Depoe Bay takes “on the water” to a new level: a huge sea wall runs the length of the downtown area and gives the (correct) impression that the ocean is always only a few steps away.
Known as the “whale watching capital of the Oregon Coast”, Depoe Bay seems to draw whales to its horizon like clockwork every March through December. The town anticipates those migrations, with a Whale Watch Center, shore observation decks, and charter boats for an up-close view. Depoe Bay’s harbor is noteworthy for being the smallest natural navigable harbor in the world. During storms and turbulent seas, the area’s distinctive geological features result in a phenomena called a “spouting horn” where, much like a whale, the sea itself spouts a massive spray of water into the air above Main Street.
Featured Spots
Central Coast
FishKimAnn LLC
Depoe Bay, OR
541-765-2928
Email us (Fishkimann[at]gmail[dot]com)
Central Coast
Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint
A miraculous and rugged, basalt-rimmed bay, Boiler Bay is a great place to watch wild surf action on the rocky spurs. This splendid panoramic viewpoint presents a good opportunity to see gray whales year round. Take your binoculars — this...
Depoe Bay, OR541-265-4560
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 (503) 349-6890
Email us (outerlimitsoregon[at]hotmail[dot]com)
Central Coast
Croesus, Inc
Depoe Bay, OR
541-765-2359
Email us (fishaffair[at]mac[dot]com)
Central Coast
Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint
Soak in the view from 500' above the ocean on the breathtaking crescent sweep of white sandy beach stretching to the south. Cape Foulweather is stunning and inspirational with its picturesque panoramic views. This popular whale watching spot also provides...
Depoe Bay, OR541-765-2270
Central Coast
Conrad.North.
Get a cup of Wandering Goat coffee while you peruse the vintage book selection and enjoy local art at Conrad.North.
488 Hwy 101Depoe Bay, OR
(541)707-0768
Email us (conrad[dot]north[dot]books[dot]gallery[at]gmail[dot]com)
Central Coast
RMS Fisheries LLC
Depoe Bay, OR
(541) 992-3395
Email us (fishgod84[at]gmail[dot]com)
Central Coast
Whale, Sea Life and Sharks Museum
The only Whale Museum in the state and the only museum in the world that focuses on individual gray whales. The museum features a section on Oregon’s summer resident gray whales, a whale, dolphin and porpoise room, a shark room,...
Ellingson St. & U.S. 101Depoe Bay, OR
541-912-6734
Central Coast
Whale Watching Center
For the latest updates, please email whale.watching@oregon.gov or call at 541-765-3304. Park staff are ready at the Whale Watching Center to answer your questions and help you spot gray whales. Located along the seawall in scenic Depoe Bay, the center...
Depoe Bay, OR541-765-3304
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, OR541-265-4560
Central Coast
Woody’s Northwest Fishing & Fun
Depoe Bay, OR
(503) 812-4031
Email us (woodysnorthwestfishingfun[at]gmail[dot]com)
Central Coast
Whale Watching Center
Every winter gray whales cruise along the Oregon coast en route from Alaska to Mexico, spouting geyser-like blasts of spray as they go. Thanks to towering coastal bluffs and a string of beaches set aside as state parks, Oregon offers...
119 SW Hwy 101Depoe Bay, OR
1-541-765-3304
Email us (morris[dot]grover[at]state[dot]or[dot]us)
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Depoe Bay Chamber of Commerce
Depoe Bay, OR Mail: PO Box 21
Depoe Bay, OR
541-765-2889
Email us (visitorcenter[at]depoebaychamber[dot]org)