Sightseeing
Walk across the street to Agate Beach. Easy 5 min stroll down to the beach
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Agate Beach
Walk across the street to Agate Beach. Easy 5 min stroll down to the beach
Tallest Lighthouse in Oregon is across the street about 1/2 mile Whale watching and museum
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Yaquina Head Lighthouse
750 NW Lighthouse DrTallest Lighthouse in Oregon is across the street about 1/2 mile Whale watching and museum
Nye Beach
Lots of restaurants, shopping and access right to the beach
Yaquina Bay Map
Clam, Crab, Fish, Mussels
Largest Fishing Port in Oregon, 115 Million Lbs. of Fish and Shellfish in 2017.
Called The Dungeness Crab Capital of The World.
Numerous Accessible Clamming Beds with Many Oregon Species Available.
Boat Rentals, Public Piers and Docks With Easy Access.
Fishing & Shell-fishing From Piers, Docks, Boats, Jetty, River, Bay, Deep Sea.
Lots of Attractions, Places to Stay, Eat, Play and Shop.
Click Here For Yaquina Bay Tides
Yaquina Bay Newport
Yaquina Bay, Newport Bay
Yaquina Bay is one of the three deep draft coastal ports in Oregon along with the Port of Coos Bay and the Port of Astoria. Its not just a commercial and recreational fisherman’s hot spot but a popular tourist location too. For instance, it offers the Newport Aquarium, Nye Beach, Agate Beach, Newport’s Historic Bay Front, Multiple Marinas, RV Resort, Deep Sea Charters, many excellent Restaurants and Hotels to choose from. Here visitors while shopping and eating also stop and watch the loading and unloading of fish processing plants located along the water front. There is something for everyone in Newport!
Yaquina Bay Clamming
Yaquina Bay
Clam Under Yaquina Bridge (shown at -1.5 Tide)
This is an excellent place to go clamming. All you have to do is find the Rouge Ale Brewery on the south side of the bridge and your in the right spot. The one thing about clamming under the bridge is you will need a low tide of -1.0 or better. Cockles are easy to rake right under the bridge and gapers are about 100 yards west of there. There is even a public cleaning station set up for you to clean you fish, crabs and clams.
There is another large clam bed east of there. Just follow SE 35th Street out to the bay. It is muddier here but there is a good population of cockle and gaper clams. Don’t take the most western entrance because its a long muddy hike. Follow 35th Street down further until a few hundred yards before the point (here you will see a camper and RV site). Still a muddy hike (a few hundred yards) out on the bay for the best clamming.
There are many other areas, some require a boat, others are not as accessible. You can even find very private and accessible spots but much further inland.
Nephew Grant and Niece Audra. Rented Boat, September 2019
Yaquina Bay Crabbing
You have many options for crabbing but I recommend renting a boat if you can. I’ve crabbed here a lot and have had good results anytime of year when using a boat. I prefer summer and fall because I’m a fair weather crabber and lower rainfall helps keep the bay salty and crabs happy. You can rent boats in two locations; 1) Newport Marina Store & Charter; 2) Embarcadero Hotel.
Shore and Pier Crabbing
With your crab max, ring, or crab pot you have public access right on the Bay Front at Bay Street Pier and Abbey Street Pier. Many people tie there pot to the pier and go and have lunch. I like the the ever popular Rogue Brewery Pier which extends a few hundred yards out into the bay. Dungeness crab are particularly abundant here during summer and fall months, with red rock crab available the rest of the year.
Bay and Deep Sea Fishing
I have only done charter fishing out of Yaquina bay. However, there is much information on the web about all kinds of fish and locations in the area.
All of the piers listed on the map offer fishing as well as the marinas offering charter fishing. I’ve used Newport Marina Store and Tradewinds Charter services and like them both a lot. I also use Depot Bay often because these are all close to where I live. Every time I call one of these charter companies they have been very honest about how the fishing is, which is usually pretty good. Many times I have planned a trip and because of weather they have cancelled or I’ve cancelled because I don’t enjoy rough sea fishing. Unfortunately, two halibut trips and one tuna trip just this year.
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Historische Newport Bayfront
250-300 SW Bay Blvd.
Yaquina Bay Map
Clam, Crab, Fish, Mussels
Largest Fishing Port in Oregon, 115 Million Lbs. of Fish and Shellfish in 2017.
Called The Dungeness Crab Capital of The World.
Numerous Accessible Clamming Beds with Many Oregon Species Available.
Boat Rentals, Public Piers and Docks With Easy Access.
Fishing & Shell-fishing From Piers, Docks, Boats, Jetty, River, Bay, Deep Sea.
Lots of Attractions, Places to Stay, Eat, Play and Shop.
Click Here For Yaquina Bay Tides
Yaquina Bay Newport
Yaquina Bay, Newport Bay
Yaquina Bay is one of the three deep draft coastal ports in Oregon along with the Port of Coos Bay and the Port of Astoria. Its not just a commercial and recreational fisherman’s hot spot but a popular tourist location too. For instance, it offers the Newport Aquarium, Nye Beach, Agate Beach, Newport’s Historic Bay Front, Multiple Marinas, RV Resort, Deep Sea Charters, many excellent Restaurants and Hotels to choose from. Here visitors while shopping and eating also stop and watch the loading and unloading of fish processing plants located along the water front. There is something for everyone in Newport!
Yaquina Bay Clamming
Yaquina Bay
Clam Under Yaquina Bridge (shown at -1.5 Tide)
This is an excellent place to go clamming. All you have to do is find the Rouge Ale Brewery on the south side of the bridge and your in the right spot. The one thing about clamming under the bridge is you will need a low tide of -1.0 or better. Cockles are easy to rake right under the bridge and gapers are about 100 yards west of there. There is even a public cleaning station set up for you to clean you fish, crabs and clams.
There is another large clam bed east of there. Just follow SE 35th Street out to the bay. It is muddier here but there is a good population of cockle and gaper clams. Don’t take the most western entrance because its a long muddy hike. Follow 35th Street down further until a few hundred yards before the point (here you will see a camper and RV site). Still a muddy hike (a few hundred yards) out on the bay for the best clamming.
There are many other areas, some require a boat, others are not as accessible. You can even find very private and accessible spots but much further inland.
Nephew Grant and Niece Audra. Rented Boat, September 2019
Yaquina Bay Crabbing
You have many options for crabbing but I recommend renting a boat if you can. I’ve crabbed here a lot and have had good results anytime of year when using a boat. I prefer summer and fall because I’m a fair weather crabber and lower rainfall helps keep the bay salty and crabs happy. You can rent boats in two locations; 1) Newport Marina Store & Charter; 2) Embarcadero Hotel.
Shore and Pier Crabbing
With your crab max, ring, or crab pot you have public access right on the Bay Front at Bay Street Pier and Abbey Street Pier. Many people tie there pot to the pier and go and have lunch. I like the the ever popular Rogue Brewery Pier which extends a few hundred yards out into the bay. Dungeness crab are particularly abundant here during summer and fall months, with red rock crab available the rest of the year.
Bay and Deep Sea Fishing
I have only done charter fishing out of Yaquina bay. However, there is much information on the web about all kinds of fish and locations in the area.
All of the piers listed on the map offer fishing as well as the marinas offering charter fishing. I’ve used Newport Marina Store and Tradewinds Charter services and like them both a lot. I also use Depot Bay often because these are all close to where I live. Every time I call one of these charter companies they have been very honest about how the fishing is, which is usually pretty good. Many times I have planned a trip and because of weather they have cancelled or I’ve cancelled because I don’t enjoy rough sea fishing. Unfortunately, two halibut trips and one tuna trip just this year.
Devils Punch Bowl
Great views, Mo's restaurant, Great Ice Cream shop
Cape Foulweather
Captain Cook landed here and named it Cape foulweather.
Cape Foulweather
The best Whale Watching Excursions. Guided by Captain Carrie Newell (Marine Biologist/ Whale expert) Experience a 1 1/2 hour Zodiac Ride. She knows where to find the whales! We've tried others but she is far the best.
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Whale Research EcoExcursions, LLC
234 US-101The best Whale Watching Excursions. Guided by Captain Carrie Newell (Marine Biologist/ Whale expert) Experience a 1 1/2 hour Zodiac Ride. She knows where to find the whales! We've tried others but she is far the best.
Oregon Coast Aquarium
2820 SE Ferry Slip RdFood scene
Nightly specials
Walking distance to great food Nightly specials
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Szabo's Steakhouse and Seafood
5188 NE Lucky Gap StWalking distance to great food Nightly specials
restaurants
We eat here at least once a week. Bento # 7 terriyaki Chicken over sticky rice, Salem roll 6 pc, Shrimp Tempura 3 pc, house salad. Sooo good!
MOMIJI NEWPORT SUSHI
122 Oregon Coast HighwayWe eat here at least once a week. Bento # 7 terriyaki Chicken over sticky rice, Salem roll 6 pc, Shrimp Tempura 3 pc, house salad. Sooo good!
Everything homemade. Breakfast/Lunch
next to the Christmas shop in Lincoln City
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Nelscott Cafe
3237 SW Hwy 101Everything homemade. Breakfast/Lunch
next to the Christmas shop in Lincoln City
Great seafood & the view of the Ocean is spectacular. Reservations suggested
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Georgie's Beachside Grill
744 SW Elizabeth StGreat seafood & the view of the Ocean is spectacular. Reservations suggested
Everything is so good here. Right on the Ocean. Reservations suggested
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Kyllo’s
1110 NW 1st CTEverything is so good here. Right on the Ocean. Reservations suggested
Nana's Irish Pub
613 NW 3rd Stgood food, indoor and outdoor seating
Gracie's Sea Hag
58 US-101Great clam chowder in Depoe Bay
Cafeteria style. All you can eat
Pizza, baked, bbq, & fried Chicken, salad bar, casino
The Ocean view of Agate Beach with surfers is spectacular
The Hill Buffet and Grill
5251 North Coast HighwayCafeteria style. All you can eat
Pizza, baked, bbq, & fried Chicken, salad bar, casino
The Ocean view of Agate Beach with surfers is spectacular
At the Embarcadero, Jack Sprats Restaurant, View of docked fishing boats from your table. The food is very good and pricing is $$ they serve Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Jack Sprats Bayfront
1000 Southeast Bay BoulevardAt the Embarcadero, Jack Sprats Restaurant, View of docked fishing boats from your table. The food is very good and pricing is $$ they serve Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Mo's Annex
657 SW Bay Blvd.