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 an 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—fill out 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 Rentals for more information and to reserve.

   CONTACT: Reservations highly recommended to reserve your spot | 503.483.3000 | Adventure@HeadlandsLodge.com.

HEAD OUT ADVENTURES

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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

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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

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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

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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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   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, traverse the Great Dune to the less traveled sands of McPhillips Beach and Tierra Del Mar, 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.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • $45 per person; inquire at the Adventure Center after check-in to reserve
   • 3 hours
   • Note: Riders must be a minimum of 5’2″

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   FAT TIRE BIKE TOUR – NESKOWIN TO WINEMA 

   Head out for a privately guided fat tire bike tour between two of the region’s most scenic beaches. Starting in historic Neskowin, home of the famed Proposal Rock, your Adventure Coach will lead the way north along the sweeping beach to the Nestucca River mouth at Winema Beach. Once there, look for seals and pelicans in the river, explore the rock formations’ mussel beds, and hear the important role the river mouth played in establishing Pacific City’s famed Dory boat fleet. Upon return to Neskowin, hear the tale of Proposal Rock’s namesake as you stand in the shadow of this giant monolith.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • $95 per person
   • 2 hours; inquire about available times
   • Note: Riders must be a minimum of 5’2″

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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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   NETARTS BAY CLAMMING

   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 Headlands 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
   • $130 per person
   • 3.5 hours; inquire about available times

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   TIDE POOL EXPLORATION

   Join your Adventure Coach 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 sculpin 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
   • $45, up to four participants
   • 1 hour; inquire about available times

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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 that this beautiful spot is named after.

    Two Rivers Trail at Nestucca Bay Wildlife Refuge – Follow a 2.2-mile trail that winds through almost two hundred 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 and memorable North Coast hike. Choose from:

    Cape Trail – This 4.7-mile trail is one for the more spirited hikers! Meander through a rare and lush coastal old-growth forest and enormous ferns, featuring sweeping views of the seascape along the path. At the tip of the cape, you’ll be rewarded with a stunning 240-foot view and a lovely spot to rest before the return home.

    South Trail – Take the less-traveled and moderate 3.6-mile trail that descends through a forest of Sitka spruce, a myriad of fern species, and salmon berries. At the base of the towering cape the trail opens up to a secluded beach where bald eagles soar above, and agates lay hidden in the sand.

    Drift Creek Falls – Join your Adventure Coach for an hour-long drive along beautiful, winding coastal roads to the trailhead of this less-traveled trail. This 3.75-mile out-and-back hike meanders through lush Douglas fir and Sitka spruce forest to a dramatic and picturesque waterfall. The best views of the falls are from the trail’s popular 240-foot-long suspension bridge that towers above a 66-foot-deep basalt gorge where the north fork of Drift Creek runs.

    • 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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    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 drive you to a serene location to paint—from our coastal bays and rivers to our lush forests and estuaries. Or choose to enjoy a walk through the grassy dunes to experience painting at Cape Kiwanda—from the tide pools below to the view of Pacific City from the top of the dune.

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

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    DORY BOAT FISHING

    Immerse yourself in Pacific City heritage and set out on an excursion with the legendary dory fleet. You’ll launch and land right off the beach and spend the day fishing for rockfish, ling cod, Dungeness crab—whatever is in season.

    • We’ll connect you with one of our knowledgeable local dory captains to plan your adventure

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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 your yoga instructor in our 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. Seasonal offerings include Vinyasa Flow, Restorative, Slow Flow and Yoga Nidra.

   • 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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   CRAB SHAKING

   Learn how to shake a crab in this 60-minute lesson with our Adventure Chef, John Nelson. 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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4. 

   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 our Specialized Adventure Coach, Chef John Nelson. 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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   PACIFIC NORTHWEST SEAFOOD

   Celebrate the heritage of our region’s fishing and seafood culture in a one-of-a-kind session with our Specialized Adventure Coach, Chef John Nelson. As a lifelong resident of the Northwest coast, he has cultivated an unparalleled knowledge of our waters, their bounties, and the people who seek them. This unique class features demonstrations and a one-on-one conversation with Chef Nelson who is not only a master of his culinary craft, but an invaluable piece of our local heritage. Enjoy a charcuterie board with a glass of wine or beer.

   • Open to Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • $165 per person
   • 1.5 hours; 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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COMPLIMENTARY OFFERINGS

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   TIDE POOL DISCOVERY

   Join our Adventure Coaches for a very special outing to explore the secret world inhabited by legions of unusual residents at the base of Cape Kiwanda. Visible only when the tides retreat, we’ll look for the Purple Rock Crab, prehistoric Sculpin, Ochre Sea Stars, and many other unique creatures. 

   • Complimentary for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • Advance registration is required. Weather permitting.
   • May 7th, 8:30am
   • May 20th, 7:45am
   • June 10th, 12:30pm
   • July 8th, 11:00am
   • July 21st, 9:30am
   • August 5th, 9:45am
   • August 17th; 8am
   • September 2nd; 8:30am

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   NEW MOON STARGAZING

   When the New Moon lets other celestial bodies shine, there is no better place to study constellations with your Adventure Coaches or have a few moments of quiet reflection than perched on the slopes of the Great Dune. Join us for a gentle hike to the north slope of the dune where we will throw out blankets, sip on house-made hot cocoa, and delight in a stadium of stars.

   • Complimentary for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • Advance registration is required. Weather permitting.
   • June 17th, 10pm
   • July 17th, 10pm
   • August 16th, 10pm
   • September 14th, 10pm

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   SUMMER SOLSTICE WANDERING

   Head out with us for a special evening combining two of our favorite summer traditions—hiking over the Great Dune of Cape Kiwanda, and bonfires on the beach! Just before sunset when the light is the most magical our Adventure Coaches will lead the hike up and over Oregon’s tallest dune. A roaring fire, complimentary beverages, and house-made marshmallows await our arrival at McPhillips beach. The evening ends with transportation back to the lodge. 

   • Complimentary for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • Advance registration is required. Weather permitting.
   • June 21st, 8pm–10pm

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   SUPERMOON DUNE HIKE

   Supermoons occur when the moon travels close to Earth on its elliptical path. On these nights, the moon appears brighter and larger than any other time of year. Our Adventure Coaches will lead the way up our beloved dune on this special moonlit hike. Once on top, enjoy house-made hot chocolate and a picturesque display of the moonlit seascape.

   • Complimentary for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • Advance registration is required. Weather permitting.
   • August 1st, 10pm

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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.

   • Complimentary 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.

   • Complimentary 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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   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.

   • Complimentary for all

   NO RESERVATIONS NECESSARY

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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.

   • Complimentary for Registered Guests of Headlands Lodge
   • Saturdays at 8:00 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.

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

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