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.

Date

March 21-29, 2026

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Location

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

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Calendar of Events

Aug16
Nestucca Valley Artisans Art Fest
Featuring handcrafted goods, original artwork and local artisans from throughout the region.

Date: August 15-16, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Kiawanda Community Center

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Aug17
Siletz 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

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Aug19
Coastal 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

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Aug26
Coastal 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

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Sep02
Coastal 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

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Sep09
Vintage 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

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Sep09
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.

Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Meridian Restaurant and Bar

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Sep16
Coastal 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

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Sep18
Cape 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

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Sep18
Lincoln 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

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