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Depoe Bay, Oregon

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  • Depoe Bay, Oregon

    Watch the Grey Whale Migration at Depoe Bay Scenic Park

    5.0
    0.5 mi
    It all started when a man, in my grandad's age, initiated a conversation outside a rest stop just off the coastal highway, 101. I, then, was alone waiting for my travel companions outside the restrooms. He approached me without warning, and began asking intricate details of my travel plans and th...
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  • Depoe Bay, Oregon

    Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint

    Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint is a stunning coastal gem on the Oregon coastline. Boiler Bay offers up picturesque panorama views of the Pacific Ocean and rugged cliffs. Located just north of Depoe Bay, this state scenic viewpoint is a great stop for not only taking in the landscape but also ...
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  • Otter Rock, Oregon

    Explore the Devils Punchbowl Arch

    4.6
    Devils Punchbowl State Park is located just off of Highway 101. Finding the access path to the beach can be tricky since you need to be on the North side of the Punchbowl, but look for a path heading through the trees on C Avenue just north of 3rd. Once you get down to the beach head left.You may...
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  • Otter Rock, Oregon

    Surf Otter Rock

    5.0
    Otter rock is the most popular surf spot for beginners in the state of Oregon. Located by Devils Punch Bowl, Otter rock offers playful waves that are great for beginners to learn how to surf. It's often called the Waikiki of Oregon. Even though it is a predominately beginner surf spot, the waves ...
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  • Newport, Oregon

    Surf Moolack Beach

    5.0
    This beach break in Newport Oregon, is very fickle and doesn’t break cleanly very often. It's a wide open beach break, so it is usually exposed to too much swell. However, when the waves do line up, it's a fun beach break with several different peaks to choose from. It offers both lefts and right...
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  • Lincoln City, Oregon

    Relax at Siletz Bay

    3 mi / 0 ft gain
    The Siletz Bay region of Lincoln City offers a wide variety of activities. With miles of public beach, there is a lot to see and explore.  Despite being the "quiet" part of town, getting here and finding parking will be your biggest issue this whole trip. Parking although free, is very limited, s...
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  • Newport, Oregon

    Explore the Yaquina Head Lighthouse

    4.6
    The Yaquina Head Natural Area is home to the historic 93 ft tall Yaquina Head lighthouse, built in 1872. The construction of the lighthouse from approximately 370,000 bricks took nearly a year, and the lighthouse has been active ever since.The park is open daily, from 7am until sunset; however, i...
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  • Newport, Oregon

    Surf Agate Beach

    4.0
    Agate beach is a beach break in Newport Oregon. Bring your booties and gloves because the water temperature up there is very cold. The wave is a fun rippable wave with both lefts and rights. There is a rip that you can use to get out into the lineup right next to the headland.  Note: During winte...
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  • Lincoln City, Oregon

    Explore the Oregon Coast at Wecoma Beach

    3.0
    Wecoma Beach is a district of Lincoln City and the beach actually stretches along all of the districts in Lincoln City. This means you can access the beach from practically anywhere, but the beach by Wecoma offers a bit more solitude.  The beach is dog-friendly, so take your four-legged-friend ou...
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  • Otis, Oregon

    Hike to Drift Creek Falls

    4.9
    3.5 mi / 490 ft gain
    This hike down to Drift Creek Falls is more of an easy stroll. But before you reach the trail head, if coming from the north, make sure to stop at Oregon's oldest covered bridge off Bear Creek Rd.The trail head to Drift Creek Falls will be farther south on Bear Creek Rd where you will branch off ...
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  • Lincoln City, Oregon

    Hike to God's Thumb

    4.0
    2 mi / 800 ft gain
    From Road's End State Park, map your way to the end of NE Port Street and park on a pull off next to the described gate: on your right you'll see the gate with three skinny trees to the right of it. You'll want to park as close to this gate as possible, this will be in between some houses on a hi...
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  • Otis, Oregon

    Hike to Cascade Head

    4.5
    6.8 mi / 1200 ft gain
    Cascade Head on the Oregon Coast sits a top a 270 acre preserve protected by the Nature Conservancy and is a National Scenic Research Area and a United Nations Biosphere Reserve. From the south trail head at Knight Park the trail winds through an old growth coastal forest before climbing 1200 ver...
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  • Otis, Oregon

    Hike Hart's Cove Trail

    5.0
    5 mi / 900 ft gain
    The trail starts at the end of Forest Service Road 1861 which is closed January 1st through July 15th for wildlife conservation.   This trail descends about 900 feet in elevation through a Sitka Spruce-Western Hemlock rain forest. You will cross two seasonal creeks and end at a prairie headland o...
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  • Polk County, Oregon

    Walk the Valley of the Giants

    5.0
    From the parking area, the Valley of the Giants trail crosses the Siletz River and passes a tranquil picnic spot before beginning a 1.3 miles loop trail through some of Oregon's oldest and largest Doug Fir trees. Many reach 500 years in age and heights exceeding 200 feet. In fall, vine maples exp...
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  • Falls City, Oregon

    Ride Black Rock Mountain Bike Trails

    5.0
    10 mi / 2000 ft gain
    Black Rock Mountain Bike area is the perfect place to hone your MTB skills and take your riding to the next level. Black Rock offers clearly marked single track trails riddled with wooden ramps, berms and dirt features. There are trails ranging from "green" to "double black diamond", ensuring the...
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  • Cloverdale, Oregon

    Surf Pacific City

    4.5
    From Pacific City, drive into the Pelican Brew Pub parking lot and right out on the beach to park (4x4 recommended, but not required). Suit up, and head out into the water. Sandy, cold water will greet you with occasional perfect swells to catch back to shore! Perfect for surfing, boogie boarding...
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Camping and Lodging in Depoe Bay

Lincoln City KOA Holiday
Otis, Oregon

Lincoln City KOA Holiday

Waldport / Newport KOA Journey
Waldport, Oregon

Waldport / Newport KOA Journey

Castle Rock Group Campground
Cloverdale, Oregon

Castle Rock Group Campground

Canal Creek
Waldport, Oregon

Canal Creek

Tillicum
Yachats, Oregon

Tillicum

Hebo Lake Campground
Beaver, Oregon

Hebo Lake Campground

Guides, Insights and Stories from Depoe Bay

Wild Rivers, Wild Seas: 72 Hours of Winter Adventure on Oregon’s Lost Coast

Wild Rivers, Wild Seas: 72 Hours of Winter Adventure on Oregon’s Lost Coast

Josiah Roe

Rumpl Chillmono Limited Edition Review

Rumpl Chillmono Limited Edition Review

Nina Noel