Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint — Attraction in Newport

This was my favorite wave watching spot on a month long trip to Oregon. Five minutes south of Depoe Bay. Thought I was going to be here two minutes and ended up staying four hours, then going back multiple times. Totally awesome rounded rocky cliff viewpoint with large mowed grassy area. Half oval shaped pullout with parking for 50 or so cars. Right off the 101. Restrooms, trash can, and a couple picnic tables by the parking, but three more on clifftop if you follow trail past the bathrooms on the right to the whale spotting deck in the trees (a very magical short walk). Very wide view of ocean in all directions from the point, plus a solitary bench with wave viewing so awesome that it's like its own amusement park ride. Huge, amazing, dramatic surf against cliff rocks at high tide and whales right offshore at times. Seals on rocks and in surf. Plenty of space for social distancing and your own spot for viewing. No beach or direct ocean access.

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