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South Beach State Park, Newport, OR

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Sports & Outdoors

South Beach State Park

A coastal state park beside the Yaquina Bay Bridge with miles of sandy beach, walking and biking trails, and year-round camping.

Newport, OR

About South Beach State Park

South Beach State Park starts at the south edge of Newport and runs several miles along the Oregon coast beside the Yaquina Bay Bridge. Visitors can walk or bike on the paved Jetty Trail, ride an equestrian trail to the beach, and spend time on the sand. The campground area has a playground, horseshoe pits, and an 18-hole disc golf course. The Hospitality Center sells maps and souvenirs and lends discs and horseshoes. Beaver Creek Natural Area, about seven miles south, offers marsh and forest trails with ocean views on clear days. Nearby attractions include two lighthouses and marine life exhibits.

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    Oregon Coast

    No admission fee

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

    Transit: reachable by public transit

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  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Oregon Coast Aquarium

    $25–$50

    An aquarium on Yaquina Bay in Newport with sea otters, seals and sea lions, a seabird aviary and a rocky coast touch pool.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    1.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sports & Outdoors

    Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site

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    A forested bluff at the north end of Yaquina Bay in Newport, home to a restored historic lighthouse and beach access.

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  • Museums
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    Hatfield Marine Science Center Visitor Center

    No admission fee

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

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    1.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sports & Outdoors

    Ocean Shore State Recreation Area

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    A state-managed stretch of Oregon's Pacific coastline open for beach walks, tidepooling, and coastal hiking.

    2.2 mi awayMore like this

  • Sports & Outdoors

    Agate Beach State Recreation Site

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    A coastal day-use wayside near Newport known for beach access, clamming, and surfing.

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