This was my first, and by far my favorite, stop on a day-long trip to the Oregon coast. Cannon Beach itself is a tourist trap, but Ecola is full of natural beauty. From Ecola you can enjoy a picnic in a wonderous area, see Cannon Beach in the distance, with its gorgeous haystack rocks. You can see beautiful rock formations... more

In August 2007, my wife and I, along with our two kids (2yo & 6yo), spent 7 days traveling along 101. We started in Florence, OR and drove all the way up to Port Angeles, WA. Our favorite stop along the way was Ecola Beach State Park, and it wasn't even close. When you think of the rugged beauty of... more

Ecola State Park, Cannon Beach This is definitely worth a stop. There are some amazing vistas overlooking the beach, and some really pretty hiking trails. Even though it was raining a lot, and most of trails were too muddy to hike, we like the vistas, the trees, and the beach. The trails would be really fantastic if the weather were... more

In our road trip this summer we had the opportunity to hike and visit Ecola Park. It is a park used by surfers and locals for picnic but for tourist its a must see. Be ready to hike and walk a distance to get to the top and see the views but they are worth the effort. Bring hiking boots,... more

We ended up visiting the park longer than we expected to because it was so beautiful. If you have time plan a picnic or a swim. Great photo opts... more

We were leaving Cannon Beach to head north on 101 and saw the sign for Ecola State Park and decided to stop real quick. Glad we did...What beautiful views...Unlike any other....This was the highlight of my Northwest Trip.... more

Stunning views are what you will find at this gorgeous area of Cannon Beach. We spent yesterday afternoon here, having a picnic and soaking up the beauty on a beautiful sunny day at the coast. We enjoyed over 2 hours here, leisurely walking around the paths and stopped to spot some whales that were out in the ocean. We love... more