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Oregon Coast

· Newport, OR

Why you should go…

The Oregon Coast Visitors Association promotes the entire Oregon coastline across its North, Central and South regions, publishing an official visitor guide for trip planning. The central coast hub of Newport is known as the state's marine science capital and self-proclaimed Dungeness Crab Capital of the World, offering aquariums, lighthouse tours and historical museums. The association is headquartered in Tillamook, Oregon.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

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

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

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

  • 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.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    Mariner Square

    Under $25

    A Newport, Oregon bayfront complex still anchored by Ripley's Believe It or Not, though earlier tenants have closed.

    1.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Newport Visitor Information Center

    Free

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

    1.1 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Newport

    Free

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

    2.6 mi awayMore like this

  • 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.

    13 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Albany

    Free

    Historic Willamette Valley city known for cast-iron architecture, riverside trails and antique shopping.

    46 mi awayMore like this