The Oregon Coast Aquarium is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in Newport, on the beautiful Oregon Coast. Our mission is to create unique and engaging experiences that connect you to the Oregon coast and inspire ocean conservation. The Aquarium is a living classroom for all learning style...
On the wild Oregon coast in Newport, you'll find aPacific Northwest aquariumworth planning a trip around. At Oregon Coast Aquarium, visitors can see a replication of the local Orford Reef, spot a giant Pacific octopus in the Octopus Cave, and compare the marine life found on the rocky vers...
the Oregon Coast Aquarium has incredible marine exhibits. Highlights include a stroll through the Passages of the Deep marine tunnel and exhibits dedicated to the Pacific Octopus, sea otters and sea lions. Make sure to check out the South Beach Fish Market while you’re over by the Oregon...
Free Willy (1993) featured Keiko, an orca who recuperated at the Oregon Coast Aquarium before his release back into the wild in 1998. Mr Holland’s Opus (1994) included many scenes filmed at Northeast Portland’s Grant High School. Coraline (2009) was created at LAIKA, a stop-motion an...
Known as the Dungeness crab capital of the world, Newport offers accessible beaches, a popular aquarium, the coast’s premier performing-arts center, and a significant supply... 7 Restaurants 4 Hotels 7 Things To Do North Bend 0 Restaurants 0 Hotels 0 Things To Do Pacific City There's ...
Then head over to the Oregon Coast Aquarium where you can pet an octopus and walk through a glass tunnel surrounded by sharks. Newport is also home to two lighthouses, one of which is the tallest on the Oregon Coast. Historic Nye Beach, with its colorful cottages and laid-back atmosphere...
MIKE BAILEY, Columbian staff writer
Tied with Astoria as home to Oregon's largest commercial fishing fleet, Newport is a lively tourist city with several fine beaches and a world-class aquarium. Good restaurants – along with some tacky attractions, gift shops and barking sea lions – abound in the historic bayfront area, while...
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is 5 minutes' drive from the property, while Yaquina Bayfront Historic District is 3 minutes' drive. The Historic Nye Beach District is 2 minutes' walk from The Whaler - Newport, and the Yaquina Head Lighthouse is 10 minutes' drive away. The property is 88.5 km...