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Central Oregon Coast
Newport is conveniently located at the heart of the central Oregon coast, the pristine area along Route 101 that stretches from Lincoln City down to Florence. With more than 60 miles of beautiful beaches and quaint coastal towns neighboring Newport to the north and south, the coastline along the central Oregon coast is sure to be the highlight of your stay at the Oregon coast.
Communities
- Lincoln City (25 mi N of Newport, approx. 35 min)
- Depoe Bay (13 mi N of Newport, approx. 20 min)
- Newport
- Waldport (16 mi S of Newport, approx. 22 min)
- Yachats (24 mi S of Newport, approx. 34 min)
- Florence (50 mi S of Newport, approx. 1 hr 7 min)
Attractions
- Alsea Bay Bridge Interpretive Center – US 101 in Waldport
- Chinook Winds Casino – 1777 NW 44th St, Lincoln City OR 97367
- Hatfield Marine Science Center – 2030 Marine Science Dr, Newport OR 97365
- Historic Old Town, Florence – On the waterfront below Highway 101's Siuslaw River Bridge
- Kite Festivals – Lincoln City
- Newport Performing & Visual Arts Center – 777 W Olive, Newport OR 97365
- Oregon Coast Aquarium – 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd, Newport OR 97365
- Oregon Coast History Center – 545 SW 9th St, Newport OR 97365
- Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area – Florence
- Oregon Oyster Farms Inc. – 6878 Yaquina Bay Rd, Newport OR 97365
- Sea Lion Caves – 91560 Highway 101, Florence OR 97439
- Undersea Gardens – 250 SW Bay Blvd, Newport OR 97365
- Yachats Covered Bridge – 9 mi east on N Yachats River Rd
Beaches
- Agate Beach State Recreation Site – Off US 101, 1 mi N of Newport
- Beachside State Recreation Site* – US 101, 4 mi S of Waldport
- Beverly Beach State Park* – US 101, 7 mi N of Newport
- Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site – US 101, 7 mi S of Lincoln City
- Neskowin Beach State Recreation Site – US 101, Neskowin
- Ona Beach State Park – US 101, 8 mi S of Newport
- South Beach State Park* – US 101, 2 mi S of Newport
- Stonefield Beach State Recreation Site – US 101, 6 mi S of Yachats
Viewpoints
- Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint – US 101, 1 mi N of Depoe Bay
- Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint – US 101, 16 mi N of Florence
- Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint – US 101, 3 mi S of Yachats
- Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint – US 101, 10 mi N of Newport
Newport resides within Lincoln County, located just two hours from Portland and a quick one hour trip from the I-5 corridor. The area boasts more State Parks and public waysides than any other county in the state of Oregon. So whether you are looking for uncrowded beaches and pristine scenery or the hustle and bustle of an active seaside community, Newport and the surrounding central Oregon coast neighbors have something for you and your family to enjoy.
State Parks
- Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park* – US 101, 14 mi N of Florence
- D River State Recreation Site – US 101, Lincoln City
- Darlingtonia State Natural Site – US 101, 5 mi N of Florence
- Devils Lake State Recreation Area* – US 101, Lincoln City
- Devils Punch Bowl State Natural Area – Off US 101, 8 mi N of Newport
- Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site – US 101, 3 mi N of Waldport
- Ellmaker State Wayside – US 20, 31 mi E of Newport
- Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area – US 101, 2 mi N of Depoe Bay
- Governor Patterson Memorial State Recreation Site – US 101, 1 mi S of Waldport
- H.B. Van Duzer Forest State Scenic Corridor – OR 18, 15 mi E of Lincoln City
- Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park* – US 101, 3 mi S of Florence
- Lost Creek State Recreation Site – US 101, 7 mi S of Newport
- Roads End State Recreation Site – Off US 101, 1 mi N of Lincoln City
- Seal Rock State Recreation Site – US 101, 10 mi S of Newport
- Smelt Sands State Recreation Site – Turn west on Lemwick from US 101 in Yachats
- Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site – US 101, 16 mi N of Florence
- W. B. Nelson State Recreation Site – OR 34, 1 mi E of Waldport
- Yachats Ocean Road State Natural Site – US 101 S of Yachats River, W on Yachats Ocean Rd
- Yachats State Recreation Area – Turn west on 2nd St from US 101 in Yachats
Lighthouses
- Cleft of the Rock – Viewed from mile post 166 on Oregon's Highway 101
- Heceta Head Lighthouse – US 101, 13 mi N of Florence
- Yaquina Bay Historic Lighthouse – US 101, Newport
- Yaquina Head Historic Lighthouse – 3 mi N of Yaquina Bay entrance
* Overnight Camping Available
