Things to do in Newport
Oregon Coast Aquarium
Considered one of the top aquariums in the country, the Oregon Coast Aquarium focuses on sea life native to the Oregon coast. There are so many fascinating displays that it's easy to spend the better part of a day here. The stars are the playful sea otters, but the clown-faced tufted puffins, which are kept in a walk-through aviary, are big favorites as well. Call (541) 867-3474 for more information.
2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd, Newport, OR 97365
Oregon Coast History Center
Explore a time just past when our beaches were highways and tall ships graced the coastline. Call (541) 265-7509 for more information.
545 SW 9th St, Newport, OR 97365
Oregon Undersea Gardens
Visit the amazing Oregon Undersea Gardens and GO DEEP on the live dive in our exclusive Undersea Theatre at the bottom of the sea! Descend... into the magic submarine world of the Oregon – home of the largest collection of local marine life to be found anywhere! You’ll come face to face with the excitement, the wonder, the magic and mystery of the underwater world. Call (541) 265-2206 for more information.
250 SW Bay Blvd, Newport, OR 97365
Ripley's Believe it or not!
Enter the world of the strange and the wonderful at the world’s last great sideshow – Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Call (541) 265-2206 for more information.
250 SW Bay Blvd, Newport, OR 97365
Yaquina Head Natural Area
Jutting into the Pacific Ocean, this harsh, unforgiving environment hosts many forms of life. Harbor seals and whales are visible offshore year-round. In spring and summer, thousands of seabirds flock to the near-shore islands to breed and raise their young. At low tide, you can observe pools filled with intertidal life. Oregon's tallest and second-oldest lighthouse has illuminated this promontory since 1873. Call (541) 574-3100 for more information.
750 Lighthouse Dr, Newport, OR 97365