Location: Newport
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5 Beaches in Newport That You Shouldn't Miss
With its ideal location on the magnificently rugged Oregon Coast, the entire city of Newport is a natural observatory that offers a number of fun and educational activities for the whole family. Spend the morning exploring tide pools, combing the beach for fossils and spotting marine life in their natural habitats. Then head over to the Oregon Coast Aquarium where you can pet an octopus and walk through a glass tunnel surrounded by sharks. Newport is also home to two lighthouses, one of which is the tallest on the Oregon Coast. Historic Nye Beach, with its colorful cottages and laid-back atmosphere, is the perfect spot for a picnic and a quick rest from all the sightseeing.
Restaurants in Newport
1. Cobble Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By gwallace87 - South Beloit, United States
Absolutely fascinating to experience a beach of cobble stones. Make sure to go during low tide so you can hear the waves as they move across the cobble stones almost singing. Additionally, you will likely see many sea lions sunning as well as the birds that inhabit the area.
2. Nye Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 887 reviews
Historic beach along the Oregon Coast that has been a favorite recreational area for more than 100 years.
Reviewed By 944laurieg - Portland, United States
My favorite beach due to the small town feel. Beautiful beach, interesting shops, restaurants with excellent food. Historic bayfront just across the highway (101).
3. Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,036 reviews
Reviewed By 007DAWG - Renton, United States
It's a nice simple little recreational area that doesn't really require a lot of walking. The views are spectacular, we were there on a nice sunny day and the waves crashing were impressive, can only imagine how incredible it would be on an a stormy day with a major tidal surge. Definitely make this stop!
4. Moolack Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By cashmerechan - Portland, United States
Beautiful beach. But not recommended after rain stormy day. Two trails are accessible. Super muddy and slippery and steep. Without good hiking shoes and hiking poles, some people may have problem going down and coming back. It was quiet and tranquil. Enjoying looking for agates for couple of hours.
5. Quarry Cove
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By NedK905 - Newberg, United States
An old rock quarry that BLM blasted through to the ocean was a great tidepooling location for several years before Mother Nature took over with an overload of incoming sand. But today it's still an enjoyable stop to see harbor seals lounging around the rocks , plus occasional seabirds
