Waldport

Waldport is a charming if understated Central Oregon Coast town approximately 34 miles north of Florence and 16 miles south of Newport. Most likely you will just be passing through, but the Alsea Bay Interpretive Center may be worth a stop if you are interested in the construction of the Alsea Bay bridge or local history. Opportunities for subdued activities like kayak rental, crabbing/clamming, viewing seals (often seen lying on the southern terminus of the north spit at the mouth of Alsea Bay) or bald eagles exist. == Understand == == Get in == == Get around == == See == 1 Alsea Bay Historic Interpretive Center, ☏ +1 541-563-2133. This visitor center was built in 1991 as part of the replacement of the Alsea Bay Bridge. It honors the original 1936 bridge, one of 10 on the Oregon Coast designed by Conde McCullough. Due to corrosion from the coastal environment, this was demolished and only the pylons, spires, and some railing incorporated into the wayside remain from the old bridge. This center also serves as the local visitor information center run in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce. In the summer, park guides lead clamming and crabbing demonstrations; see website for schedule. Free. (updated Feb 2017) Waldport Heritage Museum, 320 Grant St., ☏ +1 541-563-7092, waldportmuseum@peak.org. (updated Mar 2017) == Do == 1 Governor Patterson Memorial State Recreation Site, ☏ +1 541-867-7451. Parking $12/day, Oregon residents $10/day. (updated Apr 2026) Crestview Golf Club, 1680 SW Crestline Dr., ☏ +1 541-563-3020. 9-hole course, driving range, and seasonal cafe and bar. Day use RV parking. 9 holes w/ cart: $32. (updated Feb 2017) 2 W. B. Nelson State Recreation Site, ☏ +1 541-867-7451. Freshwater lake with bass and stocked pan-sized trout, as well as a wetland along the Alesa River. Free. (updated Oct 2019) == Buy == == Eat == 1 Azul Mexican Restaurant, 1165 NE Mill St., ☏ +1 541-563-3773. (updated Feb 2017) 2 Grand Central Pizza, 245 SW Hwy. 101, ☏ +1 541-563-3232. (updated Feb 2017) == Drink == == Sleep == Alsi Resort, 902 NW Bayshore Dr., ☏ +1 541-563-7700. Bay-front property. Continental breakfast, seasonal outdoor pool and WiFi included. Some rooms have refrigerators and microwaves; king suites have kitchenettes. (updated Feb 2017) 1 The Waldport Inn, 190 SW Hwy 101, ☏ +1 541-563-5750, frontdesk@thewaldportinn.com. (updated Apr 2026) === Camping === Waldport/Newport KOA, ☏ +1 541-563-2250 (info), toll-free: +1-800-562-3443 (reservations), 11@peak.org. Check-in: Tent and RV sites: 1 PM; Cabins: 2 PM, check-out: 11 AM. RV and tent sites, cabins, and camping lodges. Cable TV, laundromat, and WiFi. (updated Feb 2017) 2 Beachside State Recreation Site (between Waldport and Yachats), ☏ +1 541-563-3220 (park), +1 541-867-7451 (during off-season). Check-in: 4 PM, check-out: 11 AM. Approximately 30 electrical sites with water (but RV dump station 17 miles either north or south at other parks), over 40 tent sites with water nearby, and two yurts (one pet friendly). Open from March 15 - November 1, weather dependent. (updated Feb 2017) === Vacation rentals === Sweetland Vacation Rentals, ☏ +1 541-563-5913. (updated Feb 2017) Bayshore Rentals, 2214 NW Bayshore Dr. (Office on corner of Bayshore Dr. and Hwy. 101 north of Waldport), ☏ +1 541-563-3162. (updated Feb 2017) == Connect == == Go next ==