

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
Aug18Siletz Bay Music Festival
A vibrant celebration of classical, jazz and contemporary music, about a half hour from Pacific City.
Date: August 13-23, 2026
Time: All Day
Location: Lincoln City Cultural Center
Aug19Coastal Chords & Corks: Ramsey Embick
Soulful piano and timeless R&B create the perfect backdrop for an evening at Meridian.
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Aug26Coastal Chords & Corks: Acoustic Minds
Soulful vocals and bass-driven, genre-blending live music by Acoustic Minds set the tone for an unforgettable evening.
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Sep02Coastal Chords & Corks: Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom
A Portland-based Brazilian duo brings playful energy, vintage rock and indie charm to an evening of coastal dining and thoughtful pours.
Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Sep09Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play
A suspense-filled theatrical experience that channels classic Hitchcock thrills through a 1940s-style live radio broadcast. Live performance just a half hour from Pacific City.
Date: September 9-20, 2026
Time: All Day
Location: The Barn Community Playhouse
Sep09Coastal Chords & Corks: AG Donnaloia
Settle in for an evening with A.G. Donnaloia, whose smooth guitar stylings bring laid-back elegance to the night.
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Sep16Coastal Chords & Corks: Pati Rojas
Soulful Americana from Pati Rojas blends blues, country, folk, gospel and rock with powerful, heartfelt vocals.
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Sep18Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival
A vibrant autumn spectacle as giant, colorful kites soar above the beach a half hour south of Pacific City.
Date: September 18-20, 2026
Time: All Day
Location: D-River Wayside State Park
Sep18Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic
The Pacific Northwest’s most iconic longboard surf contest. Catch the waves and coastal vibes.
Date: September 18-20, 2026
Time: All Day
Location: Cape Kiwanda Day Use Parking
Sep23Coastal 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.
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

