Cape Kiwanda

Cape Pacific City, Oregon, United States
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What to expect

Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area is a scenic spot with stunning views of the ocean and surrounding landscape. It's part of the Three Capes Scenic Route, along with Cape Meares and Cape Lookout. The area offers great opportunities for hang gliding, kite flying, and watching dory boats. Visitors can climb to the top of Cape Kiwanda for breathtaking views of Nestucca Bay and Cape Lookout. However, it's essential to stay safe and not cross the fence line, as the cliff edge can crumble without warning. The beach north of the cape is popular for picnics and offers a great spot to watch the dory boats. The area is also home to a sea stack called 'Chief Kiwanda rock' and features a unique rock formation called the 'Duckbill'

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Cape Kiwanda, which is located north of Pacific City and has one of the best panoramic views of the coast and the ocean in Oregon. We hiked the trails and enjoyed the stunning views, and the kids played on the dunes

Highlights: The kids loved playing on the dunes and exploring the tide pools. We enjoyed the beautiful views of the coastline and the ocean. It was a great place to take in the scenery and enjoy the outdoors ✨