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A whale tail emerging from the dark blue water near Inn at Cape Kiwanda

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. You can see them while standing on Pacific City Beach or atop Cape Kiwanda Dune. Oregon State Parks hosts whale watching week during prime winter migration, December 27-31, 2025.

Date

December 27-31, 2025

Time

Location

Pacific City Beach

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  • A whale tail emerging from the water near Inn at Cape Kiwanda
  • Water being blown out a whales blowhole
  • A whale tail emerging from the dark blue water near Inn at Cape Kiwanda

Calendar of Events

  • Guitarist At Meridian
    Sep30

    Coastal Chords & Corks: Kris Stuart

    Experience an evening with Kris Stuart, a singer and traveling troubadour whose west-wandering guitar work brings an easy warmth to the night.

    Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

  • A misty beach with calm waves and smooth wet sand reflecting the sky. Tree-covered cliffs extend into the ocean, creating a serene, tranquil scene.
    Oct01

    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

  • Oregon Beach
    Oct03

    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, October 3, 2026

    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Location: Cape Kiwanda Day Use Parking

  • Mike Coykendall
    Oct07

    Coastal Chords & Corks: Mike Coykendall

    Veteran indie-folk songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Coykendall performs rich, roots-infused originals with his signature solo style.

    Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

  • Illustrated Bigfoot surfer overlooking Haystack Rock at Cape Kiwanda, Pacific City, Oregon Coast
    Oct10

    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

  • Pianist At Meridian
    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

  • Pianist At Meridian
    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

  • 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

  • King tide waves crashing against sandstone cliffs at Cape Kiwanda near the Inn at Cape Kiwanda, Pacific City, Oregon Coast
    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

  • Dining At Meridian
    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