Oregon Coast Venues & Gathering Spaces

King Tides signal winter’s return to the Oregon Coast, bringing a powerful display as waves crash against Cape Kiwanda. Join us for a rare chance to witness the Pacific Ocean’s strength from the safety of the top of Cape Kiwanda Dune. Our Adventure Coaches will lead you along a special route to the top, where the views are as unforgettable as the spectacle below. Dress warmly in water-resistant layers and sturdy shoes.

Included for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
January 1, 9:00 am
January 2, 10:00 am
January 3, 12:00 pm
January 4, 12:00 pm

This deeply relaxing class focuses on breathing techniques paired with grounding postures of deep holds and dynamic twists to calm the body and mind.

• Included for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
• 1 hour
• Wednesdays, 8:30 am

Join your yoga instructor in our Wellness Studio for our complimentary 60-minute Slow Flow class. Ideal for all levels of experience and drawing on the fundamentals of yoga, this gentle flowing class is rooted in Hatha Yoga and focuses on alignment, deep stretching, balancing postures and breathing techniques. Limited space, reservations recommended.

• Included for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
• 1 hour
• Saturdays, 8:30 am

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.

• Included for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
• Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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.

• Included for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Here at Headlands, we take stewardship of our natural areas seriously. Beach cleanups can reduce litter, protect our ocean and raise awareness about litter and plastic pollution. Before you head out on your beach stroll, pick up a bag from the Adventure Center. We offer a beer or a glass of wine from Meridian Restaurant & Bar for every bag returned with collected trash. Help us keep our beaches healthy, protect marine life and maintain the beauty of our coastline.

• Included for all
• Valid for one drink per person per day
• No reservations necessary

Experience the wonders of whale watching on the Oregon Coast. Gray whales are visible year-round, but for a few weeks each year our vantage points become especially exciting when as many as 20,000 gray whales pass by on their way to Baja. Join us on a dune climb that will include plenty of vantage points from which to catch a glimpse of the whales as they head south.

This meditation incorporates various breathing exercises accompanied with mudras, which are hand postures, to help improve quality of sleep, increase lung capacity, and reduce chronic stress and mood imbalances.

Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
30 minutes
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You’ll learn how to shake a crab like a pro, no claw-cracker is needed. Enjoy the fresh crab you just shook with a glass of beer or wine.

Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
1 hour
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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 an Adventure Coach. Savor these fresh oysters with a glass of beer or wine.

Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
1 hour
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Discover your inner mixologist in a fun and informative private mixology class with an Adventure Coach. Choose from a selection of our Headlands signature cocktails to learn about local spirits and our mixology secrets. You’ll acquire helpful tips from the fundamentals of creating delicious, attractive sippers to the process of making a homemade simple syrup.

Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
1 hour
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Sip local wine and savor charcuterie while you explore watercolor painting in a relaxed coastal setting. You’ll create a set of six hand-painted postcards, unique keepsakes to take home or share as gifts. All materials are included, and no experience is necessary. Non-alcoholic options available.

Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
1.5 – 2 hours
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Settle in for an evening of creativity by the coast. With step-by-step guidance from our resident artist, you’ll bring Haystack Rock, Cape Kiwanda or Headlands to life on paper while savoring charcuterie and a bottle of wine. All materials are provided, no experience is required, just bring your imagination. Non-alcoholic options are available.

Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
1.5 – 2 hours
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The winter storms along the North Oregon Coast create ideal conditions for agate hunting by uncovering colorful gemstones. Join our Adventure Coach and head out on a private guided agate hunt to a nearby beach. No special equipment necessary—all you need is a fun spirit and warm water-resistant clothing. Lucky prospectors may even find a rare and elusive Japanese glass fishing float along the way.

Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
3 hours
Up to 4 participants
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Join your Adventure Coach for an epic north Oregon coast hike. Choose from:

Cape Trail – This challenging 4.7-mile trail meanders through a coastal old-growth forest with sweeping views of the seascape. At the tip of the cape, you’ll be rewarded with a stunning view before the return home.

South Trail – The less-traveled and moderate 3.6-mile trail descends through a forest of Sitka spruce, ferns, and salmon berries. At the base of the cape, the trail opens up to a secluded beach.

Lower Cascade Head – This moderate 4.6 mile out and back trail traverses through a nature preserve and Siuslaw National Forest, with a 1,200-foot elevation gain. The top of the knoll will provide panoramic views of our Oregon Coast and the mouth of the Salmon River.

Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
4 hours
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Join your Adventure Coach for a leisurely guided stroll on a nearby coastal trail.

Two Rivers Trail at Nestucca Bay Wildlife Refuge – Follow a 2.2-mile trail that winds through almost 200 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.

Sitka Sedge 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.

Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
2 hours
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Discover your artistic flair amidst our inspiring coastal surroundings with our Adventure Coach and resident art enthusiast. Whether you are looking to delve into a new hobby or simply try something new, you’ll learn basic watercolor techniques and some of the finer points to capturing landscapes, while getting to know how to use plein air painting tools. Enjoy a walk through the grassy dunes to experience painting at Cape Kiwanda – from the tidepools below to the view of Pacific City from the top of the dune. Weather permitting.

Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
2 hours
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Join your Adventure Coach on a scenic 7-mile paddle down the Nestucca River. You’ll launch from Cloverdale and follow the river downstream to Pacific City. Along the way there will be plenty of opportunities for bird and wildlife viewing—keep an eye out for bald eagles, harbor seals and salmon while you paddle. This outing offers an ideal way to explore the lesser-seen side of our surroundings while providing ample time to learn about the history of our region.

Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
Weight Limit: 275lbs
4 hours
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Netarts Bay is home to the succulent Dungeness crab. Head out with an Adventure Coach on one of our 12-foot sit-on-top fishing kayaks loaded with two crab rings ready to drop in the pristine waters of this beautiful bay. As you wait for the crab to find the bait, enjoy a relaxing and fun paddle in search of seals, shorebirds, starfish and more. When you return to Headlands, settle in and enjoy a crab boil with your catch. Enjoy a glass of beer, wine or zero proof libation. If crabbing conditions aren’t favorable, we’ll enjoy a crab dish prepared by the Meridian culinary team.

Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
Weight limit: 275 lbs
5 hours (4 hours crabbing and 1 hour crab boil)
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Timing varies with the tides

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.

Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
Weight Limit: 275lbs
3 hours
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Timing varies with the tides

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.

Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
3 hours (2 hours clamming and 1 hour clam bake)
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Timing varies with the tides

Join an Adventure Coach enthusiast 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 sculpins 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.

Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
1 hour
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Timing varies with the tides

From the Japanese term Shinrin-yoku — the healing technique of immersing yourself in the forest while engaging the five senses, enabling you to recharge and destress. Join our adventure team for a forest bathing experience — a slow paced and mindful walk accompanied with a guided meditation in a serene shore pine forest. Blankets and complimentary tea will be provided.

Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
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Head to the beach for a north Oregon coast tradition, Headlands-style. Our Adventure Coaches will build a bonfire for you and set you up with chairs, s’mores makings for two and a bottle of Oregon pinot noir. 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
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Pacific City is home to one of the best cold water surf breaks on the North Oregon Coast. Watch surfers carve the waves at Cape Kiwanda from your private balcony or grab a board and join the action. New to surfing? Rent gear or schedule a lesson with Moment Surf Company, just steps from Headlands.

We’ll connect you with Moment Surf Co. for lessons, gear and local expertise.

Immerse yourself in a Pacific City tradition and head out with an experienced dory captain. Launch directly from the beach and spend the day fishing for rockfish, lingcod, Dungeness crab and more, depending on the season.

We’ll connect you with a local dory captain to host your adventure