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
Burrows House Museum
A local history museum and research library in a Queen Anne–style Victorian home from 1895.Built in 1895 as a home for newlyweds Susan and John Burrows, both in their 60s. The house was originally located at Alder and the Coast...
545 SW 9th StNewport, OR
(541)265-7509
Central Coast
Oc Eye Care Llc
Every person has unique visual needs. Dr. Schroeder and staff at OC Eye Care provide quality care for our patients, all within a caring, relaxed, and clean environment. Getting a correct contact lens or spectacle prescription is only the first...
825 SW Abbey StNewport, OR
(541) 264-7726
Email us (oceyecarellc[at]gmail[dot]com)
Central Coast
Newport Liquor Store
Your one stop shopping for beer, wine, liquor, growler refill, mix items, party supplies, cigars, tobacco, lottery and so much more! We have two locations. Waldport 235 SW Hwy 101 and Newport 2019 N. Coast Hwy.
2019 N Coast HwyNewport, OR
(541) 265-5621
Email us (newportwaldportliquor[at]gmail[dot]com)
Central Coast
Yaquina Head Lighthouse
Yaquina Head has the tallest tower on the Oregon Coast, and stands at 162 feet above sea level. This is the only lighthouse in Oregon with a marble floor. Yaquina Head is open to the public, and surrounded by the...
Newport, OR
541-574-3100
Email us (foyl[at]yaquinalights[dot]org)
Central Coast
Salon Ethos
Salon Ethos gives expert personal style to everyone we serve. From hair color to make-up, we will help you with your personal style. All our stylists are highly skilled & educated in all aspects of hair care.
145 N. Coast Hwy Suite FNewport, OR
(541) 574-4445
Email us (info[at]salon-ethos[dot]com)
Central Coast
Newport Vision Center
Full service eye-care facility that provides medical and optical services.
914 SW Hurbert StreetNewport, OR
(541) 265-2020
Email us (newportvision[at]gmail[dot]com)
Central Coast
Hatfield Marine Science Center
The Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) is a research and teaching facility located on the Yaquina Bay estuary, about one mile from the open waters of the Pacific Ocean. HMSC plays an integral role in programs of...
2030 SE Marine Science DrNewport, OR
541.867.0100
Email us (hmsc[at]oregonstate[dot]edu)
Central Coast
Currey Guide Service
Currey Guide Service offers guided fishing trips for sturgeon, steelhead and salmon on the McKenzie, Alsea, Columbia, Willamette, Umpqua, Siuslaw, Coquille, Nestucca, Wilson, Siletz rivers and the Multnomah Channel.
Newport, OR
541-914-3899
Email us (curt[at]curreyguideservice[dot]com)
Central Coast
Childish Tendencies
Find unique toys and clothing at this store for the young and young at heart.
412 SW Bay BoulevardNewport, OR
541-265-4491
Email us (childishtendenciesnewport[at]gmail[dot]com)
Central Coast
Kindred Hearts at Canyon Way
We are officially kind of sort of open! We have big plans in the works and are able to open while we work on them. The shop will change and grow and be in various states of disarray as we...
1216 SW Canyon WayNewport, OR
Central Coast
Oregon Coast Aquarium
Take a deep dive into marine science at one of the nation’s top aquariums. An icon of Newport, the Oregon Coast Aquarium is a public aquatic and marine science exhibition facility offering educational programs. Exhibits showcase seabirds, marine mammals, fishes,...
2820 SE Ferry Slip RoadNewport, OR
541-867-3474
Email us (info[at]aquarium[dot]org)