Whale Watching at Cape Kiwanda

Each spring, more than 20,000 gray whales pass by the Oregon Coast on their annual migration north from Baja Mexico to Alaska. With your binoculars, you can see them from Pacific City Beach or atop Cape Kiwanda Dune. Oregon State Parks hosts whale watching week during prime spring migration in March.

Date

March 21-29, 2026

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Location

Cape Kiwanda Day Use Parking, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City, OR 97135

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Calendar of Events

Oct11
Bigfoot at the Beach: Hart's Camp Fall Festival
Bigfoot is headed for the Oregon Coast! Join the search at Hart’s Camp with live music, food trucks, local artisans, dory rides, Bigfoot fun, s’mores and more. Free and fun for all ages. Something wild is out there.

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026  10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. & Sunday, October 11, 2026  10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Time: Various
Location: Cape Kiwanda Marketplace

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Oct12
Neskowin Ghost Forest
Explore this mysterious ghost forest where ancient Sitka spruce stumps rise from the beach at low tide.

Date: October 1-31, 2026
Time: Low Tide
Location: Neskowin Ghost Forest

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Oct14
Coastal Chords & Corks: Dave Fleschner
Enjoy live music with Dave Fleschner, whose blend of blues, gospel, soul and jazz creates the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening.

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Oct21
Coastal Chords & Corks: Ramsey Embick
Soulful piano and timeless R&B create the perfect backdrop for an evening at Meridian.

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Oct28
Coastal Chords & Corks: Freddy Trujillo
Enjoy an intimate winter evening with Freddy Trujillo’s storyteller’s lyrics, signature bass and coastal ambiance.

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Nov23
Oregon's King Tides
Plan your trip to Pacific City to coincide with the magnificent King Tides, the highest tides of the season

Date: November 23-27, 2026 December 22-26, 2026 January 20-24, 2027
Time: All Day
Location: Cape Kiwanda Day Use Parking

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Nov26
Thanksgiving Dinner at Meridian Restaurant & Bar
Savor a Thanksgiving menu with seasonal flavors and ocean views.

Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Dec05
Community Beach Cleanup
Lend a hand at a Headlands-hosted beach cleanup to reduce litter, protect marine life and care for our coast.

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Cape Kiwanda Day Use Parking

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