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A misty beach with calm waves and smooth wet sand reflecting the sky. Tree-covered cliffs extend into the ocean, creating a serene, tranquil scene.

Neskowin Ghost Forest

Just a 20-minute drive south of Pacific City lies one of the Oregon Coast’s most mysterious natural wonders: the Neskowin Ghost Forest. Here, ancient Sitka spruce stumps, believed to be nearly 2,000 years old, stand rooted in the sand, remnants of a massive earthquake or tsunami that buried the forest centuries ago. Revealed after a winter storm in the late 1990s, the eerie stumps emerge at low tide and offer a fascinating, otherworldly glimpse into the region’s geologic past.

Date

October 1-31, 2026

Time

Low Tide

Location

Neskowin, OR 97149

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  • A misty beach with calm waves and smooth wet sand reflecting the sky. Tree-covered cliffs extend into the ocean, creating a serene, tranquil scene.
  • Rocky beach scene with two barnacle-covered rock formations in the foreground. Distant cliff with trees in background under a hazy sky. Calm and serene.
  • Foggy beach with numerous tree stumps emerging from the water and sand, creating a mysterious and ancient atmosphere under soft light.
  • Sunlit beach with foamy waves and tree-covered cliffs in the background. The scene is calm and serene as the sun sets on the horizon.

Calendar of Events

  • King tide waves crashing against sandstone cliffs at Cape Kiwanda near the Inn at Cape Kiwanda, Pacific City, Oregon Coast
    Nov23

    Oregon'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

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  • Dining At Meridian
    Nov26

    Thanksgiving 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

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  • Oregon Beach
    Dec05

    Community 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

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  • A whale tail emerging from the water near Inn at Cape Kiwanda
    Mar20

    Whale Watching at Cape Kiwanda

    Each spring, thousands of gray whales migrate past the Oregon Coast, visible from Pacific City Beach and Cape Kiwanda.

    Date: March 20-28, 2027

    Time: All Day

    Location: Cape Kiwanda Day Use Parking

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