| overlooking the 6-mile-long beverly beach, this tranquil, relaxed motel on highway 101 is 3 miles from yaquina head lighthouse and 7 miles from the oregon coast aquarium. most have vaulted, wood-beamed ceilings, fireplaces, microwaves and/or minifridges; some also have kitchens. parking is complimentary. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the individually themed rooms and suites offer ocean-view decks, free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers
Eugene Airport 1 hr 39
Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area (5 min)
Rocky beach featuring a collapsed sea cave filled with churning surf, plus tide pools & trails. Ripley's Believe It or Not! World of Adventure (10 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Yaquina Head Lighthouse (8 min)
Visitors can climb steep stairs to the top of this 93-ft. lighthouse operating since 1873. South Beach State Park (17 min)
Sheltered campground separated from a beach & jetty by marshes & fields with walking trails. OPRD Whale Watching Center (10 min)
Seaside station offering binoculars to spot passing gray whales & other species, plus exhibits. Yaquina Bay Lighthouse (12 min)
Wooden working beacon from the 1870s, on a bluff with trails, a beach & views of migrating whales. Yaquina Bay Bridge (11 min)
Elegant, steel-&-concrete river crossing with Art Deco & Gothic influences, opened in 1936. Oregon Coast Aquarium (14 min)
23-acre facility with northwestern birds & fish, seals, sea lions, jellyfish & a deepwater tank. Newport Historic Bayfront (10 min)
Buzzing dockside area of gift shops, art galleries & seafood restaurants, with resident sea lions. Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site (12 min)
Beach & bluff terrain known for its historic lighthouse plus swimming, fishing, picnicking & hiking. Nye Beach (8 min)
Beach for sunset views & water activities, plus a historic district with shops, dining & art venues. Beverly Beach State Park (3 min)
Bustling campground with creekside tent sites, yurts & beach access via a short trail. Yaquina Head Marine Garden (7 min)
Visitors can explore coastal sealife at this outcrop of the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. Yaquina Bay (16 min)
Relaxed bay with an estuary known for commercial & recreational fishing & boating. Moolack Beach (2 min)
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