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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newport is a modern hotel located at 135 SE 32nd Street, Newport, Oregon 97365. Situated just blocks from prominent attractions such as the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Hatfield Marine Science Center, and Rogue Brewery, the hotel offers convenient access to both leisure and business destinations. Guests can enjoy amenities including complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, a free Express Start Breakfast Bar, an indoor heated pool, a fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. The well-appointed guest rooms feature comfortable bedding, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee makers. The hotel also offers a conference room suitable for on-site gatherings. With its combination of comfort, convenience, and excellent service, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newport provides a quality stay for travelers visiting the Oregon coast.

Best Western Plus Agate Beach Inn is a full-service hotel located at 3019 North Coast Highway, Newport, Oregon 97365. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the hotel offers 148 freshly renovated guest rooms, each designed to make the most of the coastal location and the laid-back lifestyle the beach is known for. Amenities include an indoor pool, fitness center, and an on-site restaurant, the Sea Glass Bistro & Lounge, which serves coastal-inspired traditional cuisine. The hotel is pet-friendly, welcoming furry companions with designated pet-friendly rooms. Situated near local attractions such as the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Oregon Coast Aquarium, and Historic Nye Beach, Best Western Plus Agate Beach Inn provides a comfortable and scenic stay for travelers visiting the Oregon coast.

Travelodge by Wyndham Newport is a budget-friendly hotel located at 1311 North Coast Highway, Newport, Oregon 97365. Situated near the Oregon Coast Museum and Nye Beach, the hotel offers easy access to local attractions such as the Yaquina Head Lighthouse and the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Guests can enjoy amenities including free Wi-Fi, complimentary parking, and rooms equipped with microwaves, mini-refrigerators, and flat-screen TVs. The hotel is pet-friendly, allowing guests to bring their furry companions. With its convenient location and essential amenities, Travelodge by Wyndham Newport provides a comfortable stay for travelers exploring the Oregon coast.

Step into a space designed for reflection, reconnection and reignition of your passions while breaking free from the daily grind. Choose from 22 literary-themed rooms, each drawing inspiration from celebrated authors or genres. You can count on unique, whimsical character, charm and design, filled with books and ways to unplug. Whether you’re getting hooked on a new read, reflecting on your path, or taking a restorative getaway, our surroundings provide a retreat that’s designed to inspire, recharge, and awaken your inner world. Hotel Sylvia is thoughtfully designed to inspire creativity and help our guests reconnect with what truly matters. We have chosen to eliminate the distractions of televisions and telephones, allowing you to disconnect completely. Each floor of Hotel Sylvia features author-themed rooms that spotlight specific authors, as well as rooms that highlight distinct literary themes from historical fiction to romance and literary non fiction to mystery. Every room is carefully designed for a unique experience.

With sweeping ocean views, the Allred is a newly renovated boutique hotel at 155 SW Elizabeth Street, Newport, Oregon. The hotel provides several beautifully designed, spacious rooms with ocean views, private walk-out balconies or patios, and thoughtfully curated amenities. All rooms have large-screen TVs with streaming services, free Wi-Fi access, desks, air conditioning, and more. Pet-friendly rooms are available. The property includes a newly remodeled pool, a stunning spa, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. The Allred is located across the street from direct ocean access and a 5-minute walk to Historic Nye Beach, known for its beautiful beach walks, quaint shops, and local restaurants. Parking is available on-site.    The stunning lobby Bites + Bar offers craft cocktails, espresso drinks, and Pacific Northwest-inspired bites. It also has unobstructed views of the ocean and the historic Yaquina Head Lighthouse.

Inn at Nye Beach is a boutique hotel located at 729 NW Coast Street, Newport, Oregon 97365. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the hotel offers panoramic ocean views and direct beach access. Accommodations include ocean-view studios and suites, each featuring a gas fireplace, private balcony or patio, high-thread-count linens, and eco-friendly bath amenities. Guests can enjoy the outdoor infinity spa with ocean vistas, complimentary breakfast delivered to their room, and in-room spa treatments. The hotel is pet-friendly, welcoming pets in ground-floor rooms. Located in the heart of the historic Nye Beach district, the Inn provides easy access to local shops, art galleries, and dining options, making it an ideal retreat for travelers seeking a luxurious and eco-conscious coastal experience.

The Newport Belle Riverboat Bed & Breakfast is a unique, adult-only accommodation permanently moored in the South Beach Marina of Newport, Oregon. This 97-foot paddlewheel boat, built in 1993, offers five distinct staterooms, each featuring private entrances, en-suite bathrooms, memory foam mattresses, and satellite TV. Guests can enjoy a made-to-order breakfast served daily between 8:00 and 9:30 a.m., with options like roasted pears with raspberry sauce, homemade coffee cake, and ricotta-blueberry waffles. A complimentary happy hour is hosted from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., offering beer, wine, and light appetizers in the main salon or the enclosed sundeck, which provides panoramic views of the harbor and the Yaquina Bay Bridge. Additional amenities include free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping, and kayak rentals for those looking to explore the surrounding waters. The Newport Belle is conveniently located within walking distance of attractions such as the Oregon Coast Aquarium and the Hatfield Marine Science Center, making it an ideal retreat for travelers seeking a distinctive and relaxing experience on the Oregon coast.

Hallmark Resort Newport is an oceanfront hotel located at 744 SW Elizabeth Street, Newport, Oregon 97365. Each guest room and suite offers stunning Pacific Ocean views, with amenities such as private balconies or patios, gas fireplaces, and kitchenettes in select rooms. Guests can enjoy the indoor saltwater pool, spa, sauna, and fitness center. The on-site Georgie's Beachside Grill serves fresh, locally sourced cuisine with ocean vistas. The resort is pet-friendly, providing special amenities for four-legged guests. Nearby attractions include Nye Beach, the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. With its combination of modern comforts and breathtaking coastal scenery, Hallmark Resort Newport offers a memorable stay for travelers visiting the Oregon coast.

Comfort Inn Newport is a 100% smoke-free hotel located at 531 SW Fall Street, Newport, Oregon 97365. Situated within walking distance of historic Nye Beach and the Pacific Ocean, the hotel offers easy access to local attractions such as the Oregon Coast Aquarium, the Newport Performing Arts Center, and the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. Guests can enjoy amenities including free high-speed Wi-Fi, a complimentary hot breakfast featuring eggs, meat, yogurt, fresh fruit, and cereals, as well as access to a fitness center and business center. The well-appointed guest rooms are equipped with microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, and pillow-top mattresses to ensure a comfortable stay. With its convenient location and array of amenities, Comfort Inn Newport provides a comfortable and accessible option for travelers visiting the Oregon coast.

Tide and Timber Sauna is the Central Oregon Coast’s first homegrown wood-fired mobile sauna, based in the heart of Newport, offering a warm refuge where the windswept meets the serene.Whether you book a seat at an Open Session, rent a Private Sauna Escape, or we bring the sauna to your front door,  you are invited to embrace the harmony of deep warmth, the clarity of brief cold, and pure coastal renewal. Explore More and Book Now Sessions are $35 per person, with savings for groups and seat packs. Check out our Booking Page  for pricing and more information. Sauna Vocabulary Session Our sessions typically last 1.5 hours. During this time, you will complete several rounds at your own pace. Round A heat, chill, and restore cycle. Stepping out of the sauna to cool down and then returning helps the body relax and reset. Löyly (pronounced LOY-loo) A Finnish word for the steam that rises from hot sauna stones when water is poured over them. Levollinen (adjective) A Finnish word describing a state of peace or calm. It captures that feeling when all is well, which is often how people feel after a sauna session.

The Newport surfing scene: then and now By Steve Card Oftentimes when people think of surfing, images of Southern California or Hawaii come to mind. But the Oregon Coast, and Newport in particular, has developed its own surfing culture over the years, and riding the waves along local beaches has become a popular activity for everyone from beginners to experienced surfers. How Oregon surfing became a thing The person credited with being the first to surf in earnest along the Central Oregon Coast was Scott Blackman. It was the summer of 1964, and Scott had just spent four years in the Air Force, stationed in the tropical waters of Guam. After returning to the Central Oregon Coast where he grew up, Scott began surfing at Newport’s Agate Beach. It wasn’t long before others starting noticing Scott out there on the waves and also got excited about surfing. Two teenaged boys — Rick (Ohana) Bailey and Larry Tucker, who both lived above Agate Beach — soon joined Scott in the surf, and the next year, the three of them organized the Agate Beach Surf Club, which sponsored the first surf contest in the area in August of 1965. Scott was also an artist and became interested in photographing his fellow surfers, documenting the pioneer days of Oregon Coast surfing in the 1960s and ’70s. He and his wife, Sandy, would later publish books about the Oregon Coast surfing culture, with a particular focus on Newport and the surrounding area, which has become known for its welcoming culture to surfers of all levels. Learn more about these early days of surfing at surferscott.com . What is unique about Oregon Coast surfing? There are several things that make Oregon Coast surfing special and unique — things to excite any surfer. There are a lot more waves and a lot less people competing for those waves. At the local beaches, 10 people is considered a crowded day. At most, there could be as many as 50 people, whereas if you go to some beaches around San Diego, it could be 3,000 or 4,000 people trying to surf on the same day. Another attractive thing about Oregon surfing is that it’s a more of a natural setting — no row of high-rise buildings along the beach. The water is cleaner, and there aren’t freeways running along the coastline. Many people have a hard time understanding why anyone would want to surf in Oregon because the water is so cold, but with advancements in wetsuit technology, surfing has exploded in the Pacific Northwest. The wetsuits are much more flexible and much warmer — people can stay comfortable for two, three, maybe even four hours with the right material, making it a much more enjoyable experience. Introducing surfing to beginners For people who would like to experience surfing but know nothing about the sport, there are a couple of surf shops in Newport that provide lessons to help them get up and riding the waves. These lessons include the use of all the necessary gear, so learning to surf doesn’t require a big initial investment. Ossies Surf Shop ( OssiesSurfShop.com ), located at 4900 Oregon Coast Highway in north Newport, has been meeting the needs of surfers for the past 28 years. It is owned by Dan Hasselschwert, who first started teaching surfing to students when he was a teacher at Waldport Middle School. “I was doing a middle school surf club in Waldport and was looking for gear for the kids to use,” Dan said. He contacted the person who started the original Ossies Surf Shop in Otter Rock. “I connected with him, (and) he let us use the gear,” said Dan. “He kept pitching to me ‘Hey, you ought to buy the stuff off me.’” And that’s just what Dan ended up doing. After opening Ossies Surf Shop in Newport, “we had some goals, (and) we just blew those goals out of the water financially,” said Dan. “I hired an employee, and we just kept it going.” One focus for Ossie’s is helping beginners get started. “The majority of our lessons are going to be those beginners, the people on vacation that want to get a taste of it,” Dan said. “The next level, I’d say, is we get these annual customers that come through. They’re improving each year, (and) eventually they get their own boards. And then we get what we call the intermediate surfer who says, ‘Hey, I’ve been surfing for X number of years, and I just can’t get over the hump.’” Dan has also partnered with Oregon State University. “I’ve been teaching surfing for college credit there for 20-plus years,” he said. “And this spring, for the first time ever, I’ll be doing that with the University of Oregon.” Russell McClanan is the owner of South Beach Surf Shop ( SouthBeachSurfer.com ) , located in the Aquarium Village at 3101 SE Ferry Slip Road, #810, in Newport. Russell began surfing when he was just 10 years old. As a late teen, he was already on the U.S. Surf Team. He later became a coach for that team and also earned multiple certifications. He enjoys introducing people to the sport. “My motto is if you can do 10 pushups and can swim, I guarantee I can teach you to surf,” Russell said. He said his students have ranged from children as young as 4 to an adult pushing 70. Lessons can be one-on-one or groups as large as 30. “A lot of times we’re only in waist-deep water,” said Russell. “You can get your feet on the bottom, I can teach you how to paddle the board, how to sit on the board, how to turn on the board with your legs. And then the first couple of times I’ll push you into the wave and I’m going to body surf behind you. I’m holding the board and taking the person through what’s going on. Then I’ll let them go and they’ll surf. “It’s therapy for a lot of people, too,” Russell added. “They just want to be around it. They want to learn, they want to be outdoors and around nature. If you go surfing with me, you’re going to have a good time. You’re going to stand up and catch waves. You’re going to be stoked, and you’re going to see why I do what I do.” Creating a welcoming environment Dan Hasselschwert moved to the Oregon Coast from Ohio in the 1990s, and he first began surfing when he was 22 years old, later than kids who are born and raised in the sport. “I remember being new,” he said. “Surfing has a lot of exclusivity to it. There’s something called ‘localism.’ When I moved here there was one shop in town and they didn’t rent boards, they didn’t do lessons. If you weren’t born and raised here and they didn’t know you for 10 years, they weren’t nice to you.” So when Dan started Ossies, he made it his mission to be welcoming to all surfers. “I didn’t know any different than to be nice to everybody, be welcoming to everybody, accepting to everybody. So that’s kind of how I set out,” he said. “In our mission statement, it says if you’re a blond-haired 16-year-old surfing pro, or a white-haired 80-year-old lady, we’re going to treat you the same. “I would say Newport’s moniker of ‘The Friendliest’ is kind of extended through Ossies into the community,” he added. “I don’t know that you’d find quite as much welcoming and acceptance in a lot of communities. I believe Newport is the raddest city on the Oregon Coast.” Dan said Ossies has become the shop for many of the best surfers in the area. “This is their shop, they’re our instructors, this is where they get their gear,” Dan said. “But on the other hand, we also really are welcoming to beginners, and we have the weekend warriors, we have an extensive selection of used stuff that’s really inexpensive.” Russell McClanan worked at Ossies before deciding to open his South Beach Surf Shop. And another local shop, the Newport Surf Shop, is also owned by someone who first worked at Ossies. “Both of those are my ex-employees,” said Dan. “On one hand it’s like you’d love to be the only shop in town, but at the same time, that doesn’t really make the surf scene. Competition is good. As soon as I heard they were opening shops, we started doing things we hadn’t done — incentive programs, customer appreciation things, newsletters.” Surf contests bring people together Several surf contests take place each year along the Central Oregon Coast, but one of the most popular is the Agate Beach Surf Classic, which is held in September. “There’s about 180 participants, and I’d say they’re from all over the world,” Dan said. “We’ve had people from Puerto Rico, we’ve had people from all over the West Coast, from Hawaii.” He added that a surfing scene is only as good as its individual members. “We’ve got some people in this community who’ve got connections to the pro surfing world. We have people who have connections to the roots of everything going on. We have people like Ossies who are connected to the industry, to the school systems. So when those contests are going on, all those people are saying to all of the people they know, ‘Hey, you should come to this contest.’” Although local surf shops help out with the Agate Beach Surf Classic, the event is officially put on by the City of Newport, and the goal is to raise money for parks and recreations scholarships for kids. Other local surf contests include the Otter Rock and Roll, a youth surf contest, and the Oregon Surfing Championships, which was started by the South Beach Surf Shop and will be holding its fourth annual event this year. How technology benefits the surfing community With technology and forecasting tools, it’s never been easier to predict when it’s a good time to go to the beach to surf. There is information provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and by the U.S. Coast Guard. There is also a wide variety of information to be found online, with dozens of websites providing real-time data about the surf conditions. And then there are the Surf Cams. People can pull up the camera’s view on their computer and see if it would be a good day to go surfing because it’s a live-action camera, running continuously. There are two cameras in Lincoln City, one in Otter Rock and one at Newport’s Agate Beach. People can access those cameras at surfline.com Another favorite website among surfers is windy.com . Russell, with South Beach Surf Shop, is also getting ready to launch a YouTube channel and start producing a podcast to share information about Oregon Coast surfing. After the launch, links to those sites will be on his website at SouthBeachSurfer.com .

Don’t miss the festivities in Newport By Steve Card Newport, Oregon, is a pretty special place any time of the year, but the upcoming holidays bring out a bit of extra magic, from the many colorful light displays to one-of-a kind experiences. After people enjoy their traditional Thanksgiving celebrations, it will be a quick transition into Christmas on the coast. On Friday, Nov. 28, the Oregon Coast Aquarium kicks off its annual Sea of Lights , one of the coast’s most unique holiday light displays. Sea of Lights takes place at the aquarium from 5 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 28 and 29 and Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20. This annual event allows visitors to view aquarium galleries and exhibits in a new light, with each weekend featuring a different attraction. On the last two weekends in December, Santa will be there to greet visitors — young and old alike. Find a full schedule of events, updates, and tickets online at aquarium.org/sea-of-lights . But local businesses will be decked out for the holidays even before Thanksgiving. Genae Collett, owner of Tu Tu Tu Kitchen Cottage at 222 NW Coast St., said several businesses in Newport’s Nye Beach District will be joining together for a Holiday Open House from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21. “Last year, it was just a really pleasant neighborhood feeling there with people out on the streets … everybody was just gathered around talking and chatting and strolling around,” Genae said. “It was kind of a way to bring people in and let them know that we're there and have some fun.” There will be gift raffles, treats to snack on, and even some live music. And then right after Thanksgiving, businesses throughout Newport will jump head first into the holiday shopping season by offering great deals on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. On the Newport Bayfront, three stores owned by Susan Armstrong and Ashley Bixler — Wind Drift , Childish Tendencies and Kindred Hearts — will feature great merchandise at huge discounts of 60 to 70 percent off at a “pop-up” location at 410 SW Bay Blvd., which will be open the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. They will also be doing their annual Giving Tree and Toy Drive during the holiday season, where people can purchase discounted items to donate to local charities and also receive 10 percent off all their other purchases. And on the Bayfront, it won’t be just the businesses that are lit up for the holidays. The City of Newport’s annual Christmas tree is being moved from its previous location at City Hall on Highway 101 to the Bayfront. The tree will be set up in front of Ripley’s Believe it or Not, located at 250 SW Bay Blvd. A tree lighting ceremony will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, coinciding with the annual Lighted Boat Parade on Yaquina Bay. Like a scene out of a Christmas movie, people can stroll the shops on the Bayfront, enjoy the Christmas tree being lit up, and watch the boats pass by all decked out with Christmas lights. John Fuller, communications specialist for the City of Newport, said, “I'm a firm believer that a city tree should be in like a walkable area where there's restaurants and shops. It will be a nice holiday kickoff weekend for our community.” The Lighted Boat Parade is again being organized by the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. Maggie Conrad, the chamber's event director, said they had 19 brightly decorated boats on the bay last year and hope for more this year. “This is a fantastic tradition and a great way to start your holiday season,” she said. Earlier in the day on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 2 to 4 p.m., “We’re going to have Santa Claus and the puppies again this year, where you can have your dog have their picture taken with Santa Claus at the Yaquina Bay Yacht Club,” Maggie said. Bayfront businesses will stay open late that evening, giving visitors an opportunity to browse for holiday gifts. Also on the Bayfront, a Holiday Artisans Market will be held at Local Ocean Seafoods, 213 SE Bay Blvd., from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Another popular Newport holiday tradition is “The Christmas Show,” put on by the Red Octopus Theatre Company. It takes place at the Newport Performing Arts Center from Dec. 19 through 21. This is an opportunity to have a fun-filled evening with the whole family — maybe even create a new holiday tradition. In addition to the performance, there will be an appearance by Santa Claus, snow inside the theater, hot cocoa, and the real star of the night — homemade Christmas cookies. The cookies — thousands of them — have been made by hand each year and donated by local baker, writer, and theater patron Kate Boyes. The show’s director, Darcy Lawrence, said, “My vision for ‘The Christmas Show’ is great holiday-themed sketch comedy that is free of political humor and adult themes. I believe clean is not anathema to funny, and anyone who can’t write comedy without politics and profanity isn’t really trying. In my sketches, Santa will always be real, and the comedy will never be crude or divisive. I want everyone to be able to enjoy this holiday tradition, together!” More details about “The Christmas Show” can be found online at coastarts.org/events/christmas . There is obviously something for people of any age this holiday season in Newport, a true gem on the Oregon coast. For additional details and any updated information, go to DiscoverNewport.com .