Make Your Own Adventure

HEAD OUT. STAY IN. The activities available on Oregon’s north coast are nearly endless. Head out with an Adventure Coach on a daily outing to a nearby trail or let them take you on a private excursion. Join the team on one of our monthly beach clean-ups. Schedule a kayaking trip, yoga class, guided hike, Dory fishing trip or clamming outing to a nearby pristine bay. Not sure how to fit it all in? Our Adventure Coaches are avid explorers of the coast and would be happy to help you design your perfect north coast itinerary.

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   RESERVE YOUR ADVENTURE: Simply click “reserve your spot” beneath each activity or fill out the form below. Our Adventure Coaches will contact you to confirm, help build your itinerary, and add to your reservation.

   CREATE YOUR CUSTOM ITINERARY: Our Adventure Coaches were born to play and born to plan. Not sure of the right fit? Looking for a specific experience for your getaway? They can suggest, schedule, and deliver an Oregon Coast experience that meets all of your vacation cravings. Complete the form below to begin customizing your experience.

   BEACH WHEELCHAIRS: Visit Hart’s Camp to reserve.
   ALL TERRAIN TRACK CHAIR:Visit David’s Chair > Pacific City to reserve.

   CONTACT: Reservations highly recommended to reserve your spot. Call 503.483.3000 or email Adventure@HeadlandsLodge.com.

HEAD OUT ADVENTURES

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   SUNSET BONFIRE ON THE BEACH

   Head to the beach for a north Oregon coast tradition, Headlands-style. Our Adventure Coaches will build a bonfire for you and set you up with chairs, s’mores makings for two and a bottle of Oregon pinot noir. The handsome Pendleton Motor Robe you wrap yourself up in is yours to keep for your next adventure. At the end of the evening, our team will return to clean up and extinguish the fire.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • Inquire for available times and pricing

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   TIDE POOL EXPLORATION

   Join an Adventure Coach enthusiast for a private and in-depth tour of our beloved tide pools at the base of Cape Kiwanda. Meet scores of sea stars, tiny tunicates and prehistoric sculpins while learning the geological history of how the pools were created, exactly how the moon influences tidal rhythms, and how the secretive and captivating inhabitants of the intertidal zone are used as an indicator of the health of our oceans.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • 1 hour
   • Inquire for available times and pricing

   RESERVE YOUR SPOT

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   CLAMMING AT NETARTS BAY

   Nothing is more iconic of the Oregon coast than a clamming trip – a bit of sand, salt, mud and a great time spent with good friends. Head out at low tide with an Adventure Coach to one of our favorite spots for clamming along the pristine waters of Netarts Bay. Heron and other shore birds abound along this beautiful bay where we will rake for steamer clams, then return to the lodge for an afternoon clam bake with freshly baked bread and your choice of a beer, wine or zero-proof refreshment.

    

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • 3 hours (2 hours clamming and 1 hour clam bake)
   • Inquire for available times and pricing

   RESERVE YOUR SPOT

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   NETARTS PADDLE

   The relatively small and shallow Netarts Bay, which means “near the water” in the language of the local Tillamook, provides spectacular and unique opportunities to enjoy nature and wildlife closeup. Nestled between Cape Meares and Cape Lookout, the bay is the ideal spot to kayak along the shoreline to view crabs, seals, sea lions and our many coastal water birds.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • Weight Limit: 275lbs
   • 3 hours
   • Inquire for available times and pricing

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   NETARTS KAYAK CRABBING

   Netarts Bay is home to the succulent Dungeness crab. Head out with an Adventure Coach on one of our 12-foot sit-on-top fishing kayaks loaded with two crab rings ready to drop in the pristine waters of this beautiful bay. As you wait for the crab to find the bait, enjoy a relaxing and fun paddle in search of seals, shorebirds, starfish and more. When you return to Headlands, settle in and enjoy a crab boil with your catch. Enjoy a glass of beer, wine or zero proof libation. If crabbing conditions aren’t favorable, we’ll enjoy a crab dish prepared by the Meridian culinary team.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • Weight limit: 275 lbs
   • 5 hours (4 hours crabbing and 1 hour crab boil)
   • Inquire for available times and pricing

   RESERVE YOUR SPOT

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   NESTUCCA RIVER EXCURSION

   Join your Adventure Coach on a scenic 7-mile paddle down the Nestucca River. You’ll launch from Cloverdale and follow the river downstream to Pacific City. Along the way there will be plenty of opportunities for bird and wildlife viewing—keep an eye out for bald eagles, harbor seals and salmon while you paddle. This outing offers an ideal way to explore the lesser-seen side of our surroundings while providing ample time to learn about the history of our region.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • Weight Limit: 275lbs
   • 4 hours
   • Inquire for available times and pricing

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   PLEIN AIR PAINTING

   Discover your artistic flair amidst our inspiring coastal surroundings with our Adventure Coach and resident art enthusiast. Whether you are looking to delve into a new hobby or simply try something new, you’ll learn basic watercolor techniques and some of the finer points to capturing landscapes, while getting to know how to use plein air painting tools. Enjoy a walk through the grassy dunes to experience painting at Cape Kiwanda – from the tidepools below to the view of Pacific City from the top of the dune. Weather permitting.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • 2 hours
   • Inquire for available times and pricing

   RESERVE YOUR SPOT

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   TWO-HOUR GUIDED HIKE

   Join your Adventure Coach for a leisurely guided stroll on a nearby coastal trail.

   Two Rivers Trail at Nestucca Bay Wildlife Refuge – Follow a 2.2-mile trail that winds through almost 200 acres of federally protected wildlife habitat. Wander through coastal prairie, mixed-alder forest, and wildflower meadows, stopping along the way to view the confluence of the Nestucca and Little Nestucca Rivers.

   Sitka Sedge Natural Area– Explore 3.5 miles of looping trails across one of Oregon’s last intact estuaries, home to the endangered snowy plovers. You’ll see tidal flats, saltwater marshes, forested wetlands, abundant marsh wildlife, beach views and the beautiful native grass-like plants that this beautiful spot is named after.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • 2 hours
   • Inquire for available times and pricing

   RESERVE YOUR SPOT

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   FOUR-HOUR GUIDED HIKE

   Join your Adventure Coach for an epic north Oregon coast hike. Choose from:

   Cape Trail – This challenging 4.7-mile trail meanders through a coastal old-growth forest with sweeping views of the seascape. At the tip of the cape, you’ll be rewarded with a stunning view before the return home.

   South Trail – The less-traveled and moderate 3.6-mile trail descends through a forest of Sitka spruce, ferns, and salmon berries. At the base of the cape, the trail opens up to a secluded beach.

   Lower Cascade Head – This moderate 4.6 mile out and back trail traverses through a nature preserve and Siuslaw National Forest, with a 1,200-foot elevation gain. The top of the knoll will provide panoramic views of our Oregon Coast and the mouth of the Salmon River.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • 4 hours
   • Inquire for available times and pricing

   RESERVE YOUR SPOT

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    AGATE EXPEDITION

    The storms along the north Oregon coast create ideal conditions for agate hunting by uncovering colorful gemstones. Join our Adventure Coach and head out on a private guided agate hunt to a nearby beach. No special equipment necessary—all you need is a fun spirit and warm water-resistant clothing. Lucky prospectors may find agates such as red carnelian, moonstone, and red, green, and yellow jasper.

    • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
    • 3 hours
    • Inquire for available times and pricing

    RESERVE YOUR SPOT

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    DORY FISHING

    Immerse yourself in a Pacific City tradition and head out with an experienced dory captain. Launch directly from the beach and spend the day fishing for rockfish, lingcod, Dungeness crab and more, depending on the season.

    • We’ll connect you with a local dory captain to host your adventure
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    SURFING

    Pacific City is home to one of the best cold water surf breaks on the North Oregon Coast. Watch surfers carve the waves at Cape Kiwanda from your private balcony or grab a board and join the action. New to surfing? Rent gear or schedule a lesson with Moment Surf Company, just steps from Headlands.

    • We’ll connect you with Moment Surf Co. for lessons, gear and local expertise.
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    MUSHROOM FORAGING – Seasonally available October-November

    In the fall, our surroundings are ripe with the fruit of fungi. Join your Adventure Coach for a fun and informative guided excursion at Camp Meriwether, a 720-acre Boy Scout summer camp. Founded in 1926, this large piece of property sits below the cliffs of Cape Lookout and is a prime location for fall foraging. Learn how to safely identify a harmful mushroom from a tasty delight, while understanding where each mushroom likes to grow. Return to the Lodge for an afternoon mushroom bake with freshly baked bread and your choice of a beer, wine or zero-proof refreshment. If foraging conditions aren’t favorable, we’ll enjoy local mushrooms provided by the Meridian team.

    • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
    • 3 hours (2 hours foraging, 1 hour mushroom bake)
    • Seasonally available October–November

STAY IN ADVENTURES

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   SIGNATURE MIXOLOGY

   Discover your inner mixologist in a fun and informative private mixology class with an Adventure Coach. Choose from a selection of our Headlands signature cocktails to learn about local spirits and our mixology secrets. You’ll acquire helpful tips from the fundamentals of creating delicious, attractive sippers to the process of making a homemade simple syrup.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • 1 hour
   • Inquire for available times and pricing

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   OYSTER SHUCKING

   Shuck a dozen oysters and refine your oyster-shucking skills while you learn the fascinating history of oysters in the Northwest in this hands-on class with an Adventure Coach. Savor these fresh oysters with a glass of beer or wine.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • 1 hour
   • Inquire for available times and pricing

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   CRAB SHAKING

   Learn how to shake a crab in this 60-minute lesson with an Adventure Coach. You’ll learn how to shake a crab like a pro, no claw-cracker is needed. Enjoy the fresh crab you just shook with a glass of beer or wine.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • 1 hour
   • Inquire for available times and pricing

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   BREATHWORK MEDITATION

   This meditation incorporates various breathing exercises accompanied with mudras, which are hand postures, to help improve quality of sleep, increase lung capacity, and reduce chronic stress and mood imbalances.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • 30 minutes
   • Inquire for available times and pricing

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   PRIVATE GUIDED YOGA

   Join our yoga instructor in the Wellness Studio for a 60- or 90-minute session customized to all levels – from beginners interested in learning yoga fundamentals, to those who wish to build on existing practice. Curate your private lesson by choosing from the following: Restorative, Slow Flow, Vinyasa & Yoga Nidra. All ages & ability levels are welcome. Props will be provided.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • 60 or 90 minutes
   • Inquire for available times and pricing

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INCLUDED OFFERINGS

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   PC PATHWAYS

   Join your Adventure Coach on this beautiful hike that heads out from our lobby and through town to a “secret” trailhead. The trail ascends gently up Nestucca Ridge and offers unique views of Pacific City and its coastline before sloping down through a quiet stand of pines. Leashed dogs are welcome.

   • Included for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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   CAPE KIWANDA DUNE

   Join your Adventure Coach for a hike up the tallest dune on the Oregon coast. On a clear day the top of the dune offers views of Nestucca Bay to the south and Cape Lookout to the north—with expansive views along the way. Leashed dogs are welcome.

   • Included for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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   FOREST BATHING MEDITATION

   From the Japanese term Shinrin-yoku — the healing technique of immersing yourself in the forest while engaging the five senses, enabling you to recharge and destress. Join our adventure team for a forest bathing experience — a slow paced and mindful walk accompanied with a guided meditation in a serene shore pine forest. Blankets and complimentary tea will be provided.

   • Included for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • Sundays, 8:30 am

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   SLOW FLOW

   Join your yoga instructor in our Wellness Studio for our complimentary 60-minute Slow Flow class. Ideal for all levels of experience and drawing on the fundamentals of yoga, this gentle flowing class is rooted in Hatha Yoga and focuses on alignment, deep stretching, balancing postures and breathing techniques. Limited space, reservations recommended.

   • Included for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • 1 hour
   • Saturdays, 8:30 am

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   NEW MOON STARGAZING
   Celebrate the night sky during the new moon, when the absence of moonlight reveals a brilliant canopy of stars. Cape Kiwanda Dune offers one of the coast’s quietest, naturally dark vantage points for stargazing and spotting seasonal meteor showers. Join your Adventure Coach for a gentle hike to the north slope, where we’ll spread out blankets, sip house-made hot cocoa and take in the constellations in peaceful reflection.

   • Included for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • August 9, 10:00 pm
   • September 7, 9:30 pm
   • October 7, 8:30 pm
   • November 5, 8:00 pm

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   NIGHT TIDE POOL EXPLORATION

   Join an Adventure Coach for a magical evening tour of our beloved tide pools at the base of Cape Kiwanda. Utilizing ultraviolet lights, guests will see scores of sea stars, tiny tunicates and prehistoric sculpins while learning the geological history of how the pools were created, exactly how the moon influences tidal rhythms and how the secretive and captivating inhabitants of the intertidal zone are used as an indicator of the health of our oceans.

   • Included for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • September 10, 9:00 pm
   • October 9, 9:00 pm
   • November 21, 7:00 pm
   • December 4, 6:00 pm

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