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Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site, Newport, OR

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Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site

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

Newport, OR

About Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site

This state recreation site sits on a spruce and pine bluff where Yaquina Bay meets the Pacific Ocean. Visitors can take in views of the bay and the Yaquina Bay Bridge from a large deck. The west end has parking and trails leading down to the beach along the north jetty. The best-known feature is the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, a restored wooden structure that is the only Oregon lighthouse with living quarters attached. The park also has picnic facilities and a fisherman's memorial shrine. Its history includes Civilian Conservation Corps development in the 1930s, and a volunteer cooperative group provides visitor information and lighthouse tours.

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