Experience the Historic Newport Bayfront on a kayak adventure with your family on the Oregon Coast. Our guided kayak tours offer an...

What to expect when visiting Trips to the Visitor Center will be a little different than before lockdown. For the time being, we require...

From exploring tide pools teeming with life to witnessing Oregon's tallest lighthouse, there is something for every visitor at Yaquina...

From exploring tide pools teeming with life to witnessing Oregon's tallest lighthouse, there is something for every visitor at Yaquina Head. Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area extends out from the Oregon coast, one mile into the Pacific Ocean. Standing 93 feet tall at the westernmost point of the basalt headland, the lighthouse has been a bright beacon of the night, guiding ships and their supplies along the west coast since the light was first lit on August 20, 1873. The

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.

We offer Whale Watching and Sea Life Cruises daily from March through October. Look for everything from Grey Whales to Tiny Plankton! We...

Wonderful place for spotting sea life and exploring tide pools. Quarry Cove has Mobi Mats! Tired of the sand struggle? Say hello to...

With a stay at La Quinta® by Wyndham Newport, you can experience all the beauty this coastal town has to offer. We provide comfortable accommodations right off US-101, making it easy to reach Nye Beach and the Newport Historic Bayfront. You'll also be just a few minutes from the renowned Oregon Coast Aquarium. At our hotel, enjoy excellent amenities including an indoor pool and hot tub, free WiFi and breakfast, and a fitness center. If you need to get work done, we also offer

Low-key seafood cafe serving hearty breakfast & lunch fare like chowders, oysters & fried fish.

The Oregon Coast Aquarium is a journey from the seafloor to shore. Witness the underwater ballets of sea otters, seals, and sea lions. Visit with seabirds in the outdoor aviary, and hear the songs of puffins, oystercatchers, rhinoceros auklets, pigeon guillemots, and common murres. Take to the indoor galleries to peer into the wonders of the underwater world, complete with sea stars, jellies, and other unique fish and invertebrates. Every visit is a new adventure, and advent