Yaquina Bay

Bay Newport, Oregon, United States
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What to expect

Yaquina Bay is a coastal estuarine community in Newport, Oregon, with a semi-enclosed body of water approximately 8 km2 in area. The bay is home to a historic lighthouse, the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, which is the only existing Oregon lighthouse with living quarters attached. The lighthouse has been restored and is open to the public. The bay is also a popular spot for fishing, tourism, and recreation, with a marina that provides shelter for boats and a public wharf for servicing fishing boats. The area is surrounded by a spruce and pine forested bluff, and the Yaquina River flows into the bay. The bay is an important estuary for the area's ecology and economy, and is a great place to visit with family and friends

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent some time exploring Yaquina Bay, which is a beautiful bay in Newport. We went for a walk on the bayfront, and the kids loved watching the sea lions. We also went for a boat ride in the bay and enjoyed the views of the coastline

Highlights: The kids loved watching the sea lions and going for a boat ride in the bay. We enjoyed the beautiful views of the coastline and the peaceful atmosphere of the bay. It was a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors ✨