Yachats beach bungalow

06/02/2026

01/22/2026

Beach day with the dogs !
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/40002537?viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76

12/28/2025

Come to the coast for Winter Whale Watch Week Dec. 27-31!

We know where you can stay! (Hint, hint!)

In the winter we watch nearly 20,000 gray whales from mid-December through mid-January as they travel south to the warm lagoons of Baja Mexico.

Park rangers and volunteers will be on hand 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 14 locations along the Oregon coast.

📍 Fort Stevens State Park
📍 Neahkahnie Mountain Overlook
📍 Cape Meares Lighthouse
📍 Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint
📍 The Whale Watching Center
📍 Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint
📍 Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
📍 Yachats State Recreation Area
📍 Cape Perpetua Turnout
📍 Heceta Head Lighthouse
📍 Umpqua Lighthouse
📍 Shore Acres State Park
📍 Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint
📍 Harris Beach State Park

🐳ℹ️ orwhalewatch.org



Call the hotel directly and ask for best specials! All our rooms are oceanfront. 🐳

#541-997-8263
Driftwood Shores Resort & Conference Center
88416 1st Ave
Florence, OR

12/27/2025

Plan a winter coastal getaway and enjoy front-row whale watching from Florence while you’re here. 🐳 Winter Whale Watch Week runs December 27–31, when nearly 20,000 gray whales migrate south along the Oregon Coast toward Baja, Mexico.

From Florence, you can watch from iconic local spots like Driftwood Shores Resort and Sea Lion Caves, as well as nearby viewing areas including Heceta Head Lighthouse and Umpqua Lighthouse. Oregon State Park rangers and trained volunteers will be stationed daily from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at designated coastal viewpoints to help spot whales and share insights.

Make it a full experience—stay, dine, shop, and explore while enjoying one of winter’s best natural shows in Oregon’s Coastal Playground. Get details and viewing tips at orwhalewatch.org.