With miles of sandy ocean beaches, forest roads, hiking trails, wilderness areas and a picturesque bay, this is the coast treasured by Oregonians. If you enjoy windsurfing, kayaking, boating, fishing, sailing, hiking or cycling...or if you just like to wander around on the beach, Waldport is the place you need to visit. With a family owned, family friendly golf course available, the brand new Skateboard Park and antique stores, there is something for everyone in your family. The Oregon State Marine Board rates the Alsea Bay in the top five in the state for annual usage. A visit to the Alsea Bay Interpretive Center located at 620 NW Spring street next to the Alsea Bay Bridge, provides information on the history of the Alsea Bridge as well as information on area landmarks. It is also the home of the Waldport Chamber of Commerce and provides information on businesses in the area, maps and directories. Stop by and talk to one of our knowledgeable and hard-working volunteers!!
Attractions
Alsea Bridge Interpretive Center
The Historic Alsea Bay Bridge Interpretive Center in Waldport was constructed by the Oregon Department of Transportation as part of the bridge replacement project. It's operated by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department with help from the Waldport Chamber of Commerce. There are daily bridge tours during the summer (at 2 p.m.) led by a park naturalist. The tours cover the story of the bridge replacement.
Sea Lion Caves
You will descending 208 feet down into the world's largest and most spectacular sea cave. The cave is the home of the wild steller sea lion, primarily during the fall and winter months and is called the hauling area. The rock ledge below the lookout located just outside the cave is the sea lions home during the spring and summer, and is where they breed and bear their young. Sea lions live at Sea Lion Caves year round.
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
We have 23 miles of trails that include both seashore and forest settings. Most of the Scenic Area's shoreline is rock intertidal, with tidepools and crashing waves. It is also a protected Marine Garden and so requires folks to take only pictures and none of the treasures they will see as they walk along the surf. The forest trails stretch up to the ridge east of the Interpretive Center, and take the visitor through managed forests, undisturbed wilderness, meadows of wildflowers, and back down into old growth forest along the creeks. The most popular forest trail leads the visitor one mile to the Giant Spruce Tree - a massive tree that is over 500 years old. Cape Perpetua Interpretive Center offers films, an incredible view, and temporary and permanent exhibits, which explain the cultural and natural history of the area. The Interpretive Center is the jumping off point for the 2,700 acre Scenic Area.
About Oregon
Because Oregon has both natural beauty and a diverse climate, there is much to see and do. The arrival of winter sends the skier to Mt. Bachelor or Mt. Hood Ski Resorts. Hunters seek game in the fall and fisherman can be found on the various rivers regardless of the season. An abundance of state parks and campgrounds satisfy the need for outdoor retreats. The Pacific Ocean and Yaquina Bay are the bounty of Waldport, providing an endless array of recreational activities. Fishing, crabbing, tide pooling, beach walking, whale watching, clamming, boating or kite flying are excellent ways to replenish energy levels. Don't take our word for it, come and see for yourself what a wonderful place Waldport is to live and play.
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