Newport is located on the central coast of Oregon and has been a much loved tourist destination since the 1860’s. The luscious Yaquina Bay oyster put Newport on the map as a world famous destination for seafood enthusiasts. These famous oysters are now commercially grown local and tourists can buy the oysters and watch them be processed at the Oregon Oyster Company.
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is a top tourist attraction on the Oregon coast. The facility itself spans 29 acres and plays host to more than 190 animal species, including otters, seals, sea lions and a giant octopus. This facility includes six acress of cliffs, rocky caves, tide pools and trails. Experience the largest seabird aviary in North America. The Oregon Coast Aquarium’s rocky coast exhibit features sea lions, seals and sea otters splashing and playing in the water. The aquarium is very busy during the summer and we suggest that you purchase tickets or make reservations in advance.
Beach goers enjoy a variety of different beaches in Newport. South Beach State Park is located just two miles south of Newport and has wide sandy beaches bordering a great picnic area and campground. The Cobble Beach, that is a portion of the Yaquina Head Natural Area has plentiful marine life in the a rock laden tidal area. Observe and interact with sea stars, sea urchins, crabs and hermit crabs. The shops, restaurants and vacation rental lodging in the Nye Beach area, flatter an unrestrained sandy beach.
Bay Boulevard is a well-liked visitors area where restaurants, shops, galleries, and attractions are located side by side with working canneries and fish-packing companies. Tourists can also enlist for boat tours and whale watching excursions along the bay front. Some Newport vacation rental companies have crab rings for use by guests, as well as crab cookers to use.
A plethora of fishing charters are offered to take visitors fishing for salmon. Crabbing and clamming are also outstanding in the Bay area.
Climbing to the summit of the 93-foot Yaquina Head Lighthouse to see the impressive view from Oregon's tallest lighthouse is always a good time. Visitors can find coastal sea birds such as cormorants, murres, and guillemots, as well as harbor seals, sea lions and grey whales at many times during the year.
The endless assortment of natural resources and activities for tourists to enjoy makes Newport an incredible place to visit. Newport vacation rentals are an excellent way for visitors to enjoy the Oregon coast with the feeling of being at home.
