Village of Cannon Beach
Here at Road's End, we're in Cannon Beach.
The village is incredibly picturesque, and is listed as one of ‘Les Plus Beaux Villages of Oregon’.
The most beautiful villages in Oregon.
In fact, it’s so beautiful, it was chosen as the filming location for at least 3 films: The Goonies, at Haystack Rock and Indian Beach, Point Break, at Indian Beach, and Twilight, at Indian Beach.
We will check out Cannon Beach a bit: explore the pristine beach and marine life around Haystack Rock, and maybe stroll along the shops and galleries.
The arts oriented village offers what other Oregon beach towns offer, but with a bit more class. The town, located on one of Oregon’s most beautiful beaches, is grappling with its own popularity—and seems to be winning. Clusters of tasteful shops and boutiques fill the small, busy downtown. Strolling lovers, sand castling kids, and kite fliers, dot the white sand beach. Puffins, cormorants, and murres watch from scenic, protected islands.
The name Cannon Beach dates to eighteen forty six, when the Navy schooner, Shark, was sent to give comfort and encouragement to the Americans in the Oregon Territory.
She entered the Columbia in July 1846 and promptly ran aground. High tide and local help freed the ship and the crew proceeded up the river as far as The Dalles. On their return trip, the schooner again grounded on Sept. 10, and this time the Shark broke apart.
A chunk of the deck washed ashore south of Hug Point (5 miles south). One cannon was retrieved in 1898 and is housed in the Cannon Beach History Center*. Two more of the Sharks cannons were discovered in 2008 at Arch Cape, just south of here.
*Before and after the Cannons, Cannon Beach has a most interesting history. This museum features the USS Sharks cannons, a native-American longhouse, and much more. Open daily 11-4pm.
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The village is incredibly picturesque, and is listed as one of ‘Les Plus Beaux Villages of Oregon’.
The most beautiful villages in Oregon.
In fact, it’s so beautiful, it was chosen as the filming location for at least 3 films: The Goonies, at Haystack Rock and Indian Beach, Point Break, at Indian Beach, and Twilight, at Indian Beach.
We will check out Cannon Beach a bit: explore the pristine beach and marine life around Haystack Rock, and maybe stroll along the shops and galleries.
The arts oriented village offers what other Oregon beach towns offer, but with a bit more class. The town, located on one of Oregon’s most beautiful beaches, is grappling with its own popularity—and seems to be winning. Clusters of tasteful shops and boutiques fill the small, busy downtown. Strolling lovers, sand castling kids, and kite fliers, dot the white sand beach. Puffins, cormorants, and murres watch from scenic, protected islands.
The name Cannon Beach dates to eighteen forty six, when the Navy schooner, Shark, was sent to give comfort and encouragement to the Americans in the Oregon Territory.
She entered the Columbia in July 1846 and promptly ran aground. High tide and local help freed the ship and the crew proceeded up the river as far as The Dalles. On their return trip, the schooner again grounded on Sept. 10, and this time the Shark broke apart.
A chunk of the deck washed ashore south of Hug Point (5 miles south). One cannon was retrieved in 1898 and is housed in the Cannon Beach History Center*. Two more of the Sharks cannons were discovered in 2008 at Arch Cape, just south of here.
*Before and after the Cannons, Cannon Beach has a most interesting history. This museum features the USS Sharks cannons, a native-American longhouse, and much more. Open daily 11-4pm.
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