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19 Best and Fun Things To Do In Depoe Bay, Oregon


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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)

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18. Rocky Creek bridge

4.7 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

Location: 274 Oregon Coast Hwy Otter Rock OR

17. Whale Cove

4.5 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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16. Strome County Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (40 reviews)

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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)

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Location: Depoe Bay OR

13. Fishing Rock State Recreation Site

4.7 ★★★★★ (173 reviews)

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Location: 3330 Fogarty Ave Depoe Bay OR

Web Address:   http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

12. Fogarty Creek Beach

4.8 ★★★★★ (241 reviews)

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Location: 3115 US 101 Depoe Bay OR

11. Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint

4.8 ★★★★★ (746 reviews)

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Location: Otter Rock OR

Web Address:   http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

10. Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site

4.7 ★★★★★ (913 reviews)

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Location: Gleneden Beach Streetate Recreation Site Gleneden Beach OR

Tel:  800 551 6949

Web Address:   http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

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9. Cape Foulweather

4.7 ★★★★★ (31 reviews)

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8. Depoe Bay Winery

4.8 ★★★★★ (75 reviews)

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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)

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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 revi

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Location: 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)

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Location: Oregon Coast Hwy Depoe Bay OR

Tel:  541 764 2311

4. Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,666 reviews)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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