newport, oregon
The spectacular Oregon Coast
There is nothing quite like the Oregon Coast. Wild, beautiful, unspoiled and stunning. While there are many little towns to visit in this area, Newport is one of our favorites. This quirky town has something for everyone and is a hidden gem.
Lighthouses
Newport is close to a few historic lighthouses.
Local breweries
Rogue Brewery is located in Newport and has 2 locations in town.
beach days are always the best
South Beach State Park
South Beach State Park
South Beach State Park
South Beach State Park
South Beach State Park
We stayed at the South Beach State Park Campground and loved the close proximity to this amazing beach.
South Beach State Park
historic Newport, or
Find your inner sea captain
Make sure to check out the Newport Historic area!
Friendly neighborhood Sea Lions
You can hear the sounds of Sea Lions all over Newport. Make sure to stop by the docks to see these boisterous creatures. (Be sure to give them space, these animals are large & wild)
Yaquina Bay Bridge
You'll find activities on both sides of this beautiful bridge that spans the bay in Newport.
Local shopping
Be sure to check out the local shops on Bay Street & the Historic Nye Beach area. Our favorites were: Archway market (Nye Beach area) & Femme Fatale (Bay Street area).
Oregon coast aquarium
Interactive
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is full of interactive exhibits that your kids will love.
Passages of the Deep
Experience three different underwater tunnels including the Passage of the Deep and see these beautiful creatures up close.
Local Sealife
Local Pacific Northwest sealife is on display in the Coastal Waters exhibit.
Nature Play Area
Be sure to check out the Nature Play Area with your kids. Beautifully built, it was one of the highlights of our visit to the aquarium.
Coastal Forest
The grounds of the aquarium are stunning. Set on a former lumber mill, the landscaping and pathways created through the outdoor spaces are beautiful and full of more than 100 different plant species.
yaquina head lighthouse
Historic Lighthouse
The Yaquina Head Lighthouse has been lighting the shore of Newport since 1873! We highly recommend checking out the museum, walking the grounds and taking the tour of the inside.
Tip: If you have a National Parks Pass entrance & parking is free!
rogue brewery
Two locations
World headquarters
World headquarters
The Rogue Brewing Company has two locations in Newport, OR. Their main plant, tasting room & restaurant are located across the Yaquina Bay Bridge near the aquarium. The smaller restaurant & brewery is located on Bay Street.
World headquarters
World headquarters
World headquarters
Come see where all the Rogue beer comes from! The tasting room/restaurant also has good food and views of the water & boats in Newport.
Tasty beer
World headquarters
Tasty beer
40 beers on tap! So many great beers to choose from. Ryan's favorite is the Dead Guy Ale.
Explore the harbor
Just over the bridge from the town center, you'll find boardwalks and coastal bike trails.
Be sure to take in the sights of the fishing boats & listen for those noisy sea lions!
coast park
This playground is simple but has an amazing slide! Climb on up the hill and take a wild ride down from the ship above.
tips for families
Bring your bikes!
While the large bridge spanning the bay isn't bike friendly, the south side of Newport which houses the aquarium, Rogue Brewing Company, and the South Beach State Park beach is a great place to bike around!
Plan for lots of beach time!
Beaches in Oregon may not be as warm as the ones in California, but you can still play in the waves and have a great time! Be sure to check out Nye beach and South Beach State Park.
Take a tour of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse
Park rangers provide short, informative tours inside the lighthouse. We learned
Don't miss the Playgrounds
We found two fun playgrounds in Newport. One called Coast Park near Nye Beach and the other inside the Aquarium. Be sure to give yourself lots of time at both. They might be small, but we played at them for hours!
The aquarium is worth the money
This is a wonderful aquarium and one that shouldn't be missed. We loved the natural setting, information on local sea life and the fun playground.
The food at Rogue is great & kid friendly
Breweries are generally known to be more kid friendly. Rogue is especially so. Each kids meal is served on a Rogue Frisbee that your child gets to keep. We loved the food as much as the many tasty beers we tried.