About Newport
A bit About Newport oregon :
Located on the central Oregon Coast, Newport offers great opportunities for visitors and residents with diverse Bayfront, Nye Beach and Highway 101 frontage districts. A thriving coastal economy, Newport is home to a first-class fishing fleet, all-inclusive tourism and lodging accomodations along with every modern retail convenience. Newport was incorporated in 1882, and continues to be a popular destination for visitors who enjoy protected headlands, vast State Park reserves and miles of unspoiled, sandy beaches.
World-renowned activities include exploring historic inns and lighthouses, crabbing, fishing, whale watching, boating on Yaquina Bay, shopping or simply taking in a romantic sunset. The weather here is in a word....Oregon! On any given day you may find sunny skies, then clouds, maybe some drizzle- but most of all you will notice how refreshing it all is. Winter storms are wild, exciting events. Inlanders from Portland-Salem retreat to Newport to beat the heat as our summer days are enjoyably mild. Visitors note : Newport offers a free shuttle, fine dining and a bevy of attractions. With so many recreational opportunities and spectacular views Newport is not only a great place to visit but also a great place to call home. Check out the local links to the left and below:
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• The Oregon Coast Aquarium is home to sea otters, sea lions, octopuses, sharks, puffins and an array of tropical fish.
• The Hatfield Marine Science Center on Yaquina Bay has a 40 year history of research, education, and outreach.
• Agate Beach Golf Course is a regulation 9 hole public course. Flat, rolling terrain is very suitable for walking.
• Newport News-Times is your information source for the Central Oregon coast.
• Historic Nye Beach offers lodging, fine/casual dining, shopping and performing arts with easy-access oceanfront parking.
• Mo's Restaurant brings you the freshest Oregon seafoods. Unique, informal and friendly style at modest prices!
• Newport Chamber of Commerce. Your business resource. Call 800-262-7849
•National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)is relocating to Newport! Read article here.
