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Activities and Events

Activity Calendar

  • December 13: Victorian Holiday Celebration (Fee-free day)
  • December 27 - January 1: Whale Watch Week

Public Programs

Details about routinely offered programs are listed below.

Ranger Programs

Ranger programs may be available during your visit; look for posted signs when you arrive for same-day events. See the For Educators page for information about bringing students on a field trip to Yaquina Head.

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Winter Beach Safety

Winter weather along the coast can be dramatic, beautiful and extremely dangerous.

  • High winds yank car doors from hands and make walking difficult.
  • Sneaker waves—sudden tidal surges—can strike at any time knocking walkers off their feet and into the cold Pacific.
  • High surf leaves little beach exposed for walking.
  • Never turn your back on the ocean and keep children within arms' reach.