Iconic Landmark: Haystack Rock, a 235-foot sea stack, is a popular spot for tide pooling (exploring tide pools teeming with marine life during low tide).
Accommodation: Offers a range of options for all budgets. Expect to pay:
$150-$200 per night for a budget-friendly motel.
$250-$400 per night for a mid-range hotel with amenities like pools.
Upwards of $500 per night for a luxurious oceanfront suite.
Activities: Free to explore Haystack Rock and tide pools, but some shops offer guided tidepool tours (around $20-$30 per person).
Manzanita:
Relaxed Alternative: Known for its laid-back atmosphere compared to Cannon Beach. Enjoy quaint art galleries, cozy cafes, and uncrowded beaches.
Accommodation: Primarily focuses on vacation rentals and oceanfront lodging, ideal for families or groups. Expect to pay:
$100-$300 per night for a vacation rental, depending on size and proximity to the beach.
Activities: Explore art galleries, browse shops, or relax on the beach. Rentals for activities like kayaking or paddleboarding are available (around $30-$50 per hour).
Pacific City:
Surfers’ Haven: A favorite spot for surfers with consistent waves. Surf schools offer lessons and rentals (around $50-$75 for a lesson and board rental). Beachcombing for unique shells and marine life is also popular.
Accommodation: Primarily caters to surfers and beach lovers with vacation rentals being the main option. Expect to pay:
$100-$250 per night for a vacation rental, often with easy beach access.
Family-Friendly: A larger town with a variety of activities and attractions for families, including shops, restaurants, miniature golf courses (around $10-$15 per round per person) and go-kart tracks (typically $20-$30 per race).
Accommodation: Offers diverse lodging options to suit any budget:
Hotels with amenities like pools and game rooms ($120-$200 per night).
Motels offering affordability ($80-$150 per night).
Spacious vacation rentals ($150-$300 per night).
Campgrounds perfect for a nature-filled experience ($20-$50 per night).
Activities: Miniature golf, go-karting, exploring shops and restaurants, visiting museums or the beach.
Depoe Bay:
Whale Watching Capital: Known for whale watching tours to see migrating gray whales, humpback whales, and even orcas (depending on the season). Tours typically cost $50-$100 per person for a few hours.
Accommodation: Offers a good selection of hotels, motels, and vacation rentals, many with ocean views. Expect to pay:
$100-$200 per night for a motel or vacation rental.
Upwards of $250 per night for a hotel with ocean views.
Activities: Whale watching tours, exploring shops and restaurants on the scenic bayfront.
