Sea Lion Caves...
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Oregon Sea Lion Caves...a must see. Yes, if you are traveling the Oregon Coast you have to stop in and see the Caves. They are a tourist attraction requiring an entrance fee but well worth cost and visit.
Our kids, us included, love this natural attraction. You'll descend, by stairs, walkways and an elevator 208-feet into the caves. It's spectacular as you make your descent. The views are awe-inspiring of the ocean cliffs, gulls soaring in the winds and the majestic Heceta Head Light House off in the distance.
The Caves Are Huge...
They are noted in the Guiness World Records as the world's largest Sea Cave.
Thousands of years of coastal ocean water surge carved out the caves in the
cliffs. A perfect sanctuary for sea lions. It's a little cool in the
caves so be prepared if you or your kids are susceptible to cold. It's a great
refuge if the weather is hot, a nice place to cool down.
Once in the Sea Lion Caves, there is no time limit. You can walk up to a fenced area and
admire the Sea Lions for hours. You and your little ones are protected by a
fenced-off area. You will not walk amongst the Sea Lions; however, you will get
pretty close.
If you are filming or taking pictures it's a little challenging because of the
lighting and the chain-linked fence. To overcome this obstacle we positioned the
lens right up next to an opening in the fence. As a result, we got pretty good
pictures, no fence was showing.
Location of The Sea Lion Caves...
The Caves on the west side of Highway 101, 11 miles north of Florence and
38 miles south of Newport. They are open from 8:00 a.m. July and August, 9:00
a.m. the rest of the year. Closing time varies. Give them a call at
541-547-3111.
Bring your binoculars along to view birds and if your timing is right you
may see the gray whales during their migration.
Contact us about
your experience at the Sea Lion Caves.
Enjoy the caves,
Craig Dahl - The Travel Expert
Senior Editor
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