NEWPORT, OREGON
VISITOR INFORMATION
& ATTRACTIONS

  • Fishing, Boating & Whale Watching
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  • Two Lighthouses
  • Fresh Seafood
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  • Dining out
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  • Oregon Coast Aquarium
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  • Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center
  • Other Family Attractions
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  • Golf Courses
  • Gaming
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  • Fitness
  • Live Theater
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  • Movies
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  • Natural Wonders
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  • Culture Centers
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  • Beach Safety Advisories
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  • Shopping
  • Transportation
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  • Airport
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  • Newport Weather

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    Newport Performing Art Center Newport Visual Arts Center
    Hatfield Marine Science Center Oregon Coast Aquarium


    Newport's Historic Bay Front     		Oregon Coast Aquarium. South of the Yaquina Bridge. Natural surroundings. Natural habitats.
    Oregon Coast Aquarium
    Movies
    Live Theater
         
    Newport Performing Arts Center
    777 W. Olive Street, Newport
    (541) 994-5663
    Theatre West Of Lincoln City Ltd.
    3536 SE Highway 101, Lincoln City
    (541) 994-5663

    Browsing & Shopping
          
    Nye Beach Merchants Assoc.

    Historic Nye Beach
    This historic oceanfront neighborhood has numerous galleries, craft and gift shops, and a variety of dining and wine vendors. Home of the Newport Performing Arts Center and the Newport Visual Arts Center. Nye Beach has a fascinating assortment of hotels, condos, cottages and bed-and-breakfast inns. See Nye Beach lodging.

    Newport's Historic Bay Front
    The heart of old Newport, the bay front is where the fishing and crabbing boats tie up. Working canneries, charter boats, and visitor-friendly piers dominate the scene. Whale watching, anyone? Fresh seafood? The freshest. And something for everyone at Mariners' Square. Galleries. Gifts. Dining, fine and casual. Night life too. Bay Front Lodging
    Nessie

    Aquarium Village
    Whimsical community of gift shops, antique dealers, and artisans. Outdoor art works you have to see to believe. In South Beach, just an easy walk to the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
    South Beach Lodging

    SeaTown Shopping
    An uptown courtyard tucked under the trees and home to numerous small merchants and artisans. Champagne Patio wine shop and Deli. Seatown Books.

    Uniquely Newport
    Special Interest Shopping

    Logo Newport Sat. Market
    Newport Saturday Market
    Antique & Crafters Mall
    		  

    Arlene Stamper's Peaceful Harbor
    Quilters Cove

    Factory Outlet Mall
    Factory outlet shopping in Lincoln City.


     
    Lighthouses

    Newport is unique with its two lighthouses. See Oregon Coast Lighthouses

    Yaquina Head Lighthouse

    Yaquina Head Lighthouse

    Yaquina Bay Lighthouse

    Yaquina Bay Lighthouse

     
    Boating, Whale Watching & Charter Fishing
    Marine Discovery Tours
    Discovery    		 Newport Marina
    Newport Marina - Yaquina Bay
    Fishing Update:
    Weekly Recreational Report Marine and Shellfish
    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
    Newport Tradewinds
    Tradewinds         		Sea Gull Charters
    Seagull Charters

     
    Fresh Fish Markets
    Fish Peddler's Market
    617 SW Bay Blvd
    South Beach Fish Market (formerly Lighthouse Fish Market & Deli)
    on Coast Highway, south of the bridge
    Oregon Oyster Farm
    6878 Yaquina Bay Rd.

    Dining Out
    The following are only a few of the many outstanding restaurants.
    Fine dining or casual–it's hard to go wrong in Newport.
    Sharks Seafood Bar & Steamer
    on the Bayfront
    Whale's Tail
    on the Bayfront
    Port Dock One
    on the Bayfront
    Flashbacks
    on Coast Highway, south of the bridge
    Georgie's Beachside Grill
    on Elizabeth Street
    Newport Steak & Seafood
    on Coast Highway, just north of the bridge
    Canyon Way Bookstore & Restaurant
    on Canyon way, overlooking the bayfront
    Kum-Yon's
    on Coast Highway, just north of the bridge
    Lee's Wok
    on Coast Highway
    Rogue Ales Public House
    in South Beach on the bay

     
    Mariner Square
    on Newport's historic bay front
  • Wax Works Museum
  • Ribley's Believe It or Not
  • Undersea Gardens
  • Gifts

    • Newport Recreation Center
    • Weight room
    • Indoor track
    • Meeting facilities, some with kitchens
    • Child and youth activities
    • Aerobics and fitness classes
      ...more

     
     Golf Courses:
    Agate Beach
    Salishan
    Crestdview Hills
    Sandpines
    Olalla Valley Golf Course
    & Restaurant
    1022 Olalla Rd., Toledo
    (541) 336-2121

     
    Chinook Winds Casino
    Lincoln City
     
     
    Natural Wonders
         
    Coastal Field Trip Diary
    A pictoral tour of coastal geological features.
    Yaquina Head Natural Area
    Spectacular sea cliffs. Wild life sanctuary and sea bird nesting area. Wheelchair accessible tide pools. Nature walks. Visit Yaquina Head historical lighthouse.
    Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
    Accessible Tide Pools of Yaquina Head
    		The Accessible Tide Pools of Yaquina Head
    Accessible by wheelchair. Drive right down to the tide line.
    Cape Perpetua
    Magnificent coastal drive on your way to
    Sea Lion Caves (the world's largest sea cave).
    About an hour drive.
    Cape Perpetua

    Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center

    Oregon State University's Newport Visitor Center includes an extensive library, auditoriums, book and gift shopping and marine exhibits. Admission is free.

    Hatfield Marine Science Center

     
    Cultural Points of Interest
    Lincoln County Historical Society Museum 
     
    Newport Library
    35 NW Nye St.
    Newport Performing Arts Center
    777 W. Olive Street
    Newport Visual Art Center
    839 NW Beach Dr. Street
    Jeff's Place
    A free reading room and lending library.
    Next to the Scoop in Historic Nye Beach

     
    Transportation
    Newport Municipal Airport
    (541) 867-7422
    Yaquina Taxi Service
    (541) 265-9552
    Bus Service
    and
    Lincoln County Transit
    (541) 265-4900

    Enjoy the beautiful Oregon Coast.
    Play safely.
    OSU COASTAL SAFETY ADVISORY

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