an eclectic mix of families and retirees from varied geographic and cultural backgrounds
Little Whale Cove
Little Whale Cove
Welcome to Little Whale Cove
We live in a forest, where it meets the ocean, high atop volcanic cliffs, along the beautiful Central Oregon Coast.
This Northwest gem includes 40 acres of common area, with a recreation center, indoor pool and spa, exercise room, tennis courts, meeting rooms and many miles of roads and paved or wooden walking paths that meander through rainforest woodlands and along breathtaking ocean cliffs. Some of these paths lead to “Little Whale Cove,” a pond created by three streams, as they join the ocean.
A Never Ending “Adventurous Journey”
Little Whale Cove is a very special community in a very special place. There’s a rich history, dynamic ecology and diversity of flora and fauna. An active and involved membership offers ample opportunity to make friends, join a social club, volunteer, take a class or enjoy barbecues, seasonal pot-lucks and holiday parties.
Our History
These photos were passed along from the Halvorson family.
They show glimpses of what our community looked like prior to construction, which began in the early 1970’s.
Little Whale Cove History
This link will take you to a general history of the land and its owners written by former resident Jodi Weeber.
Depoe Bay History
This link will take you the City of Depoe Bay’s history on their website.
Original road access to Little Whale Cove and the Maling Estate. (circa 1920)
The barn and storage buildings are still standing, converted into our present day Recreation Center Complex. (circa 1930)
Sadly this building was removed
Photo of the original Maling Estate, constructed, we believe, in the roaring 20's
Photo of the original Maling Estate, constructed, we believe, in the roaring 20's
Photos courtesy of the Lincoln County Historical Society
Little Whale Cove is the only private beach in Oregon. It's actually a brackish freshwater pond, thus the exception from the Oregon Beach Act
These photos provide a glimpse into the history of Little Whale Cove during the days of William Depoe, the Siletz Tribe and Maling family
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