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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.    

Must Do's: visit the museum, take a tour of the lighthouse, watch for whales on the backside of the

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. 

more pictures from newport, OR

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