Explore Cape Kiwanda

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Cape Kiwanda offers amazing photography opportunities with a great opportunity to get up close if you have a kayak or SUP. There are also plenty of tide pools to explore.

Cape Kiwanda is part of the Three Capes Scenic Route. It offers sea stack rock formations, beautiful beaches, sand stone cliffs, and if you are lucky enough, amazing wildlife. It is the home of the Pacific Dory Fleet.

If you are early enough, you can catch the fisherman coming and going in the mystic fog, that happens so often in the Pacific Northwest. After just a short hike up a steep sand hill, you'll get incredible views of Nestucca Bay to the south, and Cape Lookout to the north.

If you're looking to spend the day at the Cape, you may want to bring a kayak or SUP with you as it's a great chance to get closer and explorer the rock outcropping along the coast. And, if there's a swell running, this can be a really fun place to surf!

Once you're all set, it's not a bad idea to grab a cold one at The Pelican Pub and Brewery.

Pack List

Backpack
Water bottle
iphone
Canon 5D Mark ii
Tripod
Tent
Sleeping bag
Flashlight
Camp chairs
Kayak or SUP (optional)
Personal Flotation Device (optional)

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Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures. Be aware of local regulations and don't damage these amazing places for the sake of a photograph. Learn More

Activities:

Stand Up Paddle, Chillin, Photography, Running, Surfing, Kayaking, Hiking

Skill Level:

Beginner

Season:

Year Round

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Family Friendly

Food Nearby

Handicap Accessible

Picnic Area

Wildlife

Swimming Hole

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Josh Latham Follow

5 months ago

Explore Cape Kiwanda

Gorgeous Sandstone Point Sloth Views Of A Monolithic Basalt Sea Stack

Fairly easy walk, breathtaking views.

5 months ago

Gustavo Quiros Follow

5 months ago

Explore Cape Kiwanda

Beautiful Place!

This was one of my favorite locations on our 2016 road trip. you could look around for hours and never get bored. Unfortunately we went to see Duckbill rock and it had been destroyed without us knowing, all aside this place was gorgeous.

5 months ago

Kevin Li Follow

11 months ago

Explore Cape Kiwanda

Amazing Place

One of my favorite places to visit during anytime of the year. It's so relaxing and happens to be right at the beach. There's also a tall sand dune that is fun to climb. Definitely a place to visit with family and friends for a weekend getaway.

11 months ago

Andrew Hansen Follow

over 1 year ago

Explore Cape Kiwanda

My Favorite Place

I absolutely love the pacific city and kape Kiwanda area, amazing food and service at the pelican brew pub. The surf break is great for surf kayaking, sups and surfing in general, some decent hiking on the dune

over 1 year ago

Jason Hatfield Follow

over 1 year ago

Explore Cape Kiwanda

Definitely worth a trip off the main coastal highway route.

over 1 year ago

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