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Things to do in Newport, Oregon (OR): The Best Outdoor Activities
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. Yaquina Bay Charters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
We are a friendly, family owned and operated office offering premium ocean sport fishing charters for Albacore Tuna, Rock Fish, Halibut, and Salmon. Rock Fish trips are available year-round, but Tuna, Halibut, and Salmon keep us very busy from May through September. We do not overcrowd our boats and have a maximum load of 16 fisherman for Rockfish, 12 for Halibut and Salmon, and 10 for Tuna on our two large boats. Private parties are welcome to bring more people. We run two twin 43ft. Deltas, the Crackerjack and Gracie K, and we also have a smaller 37ft. Delta named the Spindrift that can accommodate fewer people. We're located on the south side of the Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport, Oregon.
2. Northwest Eco Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
We offer professional guided fishing, crabbing, foraging, and wildlife tours. Private Ocean Charters. Edible Forest. Tidepooling. Salmon, steelhead, tuna, rockfish, and halibut trips.
3. Bike Newport
4. 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.
5. 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).
6. 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!
7. Marine Discovery Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
Welcome aboard Marine Discovery Tours - Oregon's #1 Whale & Sea Life Cruise! Whether you're traveling solo or with a group, we'd love to share our "Floating Adventure" endorsed by the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Teams of professional and friendly captains and naturalists tell stories that range from gray whales and other coastal sea life to the seasons of Oregon's largest fishing fleet! Fun activities await, as "volunteer deckhands" help with catch and release crabbing, plankton pulls with microscope viewing and navigation lessons. We are local experts who are passionate about delivering a fun, safe activity - you can count on our captain's seasoned knowledge to find the calmest routes on our ocean, bay and river ecosystems. We specialize in marine education field trips for over 7,000 students, annually. Tour groups love our "stretch limo" vessel with a heated cabin for all, seating and complimentary coffee and tea! We're happy to offer exclusive charters for Special Events from reunions to Celebrations of Life/Ashes at Sea - take over the Discovery as your own! Our cruise season is March - October - advance reservations are always a good idea!
8. Agate Beach Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Nine hole regulation, par 36, public golf course, easy to walk, located at north end of Newport. The cafe features breakfast and lunch daily.
Reviewed By PeeWeeReese - Santa Cruz, United States
2 par 3s, 2 par 5s, 5 par 4s from 115 yards to 501 yards. What a variety in a 9-hole course. It's the only 9-hole golf course that presents a golfer with that variety. The course was in very good condition. The greens were well manicured but very slow. An ideal course to fit in golf between other sight seeing adventures. I'd play at Agate Beach GC every time that I visit Newport, OR.
9. Ocean to Bay Trail
10. Newport Oregon Fishing Charters
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Newport Oregon Fishing Charters connects anglers with the best fishing guides Newport has to offer for catching Halibut, Salmon, Lingcod, Sea Bass, Cabezon, Dungeness Crab and more!
