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By Jennifer Jeffcoat Jennifer writes for Beachcomber, sharing helpful vacation planning ideas and tips to make the most of your time on the Oregon Coast.  Summer in Cannon Beach, Oregon, brings cool coastal weather, long beach days, and a full calendar of community events. From sandcastle building near Haystack Rock to a fireworks-free Fourth of July, this stretch of the coast packs a serious amount of activity into a few...

Each year, as the sun, moon, and earth reach a “just right” alignment, coastal regions across the world experience a phenomenon known as a King Tide. During these enormously high tides, water can rise to 13 feet – often several feet higher than average tides. Along the Oregon coast, there are many great places to spot the King Tides, particularly in Cannon Beach. If you’re visiting this winter, and your...

Walk Through Picturesque Cannon Beach to See Charming Vintage Cottage and Dream Homes While Learning Fascinating Oregon Coast History For the past 22 years, the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum has hosted tours of Cannon Beach’s historic cottages and beachfront dreamhomes. This annual Cannon Beach Cottage Tour is a celebration of both the quaint charm of our little Oregon coast community and the fascinating history of how Cannon Beach...

UPDATED April 29, 2026 By Jennifer Jeffcoat Jennifer writes for Beachcomber, sharing helpful vacation planning ideas and tips to make the most of your time on the Oregon Coast.  Every summer, Cannon Beach shines with a community event that attracts thousands of visitors and showcases elite coastal creativity. Bringing together sculptors, amateur artists, and families for a weekend of extraordinary talent, the Cannon Beach, Oregon Sandcastle Contest is one of...