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

Whale Watching at Cape Kiwanda

Each spring, more than 20,000 gray whales pass by the Oregon Coast on their annual migration north from Baja Mexico to Alaska. With your binoculars, you can see them from Pacific City Beach or atop Cape Kiwanda Dune. Oregon State Parks hosts whale watching week during prime spring migration in March.

Time

March 21-29, 2026 | All Day

Location

Cape Kiwanda Day Use Parking, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City, OR 97135

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Calendar of Events

Feb04
Coastal Chords & Corks: Pati Rojas
Soulful Americana from Pati Rojas blends blues, country, folk, gospel and rock with powerful, heartfelt vocals.

Time: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Feb07
Community Beach Cleanup
Lend a hand at a Headlands-hosted beach cleanup to reduce litter, protect marine life and care for our coast.

Time: Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Inn at Cape Kiwanda

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Feb11
Coastal Chords & Corks: Acoustic Minds
Soulful vocals and bass-driven, genre-blending live music by Acoustic Minds set the tone for an unforgettable evening.

Time: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Feb14
Valentine's Day Dinner at Meridian Restaurant & Bar
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with romantic cocktails, live music and a special dinner menu.

Time: Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Feb18
Coastal Chords & Corks: Freddy Trujillo
Enjoy an intimate winter evening with Freddy Trujillo’s storyteller’s lyrics, signature bass and coastal ambiance.

Time: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Feb25
Coastal Chords & Corks: Ben Rice
Fearless, soulful blues and roots grooves by Ben Rice ignite an energetic evening of live music.

Time: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Feb28
Three Capes Marathon Relay
Take on the Oregon Coast with a breathtaking 26.2-mile marathon relay from Tillamook to Pacific City.

Time: Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Cape Meares Lake

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Mar04
Coastal Chords & Corks: Dave Fleshner
Enjoy live music with Dave Fleschner, whose blend of blues, gospel, soul and jazz creates the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening.

Time: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Mar11
Coastal Chords & Corks: Mike Coykendall
Veteran indie-folk songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Coykendall performs rich, roots-infused originals with his signature solo style.

Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Mar18
Coastal Chords & Corks: Gayle Ritt
Beloved Pacific Northwest singer-songwriter Gayle Ritt blends folk, rock, jazz and pop with expressive vocals.

Time: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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