Your recipe for a romantic getaway in Depow Bay begins right here. With beautiful oceanfront scenery, romantic hotels, and fine-dining restaurants, there’s no better place to celebrate your love for one another.
Wine tasting a local winery
Toast your love for one another with a visit to one of the local wineries. In town, enjoy great wine and great views at the Depoe Bay Winery. Yielding wines from the fertile Willamette Valley in Oregon, Depoe Bay Winery specializes in Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris. Or stop in at the Flying Dutchman Winery, near Otter Rock, just four miles south of Whale Cove Inn, for some of the most epic views and Oregon wines around.
Take in the scenery along the Otter Crest Loop
On your way to Flying Dutchman Winery, be sure to take the Otter Crest Loop. A short drive from Whale Cove Inn, along Highway 101, the loop winds west of the highway, offering a leisurely drive to some of the coast’s most interesting geological formations and views. The loop itself climbs over the 500-foot Cape Foulweather, guiding visitors to beautiful coastal landscapes and viewpoints unique to Oregon.
Take a drive down the Oregon Coast
Hop in the car for a coastal road trip along Hwy 101. Discover quiet scenic viewpoints from rugged cliffs, quaint coastal communities, picturesque lighthouses, and plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife such as gray whales. Depoe Bay is located along Hwy 101, in Oregon’s Central Coast, making it an easy add-on or jumping-off point for your romantic road trip.
Search for hidden treasures
Discover the miles of sandy beaches and hidden treasures near Depoe Bay, in the town of Lincoln City. Search for hidden colorful glass floats during their Finders Keepers event or keep your eye out year-round as there is always something to find.
Dine at Restaurant Beck
Pull out all the stops and make dinner reservations at Restaurant Beck. Located at Whale Cove Inn, Restaurant Beck specializes in New American cuisine with a fresh twist on fine dining along the Oregon Coast. Enjoy main courses made with hand-selected ingredients brought in fresh from local purveyors and farmers, all complete with stunning panoramic views of Whale Cove.
Stay at Whale Cove Inn
Complete your romantic getaway in Depoe Bay with a stay at Whale Cove Inn. Romance is in our nature with our secluded coastal location and luxurious accommodations. Choose from seven signature suites that boast unparalleled views of Whale Cove, one of the most scenic bays on the entire Oregon coastline. Our suites feature stunning ocean and bay views, warming gas fireplaces, King-size TempurPedic sleep systems, and private balconies with Jacuzzi tubs complete with unobstructed views. Each room at our boutique hotel is generously spacious and thoughtfully designed to be an oasis of tranquility for a couple’s retreat.
Add on romantic packages
Make your stay with us even more special by adding on one of our romantic packages for added ambiance. Choose from a delicious bottle of local wine, sparkling champagne, or sparkling wine, each with two etched Whale Cove Inn wine glasses. Upgrade to our premier package and receive two monogrammed Whale Cove Inn robes in addition to a bottle of champagne and champagne flutes.

