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Nature & Parks in Newport

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  • 42792017
    Salem, OR17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I love the updated galleries. They are lighter and brighter, spacious, and a fresh look. The new jelly exhibit is beautiful. If you have not been to the aquarium in a while it is worth a visit. A new exhibit is going to open this Spring.
    Written January 27, 2025
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  • traveling_with_kathy
    Lake Stevens, WA1,609 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I love lighthouses and this one did not disappoint. It was $7 to enter. There’s a nice interpretive center before going to the lighthouse. There are restrooms, a small souvenir shop, help desk and an informative exhibit about life at the lighthouse a hundred years ago. There are two short films on a constant loop - one explaining the history and life at the lighthouse and the other focuses on the tide pools and birds of the area. Recommend people stop in before visiting the lighthouse.

    The lighthouse sits a mile out. There are stairs down to the tide pools. I had my dog with me, so I couldn’t get close to the lighthouse.
    Written September 27, 2024
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  • fbriggs2015
    Jefferson, GA507 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a great area to visit. There are some small shops and the scenery is breathtaking. The Oregon coast is beautiful and there is an abundance of beauty here. The parking area can get congested and parking can be difficult.
    Written September 27, 2024
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  • Valerie W
    Seattle, WA12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nye Beach is such a beautiful area of Newport. Long sandy beaches, great shops and quaint eating places make this area so relaxing and memorable. The scenery is stunning
    Written October 7, 2024
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  • Caleb B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tips For South Beach State Park
    Sites #3, #C15, #D11
    (From Reviews)
    Don’t buy wood from campsite shop(burns to fast)
    Sites fill up fast
    Bring lots of bug spray
    Watch out for mosquitoes at dusk
    Depending on spot could be short or long walk
    Decently clean
    Scooters are be great
    Heated bathrooms
    Lots of trees
    Special family bathroom/shower rooms
    Roomy
    Well maintained
    Nice trails
    Helpful rangers
    Bathrooms very clean
    Very quiet and no road noise
    Lots of privacy
    Fire pits are raised
    Whole camp is clean
    Well lit bathrooms
    Leveled sites
    3 bars of service
    E,F,G loops have playground and open areas
    Water at site
    Trails are paved
    Staff are very nice
    Sheltered from wind
    Can get slippery on trails
    Sea lions can be heard from campsites
    Sandcastle contest in July
    Well run in general
    Boardwalk for easier travel
    We will get shown to our site(maybe)
    No line for showers
    There are yurts if we ever want to go and try that
    You can rent bikes
    If we get wood(shouldn’t) it is $5
    Fog horn
    Only 1 dump station and there will be a line
    Almost 500 acres so the walks will be immense
    Make sure to pick up food when done, lots of squirrels and crows
    Hot showers
    Scooters need to be hidden because of thieves
    Huge dunes
    Sites very close to one another
    Visitor center which has complimentary coffee and sells ice cream bars as well as books and other items
    Ranger-led nature programs
    Can hear waves from campground
    Book the second our date opens
    Path lighting
    Very nice trails for hikes/walks
    Toilets are flushable
    $7 for an extra vehicle
    Kite flying doable
    Shade from trees
    Written November 29, 2024
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  • Eva T
    United Kingdom5,875 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    When we visited Oregon we went to this place with my husband's cousin who is Oregonian, as she wanted to show us whales. Unfortunately this time we had no luck but from the Lookout at the gift shop (which was closed) we had great views. Car park is for about 30 cars.
    Written October 19, 2024
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  • Steven L
    21 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A beautiful sand beach with a great view of the lighthouse. But let's be clear- there are no agates at Agate Beach. It is simply a giant beautiful sand.
    Written August 9, 2022
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  • Cassandra
    Corvallis, OR2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great views on the Pacific Ocean, you will have to pay to access the beach. There were options to get a parking pass and helpful staff at the drive up window. I love walking on the dark basalt cobbles, sometimes you can see wildlife on the rocks. A unique place on the Oregon Coast
    Written December 29, 2024
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  • Wendy S
    North Ogden, UT114 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a lovely walk for all ages starting from the large parking lot at Agate Beach. The ‘first leg’ entrance is at the back and it is very easy to navigate, is 0.8 miles with bridges and a lovely river surrounded by tall trees, ferns and beautiful forest. It connects to the Forest Park trail - which is the midsection of the Ocean to Bay trail. This mid section has some steep incline/ declines. All of it is very beautiful lush forest. We did not do the final leg to the bay, instead opting later on to park at the west end of Historic Bay Street to see the sea lions, shops and piers. Every section was beautiful and I recommend not to miss
    Written April 18, 2024
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  • Cheyb29
    Salt Lake City, UT156 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was super windy on a late August Monday evening, but not the least bit crowded. We were staying in an RV park across the street and found this gem. My daughter had a wonderful time playing in the sand and surf.
    Written August 30, 2020
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  • Tawnie E
    52 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Betty is pretty, if you get to the end and walk the dunes (hard trek up the sand), you will be rewarded with lots of beautiful coastline, starfish, rocks and shells.
    Written August 23, 2024
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  • Have Camera, Will Travel
    South Bend, IN3,804 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We stopped here to get some photos of the Yaquina Lighthouse in the distance and some morning beach action. It was perfect. Nobody was there and there were some interesting sea life up on the shore. I'm not sure what the beach is like during the day, but it is excellent in the morning.
    Written June 20, 2024
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  • Brian J
    Portland, OR185 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hadn't thought to write on Coast Park before this must be our tenth visit minimum. Clean, with options for multiple age levels. Biggest issue is equipment in battle with the sea air to retain function. A great community asset.
    Written July 24, 2022
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  • Bella76
    Wilder, Idaho11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is the best beach to take the dog. Our little terrier loves the beach and we found this one to be easy access and her favorite one to run.
    Written November 24, 2021
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  • Brian J
    Portland, OR185 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hard to visualize what this cool little cove looks like from above. Pretty easy walk for kids and middle aged adults ... would not recommend for the elderly. The ranger station permits access to drive to the bottom for the elderly. Take advantage of that, it's a pretty steep grade in the sun when the sun's out.
    Written July 24, 2022
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