Newport could really only exist on the Oregon Coast. Few communities embody the offbeat vibe of the Coast better, and Newport’s unconventional attractions, lighthouses, and aesthetic make it immensely memorable.
Bordering on both the Pacific Ocean and the large Yaquina Bay, Newport is so many things combined into one remarkable place. An active working waterfront, the Historical Bayfront area is home to one of Oregon’s largest commercial fishing fleets. It is also an intriguing cultural district, with shops, art galleries, chowder houses, and restaurants right next to fish processing plants and historic buildings. A second distinct area of town, Nye Beach, was the number one attraction on the Coast during the early 1900s, and is still a popular haven for the arts.
Newport has not one but two lighthouses — the original lighthouse on Yaquina Bay, and a second lighthouse built in the late 1800s on Yaquina Head, north of town. At 93 feet tall, the Yaquina Head Lighthouse is the tallest active lighthouse in Oregon. The Oregon Coast Aquarium is world class and grants passage to mesmerizing turquoise tunnels and large tanks filled with colorful fish, sharks, and even stranger creatures. Not to be outdone on striking landmarks, the Yaquina Bay Bridge is an iconic, art-deco arch bridge on Highway 101 that spans the bay.
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Central Coast
Oregon Boating Foundation
The Oregon Boating Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to get you out on the water safely. They operate out of Newport – on the Oregon Coast – where there’s access to some spectacular waterways Being on the...
600 SE Bay Blvd.Newport, OR
800-806-4882
Email us (contact[at]oregonboatingfoundation[dot]org)
Central Coast
Tips N Toes
Offering full service nail care, waxing & facials.
615 SW Hurbert StNewport, OR
(541) 265-3261
Central Coast
Nye Cottage Beads
The walls at Nye Cottage Beads are covered with thousands of strands of pressed glass beads, vintage beads, fire polish, daggers and drops, seed beads, trade beads, pearls, semi precious, shell, bone, and metal. They carry tools, a variety of...
208 NW Coast StNewport, OR
866-592-5556
Email us (nyecottage[at]icloud[dot]com)
Central Coast
Mark Builder, Dmd, Inc.
Newport, OR
(541) 264-2800
Central Coast
Newport Performing Arts Center
The Newport Performing Arts Center (PAC) is the premiere performance venue on the Oregon coast. It is home to a group of resident companies affectionately called the PACRATs. This Performing Arts Center Resident Artist Team consists of community music, theatre,...
777 W. Olive StreetNewport, OR
(541)265-2787
Email us (occa[at]coastarts[dot]org)
Central Coast
Painter’s Guide Service
Guide for Steelhead/Salmon $225 per person Drift Boat trips in my 2016 18′ Clackacraft Sled trips in 2015 20’ Alumaweld Edge Rods by Gary Loomis Pro Staff
4385 Yaquina Bay RdNewport, OR
(541) 270-1446
Email us (kpainter33704[at]yahoo[dot]com)
Central Coast
Pacific West Ambulance
Pacific West Ambulance provides quality clinical care with sophisticated training and equipment. We employ highly-trained, experienced personnel in a variety of positions, including Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians, Wheelchair Van Attendants, Billing Specialists, Vehicle Maintenance Staff, Supervisors and Managers.
609 NW Coast StNewport, OR
(541) 265-3175
Central Coast
Agate Beach Golf Course
Agate Beach Golf Course is a nine hole course located just a short distance from the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Built in 1931 and operated since 1960 by the Martin family, the course boasts a fairly level, well manicured, slightly rolling...
4100 N Coastal HighwayNewport, OR
541-265-7331
Email us (terry[at]agatebeachgolf[dot]net)
Central Coast
Don Davis Park
Don Davis Park in Newport, OR, offers panoramic ocean views, including the Yaquina Head, Lighthouse, and Cape Perpetua sights. The park features a gazebo with a 180-degree view, a Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and a cobblestone pathway to the beach. Whale...
840 W Olive StreetNewport, OR
Central Coast
Charisma Gifts
A flower and gift shop located in Newport, Oregon.
315 NW Coast StreetNewport, OR
(541) 265-4657
Central Coast
Newport to Yachats
This unique route lets you explore a spectacular stretch of central Oregon Coast at a leisurely pace, spending most of your time on the beach, not the road. When you do hit the highway, it’s to cross a pair of...
Newport, ORCentral Coast
Pacific Maritime Heritage Center
The Pacific Maritime Heritage Center is a major museum and interactive center that incorporates the working wharf, educational programs and local maritime uses. The center features maritime-related exhibits and art. It has been designed to attract, educate, and entertain all ages,...
333 SE Bay BlvdNewport, OR
(541)265-7509