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Whale Cove Viewing Platform

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Looking west from Whale Cove Viewing Platform. Terrain and imagery at true elevation.
Position
Mile ~125 of 347
Access
On the byway
Elevation
33 ft
View
West · 270°
Light
Best at sunset
Relief
101 ft drop
Photos · Real imagery only
Depoe Bay Ocean Wayside
Joanie · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
500px provided description: A series of photos showcasing the elements of nature; Wind, Earth, Fire, Water. [#landscape ,#sea ,#water ,#beach ,#blue ,#coast ,#ocean ,#waves ,#beautiful ,#sand ,#seascape ,#oregon ,#pacificnorthwest]
John Stebbins · CC BY 3.0 · source
Rocky Creek is a spectacular ocean-front park on a forested bluff overlooking the ocean. Offshore rocks provide spectacular wave action in storms and are nesting areas for birds and sea lions and harbor seals. The viewpoint is an official Whale Spoken Here site for watching gray whales. (taken from
Bonnie Moreland from Oregon, United States · Public domain · source
The historic Depoe Bay Bridge on US 101 in Depoe Bay, Oregon , United States , is listed on the US National Register of Historic Places .
Ian Poellet · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Rocky Creek Bridge No. 01089
CarlsJr10 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Rocky Creek Bridge No. 01089 Rocky Creek Bridge No. 01089 with Pacific Ocean in background
Jmk7 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
When to look · Sun at this latitude

Light

This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.

DateSunriseSunsetGolden hour
March equinox07:2019:2918:50
June solstice05:3121:0720:21
September equinox07:0419:1518:37
December solstice07:5216:3915:50

Local time (America/Los_Angeles). Computed for this exact position.

Getting there · Position and access

Where it is

Mile 125 of 347 along Pacific Coast.

  • Newport10.4 mi south
  • Lincoln City12.4 mi north-northeast
  • Dallas38.1 mi east-northeast
← Before it: Alsea Avenue Scenic View AreaAfter it: Cape Perpetua Overlook Day Use →
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Common questions

How high is Whale Cove Viewing Platform?

Whale Cove Viewing Platform sits at about 33 feet (10 m).

Is Whale Cove Viewing Platform better at sunrise or sunset?

Sunset. The land falls away from Whale Cove Viewing Platform toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.

What is the nearest town to Whale Cove Viewing Platform?

Newport, 10 miles S of Whale Cove Viewing Platform.

What is the next lookout after Whale Cove Viewing Platform?

Cape Perpetua Overlook Day Use is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Whale Cove Viewing Platform.

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A scenic overlook on Pacific Coast, reported by OpenStreetMap.

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