A Sight to See: Whale Watching in Oregon
Have you always dreamed of seeing a whale in the wild? Whales are as elusive as they are enormous, so many people wait their entire lives to see the gentle giants. However, they’re not such a rare sight in Oregon. Roughly 20,000 whales migrate from Canada’s cold waters, along the Oregon Coast, and to Mexico’s warm breeding grounds each spring. So On the Beachfront Properties’ oceanfront hotels in Oregon, such as the newly expanded Starfish Manor Oceanfront Hotel, are the perfect place to stay when you want to go whale watching. Oregon has plenty of fun things to do and incredible sights to see, but we wait all year for the spring whale watching season. Here’s our guide to seeing whales during your visit.
Where to Go Whale Watching: Oregon Coast Hot Spots
Because the whales migrate twice each year, there are two official whale watching weeks. The spring season begins at the end of March. The Oregon State Parks system staffs 24 different spots for whale watching on the Oregon Coast, so you can drive up the world-famous Highway 101 and stop at each place along the way. In fact, they tend to swim within two and a half miles of the shore, so you might see some spouts throughout your coastal tour.
If you’re visiting outside of the official weeks, you can still go whale watching in Oregon’s Whale Watching Center, which is staffed year-round. You can always enjoy whale watching in Lincoln City, Oregon, because some whales remain all year.
Scan the horizon with your eyes. Look for water spouts and tail slaps, then use a pair of binoculars for a closer look.
Watch from the Water with Oregon Whale Watching Tours
Although you can see whales from shore, Oregon whale watching tours give you a spectacular, up-close experience. Whale Research EcoExcursions, Tradewinds Charters Whale Watching, and Whale’s Tail Charters are under 15 minutes from Starfish Manor Oceanfront Hotel, one of the best oceanfront hotels in Oregon.
Hotel Room with a View
As On the Beachfront Properties’ premier oceanfront hotel, Starfish Manor Oceanfront Hotel offers breathtaking ocean views right from your private suite. Keep your binoculars near the floor-to-ceiling windows so that you don’t miss a minute of whale watching in Oregon. Contact us today to book your stay!