Vacation Catch Up - Beautiful Cannon Beach Oregon

Let me just say that I am SO GLAD that we got to go to Cannon Beach.  While it had been cloudy and drizzling in Ocean Shores that morning, and cloudy in Astoria that afternoon...the 45 minute drive to Cannon Beach made all the difference!  We were just south of the line of clouds and the sun was shining on the water.  The beach was expansive, and so relaxing to walk along the water and listen to the waves roll in.  I couldn't think of a more beautiful place to celebrate my 30th birthday, than on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, in such a lovely spot.










Looking south down the beach toward Haystack Rock.






The water was chilly - but that didn't keep the kids from playing in the surf.




Mom and I walking in the distance.


Can you see the whale in the distance!?  (In the middle of the frame)

 I have more photos on my flickr to view.  I think this was by far my favorite part of our little road trip.  Such amazing views of the ocean.  And so clear and beautiful...unlike the coastline by New York, which is dirty and opaque.  I think that I badly needed some time with such pristine nature after being in the city for so long.  Really an amazing way to spend my birthday!