Our first time RV'ing anywhere, and so we went to the visitor center as it was listed as a free rv…read moredump site. First, the streets around the center are WIDE. Second, the pull in spot looks like it was well thought out. Plenty of space to maneuver. While the poor soul(s) in charge of the RV do the dumping, everyone else can pop on into one of the nicest visitor centers we've ever been to... and we've driven through almost all the states in the union. The center doesn't need to be open as they've got a great protected setup just outside the front door. Fortunately they were open, so we went in and spoke with Mike who was extremely helpful! He pulled up a map of the city, and with a red sharpy quickly marked all the places in town where we'd be able to pull up and park parallel... he even took into consideration how steep different streets were. If you're visiting Newport, go here first before anywhere else!

We had more than one occasion to drive through the historic bayfront of Newport. There is a lot of…read morehistory here. This was an eclectic array of shops, art galleries, restaurants, commercial fishing fleet, sea lions, and so much more to see and do. It was worth the time to park the car and take a walk along the bayfront. The scenery is breathtaking.

THE PARKING FEE SUCKS......many older tourists have to figure out how to pay the DOLLAR AN HOUR…read moreFEE. Hardly any parking and a lot of hills for them to navigate. If you want tourists this is a terrible idea!!! Make time while you're in town to walk the bayfront. It was a wonderful day to take a stroll. So many place to look inside and maybe by a few gifts. Started at one end and went to the marina.

Excellent stop About 1/4 mile walk from parking. No entry …read more From the point we saw grey whales come to the surface. peaceful

What a beautiful destination. We started out by walking down to the tide pools. We got there at low…read moretide and the Ranger there was very helpful. To get to the tide pools, you have to walk across uneven rocks, so it is not easily accessible for people with balance issues. It's worth noting that the staircase in the lighthouse is under construction and not available. From there, we walked up the incline to get views of the cove and the north beach areas. It was just one perfect photo after another. We then hopped back into the car and drove down to the Cove parking lot. There are not many parking spaces there, but we were there early and had no problem. Just another wonderful set of views.

This a great new access point to an intimate wildlife refuge on the Oregon Coast, this a new…read moreparking area and access just south of the Cutler City district of Lincoln City, a small parking area, but has a car-top boat put in and access to an approximately 3 mile kayak or SUP loop in a slough, and access to the Siletz River too. Theres also a great hiking trail and is generally just a peaceful and tranquil place.

Always just the very best folks here at our local library. Lots of good events happening here too…read more Free access to computers. Low cost copies. Magazines. Newspapers. DVDs. CDs. Books on CD. You can check out digital materials too. All very easy with the most helpful employees right there to help you out. Pleasant all around. Clean restrooms too, as an added bonus. Love the reading programs for children too

Very nice little library. They have free WiFi, computers to use, a kids' area, and lots of books to…read moreperuse. It's quiet and perfectly located in the heart of Waldport.

This is another great city on the Oregon coast. Not a big city but if you like,…read more The ocean. Wales. Sea Birds. The world's smallest harbor, or great places to shop or eat or just a great place to park and chill. You'll love it here in Depoe Bay, Oregon. We're enjoying everything. The great hotel at reasonable rates. The veiw from our 3rd floor room. The sounds of the ocean crashing on the rocky shore. The people watching. Or just the coastal vibes. We recently found a hotel at great rates and keep coming back to this little town with a big heart. We're abto hit up the Sea Hag for some breakfast and "World Famous Bloody Mary's. " probably a nap after that. Trust me. A belly fool of food + a couple world's famous bloody Mary's and the sound of the ocean = sleepy time.

Depoe Bay is located on the central Oregon coast. Depoe Bay was the next coastal town we visited…read moreafter coming from Newport which was about 11 miles. We looked for a place to eat first since we were so hungry. We found a Thai restaurant along the U.S. 101 Highway. We passed by the "The World's Smallest Harbor" and we meant to come back to check it out after our lunch but we completely forgot. I got distracted from seeing the cute little stores along the highway. Depoe Bay is not a stranger to Hollywood. Some movie locations were filmed here like from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (fishing trip scenes) and a restaurant scene in the movie The Burning Plain (with Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lawrence and Kim Basinger)... Across the highway in the downtown area towards the ocean is a sea wall but it was getting too cold so we didn't cross the street. But I've read about the Oregon "king tides" and we were there during the predicted time but we completely missed it :( Happy travels! Review #3261

This is a review for the Yachats Commons rental experience, which is handled through the City of…read moreYachats. I would give the space, amenities, and price five stars. If you're looking for an event space in Yachats, odds are there will be a space in this building that can accommodate you. Please be aware though, that if you have any questions whatsoever throughout the process of scouting, securing a reservation, and planning for your event, the coordinator will be nearly impossible to reach and likely will not return your call. (This is why I can only give the space 3 stars overall) This review comes from someone who works for an event space, so I truly know how busy a role like this can be, however, when numerous phone calls with questions about the space go unanswered, and community members see my pleas for help on Facebook, that was the only way I was able to get quite simple information that a return phone call would have taken maybe 2 minutes of time. I finally bit the bullet and rented the place sight unseen, hopeful it would work for our event (and it did). Prior to our arrival, I did get the coordinator on the phone to discuss arrival time and location, however she forgot this arrangement and called me the day before our arrival to confirm erroneous details, which I had to remind her of. She then was 15 minutes late to meet up, which set our schedule for the day behind from the get-go. No instructions were given about clean up other than someone would be by to weigh the trash(?), and that person did not ever show up. After the event, 10 days went by before I called to inquire about the refund of our security deposit. I was told by the coordinator it had been issued, so I called my bank, confirming they did not have anything pending on their end. While on the phone with my bank, a receipt was sent via email showing the refund had just THEN, that morning, been initiated. It finally cleared the bank 2 weeks after our event. Perhaps the coordinator is going through a difficult season of life that makes necessary communication less than ideal, but prospective renters should be aware that if you aren't a local organization with a standing reserved room or a "regular" it seems like customer service is not prioritized.

Love this little beach town! It has everything we love when visiting the Oregon coast...beach…read moreaccess, fresh seafood, lovely house rentals with ocean views, walkable trails, and cute little souvenir shops to peruse. The only thing it doesn't have is a gas station. Nearest one is 8 miles north on highway 101 in Waldport. Highlights include the Yachats State Park and Recreation Site. Great views with a viewing platform, tide pools to explore, restrooms, and plenty of parking. Many grab a bite in town and come here to eat it with a gorgeous view. Good eats include Luna Sea Fish House, LeRoy's Blue Whale, and Ona Restaurant & Lounge. Topper's is a great place for salt water taffy, ice cream, and handmade fudge and chocolates. If you're looking for rental properties, Sweet Homes is a great company to work with. We've used them a few times and have always been happy with pricing, amenities and correspondence. There's also a post office, Dollar General and C & K Market for last minute items. Overall, one of our favorite coastal towns to visit. Not crowded like more popular beach towns. A perfect place to relax and rewind. Highly recommend.

May 2024 visit. We…read morehad to stop by twice to catch them when they were open... and I'm so glad we did. My favorite part was the view, but I also enjoyed exploring the old lighthouse. It's pretty small but the self guided tour was free so we didn't mind. I currently feel more peaceful just thinking about being there.

Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is the other lighthouse on the south side of Newport, Oregon. A small town I…read moream very partial towards. I love the fact that there are two lighthouses on both sides of town. The place is scenic already with the Oregon Coast but having not one but two lighthouses makes it all the more magical. This one looks a lot different than the lighthouse north of town. This has a fine historical aspect to it and served as a residence as well if you can go in and tour around which you can't always do. And of course like most lighthouse locations there is a great view involved here and you can look out over the ocean. I recommend visiting both lighthouses in town but the one north is my favorite but both are nice, minor walks and plenty of picture opportunities are are available here.