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Aerial oblique view of Cape Kiwanda from the south

Cape Kiwanda is a Marine Garden

Marine Gardens are designated to protect rocky habitat resources through public enjoyment, learning opportunities, and by maintaining ecological integrity. No change to fish harvest beyond baseline ODFW regulations. No take of invertebrate or marine plant harvest in the intertidal except for single mussels for recreational bait and scientific research permits*. 

Features

Key Resources

Intertidal communities and some seabird nesting on associated cliffs and offshore rocks (including Haystack Rock which is just offshore).

Site Uses

Popular recreational uses of the area include kite flying, beachcombing, boating, surfing, tidepooling and hang-gliding.  Collection of shellfish and marine invertebrates, except single mussels for bait is prohibited in Cape Kiwanda Marine Garden.

Access

Beach access is afforded on both the north and south ends of the Cape, although the primary access point is via the public parking area in downtown Pacific City.

Management

Site Management

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) manages Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area for general recreation and natural resource use.  Cape Kiwanda is part of OPRD Area 1 and the Cape Lookout Management Unit.  Beach and intertidal areas are managed by OPRD as part of the ocean shore. ODFW manages the site as a Marine Garden.

Regulations

No take of shellfish and other invertebrates in the intertidal with the exeption of single mussels (for bait).

Ownership

  • Submerged and intertidal lands: Department of State Lands;
  • the beach and part of the upland areas are owned by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department as Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area.