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Beach Combing
Everyone's favorite pastime. We
have our share of agates, sand dollars, hermit crabs and treasure washed
up from around the world. Need I mention splashing in the surf and do that
"wadding until your rolled up pant legs get wet" thing?
(sound familiar?). Then you
can build that sand castle on one of the most pristine beaches in Oregon...
Get Beach Toys Here
Fly A Kite
Next time someone tells you
to go fly a kite, tell them only if you can do it on PC Beach. We
generally have a mild wind in the afternoons perfect for kite flying.
(check out "Pea-Sea Deli" in the local Biz section for kite sales) or
Recommend Kites
Hang Gliding and Paragliding
Almost anyone can learn to hang
glide and paraglide with proper assistance and supervision. Hang gliding
starts with a ground school lecture, video presentation, and using a ground
simulator. Starting on the flat beach, you learn the proper techniques
of launching and landing. You then proceed to lower slopes of the Cape
Kiwanda dune to get your first flights only 5 feet off the ground.
This ground skimming is great fun and even children can do it safely. In fact,
hang gliding teaches you the basics of aerodynamics, meteorology, and complex
skill development in a beautiful location. Its a great activity for school
and church groups, corporate teams and those wanting a more fun, exhilarating
and challenging form of flight. For a lot more information about hang gliding,
check Oregon Hang Gliding in Pacific
City.
Surfing
Believe it or not, PC has become
well known for our surfing. As the waves roll in around Kiwanda Rock,
they form some very unique curls. Of course, the best action is just after
a storm. We have the "chairmen of the boards" out all year round
wearing their wet suits and a large smile...
(check out our "Surf Shop" in the
Biz Links)
Sand Dune
You can't miss our mega sand dune.
It is the backdrop of Cape Kiwanda and makes for a fun (and challenging)
climb to the top. Most people run and jump their way down, but the
daring Hang Gliders take advantage of our great updrafts the cape and warm
sand make.
Golf
We have two fun golf courses within
a 10 minute drive south from PC to the quaint village of Neskowin. Check
their listings in the Biz section.
Watch the Dories
Be there when the Fishing Dories
launch off the beach. We are one of only two beaches on the west
coast where these brave hearts challenge the breakers to get out to the
great fishing with their dories. Take advantage of our local charters to
get the thrill of your life. Then give them plenty of room when you hear
their horn blowing as they land their large flat bottom boats at full speed
ahead.
Picnicking
Grab some grub from one of many
local eateries and take it down to the beach or one of several parks and
"eat out". Food always tastes a little better with fresh air in the
mixture.
Hiking and Backpacking
We have some of the coolest hiking
trails (all within walking distance).
See the forest service site for
details. Cascade Head is one of the local favorites and very rewarding.
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