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Plan Your Cannon Beach / Seaside Golf Trip in 60 Seconds

Oregon coast golf with Haystack Rock as your backdrop

The Cannon Beach / Seaside corridor offers a unique coastal golf trip experience with Gearhart Golf Links — one of the oldest courses west of the Mississippi. The ocean air, dramatic coastline, and laid-back beach town vibe make this a memorable trip even if the golf is secondary. Seaside adds a livelier bar scene to complement Cannon Beach's charm.

The best courses, bars, and rentals in Cannon Beach / Seaside — curated for groups.

3 coursesSummerPDX (90 min drive)10-50k population

Courses

Gearhart Golf Links

Premium

Established 1892 — one of the oldest courses in the West with true links turf and ocean breezes

$55-$95linksPar 72 · 6,218 ydsWalkable
Seaside Golf Course

Seaside Golf Course

Budget

Fun, walkable 18-hole course right in Seaside with ocean breezes and mountain views — relaxed pace and great for a second-day round

$30-$50coastalPar 70 · 5,820 ydsWalkable

Astoria Golf & Country Club

Solid

Scenic coastal course near the Columbia River with views of the Astoria-Megler Bridge

$40-$65coastalPar 72 · 6,478 ydsWalkable

Where to Stay

houseSleeps 12-16

$500-$1800/night

Cannon Beach oceanfront or Tolovana Park — steps from the beach with Haystack Rock views

ocean viewshot tubfire pitlarge kitchenbeach accessgame room
houseSleeps 12-18

$400-$1200/night

Seaside or Gearhart — more affordable than Cannon Beach with closer proximity to golf and nightlife

hot tubgame roomlarge kitchenfire pitbeach access

Dining

Newman's at 988

$$$$
upscale

French-Italian fine dining in a Cannon Beach cottage — the best restaurant on the Oregon coast

Driftwood Restaurant & Lounge

$$
seafood

Classic Oregon coast seafood with a retro lounge attached — been there since 1946

Mo's Seafood & Chowder

$
seafood

Oregon coast institution — clam chowder and fried fish in a no-frills oceanview setting

Pig 'n Pancake

$
casual

Oregon coast breakfast chain institution — massive pancakes and a group-friendly layout

Nightlife

Bill's Tavern & Brewhouse

brewpub

Cannon Beach's go-to brewery with solid IPAs and a cozy atmosphere on the main drag

The Lumberyard Rotisserie & Grill

Late Night
sports bar

Big TVs, cold beer, and rotisserie chicken — Seaside's best sports watching spot

Seaside Brewing Company

brewpub

Craft beer in a converted city jail — great vibe and the best brewery on this stretch of coast

Activities

Haystack Rock Tide Pool Exploration

hiking1-2 hours$5-$10/pp

Walk to Haystack Rock at low tide to see starfish, anemones, and puffins — iconic Oregon coast

Cannon Beach to Seaside Hike (Tillamook Head)

hikinghalf day$5-$10/pp

6-mile trail over Tillamook Head with stunning ocean views — Lewis and Clark walked this path

Ecola State Park Hike

hiking2-3 hours$0-$5/pp

Dramatic coastal viewpoints just north of Cannon Beach — Indian Beach is a surfer spot

Deep Sea Fishing Charter

fishinghalf day$125-$225/pp

Salmon, halibut, and lingcod out of Astoria or Garibaldi — bring back dinner for the chef

Seaside Aquarium Visit

hiking1-2 hours$5-$15/pp

Feed the seals and check out marine life — a quick low-key activity on the boardwalk

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