Personally, we wouldn’t visit for any less days because of the drive time from where we live. Or if you, like me, are a sucker for moody Pacific Northwest vibes then you’ll love a spring trip to the Oregon coast! Plus, spring is off-season for travel in Depoe Bay.Īlthough it’s not the prime time for sunshine, it’s the perfect time to visit if you’re looking for solitude. As someone who works remotely, I can definitely imagine spending a week or two here while working from a cafe or vacation rental with a view. In the future, I’d love to spend extended time here for a slower paced trip. We found this to be the perfect amount of time! We saw all the viewpoints, beaches, and tried a few different restaurants. What to know about before visiting the Whale Watching Capital of the Oregon Coastįor our anniversary, we visited over a 3-day weekend in April. Side Note: If you follow me on Instagram, thanks for helping us plan our anniversary trip! Your answers to my story polls helped us decide what to do to celebrate. When you do, I have no doubts you’ll fall in love with it too. That’s why I’m so excited to share all of the amazing things to do in Depoe Bay! I hope this guide helps you explore the Oregon coast.

Not just of Oregon, but of Washington too. In a few whirlwind days, we found a new favorite place along the coast. This guide includes recommendations for viewpoints, shopping, dining, & more.īased on its central location, availability of vacation rentals, and a dash of luck we opted to stay in Depoe Bay, Oregon.īoy, was that one of the best decisions we’ve EVER made while trip planning!! So, it’s easy to visit all of cities in a 2 or 3-day weekend! Driving Southbound, the main cities you’ll pass through are Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, & Newport.Īll in all, it takes ~35 minutes to drive this stretch (without making stops, which you will want to!)

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