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.
Featured Spots
Central Coast
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1948, the Newport Chamber is a non-profit organization of more than 500 local businesses, organizations, and individuals. Their mission is to unite the efforts of the citizens in promoting the civic, commercial, agricultural, tourism, marine and industrial welfare...
555 SW Coast Hwy.Newport, OR
541-265-8801
Email us (info[at]newportchamber[dot]org)
Central Coast
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
Jutting into the Pacific Ocean, this harsh, unforgiving environment hosts many forms of life. Harbor seals and whales are visible offshore year-round. In spring and summer, thousands of seabirds flock to the near-shore islands to breed and raise their young....
750 NW Lighthouse Dr.Newport, OR
541-574-3100
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 RdNewport, OR
541-867-3474
Email us (info[at]aquarium[dot]org)
Central Coast
Tips N Toes
Offering full service nail care, waxing & facials.
615 SW Hurbert St. Ste. CNewport, OR
(541) 265-3261
Central Coast
Beverly Beach State Park
Beverly Beach is popular for a reason! Like magic, a well-known walkway goes under the highway and emerges to the long expanse of sandy beach extending from Yaquina Head (you can see the lighthouse from here) to the headlands of...
Newport, OR(541)265-9278
Central Coast
The Twining Thread
The Twining Thread’s mission is to keep the needlearts alive. They offer classes and the finest kits, gifts and supplies for a variety of needlework techniques.
255 NW Coast StNewport, OR
(541) 265-2166
Central Coast
101 Local By Specifically Pacific
An Oregon Coastal lifestyle and clothing company, all Specifically Pacific clothing is made in America, printed with ocean-friendly Inks, and designed locally.
342 SW Bay BlvdNewport, OR
541-272-9896
Email us (101[at]specificallypacific[dot]com)
Central Coast
Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores
We stock more than 8,500 products including beverages, bakery items, catering supplies, dairy and deli products, fresh meat, fresh produce, frozen foods, grocery products, janitorial supplies & more.
156 NE 7th StNewport, OR
(541) 265-7571
Central Coast
Newport Physical Therapy
Newport PT is located in the Bridgeview Building just a few blocks north of the Yaquina Bay Bridge. The staff at Newport PT are a group of professionals who love where they live, love where they work, and are extremely...
1010 SW Coast Hwy Suite 102Newport, OR
(541) 265-4252
Central Coast
Central Oregon Coast Association
Newport, OR
541-265-2064
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
Rapid Rescue Edu, Llc
Providing quality first aid, CPR, AED, pediatric ADU, basic life support, Advanced Cardiovascular life support
Newport, OR(360) 421-6268