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Mariner Square

250 SW Bay Blvd · Newport, OR

Why you should go…

Mariner Square is a bayfront attraction complex at 250 SW Bay Boulevard on Newport, Oregon's Historic Bayfront. It historically housed three attractions together, Oregon Undersea Gardens, Ripley's Believe It or Not! and The Wax Works, also known as Louis Tussaud's Waxworks. Oregon Undersea Gardens closed permanently and the Wax Works has since closed as well, leaving Ripley's Believe It or Not! operating at the address today.

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Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Mariner Square, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Newport Visitor Information Center

    Free

    The official visitor center for Newport, Oregon, on the central Oregon coast.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Hatfield Marine Science Center Visitor Center

    Free

    Free-admission marine science museum and aquarium on Yaquina Bay with touch tanks and a whale skeleton.

    0.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Oregon Coast

    Free

    The full Oregon coastline of beaches, lighthouses, aquariums and small towns, promoted by the region's tourism association.

    1.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Newport

    Free

    Oregon coast city known for fishing heritage, beaches, whale watching, and the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

    3.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Whale Research EcoExcursions

    $25–$50

    Marine biologist-led Zodiac whale watching trips from Depoe Bay to see the Oregon Coast's resident gray whales.

    12 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Sea Lion Caves

    Under $25

    An elevator descends into a coastal cave where visitors can view wild Steller sea lions on the Oregon coast.

    35 mi awayMore like this