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Whale watching – |
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 Onshore whale watching – The lookout tower on the Westport jetty (Neddie Rose Lane) is the entrance to the harbor. This is a good location to spot gray whales migrating north, last March to May. Bring binoculars. |
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Next to the viewing tower are picnic tables, bring lunch and snacks, or walk down the street to Whale of a Cone ice cream shop. |
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Whale watching cruises – Gray whale watching cruises (March to May) are available from Ocean Sportfishing at Westport Marina. Along with gray whales, you might see an orca also (orcas hunt the gray whales). |
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Westport Light State Park – |
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Long flat sand beach, look for sand dollars and shells, build sand castles and driftwood forts, and go kite flying. |
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Westport Maritime Museum – |
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Out in front, are marine life skeletons – gray whale, sea lion, porpoise, minke whale. Inside the museum is a 19th century fresnel lens from the Destruction Island Lighthouse, model ships, exhibits about shipwrecks, and coast guard rescues. |
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Museum is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. |
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Westport Seafood Festival – Don't miss the yearly seafood festival in summer – fresh barbecued salmon, white fish and oysters, chowder, corn on the cob, live music and locally made crafts. |
