Cannon Beach, OR
Ecola Point
Schedule wisely: Consider visiting during non-peak times to reduce crowding and give your clients a more relaxed session. Early mornings or weekdays may also give you better light and quieter surroundings.
How private it is
We haven’t rated privacy here yet.
If the weather turns: North Head Lighthouse Overlook, Cape Disappointment
Where to eat, drink and stay nearby
The moment is the fixed point; these are the hours either side of it. Real places in Cannon Beach, drawn from our destination catalog — not ranked, not sponsored, and not described by anything other than the catalog’s own words.
Dinner after
Newman's at 988
French-Italian · $$$$
Fine dining in a converted Cannon Beach house with seasonal tasting menus
The Irish Table
Irish · $$$
Intimate Irish-inspired dining with local seafood and seasonal ingredients
Wayfarer Restaurant & Lounge
Pacific Northwest · $$$
Oceanfront dining with Haystack Rock views and fresh Oregon seafood
A quiet drink
The Wine Shack
wine-bar · $$
Cozy wine bar with Oregon wines and charcuterie boards
Sweet Basil's Cafe & Wine Bar
wine-bar · $$
Intimate wine bar with Italian bites and a curated Oregon wine list
Where to stay
Stephanie Inn
boutique-hotel
Oceanfront luxury with fireplaces, spa, and Haystack Rock views
Surfsand Resort
resort
Beachfront resort with ocean-view rooms and fire pit on the sand
The morning after
Haystack Rock Tide Pool Exploration
beach
Free guided tide pool walks at the base of the iconic 235-foot sea stack
Ecola State Park Hiking
hiking
Cliffside trails with ocean views — the Goonies filmed here
Shows the city and roughly when to keep free. Never the place, and never the word.
Source: stateparks.oregon.gov · confirmed 2026-08-06. Places change — check before you build a trip you cannot move.