From Cape Cod to California, these family-friendly beach destinations across the U.S. offer the perfect mix of sun, safety, ...

People flock to Haystack Rock during a winter sunset in Cannon Beach on the north Oregon coast. Jamie Hale/The Oregonian. The freedom of public transportation.

Another standout is Sleepy Monk Coffee in Cannon Beach, which Hale enthusiastically declares “the best coffee shop on the Oregon coast.” That’s largely because of their excellent house ...

During the North Texas winter months, Cannon Beach will deploy a series of in-ground hot tubs to create a lava hot springs milieu with steaming bodies of water.

Short Sand Beach (affectionately called “Shorty’s” by those in the know) sits nestled within the protective embrace of Oswald West State Park, about 10 miles south of Cannon Beach on the stunning ...

Short Sand Beach at Oswald West State Park might just be the remedy you never knew you needed. Tucked away on Oregon’s spectacular northern coastline, this hidden gem offers the kind of natural beauty ...

Revel Surf is now open at the Cannon Beach entertainment complex in Mesa. Here's how much it costs to ride the waves and what else is coming soon.

The Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest returns for its 61st year with events planned June 20 to June 22. The weekend kicks off at 10 a.m. June 20 with a live demonstration from master sandcastle ...

I’ve been visiting Popham Beach for summer vacation on and off since 1973. As a result, I have many fond memories of this bucolic spot at the mouth of the Kennebec River. Of course, it was hard ...

I’ve been visiting Popham Beach for summer vacation on and off since 1973. As a result, I have many fond memories of this bucolic spot at the mouth of the Kennebec River. Of course, it was hard ...

I’ve been visiting Popham Beach for summer vacation on and off since 1973. As a result, I have many fond memories of this bucolic spot at the mouth of the Kennebec River. Of course, it was hard ...