Depoe Bay Real Estate
Depoe Bay
"WHALE WATCHING CAPITAL OF THE OREGON COAST"
Depoe Bay is a small coastal villages with some major attractions for both visitors and locals alike. With its rugged and beautiful coastline shaped by the powerful force of nature, Depoe Bay is also home to the world’s smallest navigable harbor. Standing next to the bridge one can view the small and often turbulent opening to the harbor which the fishing boats and the coast guard must carefully navigate to avoid the rocks and bridge pilings - it is quite a feat to see!
Depoe Bay is very pedestrian friendly with wide paved walkways on both sides of Highway 101 in its downtown district.
On its ocean side ancient lava beds send up spouting geysers as the waves run through them and many an unsuspecting pedestrian making their way along the sidewalk flanked by the seawall which runs the length of the downtown area gets a chilly salt water shower. Whales are seen at close range and it is no surprise that the Depoe Bay Whale Center is located at the mouth of the harbor and is Oregon ’s newest State Park and the home of the highly acclaimed “Whale Watching Spoken Here” program. The center does a wonderful job of sharing information about whales and helping visitors to understand and appreciate these fabulous mammals..
Along the east side of the street are colorful shops, cafes and restaurants serving up coastal delights and making bold claims about their clam chowder as well as serving up most other styles of cuisine. Whether you are in the mood for casual dining, a buffet or fine dining - you will not leave Depoe Bay hungry! It is easy to spend an entire day brousing through the gift shops, apparel stores, viewing local art at the galleries and trying the abundant freshly made candies and salt water taffys.
Of course, just one day in Depoe Bay is hardly enough so fortunately there is a wide array of hospitality available. Visitors can select from quaint motels, resort hotels, B&B’s, timeshare condos as well as RV parks. Much of the lodging are either ocean front or enjoy stunning ocean views.
Much more than just a tourist mecca; Depoe Bay is home to the Coast Guard and to many working fisherman. The harbor wakes up early as fisherman and visitors get ready for deep-sea fishing. There are year round charters available as boats set out to catch: Dungeness Crab, Albacore Tuna, Halibut, Chinook and Coho Salmon, Ling Cod and many varieties of delicious rockfish.
Along with fishing, Depoe Bay is also home to a resident pod of grey whales who claim Depoe Bay for their own for roughly 10 months of the year. They can be easily viewed from shore or one can take a whale watching trip for a close up view.
A Little History
On May 22 in 1973 Depoe Bay officially became a city as a result of 174 residents voting for incorporation versus the 53 who had voted against it. In year 200, the U.S Census counted 1174 Depoe Bay residents. The first inhabitants though were Native Americans from the original Siletz tribe. Sir Francis Drake visited the area in 1579 and his society - the Drake Society has a detailed account of the culture and lifestyle of the native population in 1579. More information on the history of Depoe Bay can be found at the Depoe Bay Chamber of Commerce.
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Lincoln City, Oregon, please let John Iwamura and Oregon Coast Dream
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Whale watching capital of the Oregon Coast: Depoe Bay and Central Oregon Coast Real Estate For Sale!
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