Quiet Arch Cape is a tucked-away hamlet two miles south of Cannon Beach, and it's just the place to find peace and solitude along the beautiful shores of the Northern Oregon Coast. Primarily a residential community, you won't find any souvenir shops or saltwater taffy here... and that's just the way Arch Cape likes it. Those amenities are within easy reach, but the town itself feels much more remote and hidden away than its busier, more touristy counterparts. For reflection, romance, and a true sense of getting away from it all, Arch Cape is the ultimate Oregon Coast destination.

For lovers of the great outdoors, Arch Cape is centrally located between Oswald West State Park and Hug Point. Oswald West offers a number of hikes for both experienced and novice explorers, ranging from the muddy climb up to panoramic Cape Falcon or an easy stroll to surfer-friendly Short Sands Beach. Hug Point is a more intimate destination, with a seasonal waterfall and portions of beach only accessible at low tide, making for a truly isolated Oregon coast experience.

All the commercial amenities a vacationer could need are just four miles north in Cannon Beach, one of the Oregon Coast's most popular beach communities. Wine bars, art galleries, boutiques, and pizza parlors are within easy reach, but the weekend crowds remain behind as you return to peaceful Arch Cape. Manzanita, only ten miles south, offers a slower pace than Cannon Beach but amenities such as a pub, grocery store, and a few charming galleries and shops.

Just over an hour and a half from Portland, and under four hours from Seattle, Arch Cape offers plenty of peace and relaxation to soothe away the stress of daily life... an undiscovered gem along the Northern Oregon Coast.