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

High point of visiting Cannon Beach is walking down to Haystack Rock. Seeing all the birds and other marine life is a treat. More

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

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

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

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

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

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

Haystack rock is one the largest monolithic rocks in the world. It's located in midtown Cannon Beach, Oregon, out in the water just far enough that at low tide, you can walk to it, and climb on it. Many try to climb to the top, but it's not easy. At high tide it's difficult to get to. Around it's perimeter... More