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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.

The Newport Performing Arts Center (PAC) is the premiere performance venue on the Oregon coast. It is home to a group of resident companies affectionately called the PACRATs. This Performing Arts Center Resident Artist Team consists of community music, theatre, and dance producers who keep the facility busy year-round. It also serves touring artists, non-profits, for-profits, and individuals as space permits. The PAC has two performances spaces, the Alice Silverman Theatre and the David Ogden Stiers Theatre. The Silverman is a 328-seat, proscenium, stage theatre with a full range of technical capabilities. The David Ogden Stiers Theatre is a black box space that can be arranged to seat up to 80.

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

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

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 interpretive center features exhibits on seabirds and marine life as well as human history from the headland. You can see the wheelhouse of an historic ship, check out a recreated rocky island and its inhabitants, and witness a full scale replica of the lighthouse lantern. All BLM exhibits and interpretive specialists deliver the rich history of Yaquina Head. Quarry Cove has Mobi Mats! Tired of the sand struggle? Say hello to Mobi-Mats! These convenient, nonslip mats are your ticket to smooth sailing across the beach, right by the water's edge.  With a whopping 145 feet of accessibility mats installed, exploring the shoreline has never been easier! Ready to make the most of your beach day? Request access to our accessible parking area at Quarry Cove and get a better look at the adorable seals bobbing near the shore. Don't miss out on the fun – let's make your beach experience unforgettable! Photo courtesy of Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses. Visit Website

Fishing on the South Jetty is always an interesting experience. Be careful on the rocks! The weather and the winds can make for treacherous conditions. Even if you don't catch anything, it's a beautiful spot to enjoy the views of the bay, the bridge and various watercraft passing through. I've heard the best fishing is at nightfall. Good luck! Visit Website

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 interpretive center features exhibits on seabirds and marine life as well as human history from the headland. You can see the wheelhouse of an historic ship, check out a recreated rocky island and its inhabitants, and witness a full scale replica of the lighthouse lantern. All BLM exhibits and interpretive specialists deliver the rich history of Yaquina Head. Visit Website

Big Creek Reservoir, located just north of Newport, is a favored spot for fishing enthusiasts. The reservoir is stocked with rainbow trout and also has populations of bass and bluegill, making it suitable for a range of fishing experiences. Accessible year-round, it features areas for shoreline fishing and small non-motorized boats. With scenic surroundings and easy access, Big Creek Reservoir is a convenient and enjoyable fishing destination for both locals and visitors.

Mike Miller Educational Park is a forty five acre parcel of land showing various mini eco-systems. Park brochures are available explaining the educational nature trail with informational guides referencing each area. This is a unique forest of the Pacific Northwest because of its Sitka Spruce trees, as well as Western Hemlock, Douglas Fir and Coastal Pine trees. A well maintained woodland nature trail is the main attraction of this park. There are bridges, observation decks, and benches along the trail to sit and listen to bird calls, watch small animals, and enjoy the beauty of native coastal vegetation. At the trailhead there are bike racks as well as parking for vehicles. The Mike Miller loop is approximately one mile long and takes 45-60 minutes to walk. The Wilder Trail will connect you with the City of Newport’s Wilder Twin Park. Visit Website

Course Details Target Type: DISCatcher Pro Tee Type: Concrete Elevation: Flat Foliage: Mixed - Trees/Open Cart Friendly: Very Hole Length: Under 300ft: 0 | 300 - 400ft: 0 | Over 400ft: 0 Course Designer: Kevin Roseberry and Preston Wood Description This unique course runs along ocean dunes through twisted pines. Two complete 18-hole layouts, an Amateur one, and a Pro layout. Features 18 cement tees and 27 baskets. A hanging basket is suspended in a "twisted pine". Directions South Beach State Park off Hwy 20 in South Beach. Park in the day-use facility and take the short trail to the course. Links Central OR Coast DGC on Facebook Contact Email: Preston Wood Phone: 541-270-2922

Cafe Stephanie, located on Newport's Coast Street, offers a relaxed setting for breakfast and lunch. Open from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM daily, except Thursdays, the café provides both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu includes options like French toast, quiche, omelets, crepes, and sandwiches, with vegetarian selections available. Known for its coffee and friendly service, Cafe Stephanie is a popular choice for both locals and visitors.

We’re so proud of the phrase the Dungeness Crab Capital of the World®, that we made it a registered trademark of the city in 2007! In fact, so much Dungeness crab is harvested and processed locally that it’s a vital part of our economy and a big part of Newport’s identity. The Port of Newport hosts the largest commercial fishing fleet on the Oregon Coast, and many of our local fishers have been harvesting record numbers of crab for decades. Not only is commercially harvested crab processed and shipped all over the world, but it’s also readily available everywhere in Newport. Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus Magister) is by far the most commercially important crab in the Pacific Northwest and helps drive the economy in Newport and along the Oregon Coast. Commercial Fishing makes up about 15% of the economy for Newport and surrounding Lincoln County, and income generated from Dungeness crab is more than 40% of the total value of all locally harvested seafood. Although the slightly sweet, buttery Dungeness crab meat has been a Pacific Northwest delicacy for over 150 years, this local crustacean was a prized food staple for coastal native tribes for thousands of years before that. Crabbing is hard work, and it’s dangerous. During crabbing season, Newport fishers must brave the rough and potentially deadly waves and extreme weather to harvest crab by passing through the Yaquina Bay Jetty, an area known as “the bar”. The Yaquina Bay bar is an invisible horizontal barrier, where the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean meet with the much shallower waters coming from the mouth of the Yaquina River, causing extremely perilous conditions for boats leaving and returning to the bay. Out in the Pacific Ocean, beyond the Yaquina Bay bar, fishers must work along the edge of the coastline, where jagged, unforeseen rocks and severe and rapidly changing weather create some of the most hazardous crabbing conditions in the world. In 2016, The Discovery Channel chronicled the lives of Newport’s commercial crabbers working in the often-life-threatening environment in the reality series, Deadliest Catch: Dungeon Cove. Crabbers must also collaborate to establish a set price for their harvest before the season starts so they can make a living wage while also offering an affordable price to consumers. All commercial crabbing in Oregon is overseen by the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission, which has been in place since 1977 to ensure that our Dungeness crab is sustainably and scientifically regulated and promoted. The annual harvest season begins after December 1st, and runs until mid-August, with plenty of off-season time for the crab to fill out and maximize growth. All female crab are released during the harvest so that they may continue to mate and produce more crab. In addition, only mature crab that measures greater than six and a quarter inches across the back of the shell is kept, and smaller males are released back into the ocean. Such an abundance of crab is harvested locally that residents and visitors alike are able to enjoy Dungeness crab in many local restaurants, purchase crab from area fish markets, and even buy fresh crab right off the docks. The next time you’re in Newport, make sure to order Dungeness crab fresh in the shell or in a variety of dishes that are available in our restaurants or buy fresh crab to eat at home. We’re positive that you’ll love it as much as we do! Photo Credit Out West Photography based in Newport.