The City of Cannon Beach is located on the Pacific Northwest Coast of Oregon, 80 miles west of Portland and 25 miles south of Astoria. Cannon Beach Oregon is a very small city i.e. only four miles in length; it has a population little above 1600 people. This beach has been named Cannon Beach was because of an event. In 1846, a US navy Schooner was wrecked. A large piece of its deck and cannon came on this beach. So, because of that reason that once cannon was discovered on the beach. 1846, the U.S. Navy schooner Shark was wrecked while trying to leave the Columbia River. A large piece of the schooner's deck with a cannon and capstan attached washed up on the beach, and the town's name is based on this event
Cannon Beach is a popular vacation spot which has many beautiful natural forests, splendid beaches and ravishing rivers. It has been estimated that over 750,000 visitors come to cannon beach annually. Cannon Beach is a popular and picturesque resort area, playing host to an estimated over 750,000 visitors annually. It is a very old city and its history goes back to the 18th century when American Settlers came here and settled. Before that, native people of this place had their own culture. It was when William Clark of the Lewis & Clark Expedition came to this place that it became famous and known.
As cannon beach is very close to Portland. So, many portlanders come to this beautiful place to spend weekends and take time off from their usual routine. A reason for cannon beach’s popularity is a very famous landmark called Haystack rock. Haystack Rock is located near Tolovana Park in the southwest of downtown Cannon Beach. This is a majestic rock having a height of 235 feet. Tourists can usually reach this rock when the water waves are low in the sea especially in the summers. People of cannon beach regard this rock as a part of their heritage. It is also thought to be a marine sanctuary because there is a cave inside it which gives protection. In addition, this rock is an important habitat for a number of seabirds. Around 2,000 seabirds nest on Haystack Rock each year.
These birds are very sensitive to any disturbance. If you get too close to their proximity, they might leave the place. This is the reason no climbing is allowed anywhere on the Haystack Rock. Looking at it from the shore, it looks like a stack of hay. So, it is named that way.
Cannon Beach downtown has many small businesses which cater to the livinghood of its people. Arts and culture are greatly emphasized in this city. In the '70s, some small artists made a little union and started working. Now it has grown and has 20 galleries which have displayed work of locals as well as regional and national artists. Here you can find wonderful art for decoration. So, some of the best arts and crafts stores, shopping areas and galleries are located here. This city also has a small theater called the Coaster Theater, where one can really enjoy live theater performances.
There is a strict planning of the city due to which its natural beauty is still alive. One can learn much more about this great vacation spot on the site Cannon-Beach.net or at the official Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce website. Apart from these, many other sites give very good reviews of the place.
