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Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint, Depoe Bay, OR

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Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint

Rugged basalt-rimmed bay on the Oregon coast, popular for whale watching and seabird viewing.

Depoe Bay, OR

About Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint

Boiler Bay sits on a rocky stretch of the Oregon coast near Lincoln City, with basalt rims and rocky spurs where waves break hard. The panoramic lookout is a good spot to watch for gray whales throughout the year, and it is regarded as one of the better places in Oregon to spot ocean birds, so bringing binoculars helps. At low tide visitors can see the boiler of the freighter J. Marhoffer, which wrecked off the point in 1910. The park is open for day use all year.

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