The tide was low at 4 pm and the huge surge effect was missing…read more But you could see the bottom. This is a destination spot with parking and a small fish restaurant , Mo's. On the coast side of the point is a surf break and about a dozen surfers on longboards. All in thin wetsuits. Beautiful sunny afternoon.

Cool geological feature, would definitely do if it's in your drive…read more Also happened to sight a whale from this lookout

Adorable park, well maintained, and great for littles and dogs! Has a beautiful view of the marina…read moreand a nice pedestrian bridge you can cross to go around the marina up to the heart of all the shops and restaurants in Depoe Bay.

One of the great spots in Depoe Bay, Oregon. The view is amazing but be warned. There is no safety…read morein place. You could fall off the edge. The waves are dangerous at best here. Stunning views but dangerous. You know, The Ocean, Mother Nature. Just be careful. We stay at the hotel across the street from the park and like taking walks that end up here at the park. It's hard to pull yourself away from the beauty of the waves crashing against the rocks. There is a couple benches and a picnic table to sit at but no bathrooms or B.B.Q. Pits. Remember, it's a State Park in the city of Depoe Bay, that means "No Smoking."

My best days are spent at the coast, the beach is my happy place. Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint…read moreis my favorite spot to just sit quietly and watch the ocean. I've seen whale spouts -some 10-16 feet high- almost every time so I know they are out there. When whale migration is in full swing, there are usually volunteers from the Whale Museum in Depoe Bay or a Ranger walking around answering questions and sharing their binoculars. If you see one, take advantage of their vast knowledge and listen. The seagulls & pigeons are always hungry and will wait patiently while you decide to do the right thing and throw them a piece of whatever you're eating. This is one of the best places in Oregon to see ocean-going birds like shearwaters, albatrosses, grebes, pelicans, loons, & oystercatchers. I've seen osprey and bald eagles fly over too. It's pretty windy most of the time but that never stops us from picnicking at one of the many weathered picnic tables set up around the parking lot. Even when it's raining, we pick up a snack at one of the many eateries nearby and eat in the car while the wind howls outside. Parking has never been a problem and it's FREE. There are real flush toilets and the bathrooms are fairly well maintained as far as I've experienced. I've never noticed any "strange characters" hanging around but there are lots of people with dogs and visitors from out-of-state enjoying the view. I like to take my sketchbook and do some quick drawing when I can. I've also been known to pull into a parking spot facing the water, roll down a window and take a nap. There's nothing better than the sound of the waves to lull you to sleep. It's worth the time to stop and check out the view, you'll never be sorry you did.

Boiler Bay has always delivered for me whenever I stopped here for sunset while waiting for sunset…read more What A Magical Spot!

What a gorgeous gem of an Oregon Coast park. Apparently this park was created in 2016, so it's…read morerelatively new. A guy who was there at the same time as we were (earlier today) told us that he had expected to likely see whales. It would have been exciting to see whales - this park is a frequent viewing spot for migrating grey whales and humpbacks - but it was a magnificent place to take in, even without seeing any whales. The waves are high, strong, raucous, and lively here. There are magical coves amidst green and gray rocks off to the right of the main viewing area. I could imagine mermaids sitting on the rocks of these coves, discussing light and life and sea. A beautiful brief excursion on our road trip. I hope to visit here again in the future, and maybe see the whales migrating. Will post photos maybe sooner than one or two weeks into the future, since the battery on my camera was exhausted by the time we reached this park and I won't be able to charge it until we reach Gold Beach, so Ryan may email me some photos tonight that I took on his phone. Photos do not do this place justice, though... not even close. But I will add the photos soon anyway, especially since I have the honor of being the one to add this park to yelp! This park is possibly not the best place to bring active small children, especially those children who are prone to wander, since there are several steep, high, unfenced, unwalled-off drop offs over sharp, wet rock faces. Just a breathtaking, indescribable place to watch lively ocean waves. So happy that we made this unplanned stop today!

Depoe Bay State Park is such a special spot. We stayed at a condo overlooking the bay and were…read morelucky enough to watch whales right from our window. The views are incredible, and it's a perfect place to slow down and take in the Oregon Coast's beauty.

A wonderful day trip! It is an absolutely amazing drive. Take your time and use the pull outs.read more

Amazing views! Plenty of wildlife. You can view the whales and pinnipeds from the seawall or by…read moreboat.

Park here to walk to the "Whale Cove Vista Point"!…read more Fun & picturesque spot, with free public restrooms (clean). Plenty of parking, no one here in the AM, and a very refreshing & quiet walk on the trail to the mini observation deck. Great picnic stop IMO, very quiet once on the trail to the deck, with spots to sit and relax (dedicated picnic tables / benches).

Awesome spot on the side of the road. No marked parking spots. Just park normally next to the curb…read moreand enjoy the view. It was a typical Oregon coast day. Misty but breathtakingly wonderful. There are some picnic benches and regular bench seating for more awesome views. It's a good spot to watch for whale's swimming by or just enjoy the waves.

Really awesome space to walk around and check out the water and area. We had fun just watching…read morepeople boarding various charter boats. The Coast Guard had a boat tied up. We saw it going out to sea later. We have looked down at this area from above for a long time. I'm glad we cane here and walked around.

The bridge is under construction and white sheeting prevents any viewing. This provides the best…read moreviews of the harbor and ocean.

Fishing Rock located at mile marker of 124 of Oregon Scenic Highway 101. To access, you can park at…read moreFishing Rock Street and Lincoln Avenue. There is state park parking in this area. This park has the black rock bluff. From the parking area, the trail take you along the top of bluff. It will go through series of special bush plant cover cover tunnel. It is like a maze. Kid will love it. At the end tunnel open the shear cliff face of the rock. It is magnificent. The difference tone color cliff wall make this beautiful coastline. A few things you may want to know. The wind is strong there, if you wear contact lens, you may need to protect your eye with glasses. The top of the cliff can view many miles down the the coastline. There is mystery of the tunnel interconnected, so remember your way back. The trail may take you to other side of the entrance.

Super experience! Easy peasy registration, checkin, boarding, etc. Captain had a great voice as he…read moreannounced items during the 2 hour tour. Although it was foggy and overcast, we tooled around and had some fantastic Grey whale spotting... lots of spouts and surface dives from 2-3 Greys. One even spouted withhin 10' of the boat. Nice amount of passengers with ample seats for those who needed to sit (some outfits jam them in). The usual assortment of vacationing families with kiddos. Comfy cabin seating if you wanted wand a head if you felt the need. Ocean had 3-6' swells which the captain navigated with expertise. Captain took us to Whale Harbor for some Bald Eagle spotting. Highly recomend!

EASY 5 Stars from this Yelper! Very friendly, professional and spotless boats. The deckhand was…read morethe best of any charter I have gone out with and the process of getting your fish cleaned and sealed is very quick and efficient. When in the area, board the Samson and go nail some serious fish!!!

My sister-in-law moved to this area about a year ago. Maybe more. Anyway, she's the one who told us…read moreabout the Otter Crest Loop which led us here to the Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint. It was raining when we visited (July 9, 2019), but still so beautiful and captivating. In the winter months, the waves apparently *really* roar here. They were pretty rough in July, so I can't really imagine what winter is like. I suggest taking the Otter Crest Loop. Start further north of the Rocky Creek Bridge AKA Ben Jones Bridge from Highway 101 as the scenery is amazing - plus it is one-way going south in some areas. Take the loop all the way to 1st Street. On the right, you'll see signs for Devils Punchbowl, a small free parking lot, and some public restrooms. Like I said, it was raining. Additionally, we had our two little girls and three old farts who didn't want to "hike," but I think you can park and walk down to the ocean. While we didn't drive on this loop at night time we did drive the 101 when it was pitch dark. The cloud coverage was dense. So foggy - not to mention rainy - at random moments! Drive safe. Highly suggested.

It is so beautiful that it is hard to explain. Beautiful drive use the pull outs for great photos.read more