Cannon Beach Hiking Tour on the Oregon Coast
The Oregon Coast is an experience like no other and our guides have selected a quieter, slower approach to the day: a visit to Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach; hikes through old-growth forests to views beyond what the common tourist sees; up-close encounters with the iconic monoliths that make the Oregon Coast so unusual; a lunch stop in a sweet beach town; recommendations for our favorite cinnamon rolls, pie or ice cream; sand (if you want it) between your toes. Day tours can feel long but ours feels more like a just-right exploration with plenty of time to sit however you like with the majesty of the ocean -- or spend most of your time wandering in the forest as you listen to waves crash beneath you.
If you choose to walk with us in the forest, your day will include some short but steep low-elevation incline hiking.
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Cannon Beach Hiking Tour on the Oregon Coast
What's included in Cannon Beach Hiking Tour on the Oregon Coast
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Oregon Coast
The drive to the Oregon Coast is through the luscious county and state forests of Oregon and over two Coastal Range mountain passes. We may stop at a scenic viewpoint, weather permitting.
Cannon Beach
Visiting Cannon Beach is an extraordinary highlight of any coastal visit; from stunning beaches with dramatic features to rainforests to salt water taffy shops, art galleries and seafood restaurants: this town has it all. We'll chat about the history -- why Cannon and not "Cannons" beach? -- and the peoples of the Clatsop tribe and other coastal people, like the Salish, who were here before the cannons and taffy. We'll make recommendations for lunch. We'll give you lots of time to explore.
Haystack Rock
The extraordinary rock that was a feature of several films, including the 1980s The Goonies, is also home to many seabirds. We will visit close enough for some great photos -- the rock itself is off limits as a sensitive nesting area for murres and tufted puffins.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- light snacks provided
- lunch and other treats on your own
- Gratuity for your guides is appreciated
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- contact us about infant accommodations
- the hiking options require ability to manage short but steep inclines; travelers with health concerns should consider that
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Our shop is #124, on the ground floor, on the north side of a silver and red building. To find us, walk north on SE 9th Avenue from Main Street and look for our A-frame sign to your left! Limited street parking is available, or paid lots at 7th and Madison and 10th and Madison Streets
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
You need not show the ticket when you arrive; your name is all we need to check in. Our shop is 833 SE Main St #124. It's the red and silver four story building and our shop is nearer Salmon Street (to the north). We are on the ground floor among a row of rollup doors. The #s 2, 14 and 15 buses all stop nearby, as do both loops of the streetcar. You’ll get off at the Grand and Taylor or MLK Jr and Taylor stops. There is street parking that is unrestricted on the weekends, and paid lots at SE Main and 10th Avenue and SE Madison and 7th Avenue.