How to Find Cheap Hotels in Cannon Beach, Oregon. Cruising along Highway 101 you could almost miss Cannon Beach perched along the coast between the highway and the Pacific Ocean. With a population under 1,600, the area has the feel of a small town set against a breathtaking background.
Understand the interesting history behind Cannon Beach's name. A Navy schooner named the "Shark" got in trouble in local waters and threw over its cannon, which ended up on the shore, thereby dubbing the sleepy town Cannon Beach.
Explore Cannon Beach by walking the coast just as William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition did in 1805.
Arrive by plane in Cannon Beach via the Astoria Regional Airport, only 19 miles north of the town. The closest international airport is the Portland International Airport, roughly 70 miles southeast.
Get around Cannon Beach with ease; the downtown commercial area is comprised of only four blocks of shops, cafes and restaurants.
Bring your bicycle to travel to and from your accommodations into town. The beach is another place that can be explored with a bike.
To book accommodations, contact Cannon Beach Chamber and Information Center at (503) 436-2623 or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
Compare accommodations in Cannon Beach according to location, considering both the downtown and beach areas.
Plan ahead financially for your stay in Cannon Beach. This town's coveted scenery doesn't come cheap. Prices tend to jump in the high season, so make sure to budget accordingly.
Book accommodations at one of Cannon Beach's inns, which tend to have cheaper prices than hotels, close proximity to shops and restaurants and generally a short walk to the beach.
Feast your eyes on the Haystack Rock landmark on the Cannon Beach coast. At 235 feet, it is the third-largest coastal monolith in the world and is a sanctuary for birds and marine life.
Hike into Ecola State Park, filled with thick conifer trees and offering a picnic area and breathtaking vista of the coast, Haystack Rock and Cannon Beach.
Visit the local Coaster Theater, which offers year-round productions of concerts, stage plays and art shows. The theater recently celebrated 32 years of putting on quality shows.
