Whale Watching Center, Scenic viewpoint and tourism office in Depoe Bay, United States.
The Whale Watching Center features large windows and outdoor viewing platforms that provide clear views of migrating whales along Oregon's central coast point.
The State Parks Commission established this center in 1955 to educate visitors about marine life and document whale migration patterns along the Pacific coast.
This National Register of Historic Places site serves as an educational hub where rangers share knowledge about whale species and marine conservation efforts.
Visitors can borrow binoculars from the center's staff and receive guidance about optimal viewing times based on seasonal whale migration schedules.
The facility's position above North America's smallest navigable harbor allows visitors to spot gray whales feeding within 50 feet of the shore.
Location: Depoe Bay
Website: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=183
GPS coordinates: 44.81010,-124.06200
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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