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Surfsand Resort in Cannon Beach, Oregon is a beachfront property with spectacular views of both the Pacific Ocean and Haystack Rock. From barefoot weddings on a sunset beach, to elegant affairs in our panoramic ocean view ballroom, Surfsand Resort is the ultimate location for your beach wedding. Our ballroom space recently underwent a renovation. Its transformation included new carpet, paint, lighting and windows. The result is a modern, coastal aesthetic with amazing views of Haystack Rock. We are a full-service resort that offers its own catering services (from our own Wayfarer Restaurant), lodging accommodations, and amenities to make your dream beach wedding a reality!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

2,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$58

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Beach
Hotel
Resort

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
October
November
December

Reviews of Surfsand Resort

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Rachael Sent on 09/18/2018
4.8 out of 5 rating
Surfsand was the perfect venue for our wedding this September. We had planned for a beach ceremony with our reception in the ballroom but brought the ceremony inside when a rainstorm rolled in. Kate at surfsand was a dream to work with - particularly the day of the event. She made sure to get in contact with all of my other vendors, my personal day-of contact, and myself, to make sure that my vision was executed, despite the weather. The surfsand catering staff were sure to check in with me throughout the day to make sure we stayed on schedule (and to make sure I was able to eat!). I am absolutely blown away by the progrssionalism of all of the surfsand staff. We have been vacationing here for the past few years and will continue to do so, after our wedding weekend.
My advice to other brides - dont sweat the small stuff. Surfsand will make sure your day plays out perfectly.
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Grace Sent on 12/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you to Kate and Sarah for the most perfect beach wedding!

From the very first time I set foot at the Surfsand Resort in Cannon Beach, I knew it was where I wanted to get married. (This is not an exaggeration - I grew up on the East Coast and my first trip to Cannon Beach was a few years ago with my now-husband!)

The Surfsand was an amazing place for our wedding. We appreciate both of the coordinators we worked with at the Surfsand (Kate and Sarah). There were some wrenches and last minute changes - as there probably is with every wedding - but the staff really took everything in stride (even when I was having some freakout moments!) so I cannot thank the Surfsand team enough for their professionalism and flexibility.

Like many other couples, we had to reschedule our wedding due to COVID - we appreciated how easy it was to coordinate this.

It seemed like everything came together for our wedding - we were able to obtain a beach permit (Cannon Beach wasn't issuing these out due to COVID for a while) and we had beautiful weather. We are also so happy we chose the Haystack Gardens space with the tent so we were able to have some open air flowing for our reception. We will forever come back to stay at the Surfsand and remember that perfect day.

(Photos by Sweetlife Photography!)
M
Margaux Sent on 09/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

An Overall Excellent Wedding Venue Experience!!

We LOVE the Surfsand Resort and had an amazing experience with them! When we had to postpone our large Portland wedding due to Covid-19 I was initially devastated, but our experience Surfsand Resort made for an incredible elopement day and was beyond what we could have hoped for. They did our small 20-ish person beach ceremony, reception catering, and evening bonfire. Plus we stayed in one of their beautiful ocean front suites. Everybody we came into contact with at the Resort was amazing, especially Sarah Bunce who helped us pull off the whole thing.

Everything was amazing. The planning process ahead of time with Sarah was a breeze. And the day-of execution really delivered. The ceremony was set up beautifully, on time, with a perfect view of Haystack rock. The chairs were perfectly spaced for social distancing and they even grouped them in families exactly according to a map I drew. My mom was impressed with how professionally the catering was delivered to our house and set up. And it was all delicious! Our evening bonfire was easy to find, well set up, and even included little covid-safe s'more packs in buckets around the whole thing- it was so cute! The staff around the bonfire were helpful, and even came to fix the fire for us when we accidentally put it out.

It was our first time staying at the hotel and we will definitely be back for many anniversaries! The front desk staff were kind and helpful when we checked in, and even remembered who we were when we checked out. We loved finding a surprise beer sampler and cheese tray in our room when we checked in (so thoughtful!). The rooms were beautiful and clean and the bed was very comfortable. We had a small issue with the TV, but when we called someone from the front desk was very nice and walked us through how to fix it.

The service we received was just exceptional all around. I highly recommend the Surfsand for anyone getting married on the Oregon Coast!
Erica
Erica Sent on 09/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Remarkable Service, Remarkable Food, Perfect Night!!

The Surfsand Resort was amazing to work with!! We worked with Sarah and she was amazing! Planning a wedding is not an easy task, but planning a wedding in the middle of a pandemic seemed impossible, until we got connected to the Surfsand Resort!
We live in Washington and the first wedding that we had planned for over a year had to be cancelled due to the pandemic. We were heartbroken and we finally said "Let's just get married on the beach!" It was worth it.
They were amazing to work with, especially with us being out of state. Sarah did a great job at getting back to us and was very flexible with us about the contract and the payments, especially with this whole pandemic! We were originally planning to have our reception at their Ballroom hall, but when the guidelines changed, Surfsand Resort accommodated and facilitated the change to their Haystack Garden venue.
They were able to make our dream wedding come true even with the pandemic. They navigated their way through the restrictions with grace and created a magical night for us.
We had disabled grandparents attend our wedding and the Surfsand staff were able to help our grandparents into their utility truck and get them down to the beach so they would not miss the ceremony! They drove them right up to their chairs, which was amazing because our grandparents were on oxygen and can't walk very well, but the Surfsand staff was able to make it so our grandparents could still be part of our day.
The food was amazing! The wait staff was amazing. The bartender was amazing. The reception set up was amazing.
The fact that we were able to plan such a remarkable wedding in only three months truly shows how great this venue was to work with.
At the end of it all, the Surfsand Resort was able to provide us with a magical evening. It no longer felt like we were in this crazy pandemic, it was beautiful and we are so grateful. I would get married here all over again.
A
Amanda Sent on 09/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
This was a great place to use for a wedding venue. Very professional!
K
Kindra Sent on 07/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely loved it. Perfect. Beautiful view, amazing food, very attentive and helpful on our wedding day. I have no complaints at all.
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User1314435 Sent on 02/01/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I'm not sure how anyone could possibly be disappointed if they chose Surfsand as their wedding day location. It's absolutely beautiful and everyone you work with is amazing. They made me feel like I was the only bride that day, even though there were a few other weddings that weekend! I'm sure I annoyed Terri, the event coordinator, with my countless emails, but she never once made me feel that way and always did everything to answer my question or amuse my requests! The food was amazing and the bar service was great! We have a big family and they wanted to party, and all of the staff at Surfsand made everyone feel at home. The hotel rooms are great and well valued for Cannon Beach. Overall, I couldn't be happier with our location and only wish we could go back and get married there every year!
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Merete Sent on 06/19/2012
5 out of 5 rating
The Surfsand Resort was a perfect venue to have an oregon coast wedding. The area surrounding the resort is beautiful, and the resort is just a few steps from the famed Haystack Rock. The staff were really helpful throughout the entire planning process, and on the day of, everything went smoothly. The food was great, the location of our ceremony on the beach was perfect, and we couldn't of asked for better weather! The staff helped make the day stress free, and it was an all around great day!
J
Joanna Sent on 06/18/2010
4.8 out of 5 rating
We had an amazing experience with Surfsand. Terri made planning an Oregon Wedding from Texas a breeze! The service was awesome, the food was delicious, and the Haystack gardens were gorgeous. The day of the wedding was no sweat. The only thing that worried me was that there seemed like there was nothing for me to do! Terri had the beach ceremony set up and had arranged everything with the florist, caterer, photographer and musician while I just sat back and got pampered! The staff at Surfsand was amazing, as well. They were coming in with extra tables and barstools for the make-up artist and had everything cleared away by the time i got back to my room after the wedding. Great experience!
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Joeana Sent on 09/14/2014
4.7 out of 5 rating
We loved the wedding team at Surfsand Resort! Terri and Molly and the whole crew at Surfsand, the Chef and his crew at the Wayfarer (caterers) and the Chef and his crew at the Lumberyard (Rehearsal Dinner) were so great to work with. Everyone was very laid-back and pretty much did everything we needed/wanted. It was a great time had by all during the week we were at Surfsand. Terri and Molly were available to us at all times, and made it so that we could get into the ballroom and decorate as much as we needed. We really had a blast and all of our guests have said over and over that our wedding was the BEST EVER! Thanks guys! Joeana & Ben
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Surfsand Resort frequently asked questions

Surfsand Resort includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Surfsand Resort includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Surfsand Resort includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Surfsand Resort for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Beach
  • Hotel
  • Resort
Surfsand Resort offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Surfsand Resort offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Surfsand Resort offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Surfsand Resort offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Surfsand Resort is recommended by 86% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.3 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.4 in quality of service, 4.4 in flexibility, 4.3 in professionalism, 4.1 in average response time and 4.1 in value.
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