"WHALE WATCHING CAPITAL OF THE OREGON COAST" Come see for yourself !
Carved and shaped by powerful natural forces, Depoe Bay is the site of the world’s smallest navigable harbor. Waves run beneath lava beds creating spouting geysers up to 60 feet into the air. Sea caves line our scenic rocky shoreline.

Depoe Bay is teaming with marine life and rich in natural resources. The stunning beauty of Depoe Bay’s rugged rocky coastline, snug harbor and easy access via Highway 101 make it one of the most popular destinations along the Central Oregon Coastline. A huge sea wall runs the length of the downtown area allowing visitors to shop or dine always within view of the ocean. We have the distinction of being the only town on the entire coast with this amenity. Our fairy tale fishing village is brimming with colorful stores, gift shops and galleries featuring maritime collectibles, fine art, apparel and the tastiest candies and salt water taffy available. Watch whales frolic and feed in our bay, explore tide pools and feel the power of the surf. At day’s end, follow the path of the setting sun as it sinks into the Pacific in a blaze of glory.

Hospitality abounds in Depoe Bay’s wide range of lodging. Choose from plush resort hotels, charming motels, B&B’s, timeshare condos and RV parks. Many are ocean front with spectacular ocean views.

Depoe Bay’s cozy, casual cafes and fine restaurants feature every cuisine, most with our bountiful fresh sea-food as the centerpiece. Enjoy lavish buffets that are hometown favorites, sample award winning wines and dance to live music when the stars come out!

Because of its proximity to the ocean, fisherman or whale watchers can be from dockside to viewing or fishing in a matter of minutes. The harbor stirs at dawn every day of the year for explosive deep-sea fishing action. Charters sail year ‘round for Ling Cod and 20 varieties of tasty rockfish, plus trophy Chinook and Coho Salmon, Halibut, Albacore Tuna and Dungeness crab during the seasons.

Depoe Bay is fortunate to have a resident pod of grey whales which makes its home here 10 months out of the year. Visitors from everywhere come to whale watch either from many shore observation spots or to take one of our charters out for a closer look. There is nothing quite so spectacular as seeing whales in their natural habitat. Whale watching trips aboard comfortable cruisers or speedy Zodiacs depart hourly for eye-popping, up-close tours of Depoe Bay’s exotic marine life. Bring the whole family!

The Depoe Bay Whale Center is Oregon ’s newest State Park and the home of the highly acclaimed “Whale Watching Spoken Here” program. The center is dedicated to sharing information about whales and helping visitors to understand and appreciate these amazing creatures.

Lincoln City - A great place to try new things!
Welcome to a new world. Adventure and repose are yours in Lincoln City on the Central Oregon Coast. Want to learn a new skill? Need the time to reflect on the old and to dream about the future? Or do you just want to walk peacefully on one of the best beaches in the Pacific Northwest? Enter our world. We didn't make anything up. It's all here---the ocean, the beach, the lake, the forests, the rivers, the wildlife, the winds. (Ok, we did add the sumptuous food, luxurious lodging, tantalizing shops, and fresh learning opportunities.)

Travel to Lincoln City for your next vacation, meeting, conference, business retreat, wedding, or reunion. We think you will be very impressed with our variety of lodging options, from beach vacation rental houses to resorts, hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, RV parks, and campgrounds. It's a place you can call your home away from home.

Tradewinds Charters
Ahoy! Welcome Aboard! Since 1938, Tradewinds Charters in Depoe Bay has been providing "Top Deck" ocean charters for whale watching, sportfishing, bird watching, and Ecology Tours. With a fleet of ten modern, fully equipped vessels, experienced, knowledgeable, and very friendly captains and crew, Tradewinds is the premier ocean charter service on the Oregon Coast. From the moment you check in at our charter office and board our vessels, you will definitely feel a part of the crew and right at home. We strive for not only the best in whale watching and fishing, but the best in fun.

Dockside Charters
Fishing continued good as is whale watching, when the weather permits. Fishing trips leave at 7:30AM and whale watching around noon.

All of our boats are up and ready, so if you have have a favorite boat or favorite skipper? Just give us a call.

Whale Watching trips are available. For some great information on the Whales and Whale Watching, check out some of our whale pages. Follow the links on our index. Also for additional information and to schedule a great trip, just call our office.