Here Is A List Of Activities In And Around Newport! Note: They Are In No Particular Order!
- Relax and dress casual to enjoy the coast.
- Count seaweed pods and play crack the whip with bull kelp on the beach.
- Build a sand castle.
- Drive the "scenic route" thru and around the coast.
- Rent a crab ring and pull in some big ones!
- Have a triple-decker ice cream cone.
- Go clamming.
- Enjoy an old fashioned Hamburger and giant milkshake in the 50's style at Flashbacks in South Beach.
- Find a quiet spot, read a good book...and relax.
- Attend a performance at the Performing Art Center, 777 W. Olive Street-265-ARTS for info. or 265-9231
- Cast a line off one of our public fishing docks or the jetty, on the bay front or at the South Beach Marina.
- Check out the open air fish market, restaurants and art galleries on Newport's historic bay front.
- Watch "one of a kind" sunsets from various locations along the coast. (October is spectacular)
- Play a round of golf at Agate Beach golf course, 2 miles north on Hwy 101. 265-7331
- Olalla Golf Course-Toledo 800-305-4024 East 8 miles on Hwy 20
- Salishan Golf Links 541-764-3632 North Approx 8 miles North Hwy 101 Lakeside, North End Lincoln City 541-994-8442 Approximately 28 miles north on Hwy 101
- Ocean Dunes- Florence 800-468-4833 45 approx 45 miles south Hwy 101
- Visit Lincoln County's Vietnam Memorial Commemorative Walk at Don Davis Park. Olive Street to Ocean.
- View the stormy ocean from the glassed in gazebo at Don Davis Park.
- Shop at a deli and picnic at the beach!
- Take an early morning walk on the beach and watch the moon sink into the sea as the sun comes up.
- Buy a Newport T-Shirt.
- Enjoy an Oriental lunch or dinner at Kum Yon's, 1 block from Yaquina Bay Bridge (Call 265-5330 for take out).
- Visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium, south of the Yaquina Bay Bridge off Hwy 101. "New" Passage of the Deep.
- Visit Ripley's Believe it of Not! and see bizarre & unusual mysteries of nature & technology. - On Bay Front

- Visit Yaquina Head Lighthouse and Interpretative Center look for sea lions and nesting birds.
- Find sea creatures in the newly built handicap accessible tide pools at Quarry Cove, at Yaquina Head.
- View marine plants & animals through large underwater windows at Undersea Gardens on the bay front.
- Feed the sea gulls at any State Park or at the Nye Beach Turnaround.
- If it's raining, get a tan, a massage, or a make-over at "At Your Leisure Spa" 145 N. Coast Hwy #F 265-5182
- Visit our library, located at 35 N .W. Nye Street. 265-2153 Newly remodeled
- Go Bowling at Westgate Lanes, 675 W. Hwy 20 Toledo. 336-2692
- Charter a plane and see area from the air Newport International Airport
- Browse the marinas for the "boat of your dreams"
- Work out at the YMCA fitness center, just off Hwy 101 265-3221
- Eat at Georgie's Beachside Grill at the Hallmark on Elizabeth and watch the ocean.
- Visit the Chamber of Commerce, 555 SW Coast Hwy, 265-8801 1-800-262-7844
- Make a movie or watch one at the triplex Newport Cinema Center, 5836 N Coast Hwy. 265-2111
- Go Antique hunting at various locations in Newport, Toledo and Lincoln City.
- Arrange a charter trip to go bottom fishing. Bay Front Charters 265-7558; Tradewinds 265-2101
- Visit with friendly locals and ask about the exciting history of the area.
- Tour the haunted lighthouse built in 1871 at Yaquina Bay State Park.
- Visit the Fisherman's Memorial at Yaquina Bay State Park, & have a picnic & walk the trails.
- Visit the children's Playground
- Try diving or snorkeling, see Newport Water Sports on S. Jetty Road in South Beach. 541-867-3742
- Have a guide take you down the Siletz River for some fishing.
- Try horseback riding on the beach!
- Fill the tub with warm water and just relax.
- Sleep in--then sleep some more!
- Play bingo in Siletz, just north of Hwy 20
- When in season go wild mushroom and berry picking.
- Write postcards home.
- Count the flavors of the salt water taffy at Aunt Belinda's on the Bay front.
- Visit Sea Lion Caves, 38 miles south on Hwy 101
- Attend church, most denominations nearby.
- See Totem Poles and Wood Carvings, head south on Hwy 101 about 9 miles at Seal Rock,
- Drive by the Port of Newport International Docks, follow the old Bay Road to Toledo.
- Visit Oregon Oyster Farm 6878 Yaquina Bay Road 265-5008, buy some just harvested oysters to cook at home
- Try the estuary nature walk and tour the Hatfield Marine Science Center, just south of Yaquina Bridge.
- Go on a Whale Watching Trip. Marine discovery Tours, Inc. 800-903-2628 Bay front Charters 265-7558
- When the rain stops, count the colors in the rainbow.
- Watch waves crashing over the jetty from Yaquina Bay State Park.
- Walk the beach and collect agates.
- Stop for coffee! The Bay front has many coffee shops.
- Pick blackberries in late summer.
- Enjoy lunch at the Champagne Patio, fresh baked deserts and breads. Always good
- Find that "special" piece of driftwood.
- Walk to Italian take-out at Don Petrie's, 613 NW 3RD at Nye Beach.
- Enjoy a Sunday Brunch at the Shilo, the Embarcadero or Sahishan.
- Visit the Wax Works located on the bay front at Mariner Square.
- Take sailing lessons.
- Go fly a kite on the beach!
- Enjoy a Pizza at Abby's, 932 N. Coast Highway, 265-9336-call ahead for take-out
- Visit one of Newport's many fine Art Galleries.
- Visit an oyster farm at South Beach.
- Have a bowl of chowder at Mo's famous restaurant on the Bay front or at Otter Rock.
- Try sea kayaking, surfing or boogie boarding.
- Buy something for a friend or family members.
- "Property Shop" in our many real estate offices.
- Visit our Elks and Eagles Lodges, both located off Hwy 20.
- Make reservations for a memorable evening at Sylvia Beach Hotel's Table of Contents
- Restaurant-family style dining
and play "who's the best liar". Reservations 541-265-5428
- Alter your reality at the establishment of your choice.
- See a life size mural of Humpback Whales found on Wyland's Whaling Wall on the Bay front.
- Buy a balloon bouquet.
- Watch fishing boats unload their catch on the Bay front.
- Take a child to one of our playgrounds-Yaquina Bay State Park, Behind the Library, At the schools.
- Have dinner at the Embarcadero and watch a beautiful sunset.
- Visit the Visual Arts Center/Nye Beach turn-around.
- Go shopping at the Factory Outlet Mall on Hwy 101 in Lincoln City. Approx 15 miles north on 101
- Visit the Log Cabin Museum containing Indian artifacts, pioneer farm equipment, logging and maritime exhibits at the
- Lincoln Historical Society, 545 SW 9th.
- View period furniture and clothing at the Burrows House next to the Log Cabin Museum.
- Pick up a souvenir at the Myrtlewood Outlet on the Bay front.
- Watch chain saw carving at Sea Gulch, south on Hwy 101 in Seal Rock. Approximately 7 miles South on 101
- Visit the tide pools and climb the rocks at Seal Rock State Park
- Buy fresh tuna or crab right off the fishing boats at Port Dock 5.
- Enjoy Newport's Brand New Recreation Center
- Browse the bookstore and discover one of Newport' finest eateries at Canyon Way. 265-8391 for reservation.
- Drive north to Depoe Bay, the worlds's smallest harbor, and watch the Spouting Horn
- Have Breakfast at the Shilo Coffee Shop and watch the ocean.
- Hang 10 at Newport's Skateboard Park
- Pick strawberries or blueberries at Gibson Farms in Siletz In season.
- Go on a sail boat trip.
- Visit the Devil's Punch Bowl, just 8 miles north of Newport at Otter Rock.
- See where the Rogue Ale Micro brewery makes beer in South Beach...and sample some!
- Visit the Georgia Pacific Mill in Toledo
- Catch the Annual 4th. of July Fireworks Show Put On By The Newport Volunteer Fire Department.
- Rent a scooter and explore Newport
- Play cards at Shilo Sports Bar or the Sports bar on the bay front at the south end.
- Watch them fillet fish or sort shrimp down on the docks at the fish plants..
- Stop and listen to the sounds of the fog horns and the seals barking.
- In February, the last full weekend, join us for the Seafood & Wine Festival.
- Visit the Historic Reserach Vessel "Hero" @ Port Dock 3 on the bay front.
- Have lunch at Port Dock 1 and watch the fishing boats come and go in the bay.
- Find Sand dollars at Agate Beach Wayside.
- Feed the pigeons on the boardwalk at the Embarcadero and at the Nye Beach turn-a-round.
- In April look for the orcas when they take a tour of Yaquina Bay.
- Take you camera and photograph the Yaquina Bay bridge, catch a bird in flight--remember your stay here
- Watch Newport's Loyalty Days Parade in April
- Take a 26 mile run at the "Newport Marathon" around June yearly since 1999.
- Look for the migrating brown pelicans from California.
- Find a high point on the coast and watch for whale spouts .
- Come the latter part of March to watch the Blessing of the Fleet.
- Pack a picnic lunch and walk the paths and eat it at Yaquina Lighthouse State Park
- May through October -Farmer's Market Saturdays on U. S. 101 behind Newport City Hall. New location this year
- Beachcomber Days in Waldport in June
- Ernest Bloch Festival Newport Performing Arts Center in July
- 4th of July Fireworks in Waldport on the 3rd and Newport on the 4th over the Bay. Very spectacular!!
- Lincoln County Fair & carnival in July Newport Fairgrounds
- Siletz Pow Wow 2nd weekend in August
- Indian-style Salmon Bake in Depoe Bay in September
- Bay Clean Up in Newport in September
- Kite Festival in Yachats in October
- International Fall Kite Festival in Lincoln City in October
- Yaquina Bay Regatta in October
- Visit the Chinook Winds Casino at the Northern End of Lincoln City/Hardliner entertainment 1-888-244-6665
- Have a triple-decker ice cream cone.
- For the young ones Visit our new Skate Board Park just east & north of Coast & 6th in
- Nye Beach-Bring your helmet.
- Try the new Mongolian Restaurant on south east corner of Hurbert & 10th East of U.S. 101
- Visit the Alsea Bay Bridge Interpretive Center-15 miles south on U.S. 101
- Go swimming at Newport Municipal Swimming pool at 1212 N. E. Fogarty Call 265-7770 for swim times.
- Visit Newport's Senior Center 205 s. 3. 2nd Just east of U.S. 101, 265-9617
- Listen to our local Radio Stations: KNPT-1310; KYTE-102.7; KSHL
- Play racket ball at the YMCA 1111 S. W. 10th 265-3221
- Enjoy a Japanese Meal at Yuzen's at Seal Rock 563-4766
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