Overview
The Oregon Coast is an experience like no other and our guides have selected a quieter, slower approach to the day: a visit to Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach; hikes through old-growth forests to views beyond what the common tourist sees; up-close encounters with the iconic monoliths that make the Oregon Coast so unusual; a lunch stop in a sweet beach town; recommendations for our favorite cinnamon rolls, pie or ice cream; sand (if you want it) between your toes.
Day tours can feel long but ours feels more like a just-right exploration with plenty of time to sit however you like with the majesty of the ocean -- or spend most of your time wandering in the forest as you listen to waves crash beneath you.
If you choose to walk with us in the forest, your day will include some short but steep low-elevation incline hiking.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
In-vehicle air conditioning
Snacks
Lunch
Gratuity for your guides is appreciated
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Our shop is #124, on the ground floor, on the north side of a silver and red building. To find us, walk north on SE 9th Avenue from Main Street and look for our A-frame sign to your left! Limited street parking is available, or paid lots at 7th and Madison and 10th and Madison Streets
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
You need not show the ticket when you arrive; your name is all we need to check in.
Our shop is 833 SE Main St #124. It's the red and silver four story building and our shop is nearer Salmon Street (to the north). We are on the ground floor among a row of rollup doors.
The #s 2, 14 and 15 buses all stop nearby, as do both loops of the streetcar. You’ll get off at the Grand and Taylor or MLK Jr and Taylor stops. There is street parking that is unrestricted on the weekends, and paid lots at SE Main and 10th Avenue and SE Madison and 7th Avenue.
What to expect
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Oregon Coast
1 hour 20 min
The drive to the Oregon Coast is through the luscious county and state forests of Oregon and over two Coastal Range mountain passes. We may stop at a scenic viewpoint, weather permitting.
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Cannon Beach
2 hours
Visiting Cannon Beach is an extraordinary highlight of any coastal visit; from stunning beaches with dramatic features to rainforests to salt water taffy shops, art galleries and seafood restaurants: this town has it all. We'll chat about the history -- why Cannon and not "Cannons" beach? -- and the peoples of the Clatsop tribe and other coastal people, like the Salish, who were here before the cannons and taffy. We'll make recommendations for lunch. We'll give you lots of time to explore.
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Haystack Rock
20 min
The extraordinary rock that was a feature of several films, including the 1980s The Goonies, is also home to many seabirds. We will visit close enough for some great photos -- the rock itself is off limits as a sensitive nesting area for murres and tufted puffins.
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Ecola State Park
2 hours
Ecola is a unique landscape, a coastal rainforest with old growth Sitka spruce and Western hemlock trees, countless ferns and berry plants, and wild life right on the edge of Cannon Beach. We'll spend some time here, long enough for a hike up to the viewpoint overlooking another movie filming location -- beach scenes from the Twilight movie were filmed here. If desired, you'll hike from 1-3 miles (2-5 km) in the forest at Ecola.
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Camp 18 Logging Museum
30 min
The logging museum on the way to and from the Oregon Coast is a favorite stop for gawking at old tractors and equipment, grabbing a gift at the eclectic gift shop, and if desired, trying one of their famous enormous cinnamon rolls.
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Tillamook State Forest
1 hour 20 min
The Tillamook State Forest is part of the many county and state forests we pass through on the way back home from the Oregon Coast. If you're feeling alert, you'll notice lots of the flowers and trees that we learned about at the coast, plus lots of species that don't grow as big anywhere but here in the relatively higher elevation mountain passes.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- the hiking options require ability to manage short but steep inclines; travelers with health concerns should consider that
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Small Group Hiking Tour to Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast
Can I cancel Small Group Hiking Tour to Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7–8 hours.
Where does it start?
Our shop is #124, on the ground floor, on the north side of a silver and red building.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Gratuity for your guides is appreciated
Which places does it visit?
It visits Oregon Coast, Cannon Beach, Haystack Rock, Ecola State Park, Camp 18 Logging Museum, Tillamook State Forest.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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