Depoe Bay, Coastal city in Lincoln County, Oregon.
Depoe Bay stretches along the Pacific Ocean with a sea wall running through the downtown district, creating a direct connection to marine activities.
Named after Siletz Indian Charles Depoe who received the land allocation in 1894 through the implementation of the Dawes Act.
The Whale Watching Center provides educational programs about marine life, with staff members sharing knowledge about gray whale migrations throughout the year.
The harbor accommodates charter boats offering whale watching tours from March to December, with experienced guides leading marine expeditions.
The natural harbor measures only 6 acres, making it the smallest navigable harbor across the globe.
Location: Lincoln County
Inception: 1973
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Website: http://ci.depoe-bay.or.us
GPS coordinates: 44.80722,-124.06222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53
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