Cannon Beach Oregon Elopement Guide
Where to Elope in Cannon Beach, Oregon
Indian Beach - Beautiful black rock beach where Twilight was filmed, lots of driftwood and vibes at Ecola State Park.
Cannon Beach - iconic Haystack Rock, but crowded and busy, great stop for photos, but I recommend other ends for the ceremony. It would be a great beach to rent bikes since it’s such hard-packed sand. Many hotels offer bikes for free, also bonfires are allowed at night for beers and cheers with friends and family.
Les-Shirley State Park - Epic tall grasses overlooking Cannon Beach, great place to park, with less crowded vibes.
Arcadia Beach - Great location close to the Devil’s Caldron, for beach and cliff pictures right next to each other.
Where to eat in Cannon Beach :
Ecola Seafood: We loved their crab cakes, clam chowder, and calamari. Coming from the coast of California, I loved that they are boat-to-table with a focus on local.
Pelican Brewery:- My husband loved the beers here, great small bites, and non-alcoholic options.
Insomnia Coffee- We got coffee here every morning, my husband loved their drip, and I loved their specialty lattes. Lots of locals!
Driftwood- My husband’s Halibut in dill sauce was 10/10.
Where to stay :
Oregon Coast modern Neahkahnie Beach
Vendors to use:
Florist: @neahkahnieblooms
Officiant: @oregonbeachceremonies
What to do during your Cannon Beach Elopement Day:
Rent some bikes to ride on the beach together
Make some time to write your vows with a mimosa/coffee together
Meet your family and friends after your elopement day for bedside s’mores and drinks, bring jackets
What to pack for your Cannon Beach Elopement Day
Clear Umbrellas
A jacket you don’t mind photos in, waterproof, even better.
Hiking boots with warm socks
Vow Books
If you have a Polaroid or vintage camera, bring it!
I’m a Super 8mm lover. There is nothing like those flickering frames and overscan vibes. I own a Braun Nizo that I've used for personal and wedding work. But man, $200 per roll is tough. So to say I've been waiting for something like the Fuji Instax Mini Evo Cinema is an understatement. I’ll be comparing the mini Instax Mimi cinema, the camp snap, and my traditional Braun Nizo. Disclaimer: nothing is beating the original, but we are using it for comparison. I will be updating this blog as I use the camera more, but I wanted to get my initial impressions up and out to you.