The Oregon coast fills with tourists during summer months, and it’s a great destination on a hot, summer day, but our biggest secret is that our beautiful beaches are also well worth a visit during the rest of the year. Here’s a beach that transforms with the seasons — and you’re about to get a glimpse of it you might not have seen before.
There’s no better way to spend a day than at Cannon Beach.
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Summer strolls in the morning are heavenly. Grab a cup of coffee, take off your shoes, and head down to the beach. Feel the sand between your toes and watch the gentle ocean waves roll in.
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At low tide, the tide pools reveal many treasures, from brightly-colored sea stars, to anemones, to tiny fish darting about.
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You won’t have the beach to yourself during summer months, but the sunny weather and cool ocean waters make Cannon Beach the perfect playground.
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The annual Sand Castle Festival has been a Cannon Beach tradition for more than 50 years. Held every June, it draws professional sculptors and thousands of spectators.
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As fall settles in, you’ll want to grab a jacket before you head off on your beach stroll.
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Autumn brings a slower pace to the beach. The tourists go home, and we have the place all to ourselves again!
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It might be a little bit chillier, but you’ll still have a doggone good time at Cannon Beach in the fall!
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Winter brings big, powerful waves. Bundle up and find a safe place to view them; they’re awe-inspiring and impressive.
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There’s nothing more soothing than the mesmerizing effect of the waves.
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Photographers love the winter light on the beach, and capturing the sea spray against the rock formations is particularly satisfying.
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It’s rare that the Oregon coast experiences snow, but when it does, you’ll definitely want to have the experience of seeing in on Cannon Beach.
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Spring storms bring big waves that spit out all kinds of interesting items — some of which have come from as far away as Japan! Beachcombing is a popular activity at the beach after a big storm — see what you can find!
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No matter what time of year you choose to visit Cannon Beach, you’re certain to make memories that will last a lifetime.
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Do you prefer to visit Oregon’s coast during summer when the kids are out of school, or during the off-season when the beaches are less crowded and the storms roll in to give you a spectacular show of powerful waves and high tides?
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