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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

  • An orchestra performs onstage with cello and bass players. Musicians wear formal attire under soft lighting, as an attentive audience listens.
    Aug17

    Siletz Bay Music Festival

    A vibrant celebration of classical, jazz and contemporary music, about a half hour from Pacific City.

    Date: August 13-23, 2026

    Time: All Day

    Location: Lincoln City Cultural Center

  • Pianist At Meridian
    Aug19

    Coastal Chords & Corks: Ramsey Embick

    Soulful piano and timeless R&B create the perfect backdrop for an evening at Meridian.

    Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

  • Lady Playing Guitar At Meridian
    Aug26

    Coastal 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, August 26, 2026

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

  • Live band performing at the Inn at Cape Kiwanda on the Oregon Coast, with two musicians playing guitar and singing during an evening concert in Pacific City
    Sep02

    Coastal Chords & Corks: Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom

    A Portland-based Brazilian duo brings playful energy, vintage rock and indie charm to an evening of coastal dining and thoughtful pours.

    Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

  • Red barn-style building with white trim, labeled "The Barn," at sunset. Surrounded by shrubs, it sits next to a road with a small sign nearby.
    Sep09

    Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play

    A suspense-filled theatrical experience that channels classic Hitchcock thrills through a 1940s-style live radio broadcast. Live performance just a half hour from Pacific City.

    Date: September 9-20, 2026

    Time: All Day

    Location: The Barn Community Playhouse

  • AG Donnaloia
    Sep09

    Coastal 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, September 9, 2026

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

  • Guitar Player In A Field
    Sep16

    Coastal Chords & Corks: Pati Rojas

    Soulful Americana from Pati Rojas blends blues, country, folk, gospel and rock with powerful, heartfelt vocals.

    Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

  • Kites Flying
    Sep18

    Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival

    A vibrant autumn spectacle as giant, colorful kites soar above the beach a half hour south of Pacific City.

    Date: September 18-20, 2026

    Time: All Day

    Location: D-River Wayside State Park

  • Silhouetted surfers carrying boards across a sandy beach at sunset, with a glowing sun on the horizon, gentle waves, and a distant rock formation.
    Sep18

    Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic

    The Pacific Northwest’s most iconic longboard surf contest. Catch the waves and coastal vibes.

    Date: September 18-20, 2026

    Time: All Day

    Location: Cape Kiwanda Day Use Parking

  • Travis Hodge
    Sep23

    Coastal 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, September 23, 2026

    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar