After all that wining and dining, many residents and visitors are ready to hit the outdoors in search of a little physical activity. Luckily, opportunities to scratch that adventuring itch abound, no matter your mettle.
Rise early to ring in a new day with a walk or run along the shoreline, and take note of small bands of dog-lovers joining ranks at sunrise to run their furry friends and catch up on life’s events.
Runners traveling in loose packs eschew iPods in favor of nature’s noisy soundtrack, and they’re always quick to point out the way around a deep beach culvert.
Post-storm, serious beachcombers can scour the shoreline for unearthed bits of flotsam, while others come in search of starfish, fishing floats, or other tidal treasures to add to their collections. As you walk or run, pause to let the occasional horseback rider, dog-and-ball tag team, or alighting paraglider pass.
Local experts regularly host mushroom-hunting tours and bird-watching expeditions, while Cannon Beach also lures a very committed collective of local and out-of-town surfers with its year-round breaks.