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Haystack Rock

Highway 101, Cannon Beach, OR 97110
Ranked #1 of 11 attractions in Cannon Beach
5.0 of 5 stars 127 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations, Beaches
Traveler Description: If you've ever seen a picture of Cannon Beach, it has probably included Haystack Rock, one of the most photographed landmarks on the Oregon coast... more »
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Kirkland, Washington
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

It seems like the Haystack Rock Awareness Program is doing a great job with helping the tide pools recover. When I visited haystack rock years ago, there wasn't nearly as many creatures (fish, anemones, star fish and crabs) in the tide pools and people were climbing all over the rock. Try to visit when the interpreters are there during low... More

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Morristown, New Jersey
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63 reviews 63 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

There’s nothing to dislike about Haystack Rock. It’s nature at it’s best. More

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New Jersey
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
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It's just there, out on the beach this big rock, we weren't going to see it but I'm glad we did. Get to the town early to find parking and if you aren't able to get there early keep looking for a spot, you'll find one and it's worth the walk to the beach. The town is very nice too. More

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Shelton, Washington
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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High point of visiting Cannon Beach is walking down to Haystack Rock. Seeing all the birds and other marine life is a treat. More

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Upstate SC
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

Get there at low tide to see all the sea life trapped in the pools. VERY colorful star fish and anenomies, and you can get up close and person pics of them. Puffins and seagulls are plentiful. Would like to return someday with my family. Beach is nice and sandy! More

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Grants Pass, Oregon
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

We have been here dozens of time and always love it..in rain, sunshine, mist, fog, summer, fall winter or spring! . More

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fort worth
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

It is huge! Abundant sea bird roost and amazing display of colorful sea creatures at low tide. More

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Middletown, Connecticut
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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The rock it self is beautiful and so dramatic to view from afar. If you have a chance to get up close to it during low tide it is even more amazing because all of the rocks surrounding it are littered with sea creatures; giant purple and orange sea stars, sea urchins, sand dollars, and creatures I had never seen... More

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Sacramento, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Had a picnic; to get to the beach below is quite a hike, and worth it. We even went to a yard sale (good deals). Such beautiful weather, although cool and windy in the morning. Saturday had quite a crowd - it was lovely. More

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Salem, Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Nice place to shoot sunset. However, the set of rocks bout half a mile south (shooting north to south) may present better light and sky. More

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