Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge (10 min.) 568 acres of protected coastal & estuary habitat for hiking kayaking bank fishing & birdwatching.
Newport Historic Bayfront (20 min.) Sea lions and shopping Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint (3 min) Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area (9 min.) Rocky beach featuring a collapsed sea cave filled with churning surf plus tide pools & trails. Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area (5 min.) Scenic cove where a creek meets the ocean with tidepools forested hiking paths & picnic shelters. Devil S Lake State Recreation Area (21 min.) This leafy lakeside park is primarily a campground with swimming boating & fishing opportunities. Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint (6 min.) Panoramic views of the beach & the ocean beyond at a high spot that is popular for whale watching. Devils Lake (23 min.) Lake and camping Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint (3 min.) Rocky oceanfront destination with panoramic views including sightings of gray whales & many birds. Yaquina Head Marine Garden (15 min.) Visitors can explore coastal sealife at this outcrop of the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. Yaquina Head Lighthouse (39 min) Visitors can climb steep stairs to the top of this 93-ft. lighthouse operating since 1873. Nye Beach (18 min.) Beach for sunset views & water activities plus a historic district with shops dining & art venues. Cape Foulweather (6 min) Lighthouse and park |