5 days in Oregon Itinerary

Cannon Beach is a city in Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): enjoy the sand and surf at Cannon Beach, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Haystack Rock, and then immerse yourself in nature at Ecola State Park.

For other places to visit and more tourist information, use the Cannon Beach trip builder tool.

Dallas to Cannon Beach is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Dallas to Cannon Beach due to the time zone difference. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Dallas in August; daily highs in Cannon Beach reach 71°F and lows reach 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Portland.

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

Family-friendly places like Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and International Rose Test Garden will thrill your kids. Step out of Portland with an excursion to Multnomah Falls in Bridal Veil--about 38 minutes away. There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Portland Japanese Garden, head outdoors with Portland Timbers, make a trip to Pittock Mansion, and get to know the resident critters at Oregon Zoo.

To find ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Portland vacation maker site.

Traveling by car from Cannon Beach to Portland takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. When traveling from Cannon Beach in August, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Portland: temperatures range from 85°F by day to 60°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.