Cannon Beach, Oregon is one of the closest beaches on the Pacific Ocean to
travel to from Portland, Oregon.
It takes about 1 1/2 hours to drive there.
When I would drive to my last job before retiring I would dream of driving there each morning.
There is a sand castle contest here each June
and I hadn't been there for many years;
so off my "live-in gardener" went.
I was also inspired to take the drive
because Victoria Magazine's most recent issue featured Cannon Beach.
Even the children had fun making their own sand castles.
And of course you know me, I had to bring a cup of tea along.
Oh it tasted so good on that cool, sandy beach.
There was a stroll along main street.
And always salt water taffy.
I still have a few pieces here on my desk, yummmm!
The candy shop is painted like a candy box.
There are little nooks and crannies along the way
with places to sit and watch the people walking by.
Beach communities are fun to visit,
take a pause,
soak in the the sun,
walk barefoot on the sand,
visit a candy store or art gallery,
and just play.
One of my favorite escapes.
