OPRD Whale Watching Center

Category: State park in Depoe Bay, Oregon

Address: 119 US-101, Depoe Bay, OR 97341, USA

Phone: +18005516949

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–4PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10AM–4PM

Thursday: 10AM–4PM

Friday: 10AM–4PM

Saturday: 10AM–4PM

Reviews

Rob Wilson

Jul 30, 2022

What can you say. Super knowledgeable rangers that answer your questions, flat screen to help you see whales, observation deck, Public restrooms, picnic tables and great views

Jennifer Nolen

Jun 22, 2022

Free! It was too windy to see any whales, but I'm still glad we stopped by. The lady who greeted us gave us a sticker and a ton of info about the whales and their migration patterns. We browsed the displays and learned a lot. Bathrooms available, free parking within easy walking distance, and lots of cafes and shops across the street. Totally worth a stop.

Tim Nolen

May 29, 2022

No water type animals were seen on our visit, as the water was too rough. The volunteers were super nice and knowledgeable about the area and subject. Parking was a pain.

Candi Sowers

Oct 2, 2021

The building is closed but the views sure aren’t. We saw MANY whales 🐳 out showing off. Cool stop on any Oregon coast drive.

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Questions & Answers

it is worth to rent a boat to see the whales? or is the same if you just stand in the bridge to see them?

Monica H. Bello | Jan 30, 2020
Robert beilin | Jan 31, 2020

I have lived here for over 10 years. To rent a boat brings you closer to the whales and the captains are extremely informative the lady who runs the whale Research Center is a biologist who worked with Jacque Cousteau I would recommend going out on her zodiac. The view from the shoreline gives you the ability to see the whales spout and in the late summer and fall the whales come closer to the Shoreline otherwise they're about 50 yards out to Sea

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What does it cost to go out on the boat to whale watch?

Nancy Blinn | Jan 30, 2019
Debora Beilin | Jan 31, 2019

The zodiacs are $35 to $40 for an hour and half the big boats are about $20 per person

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How much are the whale watching tours in depoe bay???

patrick liddell | Jan 29, 2021
Jimmy G | Jan 30, 2021

1 Hr Whale Watching $20/person $2 online disct/Adult 1.5 Hr Whale Watching $25/person $2 online disct/Adult https://charterschedules.com/Dockside/requestTripMobile.php

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Is this charter dog friendly?

Kim Hess | Jan 30, 2020
Robert beilin | Jan 31, 2020

As a resident of depoe bay if you tell me what a charter dog is, I can give you the answer. If you mean are dogs allowed on the charter boats yes some of the charter boats do allow dogs on a leash

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Is it still closed? Even with covid restrictions being lifted?

Abby Sullivan | Aug 2, 2021
Leisa Allen | Aug 3, 2021

It was closed last week when we were there.

Do the whales come around in march to see ?

Laura White | Jan 29, 2021
Hector L. Garcia | Jan 30, 2021

Not much,they're in Maui during the winter amd come back up to Oregon spring time.

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Have the whales been close in lately? Many sightings?

Brenda Upshaw | Jan 30, 2020
Ruth Jones | Jan 31, 2020

Not yet...probably by the third week in January

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I’m going to be there at the beginning of November. Are there many whales around then and are the boats worth it?

Deborah Allenbaugh | Jan 29, 2021
Jennifer Esquer | Jan 30, 2021

We went 2 years ago the beginning of November and I seen A LOT of whales. They were everywhere.

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Is this area pet friendly?

Kristy McHenry | Jan 30, 2020
Daniel Ode | Jan 31, 2020

On a leash outside, service animals only indoors!

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Do they still do whale watching on a boat in September 2019? If so how much per person or boat?

Martha Hernandez | Jan 30, 2020
Howard Goldman | Jan 31, 2020

Yes they do

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where you can stay too sleep in cape beach? ( its goo option the yurt or a cabin?)

Monica H. Bello | Jan 30, 2020
Debora Beilin | Jan 31, 2020

I am confused I don't know where cape beach is

Match10-15 is that a good time for whale watching ? Or not ?

Jovina Herrera | Jan 30, 2020
Jeff A | Jan 31, 2020

We saw many in April.

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What was the Depoe Bay Whale count for Friday, January 4, 2019.

Susan Sager | Jan 30, 2019
Lee Donnahoo | Jan 31, 2019

It was 11 on Wednesday, Jan 2. (not sure about Friday)

Can you see whales in October in oregon

Linda Frei | Jan 30, 2018
Midnight Mist | Jan 31, 2018

Absolutely! I saw a few last year in October the week of the 9th through the 15th or 16th

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