Oregon Coast - Day Three

The third cape in the Three Cape Scenic Drive is Cape Kiwanda.  On the way there, you drive by Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island.  This is a natural area with a circular hike that I am sure you can see lots of wildlife when it isn't a driving rain.

Most of the hiking is through shore scrub.

There are little trails that pop through where you can see a small inlet with the ocean behind it.

After I was done here, I drove down to Pacific City and Bob Straub State Park.  More ocean, more views.

Then back up the road to the Pelican Brew Pub and Cape Kiwanda.

While on my trip, I finally read The Boys in the Boat.  And, I finished the trip with a stop in Portland to attend Neal Otto's neighborhood wreath party.  A great holiday tradition.