In less than an hour and a half from Depoe Bay is the city of Tillamook, Oregon. Best known for its cheese factory, Tillamook offers plenty more for both first-time and returning visitors. A perfect day trip from Depoe Bay, here’s how you can spend one day in Tillamook, Oregon.
Visit the Tillamook Cheese Factory
One of the most popular things to do in Tillamook is to visit the Tillamook Creamery. The well-known creamery dishes out 160,000+ pounds of cheese every single day. Take the self-guided tour where you can learn about their cheese making process, history of the company, and sample some of the food yourself.
Cape Lookout State Park
Enjoy an easy two-mile hike through Cape Lookout State Park. Be led through giant spruces and western red cedars, to viewpoints of Cascade Head and Cape Meares. Discover colorful wildflowers, wildlife, more than 150 species of birds, and picnic areas for an afternoon lunch.
Cape Meares Light
One of the more fun things to do on the Oregon Coast is to visit a lighthouse. Tillamook is home to the Cape Meares Light, located at the Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint. The Cape’s location rests 200 feet above the ocean which provides vista views for miles. The lighthouse only stands 38 feet tall, commanding the designation as the shortest lighthouse in Oregon.
Be sure to visit the Cape Mears National Wildlife Refuge as well, located next door. Spanning 140 acres of forest, visitors will enjoy scenic views, trails, century-old Sitka Spruce, and an abundance of wildlife.
Tillamook Air Museum
A truly unique museum, the Tillamook Air Museum explores and showcases wartime and aviation aircrafts from WW II to present day. The museum is housed in the Hangar B, built back in 1943 to help protect the West Coast during the war.
Tillamook Forest Center
The Tillamook Forest Center is an educational and recreational center that focuses on the historic Tillamook burn and reforestation efforts. This is a great stop that the entire family will enjoy.
Stay at Whale Cove Inn
End your one day in Tillamook, Oregon with a night at Whale Cove Inn. Our luxurious boutique hotel has everything you need to relax and unwind after a long day of sightseeing. Enjoy oceanfront views, luxurious furnishings, and a private balcony with an outdoor soaking tub from your elegant suite. There truly is no better way to enjoy the Oregon Coast than with a stay at Whale Cove Inn!
