Cape Kiwanda is a tiny beach community located on the northern Oregon Coast. Although the town itself is very small, the beaches and state park here are among some of the most beautiful I’ve seen in Oregon. The beach at Cape Kiwanda is known for the large rock formation named Haystack Rock, located a half mile off the shore. Although not as famous as the Haystack Rock located at Cannon Beach, it is quite a sight to behold. It stands 340 feet, 100 feet taller than its more famous namesake to the north.
Haystack Rock at Cape Kiwanda.
Searching for treasures.
Climbing up the sand dunes with sleds in tow.
The expansive beach here was teeming with activity! Beach goers could be seen flying kits, para-gliding, surfing, climbing and sledding down the massive sand dunes, and exploring the interesting tide pools. This beach had something for everyone on this sunny February weekend! We thoroughly enjoyed our morning here!
We have absolutely no idea what this was…colorful though!
Colorful tide pools!
Putting on a show!
Using Nehalem Bay or Cape Lookout as a home base, this will be an area we definitely will want to visit again and again!
Crossing the dunes on the way to watch the sunset.
Last sunset
A solitary walk back to camp…we were the only ones on the beach this night!
- Home Sweet Home
The (not so) Small Small Trailer 
We were at this very spot last Thursday, 2/21! It was pouring down rain. We were visiting family in Portland and touring the Willamette Valley, returning to Portland via the coast. All the while, we were scoping out campgrounds for return trips. We will be picking up our new TT in a about a month, and expect to spend a lot of time in OR. Your descriptions of campgrounds has been so helpful! Jane
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I am so glad you are out and traveling again. The Oregon coast is gorgeous and wild. My Airstream is sitting in storage and waiting for new adventures. I love the photography. The tide pools are particularly fascinating. Thanks for posting and keep it up.
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