The coastline surrounding Cannon Beach is stunning. This was our last stop, and we were lucky to find a spot to pitch a tent in Cannon Beach right before a holiday weekend (July 4). We stayed at a private campground that was walking distance to the beach.  If you visit Cannon Beach at low tide, you can enjoy some amazing tide pools. Cannon Beach is a popular destination, and for good reason. It has been called “the Carmel of the Oregon Coast” and is only a 1 1/2 hour drive from Portland. If Cannon beach is too crowded, Ecola State Park to the north and Oswald West State Park to the south, both offer beautiful beaches, trails, and are popular with surfers. We loved both Short Sands Beach at Oswald west and Indian Beach at Ecola. During our stay, we hiked the “Tillamook Head Trail” at Ecola and finished the hike relaxing at Indian Beach, what a day! We stopped at Seal Rock State Park on our way back to Florence (last 5 pics).