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Beachy Keen 10 best things to do with kids in Cannon Beach Story and photos by Camille Gullickson
As a resident of Oregon for almost 15 years, I’ve spent a lot of time exploring the popular towns along the coast with my family, including our favorite: Cannon Beach. We’ve spent two fun-filled spring breaks and a summer vacation there. Whenever we go, we are blown away by the area and can’t wait to return. Cannon Beach, a manageable drive from Seattle, is a small city on Oregon’s north
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coast that features a long sandy beach with tide pools, sweeping views, a charming downtown, fun historical excursions and hikes through the mossy rain forest. Read on for 10 fun activities to do with kids in and nearby this gem of a beach town.
1. Explore tide pools near iconic
Haystack Rock. This activity is likely to pop up on all “mustdo” lists because Haystack Rock is one of
