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Haystack Rock

A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.

Cannon Beach, Oregon

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Haystack Rock is one of the most identifiable geological formations along the Oregon coast and a major tourist destination for those traveling along Highway 101. Roughly 200,000 people visit it each year. The rock was featured prominently as a background and a plot point in the 1985 film, The Goonies.

The rock and the areas are a protected marine habitat, so climbing the rock or touching wildlife near it is prohibited.

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Cannon Beach is about 90 miles northwest of Portland. The best way is to take Route 26 West from Portland. It's clearly visible from almost everywhere in Cannon Beach; you can't miss it! A good approach is to turn west onto W Gower Ave and park, then walk down Ecola Court to the beach.

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