Newport Historic Bayfront

Newport’s Historic Bayfront is where maritime legacy meets coastal culture. It's a lively blend of fishing industry, wildlife encounters, local arts, and legendary seafood. Whether you’re here for photo ops, chowder, sea lions, or sunset cruises, the Bayfront offers a timeless coastal experience that echoes the rhythms of the Oregon Coast.

What began in the late 1800s as a modest commercial harbor—with jetties built in the 1890s to guide boats in and out of the bay—grew into Oregon’s largest coastal fishing port.Today, this lively “Old Town” district blends public decks, commercial docks, and historic buildings with rows of seafood markets, art galleries, boutique shops, and taverns. Stroll the wooden boardwalk to watch fishing boats unload their haul, sea lions bask in the sun, and seafood purveyors offer fresh oysters and smoked salmon straight off the docks.