HEAD OUT. STAY IN. The activities available on Oregon’s North Coast are nearly endless. Head out with an Adventure Coach on a daily outing to a nearby trail or let them take you on a private excursion. Join the team on one of our monthly beach clean-ups. Schedule a fat tire bike ride, yoga class, guided hike, Dory boat trip or clamming outing to a nearby pristine bay. Not sure how to fit it all in? Our Adventure Coaches are avid explorers of the coast and would be happy to help you design your perfect North Coast itinerary.

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   RESERVE YOUR ADVENTURE: Simply click “reserve your spot” beneath an activity or fill out the form below . Our Adventure Coaches will contact you to confirm, help build your itinerary and add to your reservation.

   CREATE YOUR CUSTOM ITINERARY: Our Adventure Coaches were born to play and born to plan. Not sure of the right fit? Looking for a specific experience for your getaway? They can suggest, schedule and deliver an Oregon Coast experience that meets all of your vacation cravings—fill out the form below to begin customizing your experience.

   THE BEST OF THE SEASON: Looking to skip the planning? Check out our Experiences that create the perfect itinerary to include all of the amenities, adventures and local treasures of the season.

   BEACH WHEELCHAIRS: Visit InnatCapeKiwanda.com/Beach-Wheelchairs to reserve or email BeachWheelchairsPC@innatcapekiwanda.com for more details.

   CONTACT: Reservations highly recommended to reserve your spot | 503.483.3000 | Adventure@HeadlandsLodge.com 

HEAD OUT ADVENTURES

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   CLAMMING AT NETARTS BAY

   Nothing is more iconic of the Oregon Coast than a clamming trip – a bit of sand, salt, mud, and a great time spent with good friends.  Head out at low tide with an Adventure Coach to one of our favorite spots for clamming along the pristine waters of Netarts Bay. Heron and other shore birds abound along this beautiful bay where we will rake for steamer clams, then return to the Lodge for an afternoon clam bake with freshly baked bread and your choice of a beer, wine, or zero-proof refreshment. 3.5 hours

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • $120 per person; inquire for available times

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   FOUR-HOUR GUIDED HIKE

   Join your Adventure Coach for an epic and memorable North Coast hike. Choose from:

   Cape Trail – This 4.7-mile trail meanders through a rare and lush coastal old-growth forest and enormous ferns, featuring sweeping views of the seascape along the path. At the tip of the cape, you’ll be rewarded with a stunning 240’ view and a lovely spot to rest before the return home.

   South Trail – Take the less-traveled and moderate 3.6-mile trail that descends through a forest of Sitka spruce, a myriad of fern species, and salmon berries. At the base of the towering cape the trail opens up to a secluded beach where bald eagles soar above, and agates lay hidden in the sand.

   God’s Thumb – Hike 4.8-miles through Siuslaw National Forest as you ascend the trail towards Gods Thumb. At the top you are rewarded with stunning panoramic views including seven miles of beaches southward, offshore sea stacks, the mouth of the Salmon River and Cascade Head.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   •  $100, up to four participants; inquire for available times

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   SUNSET BONFIRE ON THE BEACH

   Head to the beach for a North Coast tradition, Headlands–style. Our Adventure Coaches will build a bonfire for you and set you up with chairs, s’mores makings for two from our friends at 1927 S’mores Company, and a bottle of Oregon red. The handsome Pendleton Motor Robe you wrap yourself up in is yours to keep for your next adventure. At the end of the evening our team will return to clean up and extinguish the fire.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • $250; inquire for available times

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   DORY BOAT FISHING

   Immerse yourself in Pacific City heritage and set out on an excursion with the legendary Dory Fleet. We’ll connect you with one of our knowledgeable local Dory captains to plan your adventure. You’ll launch and land right off the beach and spend the day fishing for rockfish, ling cod, Dungeness Crab—whatever is in season.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   •  Price varies; inquire for available times

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   FAT TIRE BIKE TOUR – BAYOCEAN SPIT

   The city of Bayocean, just 40 minutes north of the Lodge, provides us with a fascinating tale of the power of mother nature. It was built in the early 1900’s to be the Atlantic City of the Oregon Coast, though all that remains now are pillars buried in the sand. Join an Adventure Coach for this one of a kind tour of the Bayocean Spit.  Hear the tale of how a town was reclaimed by nature and delight in picturesque views of Tillamook Bay. 4 hours

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   •  $150 per person; inquire for available times

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   NESTUCCA PADDLE

   There are few better ways to spend a morning in Pacific City than paddling a kayak up the beautiful Nestucca River. Head upstream with your Adventure Coach through exquisite farm country, following the trail of swimming salmon as you paddle. Keep an eye out for wildlife as you glide along with the current. Bald eagles are common along the river. Lucky paddlers will encounter river otters and sometimes even seals. 2 – 3 hours

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • $100 per person; inquire for available times

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   TWO-HOUR GUIDED HIKE

   Join your Adventure Coach for a leisurely guided stroll on a nearby coastal trail. Choose from:

   Sitka Sedge State Natural Area – Explore 3.5-miles of looping trails across one of Oregon’s last intact estuaries, home to the endangered snowy plovers. You’ll see tidal flats, saltwater marshes, forested wetlands, abundant marsh wildlife, beach views and the beautiful native grass-like plants that this beautiful spot is named after.

   Two Rivers Trail at Nestucca Bay Wildlife Refuge – Follow a 2.2-mile trail that winds through almost two hundred acres of federally protected wildlife habitat. Wander through coastal prairie, mixed-alder forest, and wildflower meadows, stopping along the way to view the confluence of the Nestucca and Little Nestucca Rivers.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • $50, up to four participants; inquire for available times

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   FAT TIRE BIKE TOUR – NESKOWIN TO WINEMA

   Head out for a privately guided fat tire bike tour between two of the region’s most scenic beaches. Starting in historic Neskowin, home of the famed Proposal Rock, your Adventure Coach will lead the way north along the sweeping beach to the Nestucca River mouth at Winema Beach. Once there, look for seals and pelicans in the river, explore the rock formations mussel beds, and hear the important role the river mouth played in establishing Pacific City’s famed Dory boat fleet. Upon return to Neskowin, hear the tale of Proposal Rock’s namesake as you stand in the shadow of this giant monolith. 2 hours

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • $85 per person; inquire for available times

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   NETARTS PADDLE

   The relatively small and shallow Netarts Bay, which means “near the water” in the language of the local Tillamook, provides spectacular and unique opportunities to enjoy nature and wildlife closeup. Nestled between Cape Meares and Cape Lookout, the bay is the ideal spot to kayak  along the shoreline to view crabs, seals, sea lions and our many coastal water birds. 2 – 3 hours

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • $125 per person; inquire for available times

   RESERVE YOUR SPOT

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    SELF-GUIDED FAT TIRE BIKE TOUR

    Set your own course on a self-guided fat tire bike excursion and uncover the treasures of our surroundings on your terms. Whether you discover the myriad of wildlife at Bob Straub State Park, traverse the Great Dune to the less traveled sands of McPhillips Beach and Tierra Del Mar, or explore the bike trails and public lands of Pacific City, these fat tire bikes are the perfect vehicle for your local adventure. Not sure where to go? Our expert Adventure Coaches can help to customize a route and itinerary and even set you up with items from our pantry to help to fuel your coastal conquest. 3 hours

    • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
    • $40 per person; inquire at the Adventure Center after check-in to reserve

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    TIDE POOL EXPLORATION

    Join your Adventure Coach for a private and in-depth tour of our beloved tide pools at the base of Cape Kiwanda. Meet scores of sea stars, tiny tunicates, and prehistoric sculpin while  learning the geological history of how the pools were created, exactly how the moon influences tidal rhythms, and how the secretive and captivating inhabitants of the intertidal zone are used as an indicator of the health of our oceans. 1 hour
    

    • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
    •  $40; inquire for available times

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STAY IN ADVENTURES

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   MIXOLOGY 101

   Discover your inner mixologist in a fun and informative private mixology class with one of our resident mixologists! This session is perfect for mixology beginners or for anyone wanting a refresh—you’ll acquire helpful tips for setting up a home bar, the fundamentals of creating delicious, attractive sippers, and seasonal recipes. 1 hour

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   •  $60 per person; inquire for available times

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   PACIFIC NORTHWEST SEAFOOD 101

   Celebrate the heritage of our regions fishing and seafood culture in a one-of-a kind session with our Executive Chef, John Nelson. As a life-long resident of the Northwest coast, he has cultivated an unparalleled knowledge of our waters, their bounties, and the people who seek them. This unique class features demonstrations, a chefs’-choice tasting, and a one-on-one conversation with Chef Nelson who is not only a master of his culinary craft, but an invaluable piece of our local heritage. Includes a seafood charcuterie board and two glasses of Kramer “Celebration” to enjoy at leisure in your guest room. 1.5 hours

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • $150 per person; inquire for available times

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   CRAB SHAKING 101

   Learn how to shake a crab in this 60-minute lesson from a Meridian chef team member. You’ll learn how to shake a crab like a pro, no claw-cracker needed. Enjoy a whole crab with our house-made Bloody Mary cocktail sauce or drawn butter. 1 hour

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • $75 per person; inquire for available times

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   OYSTER SHUCKING 101

   Shuck a dozen oysters and refine your oyster-shucking skills while you learn the fascinating history of oysters in the Northwest in this hands-on class with a Meridian chef team member. Ingest your work with our house-made mignonette and Bloody Mary cocktail sauce. 1 hour

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • $65 per person; inquire for available times

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   PRIVATE GUIDED YOGA

   Join your Yoga Instructor in our Wellness Studio for a 60 or 90-minute session customized to all levels—from beginners interested in learning yoga fundamentals to those who wish to build on an existing practice. Seasonal offerings include Vinyasa Flow, Yoga Foundations, Restorative Yoga, and Vin/Yin Yoga. 1 hour+

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   •  $85, up to two participants; inquire for available times

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COMPLIMENTARY OFFERINGS

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   GHOST FOREST EXPEDITION

   Join us on a special excursion to the mysterious Ghost Forest in nearby Neskowin. Once a vast forest of Sitka spruce and cedar, the trees were buried in the Cascadia earthquake of 1700. The remnants lay undiscovered until winter storms in 1997 and 1998 unearthed the remaining preserved stumps, some estimated to be over 2000 years old. Our visit to Ghost Forest will coincide with an outgoing tide—providing us with optimal viewing of the ancient stumps and their beautiful surroundings. Comfortable, waterproof shoes are recommended. Advance registration is required 2 hours

   • Complimentary for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • Saturday July 16^th, 9:15 am; Saturday August 13^th, 8:00 am

   RESERVE YOUR SPOT

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   SUMMER SOLSTICE DUNE HIKE

   Join us atop the Great Dune at Cape Kiwanda to celebrate the official start of summer. Your Adventure Coach will lead the way up the dune on this special hike, from atop we’ll share a celebratory toast to summer adventures while we watch the sun sink over the Pacific. 1.5 hours

   • Complimentary for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • Tuesday June 21^st, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

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   PACIFIC CITY PATHWAYS

   Join your Adventure Coach on this beautiful hike that heads out from our lobby and through town to a “secret” trailhead. The trail ascends gently up Nestucca Ridge and offers unique views of Pacific City and its coastline before sloping down through a quiet stand of pines. Leashed dogs are welcome.

   • Complimentary for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday; 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
   • Note: Before you head out, pick up a Barrel Bag from the Adventure Center. Bring it back with refuse you collect and earn a free beverage from Pelican Brewing Company!

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   AFTERNOON DUNE HIKE AT CAPE KIWANDA

   Join your adventure coach for a hike up the tallest dune on the Oregon Coast. On a clear day the top of the dune offers views of Nestucca Bay to the south and Cape Lookout to the north—with expansive views along the way. Leashed dogs are welcome.

   • Complimentary for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • Wednesday, Friday, Sunday; 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
   • Note: Before you Head Out, pick up a Barrel Bag from the Adventure Center. Bring it back with refuse you collect and earn a free beverage from Pelican Brewing Company!

   RESERVE YOUR SPOT

    

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   MINUS TIDE DISCOVERY

   Hidden under the Pacific Ocean, along the jagged Oregon coast, is a secret world inhabited by legions of unusual residents. During summer, occasional minus tides offer a special opportunity to view the tide pools at the base of Cape Kiwanda. Join your Adventure Coach when time and tides are just right to explore this secretive world and meet the unique creatures that call it home. 1 hour

   • Complimentary for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • Friday May 20^th, 10:30 am; Thursday June 16^th, 8:45 am; Sunday June 19^th, 11:15 am; Saturday July 2^nd , 9:15 am; Sunday July 3^rd, 10:00 am; Saturday July 30^th, 8:00 am; Friday August 12^th, 7:45

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   COMMUNITY BEACH CLEANUP

   Here at Headlands, we take stewardship of our natural areas seriously. Feeling fortunate to have a world-class coastline to call home, we reserve a special love for our beach.  We offer a pint from Pelican Brewing for every Barrel Bag returned with collected trash. We host monthly community beach clean-ups. Come take part, the last Saturday of each month, and let us share with you our love of this special place. All are welcome; hot chocolate and coffee to follow. 

   • Complimentary for all
   •  Last Saturday of every month; 9:00 am – 10:30 am

   NO RESERVATIONS NECESSARY

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   SOLVE CLEANUP AT SITKA SEDGE

   Our mission of stewardship has expanded once again! Our monthly beach cleanups at Cape Kiwanda have been such a success that we recently adopted the beach at our beloved Sitka Sedge Natural Area a part of the SOLVE Adopt-a-Beach Program.

   • Complimentary for all
   • Second Saturday of every month; 9:00 am – 10:30 am

   NO RESERVATIONS NECESSARY