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Located 10 miles south of Lincoln City, little Depoe Bay is edged by modern timeshare
condominiums but still retains some original coastal charm. It lays claim to having the
'world's smallest navigable harbor' and being the 'world's whale-watching capital' -
pretty big talk for such a pint-sized town. Whale-watching and charter fishing are the
main attractions in the area, though 5 miles south of town there is also the Devil's Punch-
bowl, an impressive collapsed sea cave that churns with waves and offers good tide pools
nearby (get there via Otter Crest Loop, a scenic road).
Suite B; 11am-3pm Sun-Wed, 9am-3pm Thu-Sat)
is next to the Mazatlan restaurant. An im-
9am-5pm)
has good exhibits and provides binoculars and views out to sea. There's also a
Whale, Sealife & Shark Museum
( 541-765-2219; 234 SW US 101; adult/child 4-12yr $5/3;
9am-5pm)
, wonderful if you like dioramas. For whale-watching, contact
Dockside
Charters
(
800-733-8915;
www.docksidedepoebay.com
)
.
Sleeping & Eating
Trollers Lodge
MOTEL$
( 800-472-9335;
www.trollerslodge.com
; 355 SW US 101; d $67-97; )
Come here for a
dozen cute rooms and one- and two-bedroom suites (some with kitchenette), all decked
out in casual country style. There's a grassy yard with gas grill and picnic tables.
Inn at Arch Rock
INN$$$
( 800-767-1835;
www.innatarchrock.com
; 70 NW Sunset St; d $89-179; )
This friendly,
upscale inn has very comfortable rooms and suites, most with sea view. They range
widely in size and amenities; some have fireplace, kitchenette and sitting areas. There's a
grassy backyard and private beach cove access.
Tidal Raves
SEAFOOD$$$
( 541-765-2995;
www.tidalraves.com
; 279 US 101; mains $13-25; 11am-9pm)
Both the food
and the view are awesome at this popular restaurant overlooking the ocean. Seafood is a
specialty, from grilled wild salmon to razor clam steaks to the shrimp in green curry.
Good salads, soups and sandwiches also.
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