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Plan Your Oregon Coast Day Trip to Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock
Spend a day exploring the dramatic headlands, beaches and historic lighthouses along the Oregon coastline on a scenic tour from Portland - starting in Old Town Chinatown and taking you to charming coastal towns where you can walk the sandy shore in Manzanita, wander the waves and rock formations at Short Sands Beach, admire sweeping ocean views from Neahkahnie Point, and visit Cannon Beach to explore tide pools at Haystack Rock before enjoying free time to peruse local shops and art galleries.
About this activity in Old Town Chinatown
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Spend a full day exploring Oregon’s dramatic coastline from Portland, with stops at iconic coastal towns and scenic headlands.
- Walk the sandy shore in Manzanita and take in panoramic ocean views from Neahkahnie Point for classic Pacific Northwest photo ops.
- Discover Cannon Beach’s charming shops and art galleries, plus tide-pooling around the famous Haystack Rock at Short Sands Beach.
- Travel comfortably between sites in a Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter van with a knowledgeable local guide sharing regional insights along the way.
Important Information
- This coastal day trip includes door‑to‑door pickup from downtown Portland hotels; plan for about one hour of free time in Cannon Beach for lunch.
- You'll need a moderate level of fitness for short walks on beaches, headland viewpoints, and uneven tide‑pool terrain at Haystack Rock.
- Children ages 3–6 require a forward‑facing car seat you must bring; service animals are allowed and the tour operates in light rain.
- Minimum passenger numbers apply; if the tour is canceled due to low bookings you'll be offered an alternative or a full refund.
Meeting Point
Pickup and drop‑off take place at downtown Portland hotels in Old Town Chinatown; please meet in your hotel lobby at the scheduled pickup time and be ready 10 minutes before departure.
Includes
- Travel comfortably in a Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter van for small‑group sightseeing from downtown Portland, Oregon.
- Enjoy commentary from a knowledgeable, experienced local guide who brings the region to life.
- Stay refreshed with complimentary bottled water during the tour.
- Benefit from convenient pick‑up and drop‑off at downtown Portland, Oregon hotels for easy access to the activity.
Excludes
- Gratuities are not included - please plan to tip your guide if you wish to show appreciation.
- You will have 1 hour in downtown Cannon Beach for lunch; any meals or snacks during that stop are not included.
Other
- Service animals are welcome, ensuring accessibility for travelers who rely on them while exploring the area.
- Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to arrive or depart using local transit.
- You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to fully enjoy the sights and activities on this tour.
- If you’re bringing a child aged 3–6, you must provide a car seat; the local operator cannot accommodate a child without one.
- Minimum passenger requirements apply (minimum of four people). If the tour is canceled due to insufficient numbers, you’ll be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- This tour operates in rainy weather, so plan accordingly for Oregon’s changeable conditions.
- The tour is operated in collaboration with Oregon Tour Experts; all pickups and guiding Services are provided through their transportation and tour guiding company.
Customer Reviews
9/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
There is something for everybody, Rob was a fountain of knowledge and we had a blast. Stops were not overly long, but adequate. The inside info he provided us was worth the price of admission, between parking, where to go, etc. Highly recommend this experience!
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Great trip. Our guide was fantastic. The scenery was great. Our guide gave us information on places along the way. The coast is beautiful and we were.takes to some out of the way places for the best views
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The tour was amazing and our guide truly enriched this experience. He was funny, knowledgeable and prepared us for every stop. This was the highlight of our trip!
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Know more about Old Town Chinatown
You’ll explore dramatic headlands and sandy beaches along the Oregon coastline, walk the quaint beach in Manzanita, enjoy panoramic views from Neahkahnie Point, stroll Short Sands Beach, and spend time in Cannon Beach exploring tide pools at Haystack Rock plus local shops and art galleries.
The tour includes transport by Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter van, a knowledgeable local guide, bottled water, and pick-up & drop-off at downtown Portland, Oregon hotels, making it easy to move between Manzanita, Neahkahnie Point, Short Sands Beach and Cannon Beach.
The tour operates in rainy weather and requires a minimum of four people; if the minimum isn’t met you’ll be offered an alternative or full refund. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Yes - the itinerary includes exploring tide pools at Haystack Rock and free time in Cannon Beach so you can peruse shops and art galleries during your visit to the coast.
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness for beach walks and headland viewpoints. Service animals are allowed, and children aged 3–6 must use a car seat that you bring, as the operator cannot provide one.
Yes - you will have one hour in downtown Cannon Beach for lunch, giving you time to sample local food or grab a quick meal before continuing to other coastal highlights.
