NEWPORT VACATION RENTALS, OREGON

Built in 1871, Yaquina Bay Lighthouse being the Newport’s oldest structure is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It was officially restored as a working lighthouse and an aid to navigation on December 7, 1996 by the Oregon Parks & Recreation Department. You can climb up the 161-feet high lighthouse to enjoy bird’s eye views of the city and the ocean. Admission Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is free to all the visitors, though donations are expected and accepted.

It is open for guide or self-guide tours, school groups, or any other organized tours. Private guided-tours can be arranged by Yaquina Bay Lighthouse authorities, for which $20 is charged for a single person, $10 each for 2 to 4 persons, and $ 5 each for 5 to 8 people. Visiting hours during the summers (from Memorial Day weekend to the end of September) are 11 AM to 5 PM; while in winters (from October to Memorial Day) are 12 noon until 4 PM. The Lighthouse is open every day except on holidays such as Christmas, New Year and Thanksgiving.

The 29-acre facility, Oregon Coast Aquarium is home to over 190 animal species including otters, seals, sea lions, tufted puffins and even a giant octopus. Numerous fish tanks, hands-on exhibits and interactive computers are available, which facilitates visitors to learn and gain a deep understanding about Oregon's coastal life and wetlands. The Aquarium even features 6-acres of cliffs, rocky caves, tide pools and nature trails. You can definitely not miss out on the beak whale skeleton, suspended from above 20-feet out here.

Visited by over 50,000 students annually, Oregon Coast Aquarium even offers educational shows and various learning resources to help students and teachers understand Oregon’s vast coastal wealth. Oregon Coast Aquarium opens throughout the year except on December 25th. Visiting hours from Memorial Day - Labor Day are daily 9 AM until – 6 PM and from Labor Day - Memorial Day are daily 10 AM until 5 PM. Prior reservations are advised especially during the summers. Entrance fee includes $11 for adults (13-64 years,) $ 6.50 for children (3-12 years,) $9.50 for seniors (over 65 years) and children (under 2 years) are free.