- TripBuzz found 55 things to do with kids in or near Newport, Oregon, including 32 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Yachats and Florence.
- From Yaquina Bay Charters to Oregon Coast Aquarium, the Newport area offers 43 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Aquariums, Beaches and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- As the self proclaimed Dungeness Crab Capital of the World, the city of Newport, Oregon is famous for it's exceptional fishing. Located on Nye Beach, water recreation such as surfing, boating and clamming are among the most popular attractions. Tourists also enjoy the cities many local shops and seafood restaurants.
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A small fleet of boats are available through Yaquina Bay Charters for guests who desire an adventurous sport fishing trip that can produce salmon, tuna, halibut, and a variety of rock fish. Whale watching cruises are also regularly offered.
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2820 Southeast Ferry Slip Road, Newport, OR 97365
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Often listed as one of the top 10 aquariums in America, the Oregon Coast Aquarium features a permanent exhibit building, a seabird aviary, and an area for sea otters, seals, and sea lions. Some of the exhibits in the exhibit building include Oregon Coast, Sea and Me, and Sandy Shores.
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South Beach State Park is a historical location that offers an array of recreational opportunities. The park features an equestrian trail, biking and walking trail, bike rentals, playground and campground.
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Captain Reels offers three hour crabbing trips; five and eight hour rock fishing trips for ling cod, sea bass, group, cabezon, sea trout, and china fish; along with longer fishing trips for salmon, halibut, tuna, and shark. They also offer sea memorials.
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Lost Creek State Park is one of the most popular, and picturesque locations, for viewing a Newport sunset. The park offers beach access and is popular for whale watching, beachcombing and picnics.
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Featuring a campground right next to the beach, Beverly Beach State Park offers a scenic view of the Oregon coast. The grounds have showers and a restroom. They also sell firewood for $5 each.
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Dive shows are a crowd favorite at the Oregon Undersea Gardens. The gardens also has an aquarium where marine life including the world's largest species of octopus swim through a kelp forest.
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Providing an interactive and educational marine tour, the Marine Discovery Tours catches fish from their boat and lets their guests hold them. They also let kids help scoop plankton and offer a microscopic view of their discovery.
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In 1866, Sam Case built the first hotel in this area and named the town Newport. Today, visitors can see Oregon's largest commercial fishing fleet, as well as stay in hotels, eat at restaurants, and shop at galleries and shops.
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North End of Yaquina Bay, Newport, OR
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Featuring a historic lighthouse erected in 1871, the Yaquina Bay State Recreation Area was developed for use in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Visitor information and lighthouse tours are provided by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.