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Fishing on the South Jetty
Fishing on the South Jetty is always an interesting experience. Be careful on the rocks! The weather and the winds can make for...


CRABBING ON THE NEWPORT PIER
Bring your gear and pick a spot on the pier. Catch tasty Dungeness and feisty Red Rock crab during the right time of year.


MIKE MILLER STATE RECREATIONAL TRAILS
Mike Miller Educational Park is a forty five acre parcel of land showing various mini eco-systems. Park brochures are available...


BIG CREEK PARK
Picnic and playground facilities include slides, swings, a climbing structure, picnic tables, a volleyball net, BBQ grills, covered...


FISHING AT BIG CREEK RESERVOIR
Big Creek Reservoir, located just north of Newport, is a favored spot for fishing enthusiasts. The reservoir is stocked with rainbow...


LUCKY GAP TRAIL
Parking lot and bathrooms with easy access to path leading down to Agate Beach. Popular spot for surfers and beachgoers. Visit Website


SOUTH BEACH STATE PARK
Situated next to the Yaquina Bay Bridge, South Beach State Park begins in south Newport and stretches several miles down the Oregon coast. This historic park offers access to miles of broad, sandy ocean beach and trails for walking and bicycling. Located just south of the South Jetty , this is your gateway to exploring Newport.


YAQUINA BAY ESTUARY TRAIL
Beautiful spot to walk, and explore for bird watching and scenic views of Yaquina Bay. Keep in mind, some portions of the trail are paved and some are not.


COLONY ROCK
Popular bird watching location located in the Yaquina Head recreation area. Visit Website


AGATE BEACH STATE RECREATION SITE
Diggers, this park's for you! Razor clamming is a favorite activity as well as surfing. If you plan to visit prime Newport attractions like the Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science Center, you must stop in for a refreshing picnic at Agate Beach. Agate Beach Wayside is situated between the new and old highway 101. There is a large parking lot with room for trailer parking. The beach access trail consists of a tunnel that goes underneath the old highway 101 to a la
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