Where is the best place to whale watch on the Oregon coast?


Where is the best place to whale watch on the Oregon coast? Depoe Bay. Known as the whale watching capital of Oregon, Depoe Bay is the best place for whale watching in Oregon. Visit the Whale Watching Center, located in the heart of town for viewing opportunities and educational information about the whales that migrate along the Oregon Coast every year.


When and where is the best for whale watching?

More Whale Watching Destinations in the US
  • Malibu CA (Grey Feb-Apr)
  • Myrtle Beach SC (Humpback, Pygmy Sperm, Right, Nov-Apr)
  • Newport Beach CA (Blue May-Nov, Finback, Gray Dec-Apr, Humback, Minke, Year-Round)
  • Waianae, Oahu HI (Dec-May)
  • Provincetown MA (Humpback, Fin, Minke, Pilot, Sei, Right, May-Oct)


Where is the best place to see orcas in Oregon?

Seeing killer whales off the Oregon coast is a rare treat, but whale watchers can usually count on a pod of orca's patrolling the coast in mid-April – just in time to intercept baby gray whales. Orcas are most often seen in the ocean off Depoe Bay and Newport, but can be spotted coastwide.


Who has the best whale watching?

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Can you see whales from Tillamook Oregon?

There are three excellent areas in Tillamook County to view whales without getting in the water yourself: Neahkahnie Mountain at the historic marker turnout on Hwy 101, Cape Meares. Cape Lookout State Park (a 2.5 mile hike to the tip of the lookout)


Which coast is better for whale watching?

The Gulf of Maine is an ideal whale habitat because it's filled with all the staples of a whale's diet—squid, krill, and plenty of fish. Visit Acadia National Park and bring along your binoculars to see whale spouts from afar or take to the water for a tour.


Where is the whale watching capital of the world Oregon?

Depoe Bay is a hot spot for whales looking for food this time of year. We consistently see between 5 and 15 whales every day! Learn more about whale watching at Oregon State Parks and our two Whale Watch Week events in late December and March.