Spring Fling | Discover Newport

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🌼 Spring Fling in Newport

If you are looking for a getaway that feels relaxed, affordable, and full of meaningful moments, spring in Newport is the move.

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What to Experience this Spring

Bloom Newport

Celebrate the creativity, culture, cuisine, community, and commerce that makes Newport unique and vibrant! Join us on May 16 for this celebration featuring live entertainment, art, beer garden, food trucks, local merchants, the Oregon Coast Art Bus, surf swap, and so much more. Fun for all ages, pets welcome, admission is free!

Bloom Newport

Loyalty Days

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in Newport starting Friday, May 1, and join us for the highly anticipated Loyalty Days Parade on Saturday, May 2 at noon in downtown Newport. Following the parade, enjoy a Cinco De Mayo celebration held at the Newport Armory.

Loyalty Days

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Newport Marathon

Often recognized as one of the top Boston qualifying courses in the country, the Newport Marathon delivers a fast, scenic route along the Oregon Coast. Join us on May 31 to race at the coast, where cool ocean air and flat stretches create ideal PR conditions.

Aquarium Expansion

The Oregon Coast Aquarium is unveiling something new on May 23, and it is worth the trip. One of Oregon’s most loved attractions is unveiling a brand new adventure deep in the Amazon Rainforest. Need we say more?

Explore the Amazon

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Why Spring is the Best Time to Visit Newport

Comfortable Coastal Weather

Cool mornings, bright afternoons, and fresh ocean air. Perfect for lighthouse visits, tidepool exploring, and long beach walks.

Wildlife You Cannot See Any Other Season

Spring is birthing season for harbor seals, and Newport is one of the best places to witness it. Seal pups rest beside their mothers in the bay. It is unforgettable for the whole family.

Less Crowds, More Breathing Room

More space on the sand. Easier dinner reservations. Shorter lines at attractions. Spring lets you experience Newport at your own pace.

More Value for Your Stay

Spring lodging rates are more affordable than summer. That means more room in your budget for dining, experiences, and maybe one more night at the coast.

Turn your trip into a coastal adventure.

For our smallest vacationers, download and print a free Spring Fling Scavenger Hunt activity sheet and explore iconic spots around Newport. Solve clues. Snap photos. Check off locations as you go. When you finish, stop by the Visitor Center to redeem your prize. It is free, family friendly, and a fun way to see more of the coast.

Start your Spring Scavenger Hunt