9 Free Things to do in Depoe Bay That You Shouldn't Miss

February 17, 2022 Augustus Redeker

Depoe Bay is a city in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States, located on U.S. Route 101 next to the Pacific Ocean. The population was 1,398 at the 2010 census. The bay of the same name is a 6-acre (2.4 ha) harbor that the city promotes as the world's smallest navigable harbor.
Restaurants in Depoe Bay

1. Otter Crest Loop

Depoe Bay, OR http://www.moon.com/destinations/oregon/central-coast/depoe-bay/sights/otter-crest-loop
Excellent
71%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 342 reviews

Otter Crest Loop

Reviewed By medicarekev - Longview, United States

Part of the Otter Crest Loop Road is one way only south bound, so best driven from the north end where it conects to Hiway 101. The vistas are breath taking, very worth the 15 minute diversion!

2. Boiler Bay State Wayside

US-101 S/Oregon Coast Hwy, Depoe Bay, OR http://www.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=153
Excellent
69%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 267 reviews

Boiler Bay State Wayside

Reviewed By MaryDfromChicago - Chicago, United States

There is always a great photo opportunity when you stop at this wayside. There is plenty of parking so you can stretch you legs and plenty to see (crashing waves) to fill your senses as you make your way up or down 101.

3. Ainslee's Salt Water Taffy

66 Hwy 101 SE, Depoe Bay, OR 97341 +1 541-765-2431 http://www.ainslees.com
Excellent
73%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 88 reviews

Ainslee's Salt Water Taffy

We are a family owned and operated candy shop on the Oregon coast. We have used the same recipes for the past seventy years we have been in business. Come on by and watch us make our candy right there in the shop! We specialize in fresh, homemade candies and use local ingredients whenever possible.

Reviewed By AnitaandJim - Eagle, United States

I'm not a real fan of Taffy because it always sticks to my teeth. Ainslee's taffy is so fresh it just melts in your mouth! Many different yummy flavors to choose from and they were all so good I couldn't decide which one was my favorite. Though the cinnamon flavor was delicious. Ainslee also offers sugar free taffy which is imported from a Portland Oregon Taffy factory. The SF taffy was good but not quite as fresh. We also purchased some SF chocolate turtles and chocolate coconut stacks which were very tasty. Ainslee offers popcorn in different varieties and ice cream and lots of different candies. The staff were super nice, the gentleman behind the big cooker was kind enough to let me take a picture, posing just right! If you have kids, they are going to LOVE coming here and if you don't have kids, YOU are going to love coming here. Highly recommend.

46 NE Hwy 101, Depoe Bay, OR 97367-3765 +1 541-891-3335 http://www.justinsparks.com/
Excellent
62%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
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Poor
8%
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

The Sparks Gallery

5. Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint

Depoe Bay, OR 97341
Excellent
67%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
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4.5 based on 51 reviews

Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint

Reviewed By samuel8248 - Nuremberg, Germany

We stopped here for a minute driving thru 101. Beautiful view of the beach, the sand and all rocks far away.

6. Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area

Us-101, Depoe Bay, OR 97341 +1 800-452-5687 http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=158
Excellent
58%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 96 reviews

Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area

Reviewed By KALAMARIVERRAT - Rainier, United States

Easy on and off US 101 access; lots of free parking; clean restrooms; beach access; and lots of grassy areas for the dogs to run. What could be better.

7. Whale Park

Highway 101, Depoe Bay, OR http://www.cityofdepoebay.org/pages/parksWhalePark.html
Excellent
68%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Whale Park

Reviewed By mandmmmiller - The Dalles, United States

This little Cove is where the 16 or so local whales that live in and around Depoe Bay year round hang out! great spot for Whale watching!

8. Waves End

10 N Highway 101, Depoe Bay, OR 97341-1946 +1 541-765-7650 https://www.facebook.com/Waves-End-LLC-147396105282185/
Excellent
78%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
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Poor
0%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Waves End

Reviewed By Mommystallyho - Redding, United States

My husband is a veteran and every time we come to Depoe Bay for vacation, we come here. The store is small, but is packed with memorabilia for all wars. I did note to the owner that he is lacking in Korean War Veterans stuff. He indicated that he would try to get more. My father is a Korean War Vet and we bought him a hat there. My husband a hat there and than when we got home order another hat for a veteran we know. If I could, I would spend much more money there than I should. The owner is very nice and attentive to your needs.

9. The Whale Watching Center

Excellent
72%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
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1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 116 reviews

The Whale Watching Center

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