Oregon Coast Day Trip: Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock
Overview
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 Haystack Rock and enjoy free time to peruse shops and art galleries.
Inclusions
- Knowledgeable and Experienced Local Guide
- Pick-up & Drop-off At Downtown Portland, Oregon Hotels
- Transport by Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Ecola State Park
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Camp 18 Museum, 42362 Highway 26, Seaside, OR 97138-6162
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 Willamette compound geared yarder that was the height of technology for its day. Other displays on site include a large bandsaw from a sawmill, a self-propelled Ohio steam crane, Caterpillar-style tracked vehicles that worked in the woods, a railroad skeleton log car and other heavy equipment plus a wide variety of large and small hardware. We will make a quick stop here on our way to the spectacular Oregon Coast so that you can explore the historic equipment, use the restroom, and buy some coffee if you want.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Neahkahnie Mountain, Oregon
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
Stop At: Short Sands Beach, Manzanita, OR 97130
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
Stop At: Ecola State Park, Cannon Beach, OR 97110
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 to the south.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Manzanita Beach, Reed Road, Manzanita, OR 97130
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
Stop At: Cannon Beach, OR 97110
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 restaurants. While in Cannon Beach you will have time for lunch at one of their amazing restaurants. Cannon Beach is also famous for its amazing beaches.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Haystack Rock, Us 101, Cannon Beach, OR 97110
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 area. Puffins can be observed on Haystack Rock from early spring to mid-summer, offering the most accessible viewing of Tufted Puffins in the Northwest.
Duration: 20 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Camp 18 Museum, 42362 Highway 26, Seaside, OR 97138-6162
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 Willamette compound geared yarder that was the height of technology for its day. Other displays on site include a large bandsaw from a sawmill, a self-propelled Ohio steam crane, Caterpillar-style tracked vehicles that worked in the woods, a railroad skeleton log car and other heavy equipment plus a wide variety of large and small hardware. We will make a quick stop here on our way to the spectacular Oregon Coast so that you can explore the historic equipment, use the restroom, and buy some coffee if you want.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Neahkahnie Mountain, Oregon
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
Stop At: Short Sands Beach, Manzanita, OR 97130
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
Stop At: Ecola State Park, Cannon Beach, OR 97110
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 to the south.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Manzanita Beach, Reed Road, Manzanita, OR 97130
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
Stop At: Cannon Beach, OR 97110
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 restaurants. While in Cannon Beach you will have time for lunch at one of their amazing restaurants. Cannon Beach is also famous for its amazing beaches.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Haystack Rock, Us 101, Cannon Beach, OR 97110
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 area. Puffins can be observed on Haystack Rock from early spring to mid-summer, offering the most accessible viewing of Tufted Puffins in the Northwest.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
vikram_p
May 2023
The views from the cliff before getting to the various beaches were breath taking. The beaches were very nice and clean. Also there were only a few people around.
The views from the cliff before getting to the various beaches were breath taking. The beaches were very nice and clean. Also there were only a few people around.Robert_D
March 2023
Edwardo was knowledgeable and personable. The only thing I don’t like is ha bing a 100 character minimum
Edwardo was knowledgeable and personable. The only thing I don’t like is ha bing a 100 character minimumken m
February 2023
great place to walk the beach, watch the tides, and the storms in the winter. might even find an agate or sand dollar
great place to walk the beach, watch the tides, and the storms in the winter. might even find an agate or sand dollarDavid K
September 2022
Peter was an amazing tour guide. Locally owned, family business. It was a great experience. Went out of his way to explain everything and to make sure we were seeing all the great sites. We’d highly recommend this. Again, family owned business that seem so committed to making sure we enjoyed the ...
Peter was an amazing tour guide. Locally owned, family business. It was a great experience. Went out of his way to explain everything and to make sure we were seeing all the great sites. We’d highly recommend this. Again, family owned business that seem so committed to making sure we enjoyed the experience.Keila_M
September 2022
I was looking forward for this trip and I was not let down… it was more beautiful than I imagined! Highly recommend!
I was looking forward for this trip and I was not let down… it was more beautiful than I imagined! Highly recommend!Hadashadas
September 2022
Excellent way of seeing the coast without renting a car. John was knowledgeable and fun. The locations we went were truly stunning. I would have preferred 1 less stop (skipping sea side or Manzanita probably) with more time at each place but there still was time to explore. This did involve ...
Excellent way of seeing the coast without renting a car. John was knowledgeable and fun. The locations we went were truly stunning. I would have preferred 1 less stop (skipping sea side or Manzanita probably) with more time at each place but there still was time to explore. This did involve time to walk on the shore so keep that in mind when you choose your shoes. Company should get guide a mic as the back of the bus might have difficulty hearing!