such as Curtis Salgado, Lloyd Jones and Pink Martini. From its early beginnings as the Coaster Roller Rink in the 1920s, this historic site has been an anchor of cultural events in Cannon Beach. Cannon Beach Arts Association is a nonprofit organization operating at Cannon Beach Gallery in midtown, focusing on revolving art exhibits by local and regional artists. The space also hosts diverse classes taught by Pacific Northwest artists, fun events for all artistic abilities and an annual Summer Art Camp for kids. Whether you’re a beginner or a working artist, you’ll find something creative to engage with all year long. Every summer from July into September, the nonprofit Tolovana Arts Colony produces a series of outdoor concerts in Cannon Beach’s city park. From Afrobeats and soul to blues legends such as Norman Sylvester, the shows are familyfriendly and full of good energy. The Colony also holds outdoor art fairs, workouts and dance classes for all skill levels. Coaster Theatre Playhouse’s performance of “The Norwegians” 18 Cannon Beach Experience Guide
Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest Art and Culture Festivals Did you know that you can meet local and national artists, award-winning writers, and other creative-minded folks at Cannon Beach’s many art festivals held throughout the year? From gallery artist debuts and dance performances to masterfully built sandcastles, Cannon Beach’s renowned festivals are where you can see the coastal cultural scene truly come to life. The annual weekend-long literary festival Get Lit at the Beach in April brings together lauded authors and eager readers to celebrate their mutual love of books. Activities include intimate meet-and-greets with authors, awardwinning author readings, a lit crawl, book signings and more. In 2026, featured authors include people like June 16 - Sept. 7, 2026 11am-3pm Fresh produce, flowers, artisan and prepared foods, fun and more! For more information call Farmers Market Manager 503-440-4267 By Bernard Slade A GATHERING FOR READERS “Get Lit at the Beach is the best party I ever went to!” ~Ursula K. Le Guin April 17-19, 2026 • GetLitAtTheBeach.com cannonbeach.org 19
Karen Russell, Eileen Garvin, Claudia Rowe, Laurie Frankel and fantasy master Terry Brooks, the author of roughly two dozen New York Times Best Sellers, including the Shannara series, and who also adapted George Lucas’ “Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace” into a book. Be one of the first to view the exciting new pieces created by local artists over the long months of winter at the Spring Unveiling Arts Festival in May. During this town-wide debut, each gallery is given a generous allotted time for its unveiling so art lovers can casually wander from gallery to gallery and soak up the receptions, wine and live music. The Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest each June is a classic that’s been a part of Cannon Beach history for more than 60 years. It’s recognized as an Oregon Heritage Tradition by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, making it one of just 28 events statewide to achieve such a designation. Professional sculpture artists and amateurs alike hit the beach to construct and be judged on their remarkable sand creations. The entire weekend is packed with familyfun activities. In late March, Whale Watch Week celebrates one of our most iconic species of wildlife — and affords the chance to view gray whales on their northbound spring migration. Keep an eye out for thousands of these majestic creatures alongside Oregon State Parks rangers and volunteers at Ecola State Park — where wide-open viewpoints abound near parking areas and along quiet hiking trails. One of Cannon Beach’s most popular and busiest events for nearly 40 years, the three-day Stormy Weather Arts Festival in November is filled with concerts, wine tastings and demonstrations. Every winter, rain or shine, Cannon Beach’s art community gathers to showcase its many talents. The town’s galleries, shops, hotels and restaurants host a variety of writers, singers, composers, painters and sculptors. The Cannon Beach History Museum is where history never gets old! Home to THE Cannon Beach cannon! cbhistory.org Check our website for upcoming exhibits and events! Native American Longhouse Replica Free Lecture Series Annual Cannon Beach Cottage Tour - celebrating its 23rd year in 2026! Experience Cannon Beach’s history with... The Museum is located at 1387 South Spruce Street. Fine Art Glass Since 1971 Hemlock and Gower 503.436.2359 icefireglassworks@gmail.com GREAT SERVICE QUALITY GEAR EXPERT ADVICE CLEANLINE SURF SEASIDE • CANNON BEACH • OREGON CLEANLINESURF.COM • 888-546-6176 20 Cannon Beach Experience Guide
Ecola State Park OUTDOORS NASHCO PHOTO
Exploring Haystack Rock AND THE BEACHES OF CANNON BEACH Cannon Beach certainly has plenty of beaches to love. At the community’s north end, Ecola State Park hides crescents of sand between towering headlands cloaked in old-growth spruce and hemlock. From there a wide beach unfurls all the way to Hug Point, some 6 miles south. Haystack Rock Just south of Cannon Beach’s midtown, Haystack Rock remains the undeniable top draw. The 235-foot-high basalt sea stack is so close to shore, you can come close to it during seasonal low tides. You can also walk near two adjacent rock formations (known as the Needles) when the tide recedes and exposes pools full of intertidal life. Many seabirds frequent Cannon Beach’s coastal cliffs, but tufted puffins steal the show from April through mid- to late August with cartoonish orange beaks and black footballshaped bodies. More than 100 of these birds nest on Haystack Rock each spring, when they dive and wing through the water to feed on herring and smelt. While Haystack Rock is beloved as a uniquely Oregon viewpoint, it’s also a critical coastal environment protected for future generations. From March to October, knowledgeable interpreters and volunteers with the Haystack Rock Awareness Program educate thousands of beachgoers. Wearing bright-red vests and coats, this group explains that barnacles are actually living creatures and why the Haystack Rock area is protected as an Oregon Marine Garden and part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge. FROM LEFT: NASHCO PHOTO; SOPHIA KNOX / OCVA Haystack Rock Tide pool OUTDOORS 22 Cannon Beach Experience Guide
Southern Beaches About a mile south of Haystack Rock, Tolovana Beach offers parking, restrooms, a playground and an ADA- compliant wheelchair ramp that reaches the sand. Several lodging and dining options within walking distance make it easy to ditch the car. Plan to purchase a day-use permit if you don’t have an Oregon State Park pass. Continuing south from the Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site (which provides beach access from Highway 101), you’ll come across a historic wagon route. Before Highway 101 was built, settlers traveled by horse, wagon and automobile alongside the surf. The tricky section came when navigating around the headland at Hug Point. The solution was to blast a roadbed into the rock, a route that hikers still use today to get around the point when the tide allows. Beyond the point, caves and a waterfall invite more exploring. You can also reach the spot from the Hug Point Wayside on Highway 101. Northern Beaches Downtown Cannon Beach puts you just steps from the sand with 44 access points throughout town, including the west ends of First, Second and Third streets. Wandering the sand is great any time of year, but in June you can catch the annual Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest, an Oregon Heritage event, held every June. You can enter the event yourself, too! Across from the freshwater Ecola Creek, Chapman Beach typically sees fewer visitors, unless you count the elk that sometimes loll around the grassy lawn at Les Shirley Park. The Bird Rocks scattered just offshore are home to an estimated 28,000 common murres, among the largest nesting colonies of these black-andwhite seabirds in the world. Crescent Beach hides just beyond those rocks, a half-mile-long beauty best reached by a hiking trail in Ecola State Park that descends steeply through Sitka spruce and thickets of salal. FROM TOP: ETHAN DANIELS / ALAMY STOCK; JESS SCHMIT Hug Point Crescent Beach OUTDOORS cannonbeach.org 23
Whether you want to hike, picnic on a bluff overlooking Terrible Tilly, or spot bald eagles and whales, Ecola State Park is a must-visit on the north end of Cannon Beach. The park’s 1,023 acres of beauty is so impressive that several films, including “Twilight” and “The Goonies,” have filmed scenes here. Tip: A free app called “SetJetters” will guide you to the exact shooting location to re-create your own pictures. Paved trails and a picnic area offer views of Tillamook Rock Lighthouse — aka Terrible Tilly — perched on a basalt rock a mile offshore. The park’s northernmost stretch, Indian Beach, sits at the base of Tillamook Head’s southern slope. Both Ecola Point and Indian Beach offer day hikes, including along the Oregon Coast Trail. The offshore rocks you’ll see are nesting sites for many species of seabirds. Sea lions and harbor seals also give birth to their pups on some of the same rocky islands — never approach them. The higher vantage points make for great spring and winter whale watching. Stay on designated trails and wear appropriate footwear and clothes — it’s muddy even in summer — and visit midweek to avoid crowds. The road is narrow, so RVs and trailers are not allowed; additionally, there’s no overnight parking.Check the park’s website for road closures, and plan to purchase a day-use permit at the park if you don’t already have an Oregon State Park pass. Ecola State Park OUTDOORS TRAVEL OREGON Ecola State Park 24 Cannon Beach Experience Guide
Hike, Bike and Surf Ecola State Park offers some of the Coast’s most spectacular hiking with sweeping views over the beaches and Pacific. An 8-mile segment of the Oregon Coast Trail forms the park’s backbone. Follow it south from Ecola Point along a steep, 1.25-mile descent to Crescent Beach or north for about 5 miles to Indian Beach. The familyfriendly, 2.5-mile Clatsop Loop Trail traces the route used by an expedition party from Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery in 1806 and affords views of Tillamook Rock Lighthouse. Expert hikers can continue on for another 4 miles on the Tillamook Head Trail to Seaside. Arrange a shuttle if you’re hiking one-way. Mountain bikers have plenty of options, too, at Klootchy Creek. Just off Highway 26, you’ll find about 12 miles of single-track on many yearround trails for all skill sets, including Ski Tracks, a new, flowy blue trail that traverses about 1,300 feet downhill, and another experts-only track, Evil Twin, which extends from the top of Twin Peaks to the bottom. You need a free permit to ride. Gravel grinders should get a copy of the new Oregon Coast Gravel Guide with downloadable GPS tracks, and try the demanding 31-mile Terrible Tilly route. The beach is also great for riding fat-tire bikes, especially south of Tolovana to Arcadia Beach. Don’t miss the Fat Bike Festival held in May. Indian Beach at Ecola State Park attracts surfers looking to harness the power of the Pacific on what are often clean, curling waves. Summer is best for beginners; winter brings strong currents and powerful waves. Any time of year you’ll need a wetsuit. FROM TOP: EMILY MARIE WILSON / ALAMY STOCK; JONI KABANA / TRAVEL OREGON Indian Beach Oregon Coast Trail OUTDOORS cannonbeach.org 25
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Hemlock • Cannon Beach (503) 436-9551 Enjoy the weather and your meal on our patio or take it to go. • Seafood • Sandwiches • Espressos • Beer & Wine • Ice cream • Homemade Desserts 263 N Hemlock • CANNON BEACH (503) 436-2661 • thebistrocannonbeach.com Local Seafood as well as Local Meats Four Stops for a Perfect Picnic in Paradise There are several places in Cannon Beach not to miss ifyou want to assemble a perfect picnic or grab provisions for a hiking adventure. A high-quality selection of cheeses, cured and smoked meats, gourmet crackers or sandwiches and prepared foods are readily available at Cannon Beach grocery stores. In downtown Cannon Beach, Mariner Market offers a well-chosen case of cheeses and meats, along with a deli counter for prepared foods and a good selection of chips and crackers. In Tolovana Park, at the south end of Cannon Beach, Fresh Foods Cannon Beachoffers extensive deli selections to prepare your own charcuterie or cheese boards, along with packaged sandwiches and hot deli items readyto go. Ecola Seafoods is an essential stop ifyour picnic in paradise includes Pacific specialties like locally-smoked Great Spots for Dining Outdoors When weather permits, there are several outdoor patios and decks in Cannon Beach for alfresco dining that are dog friendly. At the epicenter of action in downtown, the deck at The Driftwood Restaurant & Lounge is a great spot to linger over lunch, dinner, cocktails or happy-hour snacks, while making new friends around their glowing fire pit. Also downtown, Local Grill & Scoop has outdoortables on a lovely patio dotted with greenery and flowers, a great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner before a day at the beach or some shopping. The brick patio at Bistro is cozy and romantic, tucked awayjust off Hemlock Street in downtown and perfect for date night. Outfitted with picnic tables and Adirondack chairs, Public Coast Brewing Company’s patio is ideal for sipping a few rounds of craft beer in the sun or sharing a meal with a group of friends. 40 cannonbeach.org Experience family dining in a relaxed and friendly environment. 156 N. Hemlock • Cannon Beach (503) 436-9551 Enjoy the weather and your meal on our patio or take it to go. • Seafood • Pizza • Sandwiches • Espressos • Beer & Wine • Ice cream • Homemade Desserts 263 N Hemlock • CANNON BEACH (503) 436-2661 • thebistrocannonbeach.com American Restaurant with some twists. Local Seafood as well as Local Meats Four Stops for a Perfect Picnic in Paradise There are several places in Cannon Beach not to miss ifyou want to assemble a perfect picnic or grab provisions for a hiking adventure. A high-quality selection of cheeses, cured and smoked meats, gourmet crackers or sandwiches and prepared foods are readily available at Cannon Beach grocery stores. In downtown Cannon Beach, Mariner Market offers a well-chosen case of cheeses and meats, along with a deli counter for prepared foods and a good selection of chips and crackers. In Tolovana Park, at the south end of Cannon Beach, Fresh Foods Cannon Beachoffers extensive deli selections to prepare your own charcuterie or cheese boards, along with packaged sandwiches and hot deli items readyto go. Ecola Seafoods is an essential stop ifyour picnic in paradise includes Pacific specialties like locally-smoked Great Spots for Dining Outdoors When weather permits, there are several outdoor patios and decks in Cannon Beach for alfresco dining that are dog friendly. At the epicenter of action in downtown, the deck at The Driftwood Restaurant & Lounge is a great spot to linger over lunch, dinner, cocktails or happy-hour snacks, while making new friends around their glowing fire pit. Also downtown, Local Grill & Scoop has outdoortables on a lovely patio dotted with greenery and flowers, a great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner before a day at the beach or some shopping. The brick patio at Bistro is cozy and romantic, tucked awayjust off Hemlock Street in downtown and perfect for date night. Outfitted with picnic tables and Adirondack chairs, Public Coast Brewing Company’s patio is ideal for sipping a few rounds of craft beer in the sun or sharing a meal with a group of friends. 40 cannonbeach.org 26 Cannon Beach Experience Guide
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Farm to Table Stephanie Inn Dining Room FOOD AND DRINK COURTESY OF STEPHANIE INN DINING ROOM The Cannon Beach food scene includes talented chefs using locally sourced ingredients, and you can sample a good bit of their work along the North Coast Food Trail. The region’s farms, dairies, fishing boats and baking talents are on full display at the Cannon Beach Farmers Market, a founding member of the food trail, held on Tuesdays from June through September. You can also take your pick of eateries that specialize in farm-to-table dining. Wayfarer Restaurant & Lounge serves fresh oysters, Dungeness crab and a wild mushroom risotto, which all pair nicely with an oceanfront view. The Stephanie Inn Dining Room offers an intimate, ingredient-focused dining experience where every bite reflects the richness of Oregon’s land and sea. 28 Cannon Beach Experience Guide
Chef Aaron Bedard’s four-course prix fixe menu changes with the seasons, showcasing freshly caught Chinook salmon from Astoria, Willamette Valley grass-fed lamb, and heirloom produce from its sister farm, Public Coast Farm. Elsewhere, wild-caught fish is the star at Ecola Seafoods Restaurant & Market, which has an extensive list of seafood baskets. A Tradition of Excellence SINCE 1961 35 Breakfast Varieties Served Anytime • Kids Menu Available Try our gourmet burgers, soups, chowder, steaks, seafood, and homemade desserts! 503.436.2851 | www.pignpancake.com Driftwood Restaurant 179 N Hemlock Street, Downtown Cannon Beach (503) 436-2439 - driftwoodcb.com FOOD, FAMILY, AND FUN! - SINCE 1944 cannonbeach.org 29
Fresh Seafood FISH ’N CHIPS AND CHOWDER If it’s seafood you’re seeking (and who wouldn’t at the Coast?), Cannon Beach’s eateries can fill up your belly with fresh fish, shellfish and crustaceans locally sourced in the Pacific Northwest. For truly special dining, look for Oregon-caught seafood including salmon, rockfish, albacore, steelhead, oysters, clams, tiny sustainable pink bay shrimp and the Coast’s renowned Dungeness crab. Cannon Beach Hardware and Public House, better known by locals as the “Screw & Brew,” vends both fish and chips and nuts and bolts. The popular little pub may be adjacent to a hardware store, but the prawns-and-chips basket or fried-halibut sandwich need no fixing. Fishing-family-owned Ecola Seafoods Restaurant & Market has a cozy, family-friendly seating area and two deli cases featuring the best the Oregon Coast has to offer, thanks to its small fishing fleet that supplies the eatery and market. Grab a fresh crab cocktail to go (or ask what’s in season). The real draw for the visitor is the fried seafood-and-chips baskets, mounded with batter-fried Pacific cod, halibut, wild salmon, prawns, razor clams and more, all ringed with thin, crunchy fries. Worth noting: The homemade clam chowder is bacon- and gluten-free. Prepare to wait a bit on a busy day — it will be worth it. Visitors who love bacon-studded New England-style clam chowder tend to love Mo’s Seafood & Chowder, part of a small Oregon Coast chain with killer ocean views and a family-friendly vibe. You can get your chowder in sourdough bread bowls or add fresh Oregon bay shrimp (ask for the slumgullion). On a busy day, check in with the hostess and then walk a few paces to find one of the most beautiful beaches on the Coast. Though known for its fried fish, Tom’s Fish & Chips does gluten-free fries in a dedicated fryer. You can also choose from a range of healthy options like the grilled-fish tacos and blackenedsalmon Caesar salad. Make your fish ’n chips grilled for a lighter option. FROM TOP: JOHN VALLS; COURTESY OF MO’S SEAFOOD & CHOWDER FOOD AND DRINK Tom’s Fish & Chips Mo’s Seafood & Chowder 30 Cannon Beach Experience Guide
Special Occasion Be it to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary or just because, visitors have some great restaurants to choose from in Cannon Beach for special moments. Housed in a cedar-shake building with a lovely brick patio downtown, the Bistro showcases masterful flavors with little fuss. The chef had a stint in Hollywood as the food stylist for the movie “Mrs. Doubtfire,” as well as positions at esteemed restaurants in San Francisco and elsewhere. Try the steamed clams from nearby Willapa Bay, then go for an entree like lamb and bison ragout or a hearty soup featuring local seafood simmered in a Thai-inspired broth. The Stephanie Inn Dining Room offers upscale dining at a beachfront resort with a farm-to-table menu. Oregon-raised chef Aaron Bedard trained at the Western Culinary Institute and prides himself on finding the most succulent oysters from Netarts Bay, foraging for wild mushrooms and working with fishermen personally for the freshest Chinook salmon. Ask about his heritage blueberries, and don’t miss the Dungeness crab cakes. New fine-dining restaurant Anna’s Table serves sophisticated cuisine made with a deep respect for the community and environment. Locally sourced seafood is a specialty, with dishes like apple-cider-glazed salmon. Come celebrate your favorite pro team finally making it to the playoffs with a Sunday Football menu that includes pulled-pork chili. BROKEN BANJO FOOD AND DRINK Bistro cannonbeach.org 31
FOOD AND DRINK CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: AMANDA RICHARDS; COURTESY OF PELICAN BREWING COMPANY; COURTESY OF DRIFTWOOD RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Driftwood Restaurant & Lounge Pelican Brewing Company Warren House Pub 32 Cannon Beach Experience Guide
Beer, Wine and Spirits Cannon Beach bartenders can mix a memorable cocktail, suggest a great glass of wine or offer a pint of beer after a day on the beach or trail. Several lounges have slightly later hours and full menus, as well as drinks — great news for night owls. Housed in a little cottage with snug interior dining, the cuisine at Castaways leans global, with dishes like Caribbean grilled prawns and Creole etouffee, but the most fun is in the tiki-bar-inspired cocktail menu. Serving classics since 1944, the Driftwood Restaurant & Lounge offers its signature clam chowder (with a recipe that is over 40 years old!) and juicy filet mignon for hearty appetites, perfectly paired with an Oregon wine from an extensive list. The Alchemy Lounge delights whiskey lovers in the heart of Cannon Beach. With more than 300 bottles to choose from, the top-shelf selection goes well with savory snacks like warm, soft pretzels or baked brie. If you don’t like it neat and want something other than whiskey, try a cocktail like the Familiar, infused with local cherries. Soak it all up with a grilled-salmon sandwich. While it’s been a breakfast, lunch and dinner classic in Cannon Beach since 1977, Wayfarer Restaurant & Lounge is also one of just two restaurants with a view of Haystack Rock. Sample from the cocktail menu in the lounge with a side of crab cakes. The Bistro has dinner seating up to 8 p.m. with live music in the lounge. The wine-brined beef filet is as delicious as it sounds. Small but mighty, Cannon Beach Smokehouse offers specialty cocktails, beer from Bill’s Tavern & Brewhouse and house-smoked meats. Swing by the Warren House Pub for cocktails, billiards and a stone fireplace. The Taco Zone does a dozen different margaritas, including one with tamarind. Public Coast Brewing Co. pays homage to Oregon’s 363 miles of public beaches. Celebrate them with a Coastal Haze IPA. A few blocks south, Bodega Taproom & Bottle Shop pours a rotating selection of local craft beer, wine and cider. Pelican Brewing Company’s Cannon Beach location has a cozy fire pit with expansive deck seating. Try a burger with Tsunami Stout teriyaki glaze and fish and chips with Kiwanda Cream Ale batter. fresh brews. friendly crew. coastal classics. PELICAN BREWING CANNON BEACH 503.908.3377 PELICANBREWING.COM 1371 S HEMLOCK ST, CANNON BEACH, OR iconic brews. small-town feel. coastal classics. PELICAN BREWING ROCKAWAY BEACH 971.306.1012 PELICANBREWING.COM 165 S MILLER ST. ROCKAWAY BEACH, OR Friday – Sunday 11-4 Or call for an appointment that fits your schedule. 503-440-5767 STEIDEL’S ART GALLERY cannonbeach.org 33
FOOD AND DRINK FROM LEFT: COURTESY OF ELK CREEK COFFEE; COURTESY OF OROS’ FIRESIDE RESTAURANT Breakfast & Brunch With its foggy mornings and ocean breezes, it’s no surprise that Cannon Beach is home to a number of excellent bakeries, coffee spots and places that do brunch. COFFEE AND BAKERIES Just a block away from the beach, Insomnia Coffee Co.’s baristas brew espresso with roasted beans from its sister company, Dapper & Wise. Try a specialized mocha by the cozy wood stove. Bald Eagle Coffee House has homemade scones, vegetarian soups and soy lattes, and newcomer Elk Creek Coffee pairs its coffee with ever-changing specialty biscuits and gluten-free pastries. Longtime downtown favorite Cannon Beach Bakery wows its guests with its glass case full of giant Danishes, bear claws and savory quiches. Chocolate lovers rejoice at year-round specialties at the Cannon Beach Chocolate Cafe, such as the wintry hot chocolate or summery chocolate milkshake. Near Tolovana Beach, Sea Level Bakery + Coffee sells magnificent French-style loaves and maple-bourbon sticky buns, the envy of all bakers. At the north end of town, Elohveē Coffee Shop and Wine Bar pairs its piping-hot pick-me-ups with fresh baked goods, comfortable couches and a sun-dappled patio. CANNON BEACH BRUNCH The Lazy Susan Cafe, located downtown, serves all-day waffles, omelets and more. Families love nearby Pig ’N Pancake for its extensive kids’ menu, casual diner vibe and generous portions. Breakfast and lunch items are served all day long. On a stormy day, warm up next to a roaring fire inside a 1921 log cabin at Oros’ Fireside Restaurant with local seafood specialties like the grilled-oyster breakfast and Dungeness crab Benedict. Pair it with a Cannon Beach Sunset cocktail with rum, pineapple juice and grenadine. The Local Grill & Scoop has been a favorite for more than 30 years with eggs of all kinds, blueberry pancakes, and belly-warming biscuits and gravy. Oros’ Fireside Restaurant Elk Creek Coffee 34 Cannon Beach Experience Guide
Special Appetites VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, GLUTEN-FREE Cannon Beach loves its light eats and health-conscious menus as much as it does its fish and chips — including the gluten-free version at Public Coast Brewing Co. Those with special dietary needs can ask for substitutions in most restaurants, or opt for a wide range of dishes carefully prepared to be mindful of certain foods. For a vegetarian-friendly brunch or a snack on the go, Crêpe Neptune in the Cannon Beach Mall griddles up giant French-style pancakes, both savory and sweet, many named for local sites and landmarks. Try the Cape Falcon with strawberries, lemon curd and whipped cream; or the goat cheese, spinach and Kalamata olive-stuffed Oswald West. Its buckwheat-batter option is dairy- and gluten-free. (Please note: The kitchen isn’t suitable for celiacs.) Vegetarians delight in the omelets and meat-free eggs Benedict with slices of tomato and spinach for breakfast at The Lazy Susan Cafe, a sunny, friendly spot with breakfast and lunch specialties. The cafe especially loves its waffles, serving them all day long with a range of toppings that include fruit and homemade whipped cream. Award-winning Pizza a’fetta has been dishing out pies in town since 1988, including tasty vegetarian pizzas featuring ingredients like artichokes, mushrooms and olives. There’s always a selection of veggie slices and green salads available for takeout. Any 14-inch pie can be made with a 99% gluten-free crust. Seasons Cafe, a welcoming casual bistro, can make any of its sandwiches, paninis or wraps gluten-free. The teriyaki bento with seasonal vegetables is a great choice for vegans, especially nice on the patio on a cool, breezy day. Give it a call for weekend dinner specials and live-music events. FOOD AND DRINK COURTESY OF PUBLIC COAST BREWING CO. Public Coast Brewing Co. cannonbeach.org 35
Casual Eats Dining in Cannon Beach doesn’t have to be fancy. Families are beloved at many of the larger, more casual public houses and restaurants that offer outdoor seating and great food. Each of the places listed here — plus many more — offers fresh-air seating outside that’s great not just for pups but also kids who like to roam around. With cool-wood booths, Pacific Northwest-inspired artwork, tall ceilings and expanded outdoor seating, Bill’s Tavern & Brewhouse loves families. Kids may choose from two different kinds of fish and chips (halibut or cod), chicken strips, or a hot dog, while adults enjoy oyster burgers, calamari or an albacore-tuna melt, with beers and ciders on tap. Little ones and teetotalers may enjoy the honeysweetened root beer, a special recipe. Seating outside the tavern is pet-friendly. Pelican Brewing Company offers family-friendly dining in a welcoming space with tables that can seat up to 20 guests and a pet-friendly outside patio. They also feature a beer garden for lounging with beverages fire-side. Public Coast Brewing Co. offers kid favorites like burgers and fries as well as house-made craft sodas to enjoy. Boasting a lively outdoor space with a communal fire pit and covered patio area, it’s great for all families, especially those with pets. FOOD AND DRINK Pelican Brewing Company COURTESY OF PELICAN BREWING COMPANY 36 Cannon Beach Experience Guide
FOOD AND DRINK BAKERIES & ESPRESSO Cannon Beach Bakery 240 N. Hemlock St. cannonbeachbakery.com (503) 436-0399 Cannon Beach Chocolate Cafe 232 N. Spruce St. cannonbeachchocolatecafe.com (503) 436-4331 Elohveé 277 Beaver St. Insomnia Coffee Company 139 W. Second St. insomniacoffee.co (503) 436-4164 Saltbox Supply Co. 123 S. Hemlock St., #103 saltboxcb.com Sea Level Bakery + Coffee 3116 S. Hemlock St. sealevelbakery.com (503) 436-4254 $ Sleepy Monk Coffee Order online at: sleepymonkcoffee.com (503) 436-2796 RESTAURANTS Anna’s Table 188 S. Hemlock St. annastablecb.com (503) 436-4272 Bill’s Tavern & Brewhouse 188 N. Hemlock St. billstavernandbrewhouse.com (503) 436-2202 $-$$$ The Bistro 263 N. Hemlock St. thebistrocannonbeach.com (503) 436-2661 Cannon Beach Hardware & Public House 1235 S. Hemlock St. cannonbeachhardware.com (503) 436-4086 Cannon Beach Smokehouse & Charcuterie 131 Second St. smokehousecannonbeach.com (503) 436-4035 $-$$$ Crêpe Neptune 175 Second St. crepeneptune.com (503) 436-9200 Driftwood Restaurant & Lounge 179 N. Hemlock St. driftwoodcannonbeach.com (503) 436-2439 $$$ Ecola Seafoods 208 N. Spruce St. ecolaseafoods.com (503) 436-9130 The Local Grill and Scoop 156 N. Hemlock St. localgrillandscoop.com (503) 436-9551 $$ Mo’s Seafood & Chowder 195 Warren Way ilovemoschowder.com (503) 436-1111 Oros’ Fireside Restaurant 100 E. Second St. (971) 395-9769 Pelican Brewing Company - Cannon Beach 1371 S. Hemlock St. pelicanbrewing.com (503) 908-3377 $$$ Pig ’N Pancake 223 S. Hemlock St. pignpancake.com (503) 436-2851 $ Pizza a’fetta 231 N. Hemlock St., #109 pizza-a-fetta.com (503) 436-0333 $$ Public Coast Brewing Co. 264 E. Third St. publiccoastbrewing.com (503) 436-0285 Stephanie Inn Dining Room 2740 S. Pacific St. stephanieinn.com/dining (855) 977-2444 Tom’s Fish & Chips 240 N. Hemlock St. tomscannonbeach.com (503) 436-4301 Wayfarer Restaurant & Lounge 1190 Pacific Drive wayfarer-restaurant.com (503) 436-1108 JONI KABANA / TRAVEL OREGON Bill’s Tavern DINING KEY Child Menu Lounge Reservations Meeting Room Catering ADA Average entree price: $: Under $10 $$: $11-$20 $$$: $21-$30 $$$$: $30+ cannonbeach.org 37
We are the uncommon fabric store located in beautiful Cannon Beach, Oregon. We offer a large selection of batiks, Asian, brights and seashore related fabric designs, along with a great selection of books, notions and patterns. We hope you will visit us soon! FABRICS 1065 S Hemlock Midtown Cannon Beach (503) 436-0833 www.centerdiamond.com MEN MEN MEN Ice Cream Local Espresso Fruit Smoothies Specialty Drinks Cookies & Treats Fudge Brownies and More Apparel (12mo-3X) Souvenir & Shells Beach Toys & Kites Jewelry & Local Art Beach Accessories and More Chillin' at the Beach 163 2nd Ave Cannon Beach, OR 503-436-4469 Woman owned and family operated business since 2008. We focus on being a fun and memorable experience for all Located in the Cannon Beach Mall Bringing Cannon Beach the very best products to their tables at reasonable prices. 3401 Hemlock Ave, Cannon Beach | 503-436-0945 Sun-Sat: 8am to 8pm | SUMMER HOURS: 8am to 9pm www.freshfoodsmarketplace.com Great selection of LOCAL, fresh, organic, gluten free, vegan, and specialty foods. • Coffee Shop • Full-service Deli • Fresh Seafood/Meat • Walk-in Beer Cooler • Huge Wine Selection • Weekly & Monthly Specials • Rewards Club 38 Cannon Beach Experience Guide
Bruce’s Candy Kitchen SHOPPING GRANITE & LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY / OCVA
Downtown The charmingly walkable Cannon Beach downtown entices rain or shine with a bloom of art galleries, boutiques and curio stores set in shingle-style coastal cottages. Start at the iconic striped facade of Bruce’s Candy Kitchen, where from the windows you can see saltwater taffy being made. Since 1963 this fourth-generation family-owned business has delighted visitors with sweet treats including handmade chocolates, homemade fudge and caramel corn. Find more locally made goods at Cannon Beach Soap and Candle, where owner Erin Fenison makes sustainable handmade soaps along with bath bombs, lotions and scrubs — most are vegan-friendly. Discover one-of-a-kind pieces at the destination interior design store Sesame + Lilies, where two floors of modern and antique furnishings, artifacts, and seaside objects easily captivate. The vibrant animal portraits and landscape paintings adorning the walls are by owner and artist Diane Speakman and her daughter Rachel. The Salty Raven showcases artist Seasons Kaz Sparks’ unique screenprinted graphic tees, hand-sewn accessories, glassware and high-quality gifts, each adorned with original artwork inspired by nature. Coastal Yarns caters to knitters and crocheters of all levels with patterns, books, tools and yarns that use hand-dyed fibers to celebrate the colors of the Coast. Be on the lookout for new wool and nylon blends. Packed with plants, cozy home decor and no shortage of Pacific Northwest–made goods, Antler & Alder sports a vibe that feels like FROM LEFT: MICHELLE BAUER PHOTOGRAPHY; COURTESY OF SALTY RAVEN SHOPPING Salty Raven Antler & Alder 40 Cannon Beach Experience Guide
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