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Cannon Beach, Oregon
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Cannon Beach, well known
for its popular art colony, is a delightful town of nooks and crannies,
inviting paths, garden courtyards and laid-back, unobtrusive commercial
enterprises, all of which seem to feature a decor of weathered cedar.
Cannon Beach is a magnet for
artists, photographers and wildlife artists, and captivates visitors with
its hometown ambiance and spectacular scenery. Located 80 miles northwest of Portland,
the town supports a thriving artist community. Visitors from all over the
world make the trek to this seaside town to enjoy its many attractions and
seasonal activities.
A favorite
Oregon Coast getaway
destination, this scenic town offers a
broad choice of dining opportunities
and many choices for lodging including bed and
breakfast accommodations, cabins,
beach cottages, hotels and
motels, vacation rental properties and
campgrounds.
History is a large part of this town's
identity, as its name suggests. Originally called Ecola, the town was
renamed Cannon Beach following the sinking of the US survey schooner
"The
Shark" in 1846 and the discovery of the ship's cannon on the nearby shore. A
plaque now commemorates the event.
On Clatsop Trail, hikers can relive another
part of early history and trace the last steps of Lewis and Clark's westward
expedition. Captain Clark's journal notes his first close-up encounter with
a gray whale at what is now called "Whale Park."
Directly west of the town is the actual
Cannon Beach, with its awe-inspiring rock monoliths and nine miles of sandy
beaches. Noted as "one of the world's best beaches" by the Travel Channel,
the coastline is home to the 235-ft. Haystack Rock, one of the largest
monoliths of its kind in the world. Now considered a National Wildlife
Refuge and Marine Garden, the rock is a breeding area for the tufted puffin
and territory to a wide range of birds and sea life. It is also one of the
most photographed natural sites in Oregon, a
testament to the draw of Oregon's natural beauty.
Explore Cannon Beach in more detail by
clicking through the pages listed below
and the links they provide to more detailed descriptions and
presentations:
VISITOR INFORMATION
ACCOMMODATIONS
Bed and Breakfast
Cabins
Campgrounds
Hotels and Motels
RV Parks
Vacation Rentals
ACTIVITIES
ATTRACTIONS
DINING
SHOPPING
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 120
Hikes on the Oregon Coast by Bonnie Henderson. Paperback, 240
pages. Mountaineer Books, 2nd edition, April 1999.
This comprehensive hiking
guide to the region provides trail descriptions supplemented by natural
history sidebars that feature plants and animals hikers are likely to
encounter. The text is divided into five distinct sections from north to
south, and each section includes information on its portion of the Oregon
Coast Trail, which runs from border to border.
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Hiking: Oregon Coast by Bonnie Henderson.
Paperback, 320
pages. Mountaineer Books, 2nd edition, April 2007.
Replaces 120 Hikes on the
Oregon Coast. It includes six new hikes in a completely revamped format that
includes a quick guide to the hikes and lists outings by features such as
walks or hikes to hidden beaches, along bay spits, to lakes, or across sand
dunes. Sidebars explore the natural history, flora and fauna, and geology of
the area.
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Best Places Destinations: Oregon Coast
by Stephanie Irving (Editor).
Paperback,
152 pages. Sasquatch Books, 2nd edition, April 1999.
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The Insiders' Guide to the Oregon Coast--1st Edition
by Lizann Dunegan, Rachel Dresbeck, Dave Johnson.
Paperback, 360 pages. Insider's
Publishing Inc. July 2000.
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Oregon Coastal Access Guide: A Mile-By-Mile Guide to Scenic and Recreational
Attractions by Kenn Oberrecht. Paperback, 342 pages. Oregon State
University Press, April 2001.
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 Oregon
Discovery Guide by Don W. Martin, Bettywoo Martin, Bob
Shockley (Illustrator). March 1999, 2nd edition, Paperback, 448
pages, (non-fiction). Driving guide to the splendors of
Oregon highlighting the best routes, scenic detours, hikes, and city walks.
The authors describe top local attractions and pinpoint where to dine,
recline, and camp in comfort. 23 photos, 11 illustrations, 25 maps.
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Inside Out
Oregon: A Best Places Guide to the Outdoors by Terry Richard. April 1998, Sasquatch Books, Paperback, 656
pages, (non-fiction).
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