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 fat tire bike ride, yoga class, guided hike, Dory boat 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.

   THE BEST OF THE SEASON: Looking to skip the planning? Check out our Experiences that create the perfect itinerary to include all of the amenities, adventures, and local treasures of the season.

   BEACH WHEELCHAIRS: Visit Cape Kiwanda RV Park 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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   MUSHROOM FORAGING

   Our coastal surroundings are ripe with the fruit of fungi! Join your Adventure Coach for a guided excursion at Camp Meriwether, a 720-acre Boy Scout summer camp. Founded in 1926, the camp 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 (such as Chanterelles, Boletes, and Lobster) 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 prepared by the Meridian culinary team.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • $110 per person
   • 3 hours; inquire about available times

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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. Your Adventure Coach will take you to a serene location to paint— from the tide pools below Cape Kiwanda to the views of the Pacific.

   • $95 per person
   • 1.5-2 hours
   • Relocated indoors in inclement weather

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   AGATE EXPEDITION

   The storms along the North 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
   • $85, up to four participants
   • 3 hours; inquire about available times

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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
   • $175 per person
   • 4-5 hours; inquire about available times
   • Weight Limit: 275lbs

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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 and charcuterie plate. 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
   • $175 per person
   • 3 hours; inquire about available times
   • Weight Limit: 275lbs

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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
   • $140 per person
   • 2-3 hours; inquire about available times
   • Weight Limit: 275lbs

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   FAT TIRE BIKE TOUR – BAYOCEAN SPIT

   The city of Bayocean, just 40 minutes north of Headlands, provides us with a fascinating tale of the power of mother nature. It was built in the early 1900s to be the Atlantic City of the Oregon Coast, though all that remains now are pillars buried in the sand. Join an Adventure Coach for this one-of-a-kind tour of the Bayocean Spit.  Hear the tale of how a town was reclaimed by nature and delight in picturesque views of Tillamook Bay.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   •  $165 per person
   • 4 hours; inquire about available times
   • Note: Riders must be a minimum of 5’2″

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   TWO-HOUR GUIDED HIKE

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

   Sitka Sedge State 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 for which this beautiful spot is named.

   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.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • $60, up to four participants
   • 2 hours; inquire about available times

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   FOUR-HOUR GUIDED HIKE

   Join your Adventure Coach for an epic North 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.

   North Trail – This 4.8-mile trail courses through old-growth coastal forest and leads to the beach on the north side of the Cape. Vantage points along the way provide opportunities to see grey whales, seabirds, and eagles.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   •  $110, up to four participants
   • 4 hours; inquire about available times

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    SUNSET BONFIRE ON THE BEACH

    Head to the beach for a North Coast tradition, Headlands–style. Our Adventure Coaches will build a bonfire for you and set you up with chairs, s’mores makings for two from our friends at 1927 S’mores Company, 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
    • $275, up to four participants, $20 for each additional participant
    • Inquire for available times

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STAY IN ADVENTURES

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   30 MINUTE 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
   • $50 for up to 2 people – additional $10 per additional person
   • 30 minutes

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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 minutes: $100, up to two participants
   • 90 minutes: $150, up to two participants
   • Inquire about available times

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   SIGNATURE MIXOLOGY

   Discover your inner mixologist in a fun and informative private mixology class with one of our Adventure Coaches. 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
   • $65 per person
   • 1 hour; inquire about available times

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   CRAB SHAKING

   Learn how to shake a crab in this 60-minute lesson with one of our Adventure Coaches. 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 charcuterie board and a glass of beer or wine.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • $85 per person
   • 1 hour; inquire about available times

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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 one of our Adventure Coaches. Savor these fresh oysters with a charcuterie board and a glass of beer or wine.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • $85 per person
   • 1 hour; inquire about available times

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INCLUDED OFFERINGS

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   EVENING TIDE POOLS DISCOVERY 

   Join our Adventure Coaches for a very special outing to explore the secretive world inhabited by legions of unusual residents at the base of Cape Kiwanda. Visible only when the tides retreat—and even more fascinating after sunset—we’ll look for the Purple Rock Crab, prehistoric Sculpin, Ochre Sea Stars, among many other unique creatures. Headlamps will be provided. Weather permitting.

   • Included for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • Reservations recommended 
   • November 25th, 5:00 pm
   • December 13th, 7:00 pm

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   FOREST BATHING

   Experience forest bathing with a slow paced and mindful walk to Pacific City Pathways accompanied with a guided meditation. The Japanese term Shinrin-yoku translates to forest bathing, which is a healing technique of immersing yourself in a forest environment while engaging the five senses. This practice helps to recharge and destress while unplugging from electronics. 

   Blankets and tea will be provided.  

   • Included for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • December 6th, 9:00 am

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   30-MINUTE TRATAKA MEDITATION

   Join your yoga instructor in our wellness studio for our weekly 30-minute Trataka Meditation. In Sanskrit, Trataka translates to the method of fixing the eye on one object. This meditation includes eye gazing with the use of a candle light’s flame and focusing inward to observe one’s inner reflection. Limited space, reservations recommended.

   • Included for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • December 8th at 9:00 am
   • January 5th at 9:00 am
   • February 2nd at 9:00 am

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   KING TIDES DUNE HIKE

   King Tides mark the return of winter to the Oregon Coast. Upon their arrival they offer an amazing show of power, battering Cape Kiwanda. Join us for a unique opportunity to see the majesty and strength of the Pacific Ocean, and to welcome the return of winter, from the safety of your perch on the Great Dune. Bring your warm water- resistant clothing and sturdy shoes – we’ll show you our special route to the top of the dune and provide the hot chocolate for our adventure.

   • Included for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • December 13th – December 15th, 12:00 pm
   • January 11th – January 13th, 11:00 am
   • February 8th – February 10th, 11:00 am

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   WINTER SOLSTICE FLOW 

   We need to acknowledge that the Winter Solstice is a time to go within, to slow down (as much as you can) and give yourself space for some restoration. Limited space, reservations recommended.

   • Included for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • December 21st, 9:00am

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   WINTER WHALE WATCHING AT CAPE KIWANDA 

   Experience the wonders of whale watching on the Oregon coast! Gray whales are visible year-round, but for a few weeks each year our vantage points become especially exciting when as many as 20,000 Gray whales pass by on their way to the temperate waters of Baja. Join our Adventure Coaches on a special afternoon dune climb that will include plenty of vantage points from which to catch a glimpse of the whales as they head south. We’ll bring the binoculars!

   • Included for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • December 27th – December 31st, 10:00am

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   60-MINUTE 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
   • Saturdays at 11:00 am

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   30-MINUTE MINDFUL MEDITATION

   Join your yoga instructor in our Wellness Studio for our complimentary 30-minute Mindful Meditation. Begin your day by entering a deep state of relaxation, incorporating breath awareness with visualization techniques to establish homeostasis within the body and mind. Limited space, reservations recommended.

   • Included for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • Sundays at 8:00 am

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   PACIFIC CITY 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; 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
   • Note: Before you head out, pick up a Barrel Bag from the Adventure Center. Bring it back with trash you collect and earn a free beverage from Pelican Brewing Company!

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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
    • Note: Before you Head Out, pick up a Barrel Bag from the Adventure Center. Bring it back with trash you collect and earn a free beverage from Pelican Brewing Company!

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    SELF-GUIDED FAT TIRE BIKE TOUR

    Set your own course on a self-guided fat tire bike excursion and uncover the treasures of our surroundings on your terms. Whether you discover the myriad of wildlife at Bob Straub State Park or explore the bike trails and public lands of Pacific City, these fat tire bikes are the perfect vehicle for your local adventure. Not sure where to go? Our expert Adventure Coaches can help to customize a route and itinerary and even set you up with items from our pantry to help to fuel your coastal conquest.

    • Included for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
    • Inquire at the Adventure Center after check-in to reserve
    • Note: Riders must be a minimum of 5’2″
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    BEACH CLEANUP

    Here at Headlands, we take stewardship of our natural areas seriously. Beach cleanups can reduce litter, protect our ocean, and raise awareness about litter and plastic pollution. Before you head out on your beach stroll, pick up a Barrel Bag from the Adventure Center. We offer a pint from Pelican Brewing for every Barrel Bag returned with collected trash. Help us keep our beaches healthy, protect marine life, and maintain the beauty of our coastline.

    • Included for all

    NO RESERVATIONS NECESSARY