Whale Watching Center

The Whale Watching Center is a viewing facility with large windows and outdoor platforms positioned on Oregon's central coast. The site offers direct sight lines to the ocean and is staffed with people who help visitors spot and learn about the marine animals passing by.

The facility was established in 1955 to teach visitors about marine life and track whale migration patterns. Since its creation, it has remained a key place for understanding the natural cycles of the coastal region.

This place has become central to how locals and visitors connect with the marine environment and monitor the annual whale movements along the coast. The building and viewing areas serve as a gathering point where people share observations and learn about the ocean's rhythms.

The center provides binoculars and staff can offer tips about when viewing conditions are best based on the season and time of year. It is a good place to spend time, especially if you want to understand when whales are most likely to be seen.

The center sits above North America's smallest navigable harbor, where whales feed very close to shore. This unusual location gives visitors rare chances to watch the animals from very short distances.

Location: Depoe Bay

Website: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=183

GPS coordinates: 44.81010,-124.06200

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:27