Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area

Cape Kiwanda is the southern headland of the Three Capes Scenic Route, which also includes Cape Lookout and Cape Meares.  It is an extremely popular day-use area, and the unfortunate policy that keeps the beach open to vehicles only adds to the congestion of this natural area. However, a short haul up the cape's dunes will quickly put you in a setting that is far more serene.  From atop the cape you’ll get the best views of the eroded yellow sandstone headland, the area's birdlife, Haystack Rock to the southwest, Nestucca Bay to the south, and Cape Lookout to the north.