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You’ll know that spring has sprung at the beach when The Newport Farmers Market reappears in the heart of the Deco District! Since 1978, the Market has been bringing fresh produce, local arts and crafts, and homemade goodies and products to the beach during the warmer months of the year. The Newport Farmers Market will reopen on March 25th this year from 9 AM to 1 PM and will take place every Saturday until December 9th, rain or shine. As usual, the Market will again be located across from city hall on the corner of Highway 101 and Angle Street. With dozens of vendors, the Market has something for everyone! Local farmers provide a large variety of high-quality produce, meat, eggs, honey, and preserved food items, and are excited to tell you about their farms and talk about the products they’ve harvested for you. You’ll also find amazing, handcrafted items, art, flowers, photography, and nursery plants that will compliment your home or make the perfect gift for friends or family. Listen to local musicians and enjoy deliciously prepared food for breakfast, lunch, or a snack as you shop the Market. Talk with Master Gardeners about best practices for your own garden and learn all sorts of techniques to store and preserve your own produce. The Market is also a great place to gather with friends and meet new and interesting people in the community. Newport’s Farmers Market is a great way to start the weekend! Whether you are replenishing your veggies for the week, seeing what new crafts are available, shopping for that perfect local gift, or just strolling around and enjoying the prepared food, music, and mellow atmosphere, the Market is certain to have something just for you! The Newport Chamber of Commerce is always ready to welcome you to the beach! Visit newportchamber.org for a detailed calendar of events and a list of local businesses that will take care of every aspect of your stay.

The Best Western Plus Agate Beach Inn offers 7% off all online websites as a Best Western Rewards member. Visit www.AgateBeachInn.com.

The Newport Public Library and Oregon Coast Aquarium are excited to announce our Culture Pass program, sponsored by the Franz Bakery Foundation, U.S. Bank, Doris & Michael Garcia Fund, the Oregon Cultural Trust, and the Lincoln County Cultural Coalition! Using your library card, adult checkout cardholders in good standing can reserve a pass for free admission for a family of four. Four passes are available per month. To reserve a pass, call the library at 541-265-2153 on or the 1st of the month. The library begins answering the phones at 10 am. For more information, please select the link: http://ow.ly/3A2o50EdVBZ

A place for the public to enjoy nature with some hands on fun. The Newport Discovery Zoo is not a large zoo that breeds to conserve. It is a non-profit that educates visitors and rescues exotic animals. Visit Website

Movies, popcorn, candy! Visit website to see what's playing.

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.

Picnic and playground facilities include slides, swings, a climbing structure, picnic tables, a volleyball net, BBQ grills, covered picnic shelter. Visit Website

Park Overview Hidden in a forest between Cape Foulweather and Yaquina Head, Beverly Beach State Park’s creekside campground is one of the state’s largest. Some campsites and the park’s day-use area are just steps away from miles of ocean beach extending from Yaquina Head to Otter Rock. The park is central to excellent whale watching viewpoints, tidepools teeming with sea life, the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and shops and restaurants in Newport. A few steps from the ocean you'll find the forest-sheltered campground. Giant, wind-sculpted trees and nurse logs surround the campsites situated along pebbly Spencer Creek. A Welcome Center located near the registration booth sells firewood and a few souvenirs. A playground is located next to the program area. The day-use picnic area is a grassy spot protected from summer winds. The day-use area also contains a reservable group meeting yurt. Year-round Camping Book reservations up to 6 months in advance at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com. 53 full-hook up sites 76 electrical sites with water (32 pull-through) 128 tent sites with water nearby Flush toilets and showers 21 Yurts 3 seasonal group tent camping areas Hiker/biker camp Firewood for sale daily RV Dump station Only 1 extra vehicle per campsite Universal Access: Three campsites and six yurts are accessible to campers with disabilities. Other Facilities: Playground (near program area) Reservable picnic shelters Welcome Center Yurt meeting hall Photo Credit Finetooth

Coast Park is our newest Park, featuring state-of-the-art play equipment, a magnificently detailed shipwreck, a wetland garden, and more. Visit Website

Did you know that you can explore the entire Oregon coastline of the Pacific Ocean from the Columbia River to the California Border? The Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) consists of 10 sections that run the entire length of Oregon’s 363-mile coastline, and Newport is the main hub and largest town in section 5. Although section 5 of OCT runs from Otter Rock to Heceta Head, this itinerary will detail the area that surrounds Newport, from Otter Rock to South Beach. After viewing Devil’s Punch Bowl and the majestic vistas of the Pacific Ocean that Otter Rock has to offer, descend the staircase at the west end of the state natural area onto Moolack Beach . Moolack Beach is ideal for surfing and beach combing, and Beverly Beach State Park is about 1.3 miles (2.1 km) south of Otter Rock and offers tent camping for those who want to camp along the way. Continue south along Moolack Beach another 3.75 miles (6 km) from Beverly Beach State Park to Schooner Point , which is only passable at low tide (tide tables can be found at many local establishments or online here ). After crossing Schooner Point, the trail exits the beach on a rough gravel road up to NW 68th Street and continues onto Highway 101 for a little over a mile to NW Agate Way, which has access to Agate Beach . There are a couple of great restaurants close to NW Agate Way; Szabos Steakhouse and Seafood offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, and The Hill Buffet and Grill serves up lunch and dinner as well. Agate Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Newport and is another great spot for surfing and beach combing; the trail continues south down the beach, and looking back to the north, gives way to an incredible view of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse once it’s no longer obstructed by the headland. Just past the Agate Beach State Recreation Site, Best Western Plus Agate Beach Inn up from the beach has cozy rooms for the night while also offering amazing food in their Sea Glass Bistro and Lounge . The OCT continues south on the beach for another 2 miles (2 km) before reaching access to the Historic Nye Beach neighborhood. Nye Beach has some great gift shops to browse, and food and drink options include wood-fired pizza and beer at The Taphouse at Nye Creek , chowder at Chowder Bowl , or fresh baked goods at Panini Bakery . The neighborhood also offers comfortable lodging with spectacular beach views at Sylvia Beach Hotel , Elizabeth Oceanfront Suites , and Hallmark Resort Hotel . Follow the beach for another 1.7 miles (2.7 km) south to Yaquina Bay’s north jetty, then head inland when Newport’s other lighthouse, the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse , becomes visible; the trail winds up through grass-covered dunes to stairs that lead to Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site and the lighthouse. Travel through the state recreation site toward Yaquina Bay Bridge and take the staircase up onto the bridge. Cross the iconic gothic-style bridge on a sidewalk that runs parallel to Highway 101 and take in the incredible views of both Yaquina Bay and the Pacific Ocean from 133 feet (40.5 m) above the water. This paved portion of the trail is approximately 1.7 miles (2.7km) from Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, across the bay bridge, and down another staircase onto a large grassy area in South Beach. Southwest Jetty Way is just to the northwest of the stairs, and it leads along the south jetty to the trailheads for South Beach State Park , another state park that also offers tent camping just off the beach.

Hearty homestyle breakfasts star at this classic diner chain (some locations serve through dinner).

Arctic Circle is a fast-food restaurant located in Newport, Oregon, specializing in burgers, fries, and soft-serve ice cream. The restaurant's signature menu item is the "Fry Sauce," a tangy and delicious dipping sauce made with a secret blend of spices. In addition to its classic fast-food offerings, Arctic Circle also offers a variety of healthier options, including salads and grilled chicken sandwiches. The restaurant's friendly staff and affordable prices make it a popular destination for families and travelers looking for a quick and tasty meal. Whether you're craving a classic burger and fries or something a little lighter, Arctic Circle has something for everyone.