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Rebecca Meyers<\/strong> | Lifestyle Editor<\/span><\/p>\n During spring, there\u2019s yet another reason to visit the Oregon coast: you might see a whale or two. Migratory patterns bring a few different species, such as gray whales, blue whales and humpback whales up the coast of the Pacific Northwest, according to the Oregonian. As a result, there\u2019s a chance they can be seen at just about any point along the coast. Some places, however, are better than others. Here are just a few places to look out for whales when visiting the coast this spring.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Depoe Bay – Just south of Lincoln City, Depoe Bay is home to the Whale Watch Center and is considered the whale watching capital of Oregon. <\/span><\/p>\n Address: 119 US-101, Depoe Bay, OR<\/span><\/p>\n Price: Free<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Yaquina Head – Located in Newport, home of the Oregon Coast Aquarium and two different lighthouses, Yaquina Head lighthouse is one of the prime places to spot whales.<\/span><\/p>\n Address: 750 NW Lighthouse Dr, Newport, OR<\/span><\/p>\n Price: $7 for day pass, $15 for annual pass<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cape Perpetua – Near Yachats on the central Oregon Coast, the scenic Cape Perpetua is another great lookout.<\/span><\/p>\n Address: 2400 US-101, Yachats, OR (Visitor center)<\/span><\/p>\n Price: $5 parking<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cape Kiwanda – Pacific City\u2019s picturesque natural area, Cape Kiwanda, is just over an hour from Western. <\/span><\/p>\n Address: Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City, OR <\/span><\/p>\n Price: Free<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ecola State Park – The farthest north, Ecola State Park is not just \u00a0good whale watching spot, but is also near attractions such as Cannon Beach and Seaside.<\/span><\/p>\n