Canon Beach, Oregon, United States Of America

Cannon Beach is famous for the haystack rock, which stands 235 feet from the edge of the coast, long sandy beaches and beautiful state parks nearby. It offers an exceptional experience on the Oregon Coast, just 90 minutes from Portland. A walk along the beach is a feast for the eyes, with ever-changing views of the ocean, mountains and rugged coastline, including Haystack Rock, a national conservation area where visitors will discover colorful tide pools and breeding seabirds, including tufted puffins. Just minutes from downtown Cannon Beach, Ecola State Park sits on the edge of a promontory. It offers panoramic views of the coast, easy walking trails to scenic picnic spots and extensive hiking trails.

The pictures que town by the sea is within easy walking distance. Visitors can travel on intricate paths, enjoy art in public spaces, and explore flower-strewn courtyards. Cannon Beach is known as one of the Northwest's best art cities, with art galleries, specialty shops, cafes and upscale restaurants. Visitors can watch glassblowers at work in the studio or attend live theater performances all year round. A wide range of luxurious oceanfront accommodations overlook this remarkable stretch of coastline, allowing visitors to be just steps away from scenic wonders and minutes from outstanding recreation areas and exceptional Oregon Coast attractions.

The beauty of Cannon Beach has not gone unnoticed. Cannon Beach was named "Best Overall Beach" in Oregon State in Stephen Leatherman's "America's Best Beaches." Author John Villani and National Geographic voted Cannon Beach one of America's 100 Best Art Cities in its June 2013 issue.

One of the most important annual events is the competition for the longest running sandcastle in the northwest. Art festivals such as the Stormy Weather Arts Festival, Spring Unveiling and Plein Air & More; a Yoga Festival and the Savor Cannon Beach Wine & Culinary Festival.