Yaquina Bay State Park - Home of Yaquina Bay Lighthouse

Yaquina Bay State Park is situated in Newport along the northwestern edge Yaquina Bay, a tidal estuary where the freshwater of the Yaquina River meets the saltwater of the Pacific Ocean. This picturesque destination is combination of a sandy beach and a bluff full of pine and spruce trees.

The park is an enchanting blend of coastal beauty and rich history. Offering a picturesque setting, it also serves as a gateway to the vast sandy beach and provides access to the iconic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse.

A spacious deck within the park serves as an ideal vantage point, allowing breathtaking views of both Yaquina Bay, the majestic Yaquina Bay Bridge, and the mighty Pacific Ocean.

Parking and a trail to the beach are located at the west end of the park. Parking is plentiful but can fill up on summer weekends. The path to the beach is short. There are restrooms and picnic tables at this location.

Two moderately challenging trails lead down from the south and north parking area to the Yaquina Beach. The vast sandy beach extends approximately one mile from Nye Beach to the North Jetty. The jetty protects the 300-foot wide boat channel into the bay.

Don't miss the opportunity to explore the historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse built in 1871 and owning its own haunting story. This is the only wooden Oregon lighthouse in existence and the only Oregon lighthouse constructed with keeper's quarters.

Caution: The jetty is extremely dangerous constructions. Do not walk far out.

Attention Fellow Beachgoers

Unfortunately, our beautiful Pacific Northwest beaches are stained with trash, especially plastic. We at Oregon Discovery, as well as other unaffiliated groups of nature lovers, made a commitment to do our part in keeping our beaches clean, but we need your help too!

Whenever you go out to enjoy nature at your favorite spot, please bring a trash bag or two and help us pick up garbage. Even picking up a little bit here and there will make a huge long-term difference.

Please, help us save our beautiful nature for generations to come!