Newport Hatfield Marine Science Center Hatfield Marine Science Center Maintained by Oregon State University on Highway 101 at the south end of the Newport Bridge. Oregon Coast Aquarium A slice of Oregon's rugged coastline, reproduced on the shores of Newport's Yaquina Bay. Oregon Yaquina Head Lighthouse Located on a rocky peninsula thrusting into the Pacific 3 miles north of Newport, the Yaquina Head Lighthouse is the tallest on the Oregon Coast at 93 feet in height. The lighthouse is open daily June 15 to September 15 for guided morning tours, limited to 15 persons at a time.
Times are subject to change.
The lighthouse and Yaquina Bay State Park are located in the bay area of Newport. The lighthouse adjacent to the Yaquina Bay Bridge has recently been restored as a working aid to navigation and recognized by the Coast Guard in the Notice to Mariners. Access to several miles of broad, sandy beach and jetty fishing just south of Yaquina Bay bridge. High sand dune ridges provide views of busy bay and shelter year-round campground. Trailer dump station.