With some great road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to experience everything that Cannon Beach, 20 miles away, has to offer. Ecola State Park should be toward the top of your list here. Haystack Rock and Seaside Family Fun Park are excellent attractions too. Westport is another great option. It’s 50 miles away and has an array of fascinating things to see and do. Ocean Shores Beach, Westport Marina and North Jetty are only the start.