TASTE OF OREGON RV TRIP
Newport
If you want to see more of the Oregon coast, take the first alternate route - it's well worth it. From I-5 just south of Albany, take SR 34 West (at exit 228). Near Corvalis SR 34 joins with SR 20 West - continue on that all the way to the coast at Newport, then head south on Hwy 101.
Whether or not you stay overnight here, Newport is a good first stop on the tour. Here are some highlights of the area, followed by pictures:
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse / Yaquina Bay State Recreation Area - Lighthouse tours & gift shop, beautiful beach area, nice tidal pool along the jetty. See pictures below.
Historic Newport Bayfront - Fresh seafood, restaurants, bars, shops, museums, barking sea lions, canneries. We like to overnight on the street here - no hookups, but it's free and it's a neat place to walk around. See pictures below.
Walmart, Fred Meyer & more - Located on the north of side of Newport, just off the 101
SOUTH BEACH AREA:
Oregon Coast Aquarium - We never checked this out, but everybody talks about it, so I'm sure it's worth a visit.
Hatfield Marine Science Center - Another place we did not check out, but it has lots of interesting things for children and adults.
South Beach State Park - RV campsites (online reservations), beach access, hiking & biking trails, bike rentals, kayak tours. We never stopped here, but it sounds like a nice place to stay.
PICTURES FROM THE TRIP
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| We literally moved into an apartment. There was storage for all of our stuff and it felt like home. |
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| Heading out from RVs to Go |
Our first stop was Newport, Oregon. Last year this is also where we spent the first night. There is a lighthouse, an aquarium, and a cool row of shops where they do a lot of fishing from.
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There is a HUGE sandy beach to check out. Along the jetty is a nice tide pool area.
(this picture does a poor job of scale) |
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| Yaquina Bay Lighthouse |
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| Yaquina Bay Lighthouse (see it peaking up from the back) |
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| click to enlarge and read |
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| The port is bustling with fishing vessels of all sizes |
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| This is what the fishing fleet looks like in the harbor of Newport, Oregon |
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| If you have ever been to Newport, you have heard the sea lions constant barking. |
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| The sky was gray and made this scene look black and white |
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| There were several boardwalks |
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| We had a nice spot by the water and rode our bikes around town |
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There was a full moon that night. We parked on the street right here and spent the night.
We had a big deck to enjoy. |
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| Luckily it cleared up and was a nice night |
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| Undersea Gardens is an attraction in the historic bayfront, but it's not the main aquarium. |
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We had a restaurant.com gift certificate for Bay 839 Pacific Island Grill, a nice place on the
waterfront. You can sit inside or outside on the deck. |
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| We got BBQ tuna since they were catching it right there - never had it before and it was good. |
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| 839 Nachos (yummy) |
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