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
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
Email us (blm_or_no_yhona_comments[at]blm[dot]gov)
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)
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
Marine Discovery Tours
Marine Discovery Tours offers Whale Watching and Sea Life Cruises daily from March through October. Visitors can look for everything from grey whales to tiny plankton while aboard the largest cruiser on the Coast, the 65′ Discovery.
345 SW Bay BlvdNewport, OR
541-265-6200
Email us (Captain[at]MarineDiscovery[dot]com)
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
Ripleys Believe It or Not World of Adventure
Curious? Enter the world of the strange and wonderful at the world’s great sideshow- Ripleys Believe It or Not World of Adventure on Newport’s famous Bayfront. Since Robert Ripley’s first Cartoon in 1918, Robert Ripley traveled the world collecting oddities...
250 SW Bay BoulevardNewport, OR
541-265-2206
Email us (ripleysnewport[at]obmg[dot]com)
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
Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site
Yaquina Bay State Park is located in Newport at the north end of Yaquina Bay near its outlet to the Pacific Ocean. The bluff is forested with spruce and pine, but the real star is the historic lighthouse. The lighthouse...
Newport, OR541-265-5679
Central Coast
Party With Carol
A party decorations and supply store also carrying gifts, tees and party wrap.
429 SW Coast HwyNewport, OR
(541) 265-9377
Central Coast
Newport Candy Shoppe Ltd.
Enjoy taffy, chocolates and caramel corn all made on site in Newport’s hometown Chocolate Factory and Gift Shop in South Beach. For the ultimate delicious treat, stop by the Newport Candy Shoppe on the SW Bayfront Blvd.
3211 S Coast HwyNewport, OR
(541) 265-2580
Central Coast
Mikoleit’s Guide Service
I got my feet wet guiding with Rainbow King Lodge in Alaska and deckhanding aboard offshore charters out of Newport and Depoe Bay. That led towards a natural progression of guiding clients for some of the most sought after fish...
435 NW Nye St Apt BNewport, OR
(541) 921-3560
Email us (Jmikoleit[at]outlook[dot]com)
Central Coast
Doug Chadwick, Dds
Comprehensive, conservative dental care for every member of the family.
123 SE DouglasNewport, OR
(541) 265-4221