Things to Do in Depoe Bay, Oregon

Whether you’re looking for epic coastal hikes, golfing by the ocean, surfing on a remote beach, or sand boarding a dune, you can find it all at the Oregon Coast.

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Whether you’re looking for epic coastal hikes, golfing by the ocean, surfing on a remote beach, or sand boarding a dune, you can find it all at the Oregon Coast.

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Central Coast

Whale’s Tail Charters

Whale’s Tail Charters is dedicated to ensuring that your time spent whale watching is the highlight of your Oregon vacation. Their boats provide passengers with the adventure of a lifetime through excellent customer service, seamanship, first class vessels, and highest...

Depoe Bay, OR

(541) 921-1323
Email us (whalestail115[at]yahoo[dot]com)

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Central Coast

Outer Limit Charters

Outer Limits Charter Service specializes in fully guided Bottom, Tuna, Salmon and Halibut fishing trips out of Depoe Bay, Oregon. 

Depoe Bay, OR

541-765-2345
Email us (outerlimitsoregon[at]hotmail[dot]com)

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Central Coast

Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint

Rocky Creek is a spectacular ocean-front park on a forested bluff overlooking the ocean. Offshore rocks provide spectacular wave action in storms and are nesting areas for birds and sea lions and harbor seals. The viewpoint is an official Whale...

Depoe Bay, OR

541-265-4560

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Woody’s Northwest Fishing & Fun

16 Johnson St
Depoe Bay, OR

(503) 812-4031
Email us (woodysnorthwestfishingfun[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Mariner Charters LLC

For nearly 30 years, Capn’ Dan has been providing “Top Deck” ocean adventures for sport fishing, scenic cruises, whale watching and more.

Depoe Bay, OR

(541) 270-6163
Email us (twmariner[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area

Where the creek and ocean meet, you'll find ingredients that make the spirit soar. Discover this park's perfect wind-sheltered picnic areas. In case of rain, head for the covered picnic shelter. Walk the wooden footbridges arching through the Sitka spruce,...

Depoe Bay, OR

541-265-4560

Travel Stories

The Science of Sand

Next to majestic sea stacks and awe-inspiring surf, sand might not be the most obvious marvel of the Oregon Coast. Without those humble little granules, though, there would be no sandcastles, no writing your name on the beach and no sinking your toes into warm softness on a dune hike. Here’s a crash course on how sand comes and goes, who lives in this special habitat, and how we can help protect it.
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Ship Watching in Astoria

Most visitors to Astoria arrive from the east or south. It’s the most northwestern city in Oregon, after all, situated on the south bank of the Columbia River where it meets the roiling Pacific Ocean. But a few special visitors to Astoria actually arrive from the west, and some of them haven’t seen land in nearly two weeks.
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5 Winter Forest Walks on the Oregon Coast

There is something invigorating about a walk through a coastal Oregon forest at the start of the new year — swollen creeks and thundering falls; deep, mossy greens; towering, swaying trees. Underfoot could be banana slugs, newts and mushrooms; above, the occasional bald eagle or osprey sailing by. One can’t help but be energized and refreshed, ready to embark on another year with a new commitment to getting out amidst all the splendor this corner of the world has to offer.
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Snuggle Up With a Great Book on the Coast

Short days and crisp weather create the perfect environment for cozying up with a good book, and the Oregon Coast is a great place to do it. We asked Charlie J. Stephens — owner of Port Orford’s Sea Wolf Books & Community Writing Center — for their recommendations of what and where to read on the Coast this winter. Here are some favorites to check out on your next coastal vacation.
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Tide Pooling With an Expert at Cape Perpetua

Discover the wild and wonderful world of Oregon’s intertidal zones. Full of mystery, the intertidal zone on the Oregon Coast is brimming with colorful marine life. During low tide, a captivating cosmos is revealed — guides can help you explore...
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Hike and Chill on the Oregon Coast Trail

Pair your next epic adventure with a scoop of locally crafted ice cream. Ocean vistas appear just around the bend along the rugged Oregon Coast Trail, which spans the mouth of the Columbia River in the north and the state...
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