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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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)
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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
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)
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Newport Discovery Zoo
The Newport Discovery Zoo is a beautiful and spacious zoo that rescues animals and educates visitors. The Zoo may be small, but it has a lot to offer the city of Newport. Newport Discovery Zoo is a small hometown petting...
3101 Ferry Slip RoadNewport, OR
541-961-6371
Central Coast
Newport Dental
Newport Dental provides advanced dentistry with a gentle, personal touch. Dr. Loiselle has dedicated his professional career to providing you with the best that dentistry has to offer
612 SW 9th St.Newport, OR
(541) 265-8501
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
Newport Aquatics Center
The Newport pool is a year-round indoor swimming facility. The pool offers recreational swimming, swim lessons, lap swims, water fitness, special event swims, swim team, and pool rentals. The heated indoor pool is 25 yards, eight lanes, an activity pool...
225 SE Avery StNewport, OR
541-265-7770
Central Coast
Roby’s Furniture
Founded in 1950. This is the place to come for the really good stuff: the just-right furniture, appliances and bedding that have filled our neighbor’s homes!
5111 N Coast HwyNewport, OR
(541) 265-9520
Central Coast
Ocean Shore State Recreation Area
Oregon's shoreline is a geologic mix of sandy beaches, rocky shores and towering capes rising from the sea. All of it — stretching from the Columbia River south to the Oregon/California border and between the vegetation line and extreme low...
Newport, OR(541) 563-8500
Central Coast
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
Yaquina Bay lighthouse was built in 1871, but is no longer in use today. Due to this, a few ghost stories have been told about this particular lighthouse. Visitors can tour the lighthouse itself, as well as a gift shop...
Newport, OR541-265-5679
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)
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Newport Candy Shoppe
Enjoy homemade taffy and candy corn at the Newport Candy Shoppe.
440 SW Bay Blvd.Newport, OR
(541) 265-2580