Things to Do in Pacific City
Here, together is the best place to be. Stay at the Inn at Cape Kiwanda and stay close to all the activities and amenities that make a beach vacation special. Spend your days surfing, hiking, tide pooling or kayaking, and your evenings gathered around a beach bonfire under the stars.
Stay Close to Coastal Adventure
You’ll find so many ways to fill your days in our little beach town and beyond. Explore magnificent beaches and lush trails, or climb to the top of Cape Kiwanda Dune. Venture further along Oregon’s North Coast, overflowing with activities for adventurers of all ages. The best things to do in Pacific City are all here, and they’re all yours to explore.
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Cape Kiwanda Tide Pools
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Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area
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Pacific City Pathways Trail
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Moment Surf Company
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PC Pour Wine Bar
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Short Beach Agate Hunting
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Lower Cascade Head Trail
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South Cape Lookout Trail
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Cape Lookout Trail
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Three Capes Scenic Loop
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Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site
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Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge
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Sitka Sedge State Natural Area
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Horseback Ride on the Beach
Amenities
For Coastal Adventures
Borrow e-bikes, beach chairs, towels and sand toys, or unwind at the nearby playground with yard games and a family-friendly putting course. Take a dip in our indoor swimming pool or hot tub. Explore amenities designed to make your stay seamless and unforgettably fun.
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What’s On Near The Inn
Nov21Fireside Fridays: Wine & Spirits
Celebrate the season with Benton-Lane, known for their expressive Oregon wines. Sip, mingle, and take in the cozy atmosphere of our lodge during this special Fireside Fridays tasting. Stop by Meridian Restaurant & Bar early for Happy Hour starting at 3:00 PM.
Time: Friday, November 21 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa
Nov26Coastal Chords & Corks
Unwind with A.G. Donnaloia, whose smooth guitar stylings set the tone for an easygoing evening of great wine, good company, and ocean-inspired charm at Meridian Restaurant & Bar.
Time: Wednesday, November 26 | 5:00–8:00 PM
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Nov27Thanksgiving Dinner at Meridian Restaurant & Bar
Gather together for Thanksgiving dinner with ocean views a few steps from the inn at Meridian Restaurant & Bar. Their specially crafted prix fixe menu includes seasonal entrées, delicious sides and indulgent desserts: a perfect meal to share in gratitude and celebration.
Reservations required; call 503.483.3002 to make a reservation.Time: Thursday, November 27 | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Dec04Oregon’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
Dec27Winter 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
