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Winter Whale Watching at Cape Kiwanda

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

Date

December 27-31, 2026

Time

All Day

Location

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

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Calendar of Events

  • AG Donnaloia
    Nov11

    Coastal Chords & Corks: AG Donnaloia

    Settle in for an evening with A.G. Donnaloia, whose smooth guitar stylings bring laid-back elegance to the night.

    Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

  • Nov18

    Coastal Chords & Corks: Brooklyn Del

    This Oregon-based singer-songwriter blends Americana, classic country and desert rock with evocative lyrics and a distinctive, roots-inspired sound.

    Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

  • 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

  • Nov25

    Coastal Chords & Corks: Acoustic Minds

    Soulful vocals and bass-driven, genre-blending live music by Acoustic Minds set the tone for an unforgettable evening.

    Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2026

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

  • Nov26

    Thanksgiving Dinner at Pelican Brewing

    Enjoy a coastal Thanksgiving at Pelican Brewing featuring a special Sea N’ Red brined smoked turkey, classic sides and pumpkin spice cake.

    Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026

    Time: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Pelican Brewing Company

  • Meridian Restaurant & Bar
    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 - 5:30 pm

    Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

  • Oregon Beach
    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

  • Mar20

    Spring Whale Watching at Cape Kiwanda

    Each spring, thousands of gray whales migrate past the Oregon Coast, visible from Pacific City Beach and Cape Kiwanda.

    Date: March 20-28, 2027

    Time: All Day

    Location: Cape Kiwanda Day Use Parking