Our first morning in Cannon Beach it was our goal to make it to Haystack Rock and back before breakfast.
Our lodgings were where the Ecola River empties into the Pacific.
Haystack is not the only rock along the coast, just one of the most known.
It was fun to learn that there are Puffins that like these rocks.
Time to head back for breakfast.
This is the mouth of the river.
Another morning walk and we still haven’t seen the horizon because of the marine layer.
Birds, especially the pelicans and seagulls enjoyed flapping their wings in the river.
Our next walks on the beach were later in the morning or in the early afternoon.
We can see a horizon on this day.
Here come the pelicans!
For our last walk on the beach we started at Haystack and worked our way to another public access spot to head up to Hemlock for lunch before we made it back to our car.
We used a public stair access to the beach.
It was a treat to be able to see further out into the sea.
This was the first day we could see the lighthouse. I zoomed in to get some shots.
The history of Tillamook Lighthouse or Terrible Tilly can be found here.
The last shot from our lodgings. Till next time Cannon Beach. It was a delight to discover you more fully.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Ellen, what a joy to read here and see some of the gorgeous sights you enjoyed at Canyon Beach. Haystack Rock is amazing and it really does look like a haystack. The lighthouse is fascinating. And I liked Greg’s tee shirt…Truth truly does matter. xx
What a wonderful walk along the beach to see Haystack Rock! Fantastic photos! The views out to the sea are stunning!
…thanks for reminding me of these gorgeous sights!
Beautiful photos of Cannon beach! I love the views of the beach and the pelicans are awesome.
Take care, have a great day!
Great photos of one of my favorite places. We stayed in Cannon Beach on one of our road trips. I loved seeing Haystack Rock again. Loved seeing you two enjoying yourselves. Happy July to you sweet lady.
So many memories!! Cannon Beach was the place we usually visited on our beach trips when I was a child. And we passed Haystack Rock on our way to visit my grandma.
I’m glad you had a wonderful time! Willow
Wow, I’d sure like to take that walk with you. Beautiful photos and love the lighthouse!!
That looks like an absolutely pre-breakfast walk!! I love the photos…thanks for sharing!!
Haystack Rock is quite the dramatic landmark! I’m so glad the sun came out; that was a thick marine layer. And with the sun shining, it looks like quite the refreshing outing.
Looks like y’all had a fun adventure!