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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.

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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

  • Lady Playing Guitar At Meridian
    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

  • Couple Dining By The Ocean
    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

  • Guitar
    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

  • Ben Rice Playing Acoustic Guitar
    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

  • Oregon Forest
    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

  • Travis Hodge
    Mar04

    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.

    Time: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

  • Mike Coykendall
    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

  • Gayle Ritt
    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

  • A whale tail emerging from the water near Inn at Cape Kiwanda
    Mar21

    Whale Watching at Cape Kiwanda

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

    Time: March 21-29, 2026 | All Day

    Location: Cape Kiwanda Day Use Parking

  • Meridian Restaurant By The Ocean In Oregon
    Mar25

    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.

    Time: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar