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Cannon beach is nestled on the pacific ocean. it is a favored year-round destination spot, boasting a wide selection of activities from first-rate amenities such as theater, bookstores and restaurants to historical and geographical landmarks and state parks. |
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| Ecola State Park | Hiking trails and beach access, picnic area. |
| Hug Point State Park | Access to beach, a waterfall and visible remnants of the old coast highway. |
| Haystack Rock | Tidepools and bird sanctuary. |
| City Park | Picnic area, playground, tennis courts, skate park. |
| Coaster Theatre | High quality live theater, concerts and art shows. |
| Art Galleries & Shopping | Dozens of small specialty stores, boutiques and Art Galleries. |
| Cannon Beach History Center | Exhibits that tell the history of Cannon Beach. Free Admission. |
| Surfing & Boogy Board | Rent surf packages from the local surf shops. Inquire about lessons. |
seaside
is oregon's oldest family beach resort.
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| Boardwalk | 2-mile boardwalk that was built in the 1920ls. Runs parallel with the beach. |
| City Park | Indoor swimming pool, skatepark, picic area, restrooms. |
| Lewis & Clark Saltworks | Site where the expedition set up a camp and boiled sea water. |
| Seaside Museum | Collections portraying the town's history in the making. |
| Seaside Aquarium | Discovery Center with hands-on tank and seal-feeding tank. |
| Bumper Cars, Miniature Golf, Tilt-a-Whirl. |
Generations of family fun. |
| Downtown | Features dozens of stores offering souvenirs, collectibles, fine apparel, candy and great gifts. |
| Seaside Factory Outlet Stores | Offers 30 manufacturer operated stores. |
| Surfing & Boogy Board | Rent surf packages from the local surf shops. Inquire about lessons. |
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ASTORIA is the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies and offers more points of historical interest than any other city of the Oregon Coast. |
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| Columbia River Maritime Museum | Oregon's official maritime museum. Board the Columbia Lightship that once guided ships to safety at the mouth of the Columbia River. |
| Astoria Column | Built in 1926. Climb the 164 steps and get a spectacular view. |
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Fort Clatsop National Memorial |
Winter encampment of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Built during the winter of 1805-1806. |
| Fort Stevens State Park | US major defense for the mouth of Columbia River from the Civil War to World War !!. See the South Jetty and the ship wreck of the Peter Iredale. |
| Victorian Flavel House | Built in 1885, is considered to be one of the best examples of Queen Anne architecture in the Northwest. |
| Uppertown Firefighters Museum | Extensive collection of firefighting equipment dating from 1879-1963. |
| Astoria Riverwalk | Stroll the paved path for a close-up view of the waterfront or ride the Astoria Riverfront Trolley. |
| Astoria Aquatic Center | Swimming pool, weight room. |
| Tapiola City Park | Skatepark,playground, picnic area. |
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SOUTH TO TILLAMOOK |
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| Oswald West State Park | Hiking trails, primitive camping, beach access, picnic area. |
| Manzanita | This secluded town nestled on the beachfront has lodging and dining facilities for visitors. |
| Nehalem | Highway 101 runs through the middle of this community which borders the Nehalem River. |
| Nehalem Bay Winery | Located on Highway 53. Open every day for wine tasting and sales. |
| Kayaking | Rent a kayak in Nehalem or Wheeler and enjoy the Nehalem River. |
| Tillamook Cheese Factory | Self guided tour, deli, ice cream. |
| Tillamook Air Museum | Housed in the world's largest clear-span wood building. the museum has more than 30 World War II planes. |
| Three Cape Scenic Loop | Southwest of Tillamook encompassing Cape Meares, Cape Lookout and Cape Kiwanda. |
| Cape Meares Lighthouse | Oregon's shortest lighthouse. Tours Daily. |
| Octopus Tree | A candelabra-shaped Sitka Spruce tree believed to be an Indian burial tree. |