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Step Inside History: The Cannon Beach Cottage Tour Returns September 12–14, 2025

CANNON BEACH, OR – Mark your calendars for a weekend filled with history, coastal charm, and community connection. The Cannon Beach Cottage Tour—named the “Best Autumn Event” in Cannon Beach by Sunset Magazine—returns for its 22nd year, taking place September 12–14, 2025. This cherished event offers a rare opportunity to explore some of Cannon Beach’s most historic and delightful homes, while supporting the town’s only history museum.

The highlight of the weekend, the self-guided historic home tour on Saturday, September 13, will showcase the Tolovana Park neighborhood—an area known for its unique mix of cozy beach cottages and stunning architectural gems. It’s the first time in years this neighborhood has been featured on the tour, making this year’s route a must-see. Tour homes from past years have been featured in Oregon Home Magazine, The Oregonian, The Seattle Times, Oregon Coast Magazine, Sunset Magazine, and even HGTV.

In addition to the tour, the Cottage Tour weekend features a full lineup of events celebrating local history, art, food, and community.

Weekend Schedule:

Friday, September 12 – Opening Night Benefit Bash | 5:30–8:00 p.m.
Held at the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, this lively event includes live music by Gayle Ritt and Mike Soto, delicious bites from Rainy Day Boards & Bakery and The Chocolate Café, and drinks from The Wine Shack and Pelican Brewing Company. Guests can also participate in a silent auction featuring unique items and experiences.
Admission is by donation.

Saturday, September 13 – Historic Cottage Tour | 12:00–5:00 p.m.
The highlight of the weekend, this self-guided tour invites guests to explore privately owned historic homes throughout the Tolovana Park neighborhood. From original beach cottages to thoughtfully restored dream homes, each stop offers a unique glimpse into the coastal charm and rich history of Cannon Beach.
Maps can be picked up beginning at 12:00 p.m. at the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum or at the Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site booth.
Tickets are $50 in advance, $55 beginning September 1, and $60 on the day of the tour.

Sunday, September 14 – Candle Painting Workshop | 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
This hands-on candle painting workshop will be held at the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, with two session options. Guests will decorate locally made beeswax candles under the guidance of artisan Kalla Jae and enjoy a tea-style setup with local treats and honey. Participants will also learn about the cultural significance of beeswax and the role of bees in the ecosystem.
Tickets are $50 and extremely limited. This workshop is expected to sell out.

Tickets now on sale!
Tickets are now available and can be purchased:

  • In person at the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum during open hours (Wednesday–Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
  • By phone at 503-436-9301
  • Online through our website or through Zeffy.

*Please note that only two staff members coordinate this event while also operating the museum. For the fastest and most convenient experience, online ticket purchases are highly recommended.

The Cannon Beach Cottage Tour is the largest annual fundraiser for the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, which preserves and shares the rich history of Cannon Beach and Arch Cape. The museum is home to the original cannon that gave the town its name, a replica Native American longhouse, a tidepool exhibit, and engaging displays open to the public year-round. Thanks to events like the Cottage Tour, the museum remains free and donation-based for all to enjoy.

This event is supported in part by the City of Cannon Beach’s Tourism & Arts Fund.

 

Click the link below for FAQs

2024 Cottage Tour FAQs

 

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Volunteer for the 2025 Cottage Tour!

 

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Volunteers are our life blood. We can accomplish nothing without you, certainly not an event like the Cannon Beach Cottage Tour. With the return of the Tour to a live, in-person event this year, we are going to need all the help we can get. We truly need you. Volunteers are always needed to assist with this fun event. As a volunteer, you get to see the homes, free of charge.

The actual day of the Home Tour is Saturday, September 13th. If you are interested in volunteering, SAVE THE DATE! We will be having events from the 12 – 14 that will need help as well.

We’re using SignUp (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming SignUps. Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our SignUps on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/mqkDSME
2) Review the SignUps listed and choose the one(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

If you are interested in volunteering for this year’s tour, please call us at 503-436-9301 or email Executive Director, Liz Scott at liz@cbhitory.org for more information.  You can also sign-up to volunteer by clicking the SignUp.com link above. Thank you for your support!

For those that have already signed up to volunteer, we are very grateful for your commitment and dedication to this event. Thank you!

 

Museum Help

Our fundraising event, the Cannon Beach Cottage Tour, is fast approaching next month, and we could use some extra hands to ensure everything runs smoothly. In addition to planning and executing the Cottage Tour, our Museum staff manage day-to-day operations, including greeting visitors. We’re seeking volunteers to assist with greeting visitors, allowing our staff to focus on crucial administrative tasks for the Cottage Tour. If you’ll be in Cannon Beach over the next few weeks and can spare an hour or two, we would greatly appreciate your support. Below is the link to sign up for volunteering, along with details of what’s involved. You can also reach us at 503-436-9301 or via email at info@cbhistory.org. Thank you for considering this opportunity!
We’re using SignUp (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming SignUps.
Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/cqzfpcx
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.
Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

 

Click the links below to learn more about volunteering for the Cottage Tour.

 

Cottage Tour FAQ’s

Tour Photos

Here is a look back at some of the great memories from years past tour!

The living room in one of the featured homes on the 2018 tour.
A beautifully decorated living room from one of the featured 2018 homes.
Beautiful flowers seen on the 2018 tour.
A beach themed room.
You can still get your work done while you’re at the beach!
One of the features of this kitchen was the waterfall countertop.
This home has a gorgeous view of Haystack Rock in almost every single room except one.
The well-known Bouvy-West Cabin was one of the highlights of the tour.
This home resembles what a true Cannon Beach cottage looks like.
This prefab modern style home was a favorite for many tour goers.
Tour goers heading in to one of the homes on the tour.
Tour goers were able to learn about the different flowers that were planted in one of the gardens on the tour.

*Photos by © Erin J. Bernard

 

2025 Cottage Tour Sponsors by level:

The annual Cannon Beach Cottage Tour not only showcases the rich history and beautiful homes of Cannon Beach but also plays a vital role in raising funds for the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum. This important fundraiser contributes a significant portion of the museum’s annual income. A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors for their invaluable support of this year’s tour!

Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting the
2025 Cannon Beach Cottage Tour:

Platinum:
City of Cannon Beach
Bruce’s Candy Kitchen
Randall Lee’s Flooring
Cannon Beach Bakery
Cannon Beach Chocolate Cafe
The Wine Shack
Pelican Brewing Company
Linda Cornell-McCarty
Beachcomber Vacation Rentals

Gold:
Haystack Luxury Vacation Rentals
Water Witch
Love & Hemlock
Suzy Scoops

Silver:
Inn at Cannon Beach
Duane Johnson Realty
The Ocean Lodge

Special Thanks to:  Jeffrey Hull Gallery, Coaster Construction, Cannon Beach Academy,  Friends of Haystack Rock, Haystack Rock Awareness Program, Bald Eagle Coffee,The Bistro, Beach Soap and Candle, Jean Williams, Elk Creek Coffee Company, 

 

Media

Cottage & Garden Tour Promo Spot with Experience Cannon Beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdjiiLKwJTE

Cannon Beach tour celebrates 20 years of beloved cottages: https://www.discoverourcoast.com/coast-weekend/coastal-life/cannon-beach-tour-celebrates-20-years-of-beloved-cottages/article_1c8c2976-4375-11ee-b8cb-7b41ac96a8f9.html