Towns, Villages, Scenic Drives Near Cannon Beach?
Sep 30th, 2011, 08:26 AM
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Towns, Villages, Scenic Drives Near Cannon Beach?
I'll be visiting Cannon Beach and staying at the Stephanie Inn for a weekend at the beginning of October. Are there any coastal towns and villages I shouldn't miss? Tillamook? Astoria? Scenic drives? I'd like to stay within 1-2 driving hours of the Cannon Beach area.
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Sep 30th, 2011, 11:25 AM
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Our favorite day trips from Cannon Beach are to the Three Capes Loop, south of Tillamook, and to Cape Disappointment, WA--across the Astoria Bridge.
Both trips include the possibility of interesting places to see along the way.
HTTY
Both trips include the possibility of interesting places to see along the way.
HTTY
Sep 30th, 2011, 12:42 PM
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Another vote for the Three Capes Scenic Loop. When you reach Pacific City, spend some time at Cape Kiwanda. I like the hike up the dune there as the views from the top are amazing. Have lunch at the Pelican Pub and Brewery before heading back to CB.
Oct 1st, 2011, 08:49 AM
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Long before they fenced the top of Cape Kiwanda DH and friends used to dive off it into the channel there.
I like Manzanita also. However, if you're staying at The Stephanie, it will be hard to drag yourselves away.
I like Manzanita also. However, if you're staying at The Stephanie, it will be hard to drag yourselves away.
Oct 1st, 2011, 08:49 AM
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Make sure to stop at the Tillamook Cheese factory for ice cream and/or cheese.
In Seaside, walk a section of the Promenade and maybe see the spot where some of the Corps of Discovery extracted salt from seawater. The Astoria Column is worth a visit too.
In Seaside, walk a section of the Promenade and maybe see the spot where some of the Corps of Discovery extracted salt from seawater. The Astoria Column is worth a visit too.
