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.

Learn more about board activities and projects.

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

Or check out previous newsletters here.

Latest Community News

• Are You Ready to Rock and Roll?
  Link to Press Release for Let’s Get Ready to Roll EventSaturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00AM Tillamook County Library, 1716 Third St. Tillamook, OR 97141 Let’s Get Ready to Rock and Roll Event Set to Bring Inspiration and Preparedness to Tillamook County. The Cape Meares Emergency Volunteer Corps (CMEVC) and the newly formed Tillamook Emergency Volunteer … Continue reading Are You Ready to Rock and Roll? →
• Thanks for Your Support – Rumblings: Preparing for Cascadia
  You packed the house which made for two successful showings and discussion of Rumblings: Preparing for Cascadia. On January 24 and 25, 2026 Rumblings: Preparing for Cascadia video was presented by Cape Meares Emergency Volunteer Corp (CMEVC), Oregon Resilience and Emergency Management (OREM) and Plan for a Resilient Oregon (PRO). The Cape Meares Emergency Volunteer … Continue reading Thanks for Your Support – Rumblings: Preparing for Cascadia →
• View the Presentations
  The interesting presentations at the November 2025 Community Meeting have been posted on the website. The links below will take you to the pages where you can open and view a pdf of the presentations: Tillamook Bay Sea Grass Assessment, Estuary Restoration and Fish Passage at Flowerpot Creek, Resilience Team Updates and Tips for Winter … Continue reading View the Presentations →