Cannon Beach, Oregon
Looking for the best photography in Cannon Beach? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Cannon Beach. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Photography Spots in and near Cannon Beach
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Warrenton, Oregon
Peter Iredale Shipwreck, Fort Stevens SP
4.50.2 mi / 0 ft gainAt the northwestern-most point of Oregon sits Fort Stevens State Park. Located 3 ½ hrs from Seattle and 2 hrs from Portland, the park sits closest to the city of Astoria. The park itself has over 4300 acres to explore, with day use and camping open year round. However, the most well-known and mos...Read more -
Rockaway Beach, Oregon
Rockaway Beach
5.0Clear nights on the Oregon Coast can be hard to come by, and your best bet to grab night time photos of the coast is in the Summer. This particular section of the coast is relatively quiet in the Summer time. You can park your car easily along the road that gives you access to the beach. This is...Read more -
Astoria, Oregon
Goonies House
The house that served as the focal point of the 1985 movie “The Goonies” is perhaps Astoria’s best-known landmark. While this cinematic gem is a must-see, it's essential to remember that it's also a private residence. Respect the neighborhood by parking responsibly, avoiding trespassing, and refr...Read more -
Tillamook, Oregon
Explore Bayocean Peninsula Park
5.08 mi / 100 ft gainLocated just west of Tillamook on the way to Cape Meares is an expansive forested park that juts out into Tillamook Bay. The main "trail" is an old unpaved narrow road called Bayocean Dike Road that stretches 4 miles down to the point. It's perfect for a long run, leisurely hike or mountain bikin...Read more -
Ilwaco, Washington
Fort Canby and Cape Disappointment Lighthouse
5.01.5 mi / 500 ft gainCape Disappointment State Park is nearly 2,000 acres of old growth temperate forest located at the mouth of the Columbia River that contains lakes, coves, two lighthouses, and military forts. One of the forts and lighthouses is Fort Canby and Cape Disappointment lighthouse, which date back to the...Read more -
Tillamook, Oregon
Cape Meares Lighthouse
4.3This historic site served as a major lighthouse for years and was turned into a scenic viewpoint offering some rad views of the Oregon Coast. The park is located only about 10 miles west of Tillamook. The parking lot has limited space so get there as early as you can. The Cape Meares lighthous...Read more -
Ilwaco, Washington
Explore Cape Dissapointment's North Head Lighthouse
5.0From the North Head parking lot located at the end of N Head Lighthouse Rd, make your way to the lighthouse by following the lighthouse signs at the parking lot. There's a path to the right that you can take that will take you to a view point (the walk to this viewpoint is short and easy). The ...Read more -
Tillamook, Oregon
Hike along Short Beach, Oregon
5.00.25 mi / 200 ft gainHike: The trail is basically a handmade wooden staircase that takes you all the way down to the beach, so once you locate it, just keep following the stairs all the way down until you've reached the beach.Directions: Drive North along Cape Meares Loop Rd just past Oceanside until you reach the po...Read more -
Timber, Oregon
Upper Salmonberry River Trail
4.112.52 mi / 1680 ft gainIf you are craving adventure and exploration in a unique hiking setting, then you have come to the right place! This is a hike where every time you turn a corner your eyes light up with excitement and your imagination runs wild. Be forewarned though…if you fear cold, dark, and creepy abandoned tr...Read more -
Tillamook, Oregon
Relax at Oceanside Beach
4.0Oceanside Beach is often passed over for Tunnel Beach just north. Both are great, but you're missing out if you don't head down to Oceanside and fly a kite. There's a parking lot right next to the marked location. Park there, then head down to the beach—don't forget your kite!Read more -
Oceanside, Oregon
Tunnel Beach
5.00.47 mi / 75 ft gainThe main beach is located adjacent to Oceanside Beach State Park, which can be accessed via Cape Meares Loop/Netarts Oceanside Hwy. Once you arrive at the park, head down towards the beach and start walking North. You'll notice a little hole-in-the-wall past a small group of rocks which you'll h...Read more -
Tillamook, Oregon
King's Mountain
4.54.47 mi / 2461 ft gainKing's Mountain may be one of the most consistent hikes in the greater Portland area gaining 2,500 vertical-feet over 2.5 miles almost evenly the entire time. The trail starts out at a marked trailhead just west of the Elk Mountain campground (stop there for water and more restrooms in summer &a...Read more -
Tillamook, Oregon
Wilson River Trail
3.018.58 mi / 4879 ft gainThis long trail provides hikers with great views of the corridor in the Coast Range. As the trail follows public land for the most part, there are a couple sections with steady elevation gains to avoid private land: near Lees Camp and Ryan Creek. Although the trail receives some of the most rain...Read more -
Gaston, Oregon
University Falls
4.00.61 mi / 138 ft gainThe 0.3 mile hike to University Falls seems longer than it is because you'll be stopping to take pictures every step of the way. No, you're not in an enchanted forest, you're in the Tillamook National Forest. The waterfall you're about to find, however, certainly is enchanting. From Portland, he...Read more -
Tillamook, Oregon
Short Hike to Munson Creek Falls
4.00.4 miLocated just outside of Tillamook, Oregon, Munson Creek Falls is a must do if you're in the area. Standing at almost 320 feet tall, Munson Creek Falls is one of few waterfalls in Oregon that is over 300ft tall.Because of heavy storms in the area there has been a build up of fallen trees around th...Read more -
Cloverdale, Oregon
Cape Lookout
4.54.74 mi / 1135 ft gainCape Lookout is a two-mile long peninsula that juts into the Pacific Ocean from Oregon's rugged coastline. The park features more than 170 campsites, yurts, rustic cabins, and a day-use area, all located a short walk from the beach. There are roughly 10 miles of trails ranging from easy to mode...Read more