Depoe Bay's harbor has an inlet leading out to the sea, and a bridge crossing that harbor that is part of Highway 101. The boardwalk and Whale Watching Center is on the North side of that bridge. Crossing the bridge and the street (to the side facing the harbor) there is a little cluster of businesses started by Carrie Newell.
We have not gone on a whale watching trip (though we are not ruling it out), or stayed at the bed and breakfast, but we went to the museum, and we ate at the cafe. For as long as we have been talking about going, we nearly missed it.
As I was getting ready to write this review, I looked up the page and found that the cafe was closed. A family death had thrown things into disarray. It seems likely that it will open again at some point, but for now there is a need to regroup.
It didn't feel right to not review; we enjoyed the marine-themed decor, the people were very nice and the food was good. They took pride in making almost everything from scratch, and what they did not make themselves they obtained locally. And yet, I can't encourage you to go, because I don't know when they will be back.
You can perhaps check out the fundraiser for the family instead: https://www.gofundme.com/f/p42983-matthew-phillips
Accessibility: The inside cafe is pretty navigable. The outside patio does have a ramp, but the incline may be a little steep.
COVID: Staff was not wearing masks, but it is the only place in town with outdoor dining. Or was.
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