

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
May20Coastal Chords & Corks: AG Donnaloia
Settle in for an evening with A.G. Donnaloia, whose smooth guitar stylings bring laid-back elegance to the night.
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
May27Coastal Chords & Corks: John Nilsen
Immerse yourself in an evening with John Nilsen, whose expressive melodic piano brings a refined uplifting energy to the night.
Date: Wednesday, May 27
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
May29The Miracle Worker
The unforgettable true story of Helen Keller and the teacher who helped her discover the world through language. Live performance just a half hour from Pacific City.
Date: May 29 - June 14, 2026
Time: All Day
Location: The Barn Community Playhouse
Jun03Coastal 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, June 3, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Jun06Blessing of the Dory Fleet
A meaningful Pacific City tradition honoring dorymen and blessing the fleet for the coming season.
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Cape Kiwanda Day Use Parking
Jun06Community Beach Cleanup
Lend a hand at a Headlands-hosted beach cleanup to reduce litter, protect marine life and care for our coast.
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Pacific City Beach
Jun10Coastal Chords & Corks: Freddy Trujillo
Enjoy an intimate winter evening with Freddy Trujillo’s storyteller’s lyrics, signature bass and coastal ambiance.
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Jun17Coastal 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.
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Jun24Coastal Chords & Corks: Tevis Hodge Jr.
Settle in for coastal flavors and the music of Tevis Hodge Jr., whose blend of blues, jazz, folk and old-time tunes creates the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening.
Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Jul01Coastal 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, July 1, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

