Newport Oregon USA Vacation Rentals

Escape to a beach paradise in Newport

The city of Newport is located in Lincoln County, Oregon. This ocean front city is situated between the Coastal Mountains, the Pacific Ocean and Yaquina Bay on the central Oregon coast. The history of Newport dates back to 1862 when oyster beds were discovered in Yaquina Bay. Soon after this incident Yaquina Bay was opened to settlement and the city of Newport was founded on July 4th 1866. Ever since it was established, the city has been a favored vacation destination as it is blessed with a year round amenable climate which is immensely conducive to tourism. .

Newport Vacation Rentals

If you are planning a beach side break in Newport anytime soon you might want to consider booking a vacation rental for the duration of your stay especially if your trip is going to include family or friends. A vacation rental has a number of advantages over a standard hotel room in terms of lower costs and more space and privacy. Moreover many Newport vacation rentals which take the form of ocean front condos, cottages and lodges offer various amenities and modern day conveniences like access to a private beach, private swimming pools, hot tubs, washer/dryers, multiple bathrooms, coffeemakers and much more all of which can significantly enhance the quality of your vacation without breaking the bank, as these amenities are usually included in the cost of your rental.

Ride the Newport City Loop Shuttle Service for free

When you choose to stay at Newport lodging you are entitled to ride the Newport city loop shuttle service for free. The loop makes 46 stops in Newport, is wheel chair accessible and equipped with a bike rack.

Newport Attractions

Newport’s star attraction is but naturally its many beautiful beaches of which the Cobble beach which is located in the Yaquina Head Natural Outstanding Area is the most prominent. Cobble beach is known for its protected tide pools that lie at the base of the steps that lead to beach. Also located here is the world’s first wheelchair accessible human constructed tide pool which is situated at Quarry Cove. Nye Beach, Agate Beach, South Beach State Park and the Beverly Beach State Park are Newport’s other well–known beaches which are popular with both vacationers and locals alike.

Newport is also known for its two famous lighthouses, the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse and the Yaquina Head lighthouse. The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is located at the mouth of the Yaquina River in Yaquina Bay State Park, near the north end of the Yaquina Bay Bridge. This lighthouse dates back to 1871 thought it was decommissioned in 1874 as it made way for the 93 foot high Yaquina Head Lighthouse which is located just north of Newport. This lighthouse is the only lighthouse in Oregon which has attached living quarters and it is today considered to be the oldest structure in Newport which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Oregon Coast Aquarium is yet another famous landmark of Newport which features in the list of the ‘top 10 aquariums’ in the country. If you are holidaying in Newport with your kids, then this attraction should feature as a ‘must-do’ on your itinerary as it offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor exhibits that showcase various different kinds of marine creatures. The aquarium is also equipped with a large walk-through seabird aviary. Another interesting Newport attraction is the Hatfield Marine Science Center which is the Oregon State University's marine research facility that is equipped with aquariums and also offers guided nature walks, talks and film shows that highlight the research efforts of the center.

Activities in Newport

Being an oceanfront town, Newport offers a wealth of marine activities like fishing, crabbing and clamming as the waters around Newport are stocked with salmon, halibut, crabs and clams on the shore. Many charters in Newport offer crabbing trips and also provide you with facilities to cook your delicious catch at the docks for an additional fee. Moreover you can rent crab pots and other necessary equipment for your fishing and crabbing expeditions at Newport’s local tackle shops. Several other local tour operators even offer boat tours and whale watching trips while others rent out sea kayaks as kayaking is a popular recreation activity on Newport’s many waterways.

Newport, An arts and Culture Hub

However all activity in Newport is not concentrated on the ocean, and the city is also a well-known cultural hotspot which has much to offer for the vacationer who is an art and culture enthusiast. The Newport Performing Arts Center which is located on historic Nye Beach in Newport is the epicenter of art and culture in the city which hosts a series of classical and experimental drama, dance and music performances all throughout the year. Additionally Newport is also home to various dance companies and theater groups who also offer an assortment of dance, drama, comedy and musical theater performances periodically.