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Things to do in Newport, OR: 2 local trip ideas

2 ready-made day trips in Newport, OR: family and scenic. Each one strings together a handful of stops in order.

FamilyScenic
Family trip

Family Coastal Fun in Newport

5 stops · about 6 hr 45 min of stops · ~$290 per person

Enjoy a seamlessly routed family day in Newport with kid-approved coastal dining, hands-on marine encounters, and beachside play.

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    Cafe Stephanie

    411 NW Coast St, Newport, OR 97365, USA
    Cafe Stephanie, Newport, OR

    Grab a cozy booth or outdoor table and fuel up with huge home-style cinnamon rolls, fluffy waffles, and hearty breakfast scrambles.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$45 per person · Directions
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    Coast Park

    100 SW Coast St, Newport, OR 97365, USA
    Coast Park, Newport, OR

    Let the kids burn off some morning energy at this modern park featuring a massive shipwreck-themed play structure and a climbing wall.

    ★ 4.3 on Google · about 1 hr · Free · Directions
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    Chowder Bowl

    728 NW Beach Dr, Newport, OR 97365, USA
    Chowder Bowl, Newport, OR

    Enjoy award-winning, kid-approved thick clam chowder served in sourdough bread bowls and delicious, crispy fish 'n' chips.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$65 per person · Directions
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    Oregon Coast Aquarium

    2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd, Newport, OR 97365, USA
    Oregon Coast Aquarium, Newport, OR

    Walk through the incredible Passages of the Deep glass tunnels to view sharks, and let kids touch tide-pool animals in the interactive exhibits.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 2 hr 30 min · ~$95 per person · Directions
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    Local Ocean Seafoods

    213 SE Bay Blvd., Newport, OR 97365, USA
    Local Ocean Seafoods, Newport, OR

    Dine on sustainably caught fresh Dungeness crab and fish tacos while watching active fishing vessels drift past the windows on Yaquina Bay.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$85 per person · Directions
Scenic trip

Newport Scenic Shores

5 stops · about 7 hr 15 min of stops · ~$87 per person

An unforgettable coastal day in Newport, Oregon, featuring sweeping ocean-view dining, dramatic volcanic headlands, historic harborfront walks, and fresh, dock-to-table seafood.

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    Georgie's Beachside Grill

    506 SW Elizabeth St, Newport, OR 97365, USA
    Georgie's Beachside Grill, Newport, OR

    Enjoy hearty dishes like sourdough French toast right beside floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the crashing Pacific surf.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$20 per person · Directions
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    Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

    750 NW Lighthouse Dr, Newport, OR 97365, USA
    Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, Newport, OR

    Drive up to Oregon's tallest lighthouse to spot nesting seabirds, harbor seals, and explore the unique basalt tidepools.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$7 per person · Directions
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    The Coffee House

    156 SW Bay Blvd., Newport, OR 97365, USA
    The Coffee House, Newport, OR

    Stop for a casual, mid-day light lunch and coffee on the elevated deck overlooking the bustling historic harbor.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    Newport Historic Bayfront

    250-300 SW Bay Blvd., Newport, OR 97365, USA
    Newport Historic Bayfront, Newport, OR

    Walk past working fishing boats, browse local boutiques, and listen to the noisy, iconic California sea lions lounged on the docks.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · Directions
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    Local Ocean Seafoods

    213 SE Bay Blvd., Newport, OR 97365, USA
    Local Ocean Seafoods, Newport, OR

    Conclude your day with premier, sustainably caught local seafood and views of the stunning Yaquina Bay Bridge at sunset.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$45 per person · Directions

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