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Sandcastles Spark Magic and Inspire Community for 60 Years and Counting

By Emily Molina on Jun. 04, 2024

Thank you to Inn at Cannon Beach for being the sponsor of this article. Words By Emily Molina, Photos Courtesy of Debbie Nelson, Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, Robin Risley, and Donald Masterson. Six decades ago, the ocean waves swelled and devastated parts of Oregon’s Cannon Beach. But…

Top Places to Visit In and Around Cannon Beach

Sep. 11, 2023

National Geographic Magazine named Cannon Beach “one of The World’s 100 Most Beautiful Places” in their June 2013 issue and in 2023, one of the best U.S. beach towns to visit in the fall. That is no surprise to those who have experienced the miles of scenic sandy beaches with dramatic shoreline rock…

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Sandcastles Spark Magic and Inspire Community for 60 Years and Counting

Top Places to Visit In and Around Cannon Beach