There are limited locations on earth that rival the Oregon Coast. With over 300 miles of untouched coastline, it’s no surprise that it is one of the most sought-after vacation spots in the United States.
The city of Newport is no exception, boasting endless opportunities for water sports, fresh seafood, and gorgeous natural scenery.
The city is situated on the north end of the Elliot Way, about a 90-minute drive from Eugene and a 2-hour drive from Portland.
There are so many things to do on an Oregon coast vacation in Newport. You can walk along the waterfront, take a harbor tour boat or kayak, spend time at the aquarium or lighthouses, fish for salmon or cod, or go diving with sea lions.
Looking for more ideas? Here’s a complete list of all the top attractions in the area that you can use as a guide to planning your trip
The 52 Most Popular Things To Do In Newport, Oregon
52. Lincoln County Historical Society
5.0 (1 review)
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Location: 545 SW 9th Street Newport OR
Tel: 541 265 7509
Web Address: https://oregoncoasthistory.org/
51. Toledo History Center
4.0 (1 review)
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Location: 208 S Main Street Toledo OR
Tel: 541 336 1203
50. Elephant Rock
3.0 (2 reviews)
49. Starfish Cove
4.8 (5 reviews)
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48. Beaver Creek State Natural Area
4.9 (8 reviews)
Location: 1857 N Beaver Creek Road Seal Rock OR
47. Jumpoff Joe
4.4 (10 reviews)
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46. Yaquina River Museum of Art
4.6 (10 reviews)
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Location: 151 NE Alder Street Toledo OR
Tel: 541 336 1907
Web Address: http://yaquinarivermuseumofart.org/
45. Yaquina Bay
4.7 (25 reviews)
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44. Crabbing Pier
4.8 (25 reviews)
Location: 875 SW Bay Blvd Newport OR
43. Historic Nye Beach
4.9 (27 reviews)
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42. Burrows House
4.4 (27 reviews)
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Location: 545 SW 9th Street Newport OR
Tel: 541 265 7509
Web Address: http://oregoncoasthistory.org/museums-exhibits/burrows-house/
41. Yaquina Bay Estuary Trail
4.7 (30 reviews)
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Location: Unnamed Rd. Newport OR
40. Moolack Beach
4.8 (36 reviews)
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39. Big Creek Reservoir Number 2
4.6 (48 reviews)
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38. Newport Visual Arts Center
4.6 (53 reviews)
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Location: 777 NW Beach Dr Newport OR
Tel: 541 265 6540
Web Address: https://coastarts.org/visual-arts-center/
37. Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society
4.6 (65 reviews)
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Location: 100 NW A Street Toledo OR
Tel: 541 336 5256
Web Address: http://yaquinapacificrr.org/
36. Pacific Maritime Heritage Center
4.6 (68 reviews)
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Location: 333 SE Bay Blvd Newport OR
Tel: 541 265 7509
Web Address: http://oregoncoasthistory.org/museums-exhibits/maritime-center/
35. Mike Miller State Park Educational Trails
4.6 (80 reviews)
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Location: SE 50th Street Newport OR
Web Address: http://co.lincoln.or.us/parks/page/mike-miller-park
34. Brian Booth State Park (Beaver Creek)
4.5 (87 reviews)
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Location: Brian Booth Streetate Park Seal Rock OR
Tel: 800 551 6949
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
33. Oregon Coast Glassworks
4.8 (108 reviews)
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Location: 616 E Olive Street Newport OR
Tel: 541 574 8226
Web Address: http://oregoncoastglassworks.com/
32. Agate Beach Golf Course
4.4 (153 reviews)
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Location: 4100 N Coast Hwy Newport OR
Tel: 541 265 7331
Web Address: http://agatebeachgolf.net/
31. Sea Lion Docks
4.8 (172 reviews)
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Location: Newport OR
Web Address: http://newportsealiondocks.com/
30. Big Creek Park
4.5 (210 reviews)
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Location: 2510 NE Big Creek Road Newport OR
Tel: 541 574 5878
Web Address: http://newportoregon.gov/dept/par/parks.asp
29. Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center
4.8 (211 reviews)
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Location: 2030 SE Marine Science Dr Newport OR
Tel: 541 867 0100
Web Address: http://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/visitor-center
28. The Wax Works
3.8 (270 reviews)
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Location: 250 SW Bay Blvd Newport OR
27. Ocean Shore State Recreation Area
4.7 (271 reviews)
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Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
26. Brian Booth State Park
4.6 (401 reviews)
Location: Brian Booth Streetate Park Seal Rock OR
Tel: 800 551 6949
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
25. Newport Discovery Zoo
4.4 (430 reviews)
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Location: 3101 SE Ferry Slip Road Newport OR
Tel: 541 961 6371
Web Address: https://facebook.com/Newportzoo/
24. Lost Creek State Recreation Site
4.6 (433 reviews)
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Location: US 101 South Beach OR
Tel: 800 551 6949
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
23. Cobble Beach
4.7 (446 reviews)
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Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/
22. Devil’s Punchbowl Preserve
4.6 (495 reviews)
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Location: 410th Street Menomonie WI
Tel: 715 235 8850
Web Address: http://landmarkwi.org/
21. South Jetty (South Beach State Park)
4.7 (539 reviews)
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Location: South Jetty (South Beach Streetate Park) Newport OR
Tel: 800 551 6949
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
20. Coast Park
4.6 (558 reviews)
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Location: 100 SW Coast Street Newport OR
Tel: 541 961 2523
Web Address: https://newportoregon.gov/dept/par/parks.asp
19. Ona Beach
4.7 (598 reviews)
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Location: Newport OR
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
18. Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint
4.8 (763 reviews)
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Location: Otter Rock OR
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
17. Seal Rock State Recreation Site
4.8 (1,115 reviews)
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Location: State Recreation Site 10032 NW Pacific Coast Hwy Seal Rock OR
Tel: 800 551 6949
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
16. Don & Ann Davis Park
4.6 (1,165 reviews)
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Location: 840 W Olive Street Newport OR
Tel: 541 574 5878
Web Address: http://newportoregon.gov/dept/par/parks.asp
15. Mariner Square
4.4 (1,330 reviews)
Location: 250 SW Bay Blvd Newport OR
Web Address: https://ripleys.com/newport/
14. Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site
4.7 (1,498 reviews)
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Location: Yaquina Bay Streetate Recreation Site Newport OR
Tel: 800 551 6949
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
13. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World of Adventure
4.2 (2,080 reviews)
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Location: 250 SW Bay Blvd #4535 Newport OR
Tel: 541 265 2206
Web Address: http://ripleys.com/newport
12. Beverly Beach State Park
4.7 (2,146 reviews)
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Location: 198 NE 123rd Street Newport OR
Tel: 800 551 6949
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
11. Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
4.8 (4,423 reviews)
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Location: 750 NW Lighthouse Dr Newport OR
Tel: 541 574 3100
Web Address: https://blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/yaquina
10. Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area
4.7 (4,590 reviews)
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Location: Devils Punchbowl Streetate Natural Area Otter Rock OR
Tel: 800 551 6949
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
Our Top picks
9. Yaquina Bay Bridge
4.7 (161 reviews)
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Location: 1950 SW Coast Hwy Newport OR
8. Nye Beach
4.7 (163 reviews)
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7. Hatfield Marine Science Center Oregon State University
4.6 (174 reviews)
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Location: 2030 SE Marine Science Dr Newport OR
Tel: 541 867 0100- -2
Web Address: http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/
6. Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
4.6 (751 reviews)
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Location: Yaquina Bay Lighthouse Newport OR
Tel: 541 265 5679
Web Address: https://yaquinalights.org/
5. Newport Historic Bayfront
4.7 (836 reviews)
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Location: 250 300 SW Bay Blvd Newport OR
4. Agate Beach State Recreation Site
4.6 (1,199 reviews)
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Location: Agate Beach Streetate Wayside Newport OR
Tel: 800 551 6949
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
3. South Beach State Park
4.6 (2,377 reviews)
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Location: 5580 SW Coast Hwy Newport OR
Tel: 800 551 6949
Web Address: http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
2. Yaquina Head Lighthouse
4.8 (2,871 reviews)
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Location: 750 NW Lighthouse Dr Newport OR
Tel: 541 574 3100
Web Address: https://blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/yaquina
1. Oregon Coast Aquarium
4.3 (2,993 reviews)
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Location: 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road Newport OR
Tel: 541 867 3474
Web Address: http://aquarium.org/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Newport, Oregon! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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