

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.
Calendar of Events
Feb11Coastal 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
Feb14Valentine'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
Feb18Coastal 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
Feb25Coastal 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
Feb28Three 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
Mar04Coastal 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
Mar11Coastal 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
Mar18Coastal 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
Mar21Whale 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
Mar25Coastal 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
