Overview
Pacific City is a city on the Northern Oregon Coast.
2 sights · 3 things to do · 1 places to eat · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Pacific City
Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island
Sitka Sedge State Natural Area
Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area
A park containing a beach with non-generic look, thanks to a nearby accessible 75m high sand hill.
Bob Straub State Park
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Wettest: Dec and Nov. (climate data from nearby Portland)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SLE Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field, Salem — 51 mi away. Directions
- PDX Portland International Airport, Portland — 71 mi away (major hub). Directions
Pacific City is located north of Lincoln City on the Oregon coast. The easiest way to get there is to take highway 101 which leads thru Pacific City. You can take a number of highways west to get to 101, depending on where you are located. Highways 22, 99 and 18 are the best choices for getting there from Salem or Portland.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island, Sitka Sedge State Natural Area, Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area
- Lunch Pelican Pub & Brewery
- Afternoon Bob Straub State Park, Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Pacific City is located north of Lincoln City on the Oregon coast. The easiest way to get there is to take highway 101 which leads thru Pacific City. You can take a number of highways west to get to 101, depending on where you are located. Highways 22, 99 and 18 are the best choices for getting there from Salem or Portland.
See
Do
Eat
Eat Pelican Pub & Brewery
Offers a wide variety of meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The prices are reasonable considering the large portions that are served. They have an excellent selection of brews including ales and stouts. It is located right on the beach with a view of Haystack Rock.
Sleep
Stay Shorepine Vacation Rentals
Offers beach homes with fully equipped kitchens, grills, deck furniture, bicycles, washers and dryers. Homes accommodate 4 - 10 people and are supplied with linens and towels, detergent for laundry, and toiletries. There is private beach access through their own boardwalk. The clubhouse has a complete fitness room, pool table, free WIFI access, leather couches and a large flat-screen TV.
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