Oregon Coast Day Trip: Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock

4.6

based on 458 reviews

| Portland, Oregon, United States

Reviews Summary

Generally positive, highlighting beautiful views, engaging experiences like beach walks and hikes, and knowledgeable guides. Some negative feedback mentions communication issues and rushed stops.

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Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

8 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Transport by Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
Knowledgeable and Experienced Local Guide
Bottled water
Pick-up & Drop-off At Downtown Portland, Oregon Hotels

Gratuities
You will have 1 hour in downtown Cannon Beach for lunch

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Child aged 3-6 will need a car seat for this tour. Please bring a car seat as the local operator will not be able to accommodate child without car seat
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements (minimum of four people). In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
This tour does operate in rainy weather.
America’s Hub World Tour’s works in collaboration with Oregon Tour Experts. All pickups are made via Oregon Tour Expert’s transportation and tour guiding company.

Spend a day along Oregon’s gorgeous coastline, filled with dramatic headlands, beaches and historical lighthouses on this tour from Portland. Walk on the beach in the quaint town of Manzanita, explore Short Sands Beach, enjoy spectacular views from Neahkahnie Point, and explore Cannon Beach, where you’ll explore tide pools at...

Duration 8 Hours
Group Tour
Max 13 people in the group

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Short Sands Beach
Stretching along four miles of coastline in dense, temperate rainforest, Oswald West State Park has a beautifully secluded sandy beach and miles of trails leading to breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. This vast, scenic treasure is without a doubt one of the most spectacular parks in Oregon.
- Duration 25 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
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Ecola State Park
No visit to Cannon Beach would be complete without visiting Ecola State Park, perched dramatically on the edge of Tillamook Head. Ecola Park Road winds through old growth rainforest before emerging at one of the Oregon Coast’s most famous views, overlooking numerous rock formations and the capes and headlands miles...
- Duration 25 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included

Cannon Beach

This picturesque small-town village by the sea is easily walkable and you will be able to explore meandering pathways, enjoy public art and courtyards spilling over with flowers. Known as one of the Northwest’s top art towns, Cannon Beach is filled with art galleries, specialty shops, cafes and fine dining...

Duration 1 Hour•
No Admission Ticket Required

Haystack Rock

Haystack Rock is one of Oregon’s most recognizable landmarks, home to colorful tidepools and diverse bird life. It rises 235 feet from the edge of the shoreline. At low tide, you can walk right up to it and find colorful sea stars and other fascinating tidepool creatures in its intertidal...

Duration 20 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Manzanita Beach

Manzanita is a beautiful oceanside city with seven miles of sandy beach and the third most photographed scenery in Oregon. While here you can enjoy a spectacular walk by the ocean or explore their lovely downtown.

Duration 25 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Tillamook Rock Lighthouse

Perched atop a basalt sea stack, over a mile from Oregon's North Coast, the infamous Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, affectionately known as “Terrible Tilly,” is a fascinating piece of history. While it has long been closed to the public, it remains a resilient symbol of its rich heritage, despite being weathered...

No Admission Ticket Required•
Drive-By Only

Oswald West State Park

Spanning four miles of coastline within a lush, temperate rainforest, Oswald West State Park features a stunningly secluded sandy beach and extensive trails that offer breathtaking vistas of the Pacific Ocean. This expansive and picturesque gem is undoubtedly one of Oregon's most extraordinary parks. Situated on the northern Oregon Coast,...

No Admission Ticket Required•
Drive-By Only

Hug Point State Park

Picture yourself journeying by stagecoach along the shoreline. Before the construction of the highway, the beach served as the sole route along this coastal stretch. To the north of the parking area at low tide, you can stroll along the original stagecoach road, where the wheel ruts are still etched...

No Admission Ticket Required•
Drive-By Only

Neahkahnie Mountain

This peak is an inspiring place, where the Tillamook tribe believed their most powerful god resided. In fact, the name Neahkahnie comes from their words Ne ("place of") and Ekahnie ("supreme deity").

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Camp 18 Logging Museum

Those who want to learn more about logging history in the northwest, or who simply are curious about vintage logging machinery, will find plenty of material at Camp 18. Outdoor displays include multiple steam donkeys such as a Dolbeer single spool, a very early first-generation model, to a high-tech late-model...