Gearhart is a small unrushed beach communities almost without tourist, just north of Hwy-26. It has the oldest (1891) golf course west of Mississippi. 
Summer vacation home of one of the most famous Portland sons James Beard, where he was accustomed to fresh seafood and berries. The little two bedroom 1 bath house changed hand in April 2012 for $327,500. We had blackberry tart at Pacific Bakery. Probably being low season, not too many options. Quite pricy: croissant is $3. My tart could be yesterday's leftover: the dough was not flaky. The cafe is little and cozy, and the waitress was friendly. Julie asked her which house was James Beard's, and she consulted someone and came with an answer. So, we followed her direction. I took a photo of a house which I thought could be it.
Then, we walked back and forth on the wide and long (18 miles long) beach, where a few trucks drove on. Saw a bald eagle fighting with a few gulls for a dead crab. So far, all according to the plan. Since only I showed up at the meeting place on this crisp morning, Julie decided to take me on a tour of Cannon Beach. She showed me the best place to park (Chapman Point) for great beach access, views and swings!, and her favorite hotels (White Heron and Stephanie Inn for different purposes). 
We then drove south to Neahkahnie Mountain trailhead. Instead of going east and up the hill, we walked west and down to Devil's Caldron and Treasure Cove in Oswald West state park. You can see me walking toward a precipice on both sides for a better view of Devil's Caldron (a blowing hole), the trail to the right (north). 
The trail to the left (south) goes to Treasure Cove. There's a faint trail going steeply up to the hill south of Treasure Cover. Near the top, you can see the town of Manzanita. The very top has too many trees blocking the view to the south. The good thing is that there's ground just with big enough for 1 tent, almost flat, with great view to the north and west.I'd prefer to stay for the sunset. But Julie was keen on driving back with enough day light. Of course, the night fell on our way home, so was the temperature (dropped below freezing).
