

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
Nov18Coastal 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
Nov23Oregon'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
Nov25Coastal 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
Nov26Thanksgiving 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
Nov26Thanksgiving 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
Dec02Coastal Chords & Corks: Tevis Hodge Jr.
Settle in for coastal flavors and the music of Tevis Hodge Jr. and his blend of blues, jazz, folk and old-time tunes.
Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Dec05Community 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
Dec09Coastal 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, December 9, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Dec16Coastal 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, December 16, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Dec23Coastal 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, December 23, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

