Haystack Rock

Haystack Rock is a unique monolith located near Cannon Beach on the North coast of Oregon, attracting wildlife and tourists alike. The Rock is home to nesting seabirds in the summer and marine invertebrates all year long. It is one of the largest 'sea stacks' on America's Pacific coast, standing 235 feet above the shoreline. The rocky reefs of Haystack Rock and the neighboring Needles have abundant and rich intertidal life, making it a popular location for tidepooling. Visitors can walk right up to the enormous rock at low tide and spot a wide variety of birds, including Tufted Puffins, year-round. The area is also a great spot for whale watching, with Gray Whales, Humpback Whales, Orcas, and Sperm Whales often spotted from December to March. Haystack Rock is protected as one of Oregon's seven Marine Gardens and a seabird nesting refuge, providing a unique and educational experience for families to explore and learn about the diverse marine life and geological history of the area