Discover Newport, Oregon with guides to Yaquina Bay, beaches, seafood, family attractions, local history, lodging, and events. Plan an Oregon Coast getaway filled with memorable places to eat, explore, and stay.
There really is no place in the world like the Oregon Coast. It's truly one of the most relaxed, amazing experiences anyone can have in Oregon. Not only is it a great place to walk on the beach, but there are plenty of tasty Seafood Restaurants on the Oregon Coast...
Violent, mesmerizing, and beautiful, the waves of the Pacific Ocean have slowly carved out what is known as the Devils Punchbowl in Oregon. Devils Punchbowl was once a sea cave, but eventually, the roof of the cave collapsed, creating the open punch bowl formation you...
Every year Oregonians trek to Newport Oregon for fun at the beach, nature exploration, good food and time with family and friends. You can find this cozy coastal town in Lincoln county and you may recognize it as the place "Sometimes A Great Notion" was filmed,...
After a five month closure and partial 'outdoor exhibit only' reopening earlier this month, the Oregon Coast Aquarium is now ready to reopen fully to the public. While some areas such as the cafe will remain closed, guests are in for a treat as the aquarium used the...
The nation's longest continuous stretch of asphalt starts in Newport, Oregon and ends 3,365 miles away in Boston, MA for one heck of a road trip. Stretching from the Pacific Ocean, US Route 20 extends through 12 states before nearly touching the shores of the Atlantic...
Oregon is home to a host of magnificent museums, including OMSI, The Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, the High Desert Museum, and the Tillamook Cheese Factory. Sometimes the best museums are the quirky lesser known ones that make people wonder, how did I not know...
‘Tis the season for twinkling lights, snowball fights and reruns of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It's also the season for spending time with friends and family, and what better way to do that than a weekend at the Oregon coast. This weekend the Oregon Coast...
Clearwater Restaurant is the Gem Restaurant of Newport The first time I indulged in food and drinks at Clearwater the sea lions brought me in. Their cacophonous, yet endearing, yelps and sneezes draw in thousands of onlookers to the Yaquina Bayfront every year. My...
Paid partnership disclosure: Oregon Coast Aquarium is a paid partner of That Oregon Life. The Aquarium did not write this guide; our planning advice, caveats and recommendations remain editorially controlled by That Oregon Life. Short answer: for families, marine-life...