I’ve mentioned before how much I love oceans and how much I miss visiting the coast, so it should come as no great surprise that my favorite city in the world (so far) is a small, coastal town: Cannon Beach, Oregon.
In addition to the fact that this little town (and its neighboring towns) are quiet, peaceful, and full of artists and delicious food, Cannon Beach also holds a lot of sentimental value for me. I’ve taken a few family vacations there, it’s the first place Matt and I ever went on vacation together, I’ve gone there with my friends, and most importantly, it’s where Matt and I got engaged!
This cute little coastal town boasts impressive rocks jutting out from the waves, large, uncrowded sandy beaches, moderate weather year-round (always a bit cool, but almost never cold), and a plethora of cute hotels, bed and breakfasts and vacation rental homes to choose from. Just thinking about it makes my heart ache a little!
Here’s a collection of some of my favorite photos from Cannon Beach, Oregon that I’ve collected over the years.
Where is your favorite place in the world?
That’s some beautiful beach!
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I know, I love it! It’s so unspoiled
Awesome pictures!!!! My favorite place is the ocean. Doesn’t have to ne a particular city, just the ocean. We’ve found many fun spots!
I agree! I feel so at home by the ocean, I hope one day I can have a house by one
Gorgeous pics! I don’t know what my favorite place is… there are several contenders.
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Thanks! Most of them were taken with little point and shoots too, it’s just a photogenic place!
Favorite places in the world:
Belgium
Portland (for real, and that is why I am staying forever)
And I imagine somewhere really tropical…need to explore that a bit more…
You could explore this tropical theory with us in Australia…
I’ve loved the ocean since I was a kid……..many memories! Gramp and I stayed in my cousin’s beach cottage about 10 yr. ago at Cannon Beach for a few days. We both loved it! It’s mesmerizing to watch the waves roll in
Lotsa Love, Gram Anne
I must get my love of oceans from you and grandpa!
Oh, yes! Your photos are wonderful. I’ve enjoyed painting several paintings of ocean scenes. May do it again, someday!
Love, Gram Anne
Maybe you can use one of our travel photographs as your painting inspiration!
Oregon beaches are some of the most beautiful, and never overcrowded.
I agree, Oregon beaches are some of the best in the world!
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Yes, I loved Cannon Beach when I was still living in Oregon, but my all-time favorite is Neskowin, probably because we went there a lot when I was a kid.
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I’ve never been there! Guess I’ll have to check it out someday
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