Haystack Rock

Cannon Beach, Oregon, Named the 'Happiest' Beach in the U.S.

"A 235-foot-tall basalt sea stack noted as the area's iconic geologic feature, described in the source as "a 235-foot-tall basalt sea stack where a colony of tufted puffins lay their eggs and raise their young each year." It is a prime wildlife-viewing spot (notably for tufted puffins) and anchors the shoreline's tide-pool habitat, making it a focal point for nature observation and photography on the Oregon coast." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines