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Oregon: Cannon Beach
🌊 Cannon Beach — Yes, It’s That Good
We made it to Cannon Beach, tucked up in the northernmost corner of Oregon, and honestly, it was one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline we’d clapped eyes on along the entire Pacific Coast. I’ll admit, “spectacular” gets thrown around a lot by travel writers — usually people who’ve never left Surrey — but in this case it genuinely earned the word.
Now, before you start packing your swimming trunks and factor 30, a word of warning. The beaches of the Pacific Northwest of the USA — and indeed much of the northern Californian coast — are not the kind of beaches you see on postcards from Majorca. There are no bronzed locals selling ice cream. No one is lying flat out in a bikini. We visited in late August, which is, nominally at least, summer. We wore fleeces. On the beach. In the sunshine. The Pacific Ocean along this stretch is, to put it diplomatically, bracing. Less diplomatically: it’s freezing, it’s frequently shrouded in sea mist, and it will humble you. That said, the scenery is so breathtaking that you quickly forgive the climate and get on with it.
🗿 Haystack Rock — Unmissable, Literally
The undisputed star of Cannon Beach — and the reason half the tourists are pointing their cameras in the same direction — is Haystack Rock. You really can’t miss it. At 235 feet tall, this enormous basalt monolith rises straight out of the shoreline like something dropped there by a particularly dramatic act of geology, which, as it turns out, is more or less what happened.
Oregon’s coastline was shaped over millions of years by volcanic lava flows — specifically during a period known as the Columbia River Basalt Group eruptions, which took place roughly between 17 and 6 million years ago. These flows poured west towards the coast, and as they hit the Pacific and cooled, they formed the dramatic headlands, capes, and sea stacks that now define the Oregon coast. Haystack Rock is one of the most striking survivors of that process — essentially a chunk of ancient lava that has refused, despite the ocean’s best efforts, to go anywhere.
🦀 Tidepools and the Intertidal Zone
At low tide, you can actually walk right up to the base of Haystack Rock, which is quite something. The intertidal area around its base is a proper rock-pool paradise — the sort of thing you spent your childhood poking around in with a stick. We found sea stars (what Americans call starfish), hermit crabs, sea anemones, mussels, and various other creatures going about their business with complete indifference to us. These pools are part of a carefully managed marine environment — Haystack Rock is protected under the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge and designated as a State protected marine environment — so the rule is look but don’t touch, which seems fair enough given we’re the visitors.
🐦 Puffins — Yes, Actual Puffins
Here’s the bit that surprised us most: puffins. Real ones. Tufted Puffins, to be specific, which nest on Haystack Rock from early spring through to mid-summer, making this one of the most accessible spots in the entire Pacific Northwest to observe them. We’d always associated puffins with Iceland or the Farne Islands, so spotting them clinging to a rock off the Oregon coast felt mildly surreal. Apparently this is the done thing here, and birders travel considerable distances for the privilege.
Even outside puffin season, the birdlife around Haystack Rock is genuinely impressive year-round. Brandt’s Cormorants, Pelagic Cormorants, Western Gulls, and Pigeon Guillemots all make regular appearances, and the rock is well established as a top-tier bird watching location regardless of the time of year. If you’re a birder, bring binoculars. If you’re not a birder, you might become one.
🏘️ Cannon Beach Town — More Than Just a Windswept Backdrop
Retreating from the beach and back into the warmth of the town turned out to be one of the better decisions we made that day. The wind chill rolling in off the Pacific is no joke — it has that particular talent of cutting straight through you in a way that makes you wonder why you didn’t just stay home in Wolverhampton. Still, once you duck inland a few paces, things improve considerably.
We’d already spent time in the neighbouring town of Seaside — which, if we’re being honest, is exactly what we Brits would call a kiss-me-quick seaside resort. Candyfloss, tat shops, and the faint whiff of disappointment. Cannon Beach, to its considerable credit, is absolutely nothing like that. It’s small, it’s genuinely quaint, and — here’s the part that comes as a pleasant surprise — it’s actually rather upscale. Someone clearly decided early on that this place was going to have a bit of class about it, and largely they’ve pulled it off.
🍽️ What’s On Offer
There’s plenty to keep you occupied. The town has a decent spread of restaurants, bars and cafés, along with an assortment of independent shops and some rather posh art galleries — the kind where you wander in, pretend to understand what you’re looking at, and quietly back out again without making eye contact with the gallery owner.
🗺️ Getting Your Bearings
Cannon Beach isn’t large — not by any stretch. It divides itself into a couple of distinct areas, with the main bulk of the town sitting to the north. As you’d expect in any self-respecting tourist destination worth its sea salt, a good portion of the shops are aimed squarely at visitors. This means there’s more than a fair share of gift shops flogging endless knick-knacks — the sort of things you buy in a moment of holiday-induced weakness and find three years later at the back of a cupboard. But even so, it’s still oddly fun to wander through them, quietly judging the merchandise.
☕ Time Well Spent
After a couple of hours of aimless but thoroughly enjoyable perusing, the sensible move is to find somewhere to sit down. And you’re well catered for here — whether your preference runs to a decent cup of tea or one of the excellent local microbrews that the Pacific Northwest does so well. Either way, you’ll leave feeling considerably better about life than when you arrived, which is really all you can ask of an afternoon.
🏖️ Ecola State Park — Worth Every Inch of the Queue
Our visit to the north Oregon coast had the misfortune of coinciding with the Labor Day holiday weekend — America’s version of the August Bank Holiday, when absolutely everyone decides that today is the day to go to the beach. All at once. It was, to put it diplomatically, very, very busy.
Having done our time in Cannon Beach, we decided to press on to Ecola State Park, which stretches along nine miles of the Oregon coastline and has been doing so, quite impressively, since it was established as a state park in 1932. The park offers a decent spread of things to do — hiking being the main draw, but also picnicking, tide pooling, surfing, and simply wandering along the beach looking vaguely purposeful.
🌲 Through the Sitka Spruce and Out the Other Side
The road into the park winds through a wonderfully lush Sitka spruce forest — the kind of old-growth temperate rainforest that makes you feel simultaneously tiny and very lucky. Sitka spruce, for those who didn’t pay attention in school (myself included), can live for over 700 years and grow to nearly 100 metres. These ones looked like they’d been there a while.
The forest eventually opens out onto a broad grassy bluff, and here you’ll find a car park. If the weather is even remotely decent, do yourself a favour and pull in. We did, and it was absolutely worth it.
🌊 The View That Stops You in Your Tracks
From the car park it’s a short walk to the cliff edge, and what greets you there is, frankly, ridiculous in the best possible way. The view stretches south along a sweeping arc of coastline — exactly the sort of scene that ends up on the front of travel magazines and makes you feel slightly smug for being there in person.
Sea stacks — those dramatic rock formations the Pacific has been sculpting for millennia — punctuate the shoreline below. Beyond them lies the town of Cannon Beach, and rising above it all, a ridge of coastal mountains doing their best to look majestic. They succeeded.
🥾 Trails, History and a Beached Whale
Ecola’s trail network is genuinely impressive, even for those of us whose idea of vigorous exercise is a brisk walk to the car park. The paths wind along cliffsides offering views of secluded coves, forested headlands jutting dramatically into the Pacific, and even a long-abandoned lighthouse perched out on Tillamook Head — the sort of thing that makes you feel vaguely adventurous without actually having to be. The park contains an 8-mile segment of the Oregon Coast Trail, which stretches the full length of the Oregon coastline, as well as a 2½-mile historical interpretive route called the Clatsop Loop Trail, which does what it says on the tin and tells you things.
🦅 Following in the Footsteps of the Corps of Discovery
Part of the Clatsop Loop Trail, along with the trail over Tillamook Head, follows the actual route taken by Captain William Clark and 12 members of the Corps of Discovery back in January 1806. Now, in case American history wasn’t your strongest subject — it certainly wasn’t mine — the Corps of Discovery was the famous expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, dispatched by President Thomas Jefferson in 1804 to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase territory and find a route to the Pacific. By November 1805, they had made it to the Oregon coast, where they spent a rather grim winter at Fort Clatsop, near present-day Astoria.
Clark and his party trudged through what is now Ecola State Park on a rather specific mission: they’d heard from local Clatsop people that a large whale had beached itself near what we now call Cannon Beach, a few miles to the south. Whale blubber was, apparently, an extremely valuable commodity for the expedition — useful for cooking, lighting, and general sustenance — so off they went. They arrived to find the local Tillamook people had already done an extremely thorough job of stripping the carcass. Clark, to his credit, noted in his journal that he was at least grateful to have seen the Pacific Ocean and the skeleton of an enormous creature, even if the practical rewards were slim. Which, really, is very much the spirit of most holidays.
🌲 Into the Trees — and Mercifully Away from the Queue
We decided not to attempt Indian Beach, which has its own separate parking area lower down. One look at the queue to get in was enough. Life is too short, and we’d seen enough queues to last us several lifetimes before we’d even left home. Instead, we set off on the trail that begins from the grassy bluff above — a much more civilised arrangement — which fairly quickly disappears into a thick canopy of Sitka spruce and western hemlock. Once in the forest, the trail offers what can only be described as peek-a-boo views through the trees: sudden, brief glimpses of the ocean and the rocky outline of Indian Point, with Tillamook Head visible in the distance beyond. They’re the sort of views that keep you walking hopefully onwards, just in case the next gap in the trees is even better. This section of trail eventually drops you down into the Indian Beach car park, so if you’d rather do it the other way round and walk uphill — well, each to their own.
🏕️ Practicalities — Because Someone Has to Mention Them
Ecola is primarily a day-use park, which suits most of us perfectly well. There is, however, a rustic campsite available for those hardy souls making their way along the full Oregon Coast Trail — a 363-mile long-distance route running from the Columbia River in the north all the way down to the California border. Good luck to them.
As for parking, there is a fee to use the main Ecola car park — as there seems to be for absolutely everything in the American national and state park system, which we have decided to take as a charming quirk rather than a personal affront. The one sensible exception is if you’ve had the foresight to purchase an annual Oregon State Parks parking permit, in which case you can sail past the payment booth with considerable smugness. At the time of writing, an annual permit costs around $30, which sounds a bargain if you’re doing any amount of exploring along the Oregon coast.
Planning your visit
📍 Location
Cannon Beach sits along the northern Oregon coast in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, within Clatsop County. The town lies on US Highway 101 — the Pacific Coast Highway — approximately 80 miles (130 km) west of Portland, four miles south of the US-26 junction. It is a compact, walkable settlement perched directly between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Range mountains, with the dramatic basalt sea stack known as Haystack Rock as its most iconic landmark. The name of the town has its roots in an actual cannon, washed ashore in 1846 after the US Navy schooner Shark wrecked while crossing the Columbia River Bar.
✈️ Getting There
By air: The nearest major airport is Portland International Airport (PDX), from which Cannon Beach is roughly a 90-minute drive westwards. Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is also an option, though it involves a journey of around four hours south by road.
By car: Most visitors arrive by car. From Portland, you head west on US-26, then south on Highway 101. The coastal scenery begins well before you reach the town, so the drive itself is part of the experience.
By bus: If you are travelling without a car, there are good options. The NorthWest POINT service runs a daily bus connection between Portland and Cannon Beach. From Astoria to the north, the Sunset Empire Transportation District (SETD) operates routes along the northern Oregon coast that include Cannon Beach stops.
🚶 Getting Around
Cannon Beach is a small, pleasantly walkable town. Once you arrive and park, the wisest approach is to leave the car where it is and explore on foot. The compact downtown area and midtown are only about half a mile apart, connected by routes that include the beach itself — arguably the most scenic way to get between the two.
On foot: Hemlock Street is the main thoroughfare through downtown, flanked by galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and cafés, all within easy reach of the beach. The two-mile stretch of sand between Ecola Creek and Tolovana Park is one of the most popular and accessible walks in the region, with Haystack Rock as a constant companion.
By shuttle: During summer, a hop-on, hop-off shuttle service loops around town every 30 minutes, connecting all major points of interest — a lifesaver when summer crowds make parking particularly trying.
By bike: Cannon Beach is a popular cycling destination, and buses are equipped with bike racks if you want to combine the two. Cycling along the coast is an excellent way to reach nearby areas such as Hug Point to the south.
Parking: Parking in the main areas is generally free but can be highly competitive during summer, particularly in July and August. Arriving early in the day makes a considerable difference. Key car parks include those along Spruce Street downtown, near the Information Centre on 2nd Street, and the Tolovana Wayside. Note that as of late 2025, the Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site requires an Oregon State Parks Pass for parking.
The Best Time to Visit Oregon
Oregon is one of the most geographically diverse states in the USA, encompassing rugged Pacific coastline, dense temperate rainforests, volcanic peaks, high desert plateaus, and fertile river valleys. Knowing when to visit — and where to go — makes all the difference between a memorable journey and a soggy disappointment. This guide breaks down the best times to visit by season and by region, with packing advice for each time of year.
🌸 Spring (March–May)
Spring is a season of dramatic transformation in Oregon. Wildflowers carpet the Columbia River Gorge and the Willamette Valley bursts into colour with cherry blossom and tulip blooms. The crowds are thin, prices are reasonable, and the landscape feels genuinely alive.
Willamette Valley & Portland Portland springs to life in April, with the Japanese Garden at its finest and the International Rose Test Garden beginning to bud. The city’s famous food markets and coffee culture are best enjoyed without summer queues. Expect overcast skies and regular showers through March, gradually giving way to mild, bright days in May. The valley’s wine country — particularly around Dundee Hills — is lovely in spring, with green vineyards and damp, fresh air.
Columbia River Gorge This is arguably the finest time to visit the Gorge. Waterfalls are thundering at full capacity from snowmelt, and the wildflower displays on the eastern side — particularly around Rowena Crest — are extraordinary in late March and April. The Historic Columbia River Highway is fully accessible and relatively uncrowded.
Oregon Coast Spring brings dramatic, brooding skies and powerful surf to the coast. While swimming is out of the question (it nearly always is), storm-watching and grey whale migration viewing (March–May) make this a compelling time to visit. Towns like Cannon Beach and Newport are quiet, and accommodation rates are significantly lower.
Central Oregon & the High Desert Bend and the surrounding high desert thaw slowly. March can still be wintry at elevation, but by May the Smith Rock State Park trails are in excellent condition and the crowds have not yet arrived. Wildflowers begin appearing on the desert floor in April and May.
Southern Oregon (Crater Lake, Rogue Valley) Crater Lake typically remains snowbound into May or even June. The rim road is often closed, though the park itself is accessible for snowshoeing. The Rogue Valley — home to Ashland’s Shakespeare Festival — opens its theatre season in February and runs through autumn, making spring an excellent time to combine culture and scenery.
🎒 What to Pack for Spring Layering is essential: a waterproof shell or rain jacket, fleece mid-layer, and moisture-wicking base layers. Pack waterproof walking boots for trail use, a compact umbrella for city days, and sun protection for the high desert and clear-day hikes. Temperatures swing considerably between coast, city, and high elevation — a light down gilet bridges the gap neatly.
☀️ Summer (June–August)
Summer is peak season across most of Oregon, and for good reason. The Cascades are fully accessible, the coast is reliably cool and bright, and long daylight hours give visitors maximum time outdoors. It is also the busiest and most expensive time to travel.
Portland & the Willamette Valley Portland summers are warm and largely dry — a genuine surprise to many visitors expecting Pacific gloom. Temperatures typically sit between 24°C and 30°C in July and August. The Saturday Market, food truck pods, and outdoor festivals are in full swing. The valley’s lavender farms and wineries welcome visitors from June onwards.
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls are lower in volume than spring but the hiking trails are at their best — dry underfoot, with sweeping views along the gorge rim. Popular trails like Angel’s Rest and Dog Mountain can become very busy on weekends. Visit on weekdays or arrive early to secure parking.
Oregon Coast The coast is never hot — that is part of its charm. Summer averages sit around 16°C to 19°C, with frequent morning mist burning off by midday. The coastal towns are busy but not overwhelmed. Cannon Beach, Seaside, and Pacific City all have a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere even at peak times. Haystack Rock’s tide pools are best explored at low tide during long summer evenings.
Central Oregon & the High Desert Bend transforms into a hub of outdoor activity in summer. Mountain biking, white-water rafting on the Deschutes River, rock climbing at Smith Rock, and hiking around the Three Sisters Wilderness are all at their prime. Temperatures can exceed 35°C in July — hot by Oregon standards — and afternoon thunderstorms are possible. The high desert air is very dry, so hydration is critical.
Mount Hood & the Cascades Timberline Lodge is open year-round, but summer offers the full grandeur of the mountain without snow obscuring lower trails. Wildflower meadows bloom below treeline in July, and the Ramona Falls and Mirror Lake trails are among the finest day hikes in the state. Crater Lake’s rim road typically opens fully by late June, revealing one of the most vivid blue lakes on Earth.
Southern Oregon The Rogue River is superb for rafting and kayaking in summer. Illinois Valley is warm and dry, perfect for exploring the Oregon Caves National Monument. Ashland’s Shakespeare Festival is at its most vibrant in July and August, combining outdoor theatre with excellent local wine and food.
🎒 What to Pack for Summer Breathable, moisture-wicking layers work year-round on the coast; add a light fleece or windproof jacket for evenings. For the high desert and Cascades, sun cream with high SPF, sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed hat are non-negotiable. Carry at least two litres of water per person for any hike above 900 metres. Sturdy trail shoes or boots, lightweight waterproof layer for afternoon thunderstorms, and insect repellent for forest trails round out the kit.
🍂 Autumn (September–November)
Autumn is many locals’ favourite season — and for good reason. Summer crowds fade, temperatures remain pleasant, the foliage turns spectacular, and the harvest season transforms the Willamette Valley and Rogue Valley into culinary destinations.
Portland & the Willamette Valley September is arguably the finest month in Portland. The city is warm, dry, and still lively, without the peak-season pressure. The Willamette Valley’s wine harvest begins in late September, and many wineries open their crush pads to visitors. October brings golden light and falling leaves to Forest Park — one of the largest urban forests in the USA — and the city’s autumn food scene is outstanding.
Columbia River Gorge Autumn foliage along the Gorge is stunning from mid-October into early November. The eastern end of the Historic Columbia River Highway offers particularly vivid colour against the basalt cliffs. Waterfalls return to reasonable volume as autumn rains begin, and weekend crowds drop significantly after Labour Day.
Oregon Coast Storm season begins in earnest by November, which is precisely why storm-watchers descend on Cannon Beach and Depoe Bay. September and October offer the most pleasant coast conditions — mild, bright afternoons and dramatic wave action. The famous grey whale southward migration begins in November.
Central Oregon & the High Desert September remains warm and dry in Bend. Smith Rock is glorious in autumn light, and the crowds thin considerably after the school holidays end. By October, nights are cold at elevation. Snow can arrive at altitude by late October, making early-season snowshoeing possible around Mount Bachelor.
Mount Hood & the Cascades Snow arrives at Timberline Lodge as early as October, and the ski season can begin by November. The autumn foliage in the Hood River Valley is among the most beautiful in the Pacific Northwest — paired with the valley’s famous apple and pear harvest, it makes an excellent weekend destination from Portland.
Southern Oregon Crater Lake in autumn is exceptional: cooler temperatures, thinner crowds, and the possibility of first snowfall dusting the rim for dramatic contrast against the lake’s deep blue. The Rogue Valley harvest season peaks in September and October, with farm stands lining the highways.
🎒 What to Pack for Autumn A quality waterproof jacket becomes increasingly important as the season progresses. Warm mid-layers, a wool or fleece hat, and gloves are sensible from October onwards. Waterproof walking boots are strongly advised for trail use. Pack a few lighter layers for early autumn warmth, transitioning to heavier insulation and thermals for November visits, particularly at elevation.
❄️ Winter (December–February)
Winter Oregon is not for everyone — but for those who seek solitude, dramatic scenery, and a genuine sense of wilderness, it offers something remarkable. Prices plummet, crowds disappear, and the landscape takes on a raw, elemental quality.
Portland & the Willamette Valley Portland winters are grey, damp, and mild — rarely below freezing in the city itself, but consistently overcast. This is the city at its most authentic: independent bookshops, coffee houses, museums, and covered markets come into their own when outdoor activities are curtailed. The Portland Art Museum and OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) are excellent rainy-day options. Occasional ice storms do occur and can disrupt travel — worth monitoring forecasts.
Columbia River Gorge Winter transforms the Gorge into something ethereal. Waterfalls partially freeze in hard cold snaps, ice coats the basalt walls, and the whole landscape is stripped back to its geological bones. Multnomah Falls is spectacular year-round and accessible even in winter. Many of the higher trails are closed or icy — check conditions before setting out.
Oregon Coast Storm-watching is the headline winter activity, and the Oregon Coast does it superbly. Hotels in Cannon Beach, Lincoln City, and Depoe Bay offer storm-watching packages during the roughest weather. The grey whale northward migration (December–January) is another draw. The coast remains relatively mild compared to inland Oregon, though wind chill can be brutal.
Central Oregon & the High Desert Mount Bachelor near Bend is one of the finest ski resorts in the Pacific Northwest, with a season typically running from November through April. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are popular alternatives for non-downhill skiers. Bend itself is surprisingly lively in winter, with a strong après-ski culture and a thriving local brewery scene.
Mount Hood & the Cascades Timberline Lodge — Oregon’s most iconic building — comes fully into its own in winter. Skiing and snowboarding on the mountain are excellent, and the historic lodge itself is a destination in its own right. Government Camp and surrounding communities offer a genuine mountain winter experience less than 90 minutes from Portland.
Southern Oregon (Crater Lake) Crater Lake in winter is one of Oregon’s most dramatic sights: the deep blue lake, the snow-covered rim, and the near-absolute silence. Access is limited to the south entrance, and the rim drive is closed, but ranger-led snowshoe walks are available on weekends. It is not easy to reach in winter, but for those who make the effort, it is genuinely unforgettable.
🎒 What to Pack for Winter Thermal base layers, a heavy insulating mid-layer, and a fully waterproof and windproof outer shell are essential. Waterproof boots with good ankle support and grip (or attachable microspikes for icy trails) are strongly advised. Pack warm accessories — hat, gloves, buff or scarf — and carry emergency layers if venturing to elevation. Driving in winter may require snow chains in mountain areas: check Oregon DOT road conditions before any mountain journey
🌟 The Overall Best Time to Visit Oregon
If forced to name a single best time to visit Oregon, late May through early October offers the most dependable conditions across the widest range of regions and activities. September stands out as the sweet spot: the summer crowds have thinned, the weather remains warm and mostly dry across the state, autumn colour is beginning in the mountains, the Willamette Valley harvest is under way, and accommodation rates start to ease. The coast is at its most pleasant, Crater Lake’s rim road is still open, and Portland is warm enough to explore entirely on foot.
That said, Oregon rewards visitors in every season. A winter storm-watcher on the coast, a spring wildflower hiker in the Gorge, or a ski week at Mount Bachelor will each find their own version of the state at its finest. The real key is matching your chosen region and activity to the season — Oregon is too varied and too dramatic to be reduced to a single best time. Choose your landscape, then let the season follow.
Where to stay?
1. Ecola Creek Lodge
The Ecola Inn has been a fixture on the Cannon Beach seafront for over 75 years, accommodating just 13 units and maintaining the kind of repeat custom — over 80% of guests return annually — that speaks for itself. Situated where you can smell the ocean from your room, it sits within easy reach of the town centre, the tide pools around Haystack Rock, and miles of open beach. The property is deliberately small-scale, which gives it a communal feel more akin to a private retreat than a standard motel. Rooms cater to couples and families alike, and the setting draws guests back across generations — many first visited as children and now bring their own families. Rates are reasonable by Cannon Beach standards.
2. The Waves
The Waves sits right on the beach in the centre of Cannon Beach, Oregon, and has been locally owned and operated for over 40 years — now into its third generation. Spread across eight buildings and five standalone cottages, it offers a wide range of accommodation, from compact studios to three-bedroom suites, most with kitchens, fireplaces and private decks facing the ocean. The location is hard to beat: guests are within walking distance of the village’s shops, galleries and restaurants, and Haystack Rock is just along the shore. Rooms are well-equipped and consistently well-reviewed for cleanliness and comfort. It suits couples, families and small groups equally well, and at various price points. Once you arrive, there’s little reason to move the car.
3. Inn At Cannon Beach
The Inn at Cannon Beach sits at 3215 South Hemlock Street in the quieter Tolovana Park area, just one block from the Pacific and within easy walking distance of Haystack Rock. The property is made up of bungalow-style buildings arranged around a landscaped courtyard with a central pond — a practical but pleasant setting that attracts local wildlife including deer and rabbits. All 59 rooms include fireplaces, and select rooms have Jacuzzis. Guests receive a complimentary continental breakfast, daily use of nearby fitness and yoga facilities, and access to a DVD lending library. The hotel is pet-friendly, and the lobby keeps fresh cookies and hot drinks on hand throughout the day. It is a solid, no-fuss base for exploring the Oregon coast.
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