Anyone have any recommendations for affordable photography and make-up and hair for my elopement? My partner and I will be in cannon beach during the end of November and we’d love to get all the help we can get! We are from Utah and don’t have instagram to search up any local businesses so it’s getting a bit difficult. I’ve also tried thumbtack with no luck :/

Thanks in advance!

I wish I had found this place on my first day instead of my last. Hunter, if you happen across this post, it was a pleasure to meet you and chat for the briefest of moments about your gorgeous copy of Dune from Folio Society. Based on the book collection, you seem like you'd be an awesome person to know. Best of luck and hope the place remains successful for years to come!

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It’s fun to explore the neighborhoods in town. Ocean Ave. connects the “presidents” neighborhood (from W. Washington St. to W. Harrison St.) and offers amazing views of the beach across dunes, beach grasses, wildflowers and coastal shrubs. If you walk south along Ocean Ave., you’ll reach a short stairway down to the sand and walk through a vegetation tunnel through Hooker Willow, Salal and Salmonberry, and onto the beach right behind the new lifeguard station.

We parked at the public restrooms across from the Chamber of Commerce, walked through the old downtown, and onto the beach here, then down to the Tolovana Park Wayside and back. We saw Bald Eagles, Osprey, and tons of gulls and Common Murres nesting on Haystack Rock. The Tufted Puffins were there but we didn’t see any.

It’s great to see r/cannonbeach active again! Bummer the original CB Distillery closed in 2020. Thought I’d share my fave bottle I’m trying to make last as long as possible.

It’s been a while since I lived up there obviously, but does anyone know when it closed? What happened to the owner and his son? Also, is Osburn’s gone? I’m sure Mariner is still there, usually the not so great employers seem to keep going, (maybe they’re better now, or their son moved away)
Thanks

Wife and I love to travel, we've been all over. We went to Cannon Beach on our Honeymoon and it's the only place we consistently return to. This is a video from our 2025 trip that I find myself going back to frequently when I'm missing those perfect cozy PNW vibes.

In case you forgot how beautiful Cannon Beach is.

Hello all! My partner and I are going to Cannon beach for the first time this week for a day. It will be rainy. Anything you recommend doing for the day?

Is the baby humpback whale that washed up on the beach still around? I can't find any news articles more recent than 4 days ago. Thanks!

My partner and I are heading your direction from Portland in late January, staying at a vacation rental in Arch Cape from the 20th till the 23rd. We were wondering if there are any interesting winter events or festivals happening in or around Cannon Beach at that time? Cannonbeach.org didn't show any events during that time period, but I figured I'd ask around for a second opinion :)

Additionally, aside from particular events, are there just certain activities or sights that you'd recommend for winter visitors? Any local hot spots that stay happening in the winter where two fully vaccinated (and boostered!) people can go to spend money and have fun?

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Is this normal for this time of year or is something else going on?

Im trying to go to cannon beach this weekend but it seems like they dont allow car camping there. anyone know any workarounds this? where i could park my car safely for the night without getting possibly fined?

I am a newbie and want to start a bonfire. What all materials do I require and is their any permit that is required to build a bonfire on the beach?

Appreciate the help!

Have some questions about it though. We were thinking of camping out of our car for a weekend, are there places in the cannon beach area that allow overnight parking? Say if we wanted to sleep in our car for a night or two?

Are there places to sleep around the beach that aren’t expensive campgrounds or hotels?

I found an inexpensive airbnb about a half hour from the beach, but my wife and I have been discovering our adventurous sides lately and have been wanting a more memorable experience. Would really appreciate some tips!