Another great state park that we visited during our stay in Oregon!…read more I don't think I've ever been to a beach that connects directly from the forest. After you pass the freeway bridge, the scenery changes from all green to the sandy ocean. The green scenery reminds me of Yosemite National Park in California, with the walkways and the picnic tables all around. We originally came here in search of starfish because we heard there's a ton of them here on the beach, especially in and around the tide pools. Unfortunately we didn't see any, but I enjoyed visiting overall. There were a ton of people climbing the rocks and fishing. When we noticed that the tide was slowly rising, it was time to get out of there. The water was freezing! Nice little state park. I hope to be back again soon and actually find some starfish next time!

I've driven by here countless times, always on the way to somewhere else. Eventually, we were…read morestaying relatively nearby, and had time to just poke around. Fogarty Creek is a hidden gem - parking is on the inland side of highway 101, and a nicely paved walkway takes visitors alongside the eponymous creek as it makes its way to the Pacific. Because it is physically separate from the main destination, the parking lot has signs warning visitors not to leave valuables in their vehicles. Perhaps good to know if you're daytripping and don't have the option of emptying your car before visiting. We encountered Fogarty Creek towards the end of the day, so we're very much looking forward to a future visit when we can explore further.

This was a terrific surprise to find such a thing just next to a fence…read more A huge stone bowl with a path to the sea the ocean passes in and out. You can see the bottom from the fence. Amazing ...

Great Beach with an amazing Ocean Punchbowl . It's the cutest spot. They even have a café right…read morenext to the Punchbowl. We didn't make it down to walk inside of the punch bowl, but it's definitely on the things to do list. You need to get there early enough for the low tides to be able to walk inside of the punch bowl.

Adorable park, well maintained, and great for littles and dogs! Has a beautiful view of the marina…read moreand a nice pedestrian bridge you can cross to go around the marina up to the heart of all the shops and restaurants in Depoe Bay.

One of the great spots in Depoe Bay, Oregon. The view is amazing but be warned. There is no safety…read morein place. You could fall off the edge. The waves are dangerous at best here. Stunning views but dangerous. You know, The Ocean, Mother Nature. Just be careful. We stay at the hotel across the street from the park and like taking walks that end up here at the park. It's hard to pull yourself away from the beauty of the waves crashing against the rocks. There is a couple benches and a picnic table to sit at but no bathrooms or B.B.Q. Pits. Remember, it's a State Park in the city of Depoe Bay, that means "No Smoking."

My best days are spent at the coast, the beach is my happy place. Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint…read moreis my favorite spot to just sit quietly and watch the ocean. I've seen whale spouts -some 10-16 feet high- almost every time so I know they are out there. When whale migration is in full swing, there are usually volunteers from the Whale Museum in Depoe Bay or a Ranger walking around answering questions and sharing their binoculars. If you see one, take advantage of their vast knowledge and listen. The seagulls & pigeons are always hungry and will wait patiently while you decide to do the right thing and throw them a piece of whatever you're eating. This is one of the best places in Oregon to see ocean-going birds like shearwaters, albatrosses, grebes, pelicans, loons, & oystercatchers. I've seen osprey and bald eagles fly over too. It's pretty windy most of the time but that never stops us from picnicking at one of the many weathered picnic tables set up around the parking lot. Even when it's raining, we pick up a snack at one of the many eateries nearby and eat in the car while the wind howls outside. Parking has never been a problem and it's FREE. There are real flush toilets and the bathrooms are fairly well maintained as far as I've experienced. I've never noticed any "strange characters" hanging around but there are lots of people with dogs and visitors from out-of-state enjoying the view. I like to take my sketchbook and do some quick drawing when I can. I've also been known to pull into a parking spot facing the water, roll down a window and take a nap. There's nothing better than the sound of the waves to lull you to sleep. It's worth the time to stop and check out the view, you'll never be sorry you did.

Boiler Bay has always delivered for me whenever I stopped here for sunset while waiting for sunset…read more What A Magical Spot!

Depoe Bay State Park is such a special spot. We stayed at a condo overlooking the bay and were…read morelucky enough to watch whales right from our window. The views are incredible, and it's a perfect place to slow down and take in the Oregon Coast's beauty.

What a gorgeous gem of an Oregon Coast park. Apparently this park was created in 2016, so it's…read morerelatively new. A guy who was there at the same time as we were (earlier today) told us that he had expected to likely see whales. It would have been exciting to see whales - this park is a frequent viewing spot for migrating grey whales and humpbacks - but it was a magnificent place to take in, even without seeing any whales. The waves are high, strong, raucous, and lively here. There are magical coves amidst green and gray rocks off to the right of the main viewing area. I could imagine mermaids sitting on the rocks of these coves, discussing light and life and sea. A beautiful brief excursion on our road trip. I hope to visit here again in the future, and maybe see the whales migrating. Will post photos maybe sooner than one or two weeks into the future, since the battery on my camera was exhausted by the time we reached this park and I won't be able to charge it until we reach Gold Beach, so Ryan may email me some photos tonight that I took on his phone. Photos do not do this place justice, though... not even close. But I will add the photos soon anyway, especially since I have the honor of being the one to add this park to yelp! This park is possibly not the best place to bring active small children, especially those children who are prone to wander, since there are several steep, high, unfenced, unwalled-off drop offs over sharp, wet rock faces. Just a breathtaking, indescribable place to watch lively ocean waves. So happy that we made this unplanned stop today!

One of my favorite stops on our drive down the coast, even though (for me) it was incredibly…read morefrustrating trying to spot all the whales that everyone else was seeing so easily!! We had originally planned to get here early enough to take a whale watching boat tour, but it was so incredibly foggy, we decided to just park and see what we could on the walkway on the main street though town. While a trip out on one of the many boats that leave from here would have been fun, since they all seem to come right near to the shore to see the same whales we were seeing, we saved a few bucks and had a great walk through town instead. There's an informative whale info center, with some great views from their second floor observatory (we even saw a sea lion or two lounging out on the rocks!) along with all the usual gift shops and some pretty good restaurant choices, all in easy walking distance. I'd say go EARLY, both to take the whale watching tours, which seemed to be selling out pretty quickly, in spite of the fog, and to avoid the MUCH larger crowds that seemed to be arriving just as we were heading out around lunch time. Don't let the crowds scare you too much though; it's a great stop and DEFINITELY worth a visit!!

One of our favorite spots! The waves crashing in, it's an amazing sunset area, whales are in the…read morecove sometimes and there are amazing shops across the street. It's awesome when it's sunny and bright and it's amazing when it's stormy and waves are crashing hard.

Park here to walk to the "Whale Cove Vista Point"!…read more Fun & picturesque spot, with free public restrooms (clean). Plenty of parking, no one here in the AM, and a very refreshing & quiet walk on the trail to the mini observation deck. Great picnic stop IMO, very quiet once on the trail to the deck, with spots to sit and relax (dedicated picnic tables / benches).

Awesome spot on the side of the road. No marked parking spots. Just park normally next to the curb…read moreand enjoy the view. It was a typical Oregon coast day. Misty but breathtakingly wonderful. There are some picnic benches and regular bench seating for more awesome views. It's a good spot to watch for whale's swimming by or just enjoy the waves.

Really awesome space to walk around and check out the water and area. We had fun just watching…read morepeople boarding various charter boats. The Coast Guard had a boat tied up. We saw it going out to sea later. We have looked down at this area from above for a long time. I'm glad we cane here and walked around.

Small harbor. I think smallest in the world! Something like that! I like the place, I like the…read morewhole area. I think I'll buy a place here! Ok i bought a place here! Hahaha watch your footing if you are dangerous, people die that go on the rocks. The water is literally a washing machine.

Had the most amazing time today with Dockside Charters!!! Can't thank them enough! Everyone on…read moreboard I think was blown away that they went literally 7 miles chasing the orca for us to see.

We were able to see one or two whales but my main complaint is there were ZERO safety instructions…read moreas we began. We were never told what to do if there was a problem or where, if any, the life jackets were. Oh, they were quick to say do not throw up in the bathroom!!!

Just like anywhere on the coast, you're not going to see much on a foggy day... but luckily we went…read morein glorious sunshine!! What a stunning view. I don't know how I never did the Otter Crest Loop, but this viewpoint is one of my new favorites, and I can't wait to show it to my kids. It's well maintained, a decent amount of parking, and the view is worth Everything. Plus, if it's just too windy, there's a little (not so little) gift shop with perfect windows for checking everything out while staying dry and breeze free. The attendants are full of fun stories and information, the shop itself is well stocked with bits and bobs to remind you of how much fun you had, and seriously, the view. Wow.

Went up mid afternoon on a Monday and there were barely any people. We took the Otter loop which I…read morerecommend because there are a bunch of little stops on the way. The view is absolutely incredible!! It was super windy so make sure to hold on to your hats!!