Cape Kiwanda offers beach access, picnicking, swimming, boating, windsurfing, marine mammal watching, and bird watching.

North of Cape Kiwanda to Tierra Del Mar is a stretch of beach popular with picnickers. In addition to the beautiful natural features, Kiwanda offers a picnic area a boat ramp. Kiwanda provides great hang gliding and kite flying opportunities.

Vital stats: There is no fee to use this park. For information, call 1-800-551-6949.

: The Oregon coast receives abundant rainfall, mostly between October and April. July and August bring the best chance for clear days. Summer temperatures are normally moderate and almost never hot. Winter temperatures are normally cool at the lower elevations and cold at the higher elevations. Although snow is possible in the lowest elevations, it is infrequent and does not stay on the ground for long.

Location: Cape Kiwanda is located on Oregon's North Coast, off US Highway 101, one mile north of Pacific City.

Contact Info: Oregon Parks & Recreation Department1115 Commercial Street NESalemOR97301-1002800-551-6949