Winter

Things to do in Cannon Beach in January

January is a fine month to visit Cannon Beach. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

1Indoor escape

Tillamook Air Museum (Temporarily Closed)

As of February 2026, the Tillamook Air Museum is closed temporarily to assess wind-related damage.

2Indoor escape

Columbia River Maritime Museum

museum

3Indoor escape

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Cannon Beach in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Cannon Beach?

January is a fine month to visit Cannon Beach. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What are the best things to do in Cannon Beach in January?

Top picks for January: Tillamook Air Museum (Temporarily Closed), Columbia River Maritime Museum, Flavel House, Lightship WAL-604 "Columbia", Oregon Film Museum.