When you see the picturesque beaches surrounded by rocky cliffs you will understand why it is one of the most photographed areas on the Oregon coast.

Pacific City lies in the shelter of the dramatic Cape Kiwanda, a sandstone headland that stretches half a mile out to the sea.

You can reach Pacific City on the south end of the Three Capes scenic loop off of Highway 101. When you see the picturesque beaches surrounded by rocky cliffs you will understand why it is one of the most photographed areas on the Oregon coast (and be grabbing for your camera) The offshore landmarks like Haystack Rock rise nobly from the sea providing a sanctuary for a variety of birds.