Located between Coos Bay and Newport, Depoe Bay tends to get overlooked by travelers but this is a great place to spend some time if you enjoy being close to the ocean and exploring small towns.
There are plenty of things to do in Depoe Bay. The town is home to two lighthouses, three bird reserves, and several parks.
Tourists can also visit the town’s numerous hiking trails, go whale-watching, or just relax at one of the many coffee shops and cafes in the area.
Find more things to do in Depoe Bay, Oregon, in our list below
The 19 Most Popular Things To Do In Depoe Bay, Oregon
19. Little Whale Cove
5.0
(5 reviews)18. Rocky Creek bridge
4.7
(6 reviews)Location: 274 Oregon Coast Hwy Otter Rock OR
17. Whale Cove
4.5
(11 reviews)Credit: Bsigyrt, License, Wikimedia commons
16. Strome County Park
4.5
(40 reviews)Credit: Amanda Brasure, Google Maps
Location: Strome Park Siletz OR
Tel: 541 574 1215
15. Depoe Bay State Park
4.8
(46 reviews)Location: 119 US 101 Depoe Bay OR
Tel: 541 765 3304
Web Address: https://stateparks.com/depoe_bay_wayside_ocean_state_park_in_oregon.html
14. Depoe Bay Memorial Wall
4.8
(79 reviews)Credit: Jairo Soto, Google Maps
Location: Depoe Bay OR
13. Fishing Rock State Recreation Site
4.7
(173 reviews)Location: 3330 Fogarty Ave Depoe Bay OR
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
12. Fogarty Creek Beach
4.8
(241 reviews)Credit: Ian Poellet, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 3115 US 101 Depoe Bay OR
11. Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint
4.8
(746 reviews)Credit: Kirt Edblom, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Otter Rock OR
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
10. Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site
4.7
(913 reviews)Credit: Linus Toland, Google Maps
Location: Gleneden Beach Streetate Recreation Site Gleneden Beach OR
Tel: 800 551 6949
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
Our Top picks
9. Cape Foulweather
4.7
(31 reviews)Credit: Kirt Edblom, License, Wikimedia commons
8. Depoe Bay Winery
4.8
(75 reviews)Credit: Kirt Edblom, License, Flickr
Location: 22 US 101 Depoe Bay OR
Tel: 541 765 3311
Web Address: http://depoebaywinery.com/
7. OPRD Whale Watching Center
4.8
(333 reviews)Credit: Town Traveller, Google Maps
Location: 119 US 101 Depoe Bay OR
Tel: 800 551 6949
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
6. Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint
4.8
(691 reviLocation: Rocky Creek Streetate Scenic Viewpoint Depoe Bay OR
Tel: 800 551 6949
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
5. Depoe Bay, Oregon
4.8
(1,232 reviews)Credit: Another Believer, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Oregon Coast Hwy Depoe Bay OR
Tel: 541 764 2311
4. Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint
4.8
(1,666 reviews)Credit: Kirt Edblom, License, Flickr
Location: Boiler Bay Streetate Wayside Depoe Bay OR
Tel: 800 551 6949
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
3. Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area
4.7
(1,688 reviews)Credit: Ian Poellet, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: US 101 Depoe Bay OR
Tel: 800 452 5687
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
2. Beverly Beach State Park
4.7
(2,101 reviews)Credit: Rick Obst, License, Flickr
Location: 198 NE 123rd Street Newport OR
Tel: 800 551 6949
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
1. Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area
4.7
(4,505 reviews)Credit: Al Case, License, Flickr
Location: Devils Punchbowl Streetate Natural Area Otter Rock OR
Tel: 800 551 6949
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Depoe Bay, Oregon! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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