Cannon Beach, OR

I grew up in Seattle. But when mom and dad planned our summer vacations, most years this meant heading to the Oregon coast. My mom and dad are gone now but I still find myself wanting to head to Oregon. Most years my aunt and uncle from Pennsylvania rent a home somewhere on the coast. This year it's a 4 bedroom home in Manzanita and my husband Rick and were invited to join them.

I'll be posting highlights of my trip in the next few days. Manzanita is a darling little town just south of Cannon Beach.

The first morning here we headed up to Cannon Beach. Cannon Beach is a favorite with many Oregonians and out of staters alike. The shops are first class and the beaches are fabulous. But this post is about catching the low tide at Haystack Rock (pictured at top).

In all the years of visiting the Oregon coast, this was a first for me. I've always enjoyed seeing the tidal flats at Cape Perpetua but I found Cannon Beach to offer as much or more. The rock formations are fabulous and there are just as many starfish and sea anemones here as anywhere.

















If you have the opportunity to be here at the right time, this is one experience you won't want to miss... especially if you have kids

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