The trip after the wedding
A friendsmoon in Cannon Beach, OR
1 place here can put the whole group under one roof.
The trip you take with your friends right after the wedding — instead of the honeymoon, or before it.
Where the group sleeps
- Cannon Beach Property Management homes$250–$800 / night
Oceanfront and ocean-view rental homes, bungalows, and condos from the local property office.
Sleeps 12
What you do
- Haystack Rock Tide Pool Exploration
Free guided tide pool walks at the base of the iconic 235-foot sea stack
- Ecola State Park Hiking
Cliffside trails with ocean views — the Goonies filmed here
- Beach Bonfire Night
Build a bonfire on the beach with s'mores and sunset views of Haystack Rock
- Surfing Lessons at Cannon Beach Surf
Beginner surf lessons in wetsuits — cold water, warm vibes
- Pelican & Public Coast Brewery Walk
Self-guided walk between Cannon Beach's craft breweries and Bill's Tavern
- Hug Point Beach Day
Hidden beach with a waterfall, sea caves, and old highway carved into rock
Where you eat
- Newman's at 988
Fine dining in a converted Cannon Beach house with seasonal tasting menus
- The Irish Table
Intimate Irish-inspired dining with local seafood and seasonal ingredients
- Wayfarer Restaurant & Lounge
Oceanfront dining with Haystack Rock views and fresh Oregon seafood
- Mo's Restaurant
Oregon coast institution with chowder and fried seafood baskets
- Lazy Susan Cafe
Beloved brunch spot with quiche, omelets, and fresh-baked scones
- Insomnia Coffee Co.
Local roastery with excellent espresso and pastries near the beach
Still deciding?
How Cannon Beach stacks up against the other places in the West.
- Cannon Beach or Albuquerque?
- Cannon Beach or Aspen?
- Cannon Beach or Bend?
- Cannon Beach or Big Bear Lake?
- Cannon Beach or Big Sky?
- Cannon Beach or Boise?
- Cannon Beach or Bozeman?
- Cannon Beach or Carmel-by-the-Sea?
- Cannon Beach or Cody?
- Cannon Beach or Coeur d'Alene?
- Cannon Beach or Colorado Springs?
- Cannon Beach or Crested Butte?
- Cannon Beach or Denver?
- Cannon Beach or Durango?
- Cannon Beach or Eugene?
- Cannon Beach or Willamette Valley?