The small community of Cape Meares is nestled in a dramatic landscape of beaches, grassy dunes, lake/wetlands, and coastal forests. The community has about 160 homes—a mix of permanent and intermittent residents, as well as visitors in short-term rentals—a volunteer-run fire station and a community center.

Cape Meares Community Association

The Cape Meares Community Association (CMCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed supporting community projects, promoting ecologically sound stewardship and creating a forum for the community.

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Visiting Cape Meares? Check out our Good Neighbor Guide to learn all that it has to offer.

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Latest Community News

• Aging with Grace
  The CMCA Aging with Grace working group (formally the Aging in Place and Preparing for End of Life) has compiled helpful resource links and information on the dedicated Aging with Grace webpage. Durable Medical Equipment Available If you need durable medical equipment from walkers to wheelchairs they are available for free by calling Linda Hanratty … Continue reading Aging with Grace →
• Aging in Place & Preparing for End of Life
  Visit the dedicated Cape Meares project page to see the North Coast EOL presentation and the results from the October 2024 community discussion and rankings of potential projects.
• CMCA Board Adopts Aging in Place and Preparing for End of Life Project
  This project will offer the community information about these topics, create places to discuss issues and concerns and consider what kinds of things we can do to support each other as we age.  This a very relevant topic for our community as the median age is 75. Please join your neighbors on October 26, 10 … Continue reading CMCA Board Adopts Aging in Place and Preparing for End of Life Project →