Guidebook for Cannon Beach
Parks & Nature
Not as popular at Haystack Rock but at low tide just as cool. Waterfall that empties onto the beach, sea caves and tidepools. Not to mention miles of beach to stroll.
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I-Hug Point State Recreation Site
Beach Access RoadNot as popular at Haystack Rock but at low tide just as cool. Waterfall that empties onto the beach, sea caves and tidepools. Not to mention miles of beach to stroll.
Iconic views as noted by Lewis & Clark, great for hikes or just photo opportunities. The hike from Ecola to Indian Beach and up to the top of Tillamook head is a must do for anyone looking to enjoy the natural beauty of our home town.
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Ecola State Park
Iconic views as noted by Lewis & Clark, great for hikes or just photo opportunities. The hike from Ecola to Indian Beach and up to the top of Tillamook head is a must do for anyone looking to enjoy the natural beauty of our home town.
Iconic and impressive, best at low tide. Tide pools and birdwatching our just take in the scenery. A 10 minute walk up the beach.
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Haystack Rock
Iconic and impressive, best at low tide. Tide pools and birdwatching our just take in the scenery. A 10 minute walk up the beach.
About 10 miles south of town but so worth it. Drive is stunning and the trails around Oswald West (aka Short Sands) are great. Don't miss the Cape Falcon hike or just the easy stroll to this secluded beach. Popular surf break great for kids.
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Iphakamisa yase-Oswald West
About 10 miles south of town but so worth it. Drive is stunning and the trails around Oswald West (aka Short Sands) are great. Don't miss the Cape Falcon hike or just the easy stroll to this secluded beach. Popular surf break great for kids.
Arts & Culture
Great gallery but also have drop in and schedule art classes and workshops. Changes all the time.
Imprint Gallery
1033 Marine DriveGreat gallery but also have drop in and schedule art classes and workshops. Changes all the time.
Small but intersting bit of history of the area. They often host special events.
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Cannon Beach History Center and Museum
1387 S Spruce StSmall but intersting bit of history of the area. They often host special events.
Jim at Icefire is a master with blowing glass, beautiful pieces in the gallery and try to be there when they are blowing glass for a great experience.
Icefire Glassworks
116 E Gower AveJim at Icefire is a master with blowing glass, beautiful pieces in the gallery and try to be there when they are blowing glass for a great experience.
Live theatre all year around, special event concerts. About 100 yards from Whispering Dunes and a must do when in Cannon Beach to experience the small town feel of our coastal community.
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Coaster Theatre Playhouse
108 N Hemlock StLive theatre all year around, special event concerts. About 100 yards from Whispering Dunes and a must do when in Cannon Beach to experience the small town feel of our coastal community.
Food Scene
Part restaurant, part bar, part smoked meat/deli counter. Brian is a master with smoked foods and it just a great little spot around the corner from Whispering Dunes.
Cannon Beach Smokehouse
131 W 2nd StPart restaurant, part bar, part smoked meat/deli counter. Brian is a master with smoked foods and it just a great little spot around the corner from Whispering Dunes.
Mix of small hidden gem restaurant and wine bar. Locally owned by Chef John and his food is great. Small and quirky but a great find.
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Sweet Basil's Cafe
271 N Hemlock StMix of small hidden gem restaurant and wine bar. Locally owned by Chef John and his food is great. Small and quirky but a great find.
In my opinion one of the best places for a sandwich in town. Full menu with lunch and dinner on weekends and summer. Live music some nights. Doug the owner puts out great food.
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Seasons Cafe
255 North Hemlock StreetIn my opinion one of the best places for a sandwich in town. Full menu with lunch and dinner on weekends and summer. Live music some nights. Doug the owner puts out great food.
Casual fine dining in the dinning room side, great casual bar side with small plates or full service dinner. Chef Jack is the owner of this outstanding small bistro. Live music often. Try the Vietnamese carmel chicken!
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Bistro
263 N Hemlock StCasual fine dining in the dinning room side, great casual bar side with small plates or full service dinner. Chef Jack is the owner of this outstanding small bistro. Live music often. Try the Vietnamese carmel chicken!
Not really a restaurant, although they do serve lunch. But at dinner Chef Bob has about 20 seats per night for a dinner cooking school/show. He prepares, you eat and drink and learn all about what he is preparing. Reservations are a must as this is a very popular but small and quaint experience.
EVOO Dining Cannon Beach
188 S Hemlock StNot really a restaurant, although they do serve lunch. But at dinner Chef Bob has about 20 seats per night for a dinner cooking school/show. He prepares, you eat and drink and learn all about what he is preparing. Reservations are a must as this is a very popular but small and quaint experience.
Almost right out the front door of Whispering Dunes, great coffee, great baked goods and great staff. I have to control the amount I visit Insomina it is so convenient and good.
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Insomnia Coffee Co
139 W 2nd StAlmost right out the front door of Whispering Dunes, great coffee, great baked goods and great staff. I have to control the amount I visit Insomina it is so convenient and good.
Best breakfast in town in my opinion. Small little cottage about 200 yards from Whispering Dunes.
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Lazy Susan Cafe
126 N Hemlock StBest breakfast in town in my opinion. Small little cottage about 200 yards from Whispering Dunes.
Essentials
About 100 yards from Whispering Dunes and they have everything you might need. Great beer and wine selection.
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Mariner Market
139 N Hemlock StAbout 100 yards from Whispering Dunes and they have everything you might need. Great beer and wine selection.
Entertainment & Activities
Take a surf lesson. This is a surf shop, but they have rentals (boards/suites) and surf lessons. Cannon Beach has great surfing all around the area and Mark and his staff provide great service and lessons.
Cannon Beach Surf
1088 S Spruce StTake a surf lesson. This is a surf shop, but they have rentals (boards/suites) and surf lessons. Cannon Beach has great surfing all around the area and Mark and his staff provide great service and lessons.
Drinks & Nightlife
Oldest of the 3 breweries in Cannon Beach and 1 block from Whispering Dunes. Great lunch and dinner pub food, could be the best fish & chips in town. Live music some nights.
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Bill's Tavern & Brewhouse
188 N Hemlock StOldest of the 3 breweries in Cannon Beach and 1 block from Whispering Dunes. Great lunch and dinner pub food, could be the best fish & chips in town. Live music some nights.
The driftwood has a bar side with large outdoor patio and gas fireplace. It also has a dinning room side with full menu (also available in bar). But it is the locals nightlife scene, open the latest of anyplace in town by far (most close around 10pm) and great drinks and fun times. 1 block from Whispering Dunes...which is helpful after a couple Driftwood drinks.
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Driftwood Restaurant & Lounge
179 N Hemlock StThe driftwood has a bar side with large outdoor patio and gas fireplace. It also has a dinning room side with full menu (also available in bar). But it is the locals nightlife scene, open the latest of anyplace in town by far (most close around 10pm) and great drinks and fun times. 1 block from Whispering Dunes...which is helpful after a couple Driftwood drinks.