Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle Editor
During spring, there’s yet another reason to visit the Oregon coast: you might see a whale or two. Migratory patterns bring a few different species, such as gray whales, blue whales and humpback whales up the coast of the Pacific Northwest, according to the Oregonian. As a result, there’s a chance they can be seen at just about any point along the coast. Some places, however, are better than others. Here are just a few places to look out for whales when visiting the coast this spring.
Depoe Bay – Just south of Lincoln City, Depoe Bay is home to the Whale Watch Center and is considered the whale watching capital of Oregon.
Address: 119 US-101, Depoe Bay, OR
Price: Free
Yaquina Head – Located in Newport, home of the Oregon Coast Aquarium and two different lighthouses, Yaquina Head lighthouse is one of the prime places to spot whales.
Address: 750 NW Lighthouse Dr, Newport, OR
Price: $7 for day pass, $15 for annual pass
Cape Perpetua – Near Yachats on the central Oregon Coast, the scenic Cape Perpetua is another great lookout.
Address: 2400 US-101, Yachats, OR (Visitor center)
Price: $5 parking
Cape Kiwanda – Pacific City’s picturesque natural area, Cape Kiwanda, is just over an hour from Western.
Address: Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City, OR
Price: Free
Ecola State Park – The farthest north, Ecola State Park is not just good whale watching spot, but is also near attractions such as Cannon Beach and Seaside.
Address: 84318 Ecola Park Road, Seaside, Cannon Beach, OR
Price: $5
Contact the author at howllifestyle@wou.edu
Photo by Rebecca Meyers
