Many of our charter boat members run whale watching trips contact them directly for schedules and rates. Whale watching is a yearround activity on the oregon coast with gray whales by far the most commonly seen. The top 10 places to go whale watching on the oregon coast oregon state parks staffers track the number of whales and the number of visitors at more than two dozen locations along the coast. Whale watching week continues through new years eve on the. The spring migration season is when the gray whales migrate from their. In addition to depoe bayyour best bet for oregon whale watching. A native american tribe off neah bay washington, the makah, wants to kill them. Oregon whale watching oregon coast whale watching trips. If you cant make it during whale week, come a few months later. Friday, december 27th through tuesday, december 31st. Visit downtowns coos art museum for world class exhibits. The only downtime is november and the beginning of december. Whale watching california grey whales to take advantage of the california gray whales 12,000mile migratory route from a gold beach standpoint, southbound migrating whales move past the oregon coast dec. Whale watching tour oregon tours ecotours of oregon.
Washington coast whale watching beachcombers nw blog. Depoe bay is the whale watching capital and dockside charters offers premier whale watching excursions. Frommers awarded whale cove inn three stars, its highest award, and stated. A new refuge of romance has been born on the rugged oregon coast.
Oregon coast tourism information, coastal maps, resources. In original service only from 1871 to 1874 before the commissioning of the nearby brighter yaquina head light eliminated its necessity. If you have time and binoculars, also visit one of the state parks where you can view whales. These would be the humpback whales who seem to like it close to shore.
Po box 552, depoe bay, oregon 97341 541 7652545 or 800 7338915 oregons premier charter fishing service. During the winter months of december through february and the spring months of march through may, our vessels head offshore west from the harbor to find the migrating pods of gray whales. Nows the time for whale watching on oregon coast the. Best whale watching depoe bay oregon tradewinds charters. Last new years day at depoe bay, we sat at our hotel room window for an hour watching a pod of transient orcas feast on sea lions. Depoe bay has the distinction of being the smallest harbor in the world, but is also the place where many, many boats heading for oregon coast whale watching depart. Come enjoy great cuisine and fine local wine, listen to some live music, browse the farmers market, or stroll one of our many beautiful parks. The best times to experience whale watching along the washington coast are during the months of march, april and may while the whales migrate to the warm waters of mexico. Five killer whales paid coos bay an afternoon visit, perchance to dine, and then turned tail back to the pacific ocean. Depoe bay is your destination for all gray whales on the oregon coast. Our coos bay north tour is a combination of vibrant industrial waterfront and serine estuary.
Visitors will have an amazing opportunity to see some of the thousands of gray whales migrating south in the pacific ocean during winter whale watch week. Whale watching brookings whale watching spoken here whale watching spoken here is a volunteer gray whale watching program during peak migration times coinciding with winter and spring breaks. Bottled water is provided upon request, and passengers are encouraged to bring any food or beverages aboard they wish. Port townsend and san juan island whalewatching tour from puget sound express up to 51% off.
Any location with an ocean view may yield whale sightings, and morning light with the sun at your back is best. Yaquina bay lighthouse was built in 1871 and is the second oldest standing lighthouse structure on the oregon coast. Whaletrips oregon the best tips for whale watching in. We deliver fun, narrated ocean, bay, and river cruises with friendly. Several interpretive exhibits present the history of coos bay and the lumber industry that played such a. On each trip, approximately 18,000 gray whales pass close to the oregon coast.
Marine discovery tours whale watching, sea life discovery, and local history tours for groups and individuals. Middecember to february, march to june oregon features sprawling coastlines that beckon to whalewatchers. On your way back to coos bay, make sure to stop by cranberry sweets. The coos bay north, south and east tours are about two hours long with no planned stops. Jan 30, 2016 whale watching week off the coast of oregon and southern washington starts tomorrow and goes through saturday, march 28th. Cannon beach pacific city newport lincoln city coos bay bandon. Swim with dolphins in mexico, caribbean and jamaica at dolphin discovery up to 40% off. Oregon, located a bit further south, benefits from the annual migration of the gray whales. Located on highway 101 in scenic depoe bay, the whale watching center is dedicated to sharing information about whales.
Tiffany boothe with the whale watch center in depoe bay whale watching is. The gray whale makes the longest journey traveling 1014 thousand miles round trip from feeding grounds to breeding lagoons. Ap the exodus of gray whales heading south along the oregon coast is beginning. Gray whales are majestic animals that make up a critical part of the ecosystem. The whale watching spoken here interpretive center is in depoe bay on the central oregon coast, off highway 101. Living whales are much more important than dead whales since the ecotourism they provide gives tremendous joy to millions of people around the world plus boosts the economy in these areas.
Our trips are fun, informative and interactive, our captains are devoted to making your oregon coast whale watching tour an experience of a lifetime. The ocean portion of the cove is protected as a marine reserve, and land portions of the cove are protected as parts of rocky. A family owned and operated guide service located about 15 miles east of coos bay, oregon, offering hunting trips, fishing trips and photography tours. Coos bay boardwalk all you need to know before you go. Take a historic walking tour of coos bay learn to build a boat or tour the dunes. I highly recommend a whale watching tour with whales tail at depoe bay while on your oregon coast vacation. Join us at whales tail charters in depoe bay for an exciting and thrilling ride to see gray whales and other marine life. Watch for gray whales as they make their annual migration south during the winter months. Tiffany boothe with the whale watch center in depoe bay.
This whale watching tour is seasonal the best season is june through october. We got sucked in on the decjan migration of whales, but soon discovered that this was the gray whale migration and they like it several miles from shore. The state park at the north end of depoe bay has provided many hours of great whale watching in marchapril, septoct. Willamette valley while traveling to oregon be sure and stop by corvallis in the very heart of the willamette valley, near great outdoor recreation and within 90 miles of portland and the oregon coast.
This was a great addition to our vacation on the oregon coast. The boardwalk is a short stretch of wood plank pier that boasts a fish market, a number of informative displays, and great views of the bay for which the town was named. Oregon parks and recreation department park rangers are ready at the whale watching center in depoe bay to answer your questions and help you find whales to watch. Whale watching trips oregon fishing charters columbia. The depoe bay whale watching center is also closed. Wooded coastal retreat near charleston harbor coos bay. The season typically goes from middecember through october. Yes, you can download this wallpaper and others for your digital device. Gray whales migrate their way to and from the coasts of alaska and mexico. The oregon parks and recreation whale watching center on depoe bay, about 160 kilometers southeast of portland, is a great place to see gray whales making their biyearly migrations between alaska and mexico. Whale cove is a small cove, approximately onethird of a mile 0. Because small craft advisories can occur unexpectedly and ecotours of oregon places the highest priority on safety, on rare occasions we are only able do the sightseeing parts of the tour. No matter the season, the oregon coast is a rejuvenating getaway.
Whale watching week at the oregon coast the local arrow. Coos bay, oregon tourist attractions, sightseeing and. To help you plan your trip, here is a 2day winter whale watching itinerary the. Gary and kit at whales tail are great people to deal with and their customer service is. Any location with an ocean view may yield whale sightings, and morning light with the sun at your. The timing could not be more perfectly aligned with the majority of the schools spring break vacations in this region. As not all gray whales travel all the way north but also spend their summers in the waters of oregon, sometimes joined by humpbacks, whale safaris are done all year long in oregons depoe bay and from newport. The 15 best things to do in coos bay updated 2020 must. To help you plan your trip, here is a 2day winter whale watching itinerary the whole family will enjoy with options for indoor and outdoor activities. In the heart of downtown coos bay is the coos bay boardwalk, well worth a quick stop to wander and have a bite to eat.
A twoday oregon coast whale watching trip itinerary. Nearly 50 whales spend the spring and summer in the area. When looking for a getaway and depoe bay hotels, the search ends here. Betty kay fishing charters strives to provide an enjoyable fishing experience at every level, from making a reservation to understanding uscg safety information and receiving helpful catching tips, making a return to port with nice catches of fish.
Southern oregon coast whale watching charter boat and air services are also available for modest fees at many locations for even closer experiences of gray whales and other sea life. Download our whale watching brochure to learn out about whale swimming patterns and habits. Trained volunteers stationed at thirty locations on or near the oregon coast provide information and. Whale watching on the oregon coast newport, lincoln city. Whale watching in oregon from newport begins at depoe bay, which is actually located just north of newport. This is an excellent tour that checks many items off the list 1 viewing whales 2. From florence to coos bay, the oregon dunes extends for 40 miles along the oregon coast. Whale watching bandon whale watching spoken here whale watching spoken here is a volunteer gray whale watching program during peak migration times coinciding with winter and spring breaks. Bay area adventure tours is a onestop, personal sightseeing service that will take you horseback riding, the kids on a wonderful adventurous day filled with fun and excitment, or any of a dozen other ways to enjoy a custom adventure in one of oregons most fascinating regions. A beautiful view of newport and the lighthouse from the ocean. Horsfall beach, a favorite among locals and visitors, is located along the oregon dunes national recreation area just 2 miles north of coos baynorth bend. But the whale watching center is open every week for your year round enjoyment. The cove is located at approximately 44 deg 44 min n latitude. We can also see whales in migration in late decemberearly january and from aprilmay.
This is whale cove inn, rated one of the most exclusive luxury boutique inns in oregon. Whale watching is not difficult, but a few tips make it easier. The central oregon coast is the perfect spot for visitors to locate and watch whales as they blow, dive, spyhop and breach. Oregon coast whale watching charter boats run whale. Best time to see oregon whales whales tail charters. Newport, or 97365 18664656801 captains reel deep sea fishing.
We offer whale watching and sea life cruises daily from march through october. A twoday oregon coast whale watching trip itinerary oregons. Depoe bay is the whale watching capital on the oregon coast. Whale watching oregon coast opportunities onboard boats abound. Betty kay fishing charters southern oregon deep sea.
For more information or to book please call numbers below. Trained volunteers stationed at thirty locations on or near the oregon coast provide information and assist spotting whales. The top 10 places to go whale watching on the oregon coast. Newport, or 97365 5412656200 yaquina bay charters fishing and whale watching charters. Join us at whale s tail charters in depoe bay for an exciting and thrilling ride to see gray whales and other marine life. Dockside charters runs whale watching excursions on a daily basis during our whale watching season.
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