

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.
Calendar of Events
Sep14Vintage 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
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
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: Various times
Location: Cape Kiwanda Day Use Parking
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
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
Sep30Coastal Chords & Corks: Kris Stuart
Experience an evening with Kris Stuart, a singer and traveling troubadour whose west-wandering guitar work brings an easy warmth to the night.
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar
Oct03Community Beach Cleanup
Lend a hand at a Headlands-hosted beach cleanup to reduce litter, protect marine life and care for our coast.
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Cape Kiwanda Day Use Parking
Oct10Bigfoot at the Beach: Hart's Camp Fall Festival
Bigfoot is headed for the Oregon Coast! Join the search at Hart’s Camp with live music, food trucks, local artisans, dory rides, Bigfoot fun, s’mores and more. Free and fun for all ages. Something wild is out there.
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. & Sunday, October 11, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Time: Various
Location: Cape Kiwanda Marketplace
Nov23Oregon'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
Nov26Thanksgiving Dinner at Meridian Restaurant & Bar
Savor a Thanksgiving menu with seasonal flavors and ocean views.
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar


