| A recently-completed trail gives visitors a spectacular view of the coast north to Cape Perpetua. Heceta Head trail is part of a 7-mile network. Trails of varying difficulty feature beach and wildlife viewing areas. Wildlife refuge islands feature a view of puffins, cormorants, gulls, and other bird nesting areas. Sea lions and whales can be seen from the beach and cliff-top lighthouse. Migrating gray whales can be seen as they travel to and from Alaska and Baja California. May is a great time to look right down on the migrating mothers and calves as they travel close to shore. There are natural caves, tidepools, a sandy beach for building sandcastles, and good conditions for surfing. There are plenty of picnic tables for groups and areas to set up volleyball nets. |
