Chamber Information Center
by ZanieOR
A general tip (though not my favorite thing) is to visit the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce information center.
There you will find free brochures, a whole magazine about Cannon Beach, souvenirs, post cards and someone to answer questions about Cannon Beach.
The information center is sited in a very attractive building -- in line with the rest of the town -- at 2nd and Spruce, right next to a large public parking area and on a main drag.
The chamber is very active in the community, and is the sponsor of such things as Sandcastle Day in June and the Stormy Weather arts festival in November.
Its self-proclaimed mission is to not only promote a healthy business environment for Cannon Beach, but one that is protective of the aesthetics and livability of the town.
Visit the chamber's Web site at www.cannonbeach.org (there's lots of information and links!) and e-mail at chamber@cannonbeach.org.
A town of Flowers
by Cbeachfan
While the beach is wonderful, I've never been anywhere that has more beautiful displays of flowers than the four block long "downtown" section of Cannon Beach. The variety of flowers is truly breath taking. The way the beach changes with every turning of the tide.
Vacationers and Retreat Seekers
by GuthrieColin
Cannon Beach has only 1,600 permanent residents according to a recent census. It does, however, see around 750,000 visitors per year. Of those visitors many only stay for a few days to relax and enjoy the scenery. I suspect that many of them also stay at beach houses.
When you walk the beach you will see many of the houses are very quaint and inviting. You may even think that this place would be a great place to have a vacation home. When you get into town you will find many real estate magazines and possibilities for time shares. It is truly a town for leisure.
Surfing in Oregon
by ZanieOR
The last time I was in Cannon Beach walking along the ocean in October I saw a speck way off in the middle of the waves, and with my binoculars finally saw that it was a surfer. I kept watching -- and losing him -- in the waves, trying to get a decent photo, and then another surfer walked through the waves to join him.
I always think of surfing as being a tropical, even though I guess I knew some crazy people braved cold, frigid, icy Oregon waves. A wet suit is 100 percent necessary -- thermal if possible. That ocean is coooold!
A surf board.
And whatever else surfers need.
I did notice a surf shop in town, but didn't look inside, so I don't know if they rent surfing equipment or not.
Chapman Point
by Cbeachfan
At the far north end of the beach, Chapman point is often overlooked due to the fact that you have to cross Ecola Creek and wade across sand bar areas to get there. The point has many impressive caves and tunnels, and is a great place for birding, with Bird Islands just west of it. It is best explored at a minus tide. This photo was taken at a minus 1.7 tide. Don't get caught north of the point too long after the tide turns.
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Haystack Rock in the evening
Haystack Rock
Foggy at the Rock
Marine Garden and Rock
