Seals hauled out sunbathing at Pirate Cove, at the south end of North Point at Depoe Bay today. It was 81°F when we left at noon!
Where there's boats there's usually whales nearby. Depoe Bay has a few charter companies that can take you out to see the gray whales up close. (I believe that white spot to the right of the boat is a whale.) We saw 3-4 in this area just today. They love the kelp beds for the microscopic krill that they eat.
We just park nearby and watch from the basalt flow just north of the bay proper. There's several park benches along the path to watch from!
@Teej_Muk We did Carrie's tour (Whale Research EcoExcursions) and it was AWESOME. She is very very good.
@kismatt
Yes I believe she is a scientist who studies the whales in the area. I think she even has her dog trained to help out!
@kismatt
Oh wow! You got to see one breaching! Good for you!
@kismatt
How exciting for you all in the boat! Glad you had such a great experience there. I love North Point; it's my favorite spot on the entire Oregon coast. 🐳❤️🌟