Turk’s Top 10 Things to do While Visiting Cannon Beach:
- Beachcomb near Haystack Rock at low tide (find sand dollars and view amazing tide pools).
- Try the grub at Warren House Pub (the grilled oysters can’t be beat); 3301 S Hemlock, Cannon Beach, 503-436-1130.
- Sample a cup of fair trade coffee on the porch of Sleepy Monk Coffee Roasters; 1235 S Hemlock, Cannon Beach, 503-436-2796.
- Enjoy breakfast at Gower Street Bistro (the French toast and crab eggs benedict are to die for); 1116 S Hemlock, Cannon Beach, 503-436-2729.
- Watch the sunset while sipping champagne on the deck of Turk’s Lodgings; 32138 Ruby Lane, Cannon Beach, 503-436-1809 for reservations.
- Golf at Gearhart Golf Links (a classic links-style, 18-hole course open to the public); 1157 N Marion, Gearhart, 503-738-3538. Or, if you’re the shopping type, pass on golf and hit the quaint shops and galleries of Cannon Beach where you’ll find great art, clothes, antiques, knick-knacks, and more.
- Pack a picnic and hike at Ecola State Park (see remnants from WWII on the trails at Indian Beach or watch surfers from vantage points along the trail); located off Hwy 101 north of downtown Cannon Beach.
- Dine at the Bistro (intimate setting, classic NW cuisine by Chef Matt Dueber); reservations recommended; 263 N Hemlock, 503-436-2661.
- Rent beach bikes from Mike’s Bikes and cruise around town or the beach; 248 N Spruce, Cannon Beach, 503-436-1266.
- Pick up fresh local seafood at Bell Buoy Crab and Seafood Market and throw your own seafood festival; 1800 S Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 800-529-2722.