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Cannon Beach Settling Ponds

CANNON BEACH, OREGON

45°53'53.29"N 123°57'26.82"W

Sitting just a few blocks from the beach, the Cannon Beach Settling Ponds provide freshwater and forest habitats away from the bustle of this charming coastal village. Just as birders visit this site to escape the hordes of beachgoers, coastal birds find shelter from stormy seas in the calm ponds and brushy woods.

Located next to a large parking lot and public restroom, the Settling Ponds host an observation deck and a level

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