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 Cannon Beach is located in Clatsop County on the Northern Oregon Coast. Cannon Beach was named after a small, iron cannon that came ashore from a shipwrecked U.S. Navy schooner, "The Shark.
Although incorporated in 1955, the Native residents of what is now known as Cannon Beach were visited by William Clark as early as 1806. The area has also been known as Ecola (from the Salish "E cu-la" meaning whale) and Elk Creek.
Cannon Beach is recognized by its well-known landmark, Haystack Rock, located to the southwest of downtown Cannon Beach, near Tolovana Park. This igneous rock has an elevation of 235 feet, and is often accessible at low tide, especially in the summertime. There is a small cave system that penetrates the rock and can be seen from the coastline. The rock is also protected as a marine sanctuary, Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Near Haystack Rock are the Needles, two tall rocks rising straight out of the water.
Downtown Cannon Beach is filled with small businesses. Chain stores such as Safeway and McDonald's have been discouraged from building in Cannon Beach in order to preserve the local economy and small town feel. A wooden whale commemorating the encounter between Clark, his companions and the Native Americans sits in a small park at the northern end of Hemlock Street.
Cannon Beach, a popular vacation resort, extends for four miles along the Pacific Ocean. The downtown commercial area is approximately four blocks on the north end of Hemlock Street - the main street thru town. It is adorned with bright flowers and lots of places to stop and sit. South of "downtown," is the area known as "midtown." The far south end is known as Tolovana Park.
The arts are emphasized in Cannon Beach, and some of the best crafts, shopping and galleries on the coast are located here. The city is planned for strolling, and many visitors take advantage of this to visit the quaint bookstores, shops and bistros. Strict planning regulations have helped Cannon Beach keep its earth toned, rustic look.
Stroll along the 9 mile stretch of beach, fly a kite, watch the sea creatures in the tidepools, or take pictures of famous Haystack Rock. Relaxing on the beach is part of the Cannon Beach experience. The tidepools in the Marine Garden are dynamic areas rich with marine life such as seastars, anemones, crabs, algae, and many others. Collecting is strictly prohibited and it is crucial to be aware and use extreme caution while walking in these areas. The marine life in and around the Marine Garden is very vulnerable to human disturbance.
For Cannon Beach events, festivals, live entertainment and happenings go to our Oregon Coast Calendar.
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Savor Cannon Beach Wine & Culinary Festival March 12-14 |
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 Wine tastings, wine dinners and a wine walk through art galleries and stores are just part of the activities scheduled for Savor Cannon Beach, a weekend wine and culinary festival.Participants in Saturday’s wine walk purchase a glass for $25 and can visit over 20 Cannon Beach businesses for wine tastings featuring Northwest wineries.
The Winter Wine Tour is in its third year and all proceeds benefit the Cannon Beach Children’s Center. The Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce will offer a selection of wine, food and travel related packages in a silent auction during the wine walk.
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Savor Cannon Beach Oregon March 13 at Haystack Gallery |
Enjoy fine wine, exceptional art and help the kids
 Haystack Gallery is part of the annual Wine Walk in Cannon Beach, Mar.13 to raise money for our local Children's Center.As part of the Saturday Wine Walk event, artist Michael Tieman will unveil in bronze ‘The Wine Thief' his newest sculpture in the Hands of the Artists collection. Sally O'Neill will have two new oil paintings in the gallery especially created for this wine event from her wine and flowers series.This year from 1-4pm Helvetia Winery will be pouring some of their fine wines in the gallery.
Stop in and enjoy the wine and art, and help the kids.
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North Coast Native Basket Collection on Display at the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum |
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 The exhibit “Jennie’s Baskets: The Daggatt Family Collection” will be on display at the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum (CBHCM) through mid-July. This rare collection of baskets has not been displayed for over 20 years.
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Michael Tieman sculpture “Courage”built as a symbol of hope in tribute to those who have, who are and who will battle Cancer |
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 Michael Tieman's sculpture “Courage” A sculpture standing in tribute to those who have, who are, and who will battle Cancer.
While Tieman has never had cancer himself, he has dealt with the pain of watching four women in his family fight the disease, one of them tragically losing.
In 2008 Tieman's younger sister, Connie, lost her six-year bout with breast cancer, the day before her 25th wedding anniversary and a week before her 50th birthday. Tieman found inspiration for his next sculpture in a dream soon after.
I had the dream for about a month or so, before I finally decided that, you know, somebody's trying to tell me something."
The dream gave birth to "Courage", a 36-inch bronze sculpture, built as a symbol of hope in tribute to those who have, who are and who will battle Cancer.
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Cannon Beach, Oregon - Haystack Art Gallery's Special |
January – March Art Exhibition Schedule - from Haystack Gallery
Haystack Gallery , celebrating its 33rd Anniversary this year, has set their 2010 Artist's Exhibition Schedule to coincide with the Cannon Beach Gallery Group's monthly themed exhibitions.
January 1-31 - Winter on the Coast Exhibition.
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Art Quilt Invitational “Landscape of the Whale" at Cannon Beach History Center |
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 An art quilt exhibit entitled “Landscape of the Whale” will be on display at the Cannon Beach History Center from November 16, 2009 through April 15, 2010. The North Coast quilters invited to participate in this show: Kathryn Allison. Cathie Favret, Kathie Kerler, Carol Pierce, and Carol Weber, will display artwork directly inspired by the Greater Ecola Natural Area, a landscape stretching from the ridge tops east of Cannon Beach to the Pacific Ocean and designated the “Landscape of the Whale.”
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Cannon Beach will be ready if a Tsunami hits |
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A major earthquake is forecast to hit the Oregon coast. If that earthquake triggers a tsunami, as experts predict it will, at least one town on the Oregon coast plans to be ready to protect the residents and visitors with a sturdy tsunami shelter.
Cannon Beach, a small but very popular tourist town on the North Oregon coast is planning for the tsunami. The residents of this town will be building the first tsunami shelter in the United States.
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"Etchings" Exhibition By Klar and Coppock at Haystack Gallery |
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This month Haystack Gallery is featuring the etchings of two female artists, Irene Klar from Alberta Canada with her people etchings and Barbara Coppock now residing in Montana and her images of the Northwest's past.
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Surf and sunset Oregon coast provides a dramatic view |
 Visiting the Oregon Coast from Texas - Paul White photographed this sunset at Cannon Beach, Ore., Aug 17, while he and his wife were visiting their son in Portland. If you look closely, you can see at least four surfers in the water. It was cold enough that they had to wear wet suits.
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Cannon Beach’s Stormy Weather Arts Festival |
 The Ocean Lodge hosts a Special Reception of Artists and Musicians for a weekend of art, music, cuisine, photography and more during Cannon Beach’s Stormy Weather Arts Festival November 6-8, 2009.
You are invited to a special reception at The Ocean Lodge, Saturday, November 7th from 4 - 6pm, featuring nature photographer, Phil Knouf and painter, Leah Anderson, who will be showcasing their works.
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Women Only Weekend in Cannon Beach |
Women Only Weekend – November 13 & 14, 2009
Effervescent Estrogen, Fabulous Food, Divine Wine, Sensational Shopping and Sparkling Conversation
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