

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.
Calendar of Events
Mar11Coastal Chords & Corks: Mike Coykendall
Veteran indie-folk songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Coykendall performs rich, roots-infused originals with his signature solo style.
Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Mar13Barbecuing Hamlet
A small-town theater’s attempt at Hamlet goes gloriously off the rails in this laugh-out-loud comedy performance just a half hour from Pacific City.
Dates: March 13 - 19, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Location: The Barn Community Playhouse
Mar18Coastal Chords & Corks: Gayle Ritt
Beloved Pacific Northwest singer-songwriter Gayle Ritt blends folk, rock, jazz and pop with expressive vocals.
Time: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Mar21Whale Watching at Cape Kiwanda
Each spring, thousands of gray whales migrate past the Oregon Coast, visible from Pacific City Beach and Cape Kiwanda.
Time: March 21-29, 2026 | All Day
Location: Cape Kiwanda Day Use Parking
Mar25Coastal Chords & Corks: AG Donnaloia
Settle in for an evening with A.G. Donnaloia, whose smooth guitar stylings bring laid-back elegance to the night.
Time: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Apr01Coastal 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.
Time: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Apr04Community Beach Cleanup
Lend a hand at a Headlands-hosted beach cleanup to reduce litter, protect marine life and care for our coast.
Time: Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Pacific City Beach
Apr08Coastal 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.
Time: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Apr15Coastal Chords & Corks: Lynn Conover
Savor an evening with Lynn Conover, a singer and songwriter whose heartfelt vocals and guitar work bring an intimate warmth to the night.
Time: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Apr22Coastal Chords & Corks: Pati Rojas
Soulful Americana from Pati Rojas blends blues, country, folk, gospel and rock with powerful, heartfelt vocals.
Time: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
