New owners discuss plans for Sea Ranch Resort

The Cannon Beach Gazette had the opportunity to meet with the National Operations Director for PacShore Communities, the new owners of the Sea Ranch Resort; now called “The Retreat at Cannon Beach”.

Located along Ecola Creek at the north end of Cannon Beach, PacShore Communities assumed ownership of the property on May 17. The new owners plan to maintain the rustic character and natural setting of this iconic 15-acre property, while upgrading, modernizing and expanding the current infrastructure. The Retreat at Cannon Beach will continue as a year-round destination resort for visitors to Cannon Beach, while offering monthly rental rates for long-term residents living in their RV’s.

A family-owned corporation based in San Diego, California, PacShore Communities owns and operates multiple vacation and residential properties in eleven states throughout the country.

National Operations Director Brandy Green has been staying on the property since May to ensure a smooth transition for the new owners. Green said the plans are for an extensive renovation of the existing facilities, adding an extra restroom and shower building, 10 large RV sites and 8-10 yurts, while providing more amenities for the 8 existing cabins. All yurts and cabins will be pet friendly.

The large event lodge will be available as a rental for weddings, parties and reunions, and the existing sauna and laundry room will continue to be available for guests. The new owners will be seeking an outside vendor to operate the small store and coffee bar.

Green stressed that the new owners are here to invest in the property, with no plans to substantially change or remove existing structures, except for the horse stables and barn, which will be removed to create space for the additional large RV sites and yurts.

The Retreat at Cannon Beach is planning an open house later this year to give the Cannon Beach community an opportunity to visit the property and learn about the changes planned for the resort.