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Maybe you’ve been to this spectacular stretch of the Oregon Coast. So maybe you’ve enjoyed spotting whales, exploring lighthouses, gazing out at the vast ocean, scouring the beach for treasures, and even experiencing some of the bracing salt water. If you haven’t, head here right now. But even if you have, have you ever done it on a bike, on the beach? Didn’t think so.This ride is made possible by the advent of fat bikes – those giant-tired beasts that will take you almost anywhere... More

Established in 1997, the Flying Dutchman Winery is the Oregon Coast’s only working winery and features a delightful assortment of reds, whites, and dessert wines. Visit America’s western most winery and discover for yourself what their salt air fermentation can do for fine wines. More

Surfers and surf watchers energize this area! During winter storms, water from the restless ocean slams with a thundering roar into a hollow rock formation shaped like a huge punch bowl. The surf churns, foams, and swirls as it mixes a violent brew. The punch bowl was probably created by the collapse of the roof over two sea caves, then shaped by wave action. The park is a popular whale watching site and displays an intriguing geology. This is a scenic picnic spot atop the... More

Centrally located between Newport to the south and Depoe Bay and Lincoln City to the north, Cliffside Getaway makes a perfect base for exploring and enjoying all the Central Oregon Coast has to offer. Discover great shopping, surfing, beautiful golf courses, a world-class aquarium, museums, galleries, scenic hiking trails, whale watching, deep-sea fishing and other memorable recreation opportunities. More

Cliffside Coffee & Sweets (formerly Nye Beach Sweets) offers a variety of ice cream, chocolates, fudge, cookies, taffy, brownies candies, espresso and other drinks to satisfy your thirst. They have many vegan and gluten free options available. Since their  move to Otter Rock, Cliffside Coffee & Sweets has added breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos, Nathan's Hot Dogs and fresh made sweet and savory pastries, Flavors change daily so come on by and discover your favorite. More

This shop was opened in 2006 under the name Pura Vida, which means Pure Life in Costa Rica. Pura Vida Surf Shop is a full service, family oriented Surfshop located steps from the surf break Otter Rock as well as located at Devil's Punchbowl State Natural Area. The shop provides many services including sales, rentals, lessons, repairs and custom shops by Robert’s NW Surfboards. The three owners have over a hundred years combined Northwest surfing experience.  More

Otter Rock is a great little town. It's got that off-the-beaten track, locals-only, undiscovered territory kind of charm. We currently don't have any stories or activities for this little gem, so we're counting on you to go exploring and report back. More

The Inn at Otter Crest can be your vacation destination. Enjoy oceanfront lodging nestled amongst the forest. The inn provides single rooms as well as larger suites to accommodate larger groups and families. More

Family owned and operated, Spyglass Otter Crest is a restaurant, lounge, event space and gift shop located in Otter Rock, Oregon at the Inn at Otter Crest. Enjoy made from scratch food and baked goods, breakfast and dinner served five days a week plus lunch on weekends. The lounge offers a daily happy hour, multiple tvs and pool. Find locally made gifts at the gift shop.Come for the food, and stay for the views. More

Soak in the view from 500' above the ocean on the breathtaking crescent sweep of white sandy beach stretching to the south. Cape Foulweather is stunning and inspirational with its picturesque panoramic views. This popular whale watching spot also provides a good view of the Devil's Punchbowl. More

Beverly Beach is popular for a reason. Like magic, a well-known walkway goes under the highway and emerges to the long expanse of sandy beach extending from Yaquina Head (you can see the lighthouse from here) to the headlands of Otter Rock. When the weather cooperates, kites color the air and whip in the wind. Bring a bucket and build a sand castle! Surfers often head to the north beach, while folks looking for fossils head south. A few steps from the ocean you'll find... More

Beverly Beach is popular for a reason! Like magic, a well-known walkway goes under the highway and emerges to the long expanse of sandy beach extending from Yaquina Head (you can see the lighthouse from here) to the headlands of Otter Rock. When the weather cooperates, kites color the air and whip in the wind. Bring a bucket and build a sand castle! Surfers often head to the north beach, while folks looking for fossils head south. A few steps from the ocean you'll find... More

At 760 SF, Pop's Cottage is cozy for a couple, but can sleep 8: Queen in main bedroom; queen futon in the living room; 2nd bedroom, separated from main cottage by short breezeway (young children sleeping there will need older companions), has a queen bed & bunk beds, next to the 2nd bathroom, with clawfoot tub. Main cottage bathroom has shower. The kitchen has electric range, small microwave, toaster, refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee grinder, organic fair trade coffee recently roasted by Pop's granddaughter, Mary Lowry (Songbird... More

Rocky Creek is a spectacular ocean-front park on a forested bluff overlooking the ocean. Offshore rocks provide spectacular wave action in storms and are nesting areas for birds and sea lions and harbor seals. The viewpoint is an official Whale Spoken Here site for watching gray whales. More

Perched high above the serene expanse of Whale Cove, a pristine marine refuge, the Whale Cove Inn cocoons its guests in luxury - from king-sized Tempur-Pedic beds to outdoor Jacuzzis on private decks. A spectacular venue for storm watching and sunsets of romantic rendezvous, the Whale Cove Inn sets a new standard of opulence and exclusivity for Oregon Coast lodging. Enjoy the panoramic views of Whale Cove from every room of the hotel or the Restaurant Beck. More

At Restaurant Beck they use the finest foraged and local farm ingredients and combine traditional and progressive cooking techniques to provide you with a playful yet artful dining experience. More

Moolack Shores Inn is your unique oceanfront lodging on the central Oregon coast. Small and quaint, the themed rooms have spectacular ocean views, most with fireplaces and/or kitchenettes. More

Keystone Vacation Rentals offers guests beautiful oceanfront and ocean view vacation rentals to enjoy the perfect getaway along the magnificent Oregon coast. Keystone Vacation Rentals goal for each guest, while enjoying one of their many Oregon beach rentals, is to provide you with a memorable experience. Whether vacation plans include a chance to relive childhood memories at the coast, celebrate an unforgettable time, or simply relax and unwind, Keystone Vacation Rentals strives to ensure that each guest's vacation exceeds all of their expectations. Many rentals... More

Only a day trip. Each grain of sand is a different color; the sand is darker than any other sand you’ve seen yet. You can stand in one spot and see the crashing waves against rocks in one direction and the trickle and gleam of a quiet stream against mountains in another direction. You cross… More

Depoe Bay serves up some of the very best parts of the wild Oregon Coast. A constant stream of fresh ocean air, an oceanfront downtown, bustling wildlife and bold outdoor family activities nearby make it an ideal base camp. Two major draws keep visitors enamored: the world's smallest navigable harbor and a resident pod of very active and famous gray whales. Here’s how to spend three days in Depoe Bay with your own pod. More

Nestled on the harbor, in Depoe Bay Oregon, Depoe Bay Inn is an adults only, quaint and quiet setting for your next romantic getaway. Come enjoy views of this historic bay from every room…while cradled in luxurious bedding in your guest room, on your deck or the patio. Keep your gaze focused on the water in the cozy dining room while you enjoy the inn's daily hot, cooked to order breakfast and let your mind dream of the adventures that await you. Depoe Bay Inn's... More

Depoe Bay was once nothing more than a quaint fishing town. Today, while fishermen and their boats still call its small harbor home, the town's claim to fame is as the “Whale Watching Capitol of the Oregon Coast.” People travel from all over to stroll through the shops, take in the beautiful views of the… More

It’s been a while since we’ve caught up with Justin Wills, chef/co-owner of the award-winning Restaurant Beck in Depoe Bay. The two-time James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef Northwest has brought his progressive cooking techniques and passion for foraging and sourcing local ingredients to a second restaurant, Sorella, in the Nye Beach district of Newport. More

Chowder Bowl is located in the the heart of Depoe Bay, Oregon's whale watching capitol. Come enjoy their famous clam chowder, seafood and sandwiches. More

Amazed by the greatness of gray whales? You're not alone. Countless people come to watch whales at the Oregon Coast every year. Late December is prime time to look for migrating gray whales as they head south to the warm lagoons of Baja, Mexico. You can learn more at Oregon Whale Watch Week (Dec. 28-Jan. 1, 2023), which returns in-person coastwide this year after a hiatus since 2019. Trained volunteers will be stationed at 17 locations coastwide to help visitors spot thousands of gray whales... More

Portland Chef Gabriel Rucker’s commitment to fresh, local cuisine runs deep. “Oregon chefs are really passionate about the local, sustainable and farm-to-table,” he says. Rucker employs his own passion to the menus of his restaurants in Portland — LePigeon and Little Bird. In his ongoing quest to experience the freshest Oregon bounty, Rucker spends a day… More

The Inn at Arch Rock is situated on the North side of Depoe Bay and looks south across the bay to the interaction of the mighty Pacific and the rocky shoreline of black basalt. From the comfort of your room or an Adirondack chair on the lawn, enjoy storm watching, whale watching, or just the peace and quiet of stepping off the beaten path. In the morning, enjoy fresh baked pastries, fruit, juice and coffee. Dine in the inn's lobby and visit with other guests…or... More

This town is known as the Whale Watching Capital of the Oregon Coast thanks to a resident pod of gray whales that makes its home offshore from March through December. Catch a view of them from the Whale Watching Center, the many shore observation spots or a charter boat. A huge sea wall runs the length of the downtown area, enabling visitors to shop or dine within view of the ocean. More

The Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) is 382 miles of pieced-together paths, soft lanes of pine needles, wide-open beaches and sidewalks that run through buzzing shoreline towns. It’s yet to garner the attention of far more strenuous thru-hikes, such as the Appalachian or Pacific Crest trails. But the OCT offers something those other famous trails lack: the opportunity to explore a huge stretch of Oregon’s craggy coastline in segments, whether as a single day hike or a string of back-to-back excursions. More