Cannon Beach, Oregon OR Hotels/Motels/Lodging

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Cannon Beach, a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States, is an affluent tourist resort destination, popular throughout the Pacific Northwest. Because of its proximity to Portland, Oregon, it is particularly known as a weekend getaway spot for Portlanders. Cannon Beach is generally considered to be a quieter and more cultured alternative to the sometimes raucous Seaside, Oregon, eight miles to the north. The population was 1,588 at the 2000 census.

Points of interest
Cannon Beach is recognized by its well-known landmark, Haystack Rock, located to the southwest of downtown Cannon Beach, near Tolovana Park. This igneous rock has an elevation of 235 feet, and is often accessible at low tide, especially in the summertime. There is a small cave system that penetrates the rock and can be seen from the coastline. The rock is also protected as a marine sanctuary.

Near Haystack Rock are the Needles, two tall rocks rising straight out of the water. Together with Haystack Rock, the Needles create a photogenic panorama that is even more appealing during a sunset over the Pacific Ocean.

Downtown Cannon Beach is filled with small businesses. Chain stores such as Safeway and McDonalds have been discouraged from building in Cannon Beach in order to preserve the local economy and small town feel.

The main road through Cannon Beach is Hemlock Street, which runs from the north end of town to the south, through Tolovana Park. Both ends of the street connect to US Highway 101. The separation of the highway and the town's main street help ensure that the highway doesn't get bogged down with intracity traffic and the town doesn't have to endure the trucks and tourist traffic.

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