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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.

Time

December 27-31, 2025

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

  • Inn At Cape Kiwanda Lobby
    Dec24

    Christmas Eve Welcome Pour

    Settle into the holiday spirit with Pelican Brewing beer, Oregon wine and charcuterie from Meridian Restaurant & Bar. A warm coastal welcome exclusively for Inn guests.

    Time: December 24, 2025 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm

    Location: Inn at Cape Kiwanda

  • Inn At Cape Kiwanda lobby lounge area with a fantastic view of the ocean
    Dec31

    Toast to a New Year

    Join us in the lobby for an early-evening New Year’s Eve toast featuring Pelican Brewing beer, Oregon wine and a Northwest charcuterie plate from Meridian Restaurant & Bar with NW cured meats, cheeses, olives and coastal-inspired accompaniments. A cozy way to welcome the coming year. Non-alcoholic options available. Exclusively for registered guests of the Inn at Cape Kiwanda.

    Time: December 31, 2025 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm

    Location: Inn at Cape Kiwanda

  • View of large waves hitting the side of the shore at King Tides
    Jan01

    Oregon’s King Tides

    Plan your trip to the Inn at Cape Kiwanda to coincide with the magnificent King Tides — the highest tides of the year, occurring when the sun and moon align to create stronger gravitational pulls on the Earth’s oceans. Along the Oregon Coast, these dramatic tides typically occur in winter and offer a striking view of the ocean’s power.

    Time: November 5-7, 2025 | December 4-6, 2025 | January 1-4, 2026

    Location: Oregon