Newport Historic Bayfront

Great ambiance for sight seeing all the boats around you as well as the variety of small shops that come with it. The seals are usually the reason I go there because they are very entertaining in my opinion. Whenever I go here, regardless of the strong fishy smell, which is expected, for some reason it does put me in a good mood especially with the sun on your face. Would recommend it to people who love boats, oceans, fishes, seafood and so on.

Beautiful and well maintained. Clean with lots of bench seating facing the docks if you want to get a great meal at one of the many surrounding restaurants to enjoy the view. A must see.

Very diverse shops, restaurants, views, and people. Right on the water, but the the best part are the sea lions! They are super adorable, entertaining, and specific to Newport. We also saw jellyfish off the marina docks bigger than a dinner plate!

This is a great place to see the Sea-lions and see the beautiful sunset too.

Fishing boats, sea lions, unique gallery shops, Oregon/Newport trinket stores and numerous bars, restaurants and candy shops. Parking is tight and we were there on a Saturday so it was very busy.

This is a great place to take a relaxing stroll along the waterfront. The mix of stores and a commercial working fish industry keeps the feeling real.

Miss the man named Doug that sold fish off the Lady M lovely fellow may he rest in peace. The docks are always fun to walk and spend time looking at the loves of many fisherman.

Absolutely wonderful, everyone is social distancing and wearing masks

This review is for Ripleys believe it or not...The outside line was complete chaos....not organized very well. BUT the museum was fun. It was great to be able to go. Social distancing was not adhered to very well. Not because of the museum but because of people. They did a fantastic job placing disposable gloves at interactive displays and hand sanitizer. They are doing a great job despite all the restrictions

This place is my favorite place for the history and the things to see

Great fun for a quick day trip from Willamette Valley...we luv the taffy and candy shops...fun gift shops and art. After leaving the candy store...my daughter commented that it reminds her of what a candy store in heaven would be like! But the sea lions were our favorite! Loud and stinky though! Grandsons got a real kick outta the lealions on the docks...have fun!

No matter the rain theres somthing offered at Newports Historic Bayfront walk along the river or just step into a local dinning area and find foodie flair that tast of the Pacific Ocean youve been craving

Busy little boardwalk. Lots of cool shops. And the sea lions are pretty fun to stare at for a while. Love the bay view!!!

Quite a few shopping places, Beautiful atmosphere, love to go see the sea lions! A must visit!!

Great stores. Love the sea lions

No matter what may day brings me happiness, sadness, and even anger the Bayfront is where i can release all the negativity and let myself be me! Thank you Lincoln County very much for this BEAUTIFUL piece of history!

Fun area to walk around, seeing the sites. Lots of cute shops to browse through for all kinds of budgets and a number of great places to eat. Also fishing boats and seals!

Fun historical place to visit. And the up close Sea Lions are a riot!

We go to the Bayfront every time we come to town, nice shops etc. Plus, checking on the sealions is a tradition. Just wish Ripleys would have been open.

Loved all the little shops! The sea lion floats were fun too. Wish there were more bathrooms though.

If you like boats and fresh seafood, you should visit. Be warned: the smell is very strong.

Such a beautiful place to be. One of my favorite spots

We love Newport bayfront area for all the shops and restaurants. But it was hit hard by the Covid Virus and is still trying to keep the virus at bay with many restrictions and safety measures. Both the restaurants and the seafood processing plants have had many cases of virus affecting them. We can only pray for a quick recovery.

Fun walk through the historic district. Interesting stores, great paintings on sides of buildings. The seal dock was fun, amazing to see them close up.

My dog jumped off the pier here to go swimming with the sea lions.I’m not sure who was more surprised us or the sea lions. No harm no foul.

Great shopping, restaurants and harbor area. Parking can get difficult. Check out the seals.

Small coastal fishing town with an aquarium, breweries, wine tasting and other specialty shops. A little disappointed we missed the sea lions.

We love that the shopping and restaurant/bars are open again

OMG, All I can say is, it is worth the drive. The ambience, food, the staff, I cant wait to go back to the Clearwater on the Newport bay front. The view was fantastic as well. Laura the waitress, You Rock.

The Bayfront is always a nice little place to walk and explore. It seems to always be a busy place. Watching the Sea Lions never gets old. The water is always a peaceful place to be!

Always fun to take in the sites, and the freshest fish you will find in Oregon

We had a blast, met some very cool people

Always good time. Lots of shops, potato look at.

Beautiful photo opportunites here. A great place to crab N fish N shop.

Great hospitality. Great ocean views. We will definitely stay again!

If your visiting the Oregon Coast make sure you stop by and vist the water front in Newport !! Lots of shopping and also Ripleys Believe it or not ... you must go there and see for yourself !!!

Lots of cool shops. The sea lions in the docks below were a highlight. Go to Mos for the best clam chowder Ive ever had!

Tons of awesome little shops to buy knickknacks, souvenirs, antiques, new clothes & accessories, a weed shop or two, Charter Boats for fishing & crabbing, and many many restaurants with world class cuisine with some of the freshest & best seafood on Earth! Head on down on a dry day and poke around the shops & grab a bite to eat. Or fish/crab off of the docks or charter boats & catch your own grub. Nothing but potential for fun, culture, & various other experiences. Definitely a must visit if youre planning on spending any time here in Newport,Oregon. Have fun, & Welcome!

We stopped here on our road trip up the Oregon coast. There are shops and restaurants and a Ripleys, but I didn’t find any of that stuff appealing enough to spend time in. What I loved was all the sea lions basking in the sun and barking at each other. We watched them for probably a good half hour because they were so funny! They’d jump back in the water occasionally and another sea lion would take its place on the platforms, and then the other sea lion would come back and be upset that its place was taken. So entertaining to watch! I could’ve stayed longer!

My boys and i love this place!

This seaside town is definitely worth a visit for the sea lions, arty touristy shops and to buy fresh fish from the boats. Visit the Newport cafe (in the middle of town) for an all American seafood and burger experience!

Newport is one of my places to go. Great shops and eats

Fascinating harbor with lots to see and do.

There are much better waterfront towns. Go to Florence instead. It was disappointing.

An amazing escape from the valley to the bay, is required during summer at least once!

Love coming here to New Port. Good food, entertainment, and seeing the sea lions. They have a lot to talk about to each other lol

Mostly industrial fish processing plants. Lacks the charm of Florence.

Fun, lots of shops. The sea lions are fun to watch!

Great place for scenic view and hiking

A must see. I actually went to the oregon aquarium and had a blast. Got 162 pictures. This are here in the old town Newport and a wonderful place to visit. Smells like fish, of course. Ah what a nice smell. I miss Peugeot sound.

Our FAVORITE place!Benches on the boardwalk dedicated to those who lost their lives out at see is such a sight. You can sit out there and watch the boats in the bay while eating your caramel popcorn from one of the local shops.Fun shops, food, and museums to enjoy. And I cant forget how cool it is to see the sealions!

Couldnt have asked for a more beautiful morning to spend there. Neat store fronts, amazing breakfast and coffee along the bay.

The idea is a 5 star. The look was awesome. The sea lions were awesome. The 1 place we went into, not so much. More like a 1 star. She was rude and wanted to close. It was a bummer.

Nice place to stroll and just enjoy seeing the boats or watch people. A good variety of shops and eateries. A few comfortable places to have a cold beer or cocktail and a guick bite.

My Granddaughter loved it!

Lots of fun shops and places to eat along the Bayfront.

Great area to walk around in the evening.

One good truest place

A REAL WORKING SEAFOOD PORT it is a great stop and the seal lions are awesome. Make it a lunch stop on your travels down the coast and take the kids .. way cheaper than the sea lion caves and really fun to watch, hear, and smell the sea lions

Beautiful walk, very quiet and have a few coffee shops around that offers a great menu.

Always nice weather.

A host of things to do - even late at night. Tons of fishing, whale/ocean tours, crabbing from the docks, and of course eating and shopping. Insiders Tip: its one of the best bays for crabbing on the coast - and around December is when their meat is at their fullest (check with ODFW, however, as this can change). At night this place is gorgeous beyond belief: lights twinkling on the water, soft sound of waves lapping at docks and boats. (Search for the Newport Oregon Coast Virtual Tour for even more of these tips). Great historical museum here as well.

I fall more in love with Newport every time I visit!

Nice place to vist

This place can be overcrowded when busy. It is fun to visit, with a lot of shop variety, but it can be difficult parking wise. Since it has several working seafood processors it can be a challenge for those that are sensitive to smells. If you are patient and relaxed you can have a great time.

Much like old Monterey Bay in CA. Many barking sea lions today.

Very fun. A lot of places are open 24/7. Everywhere we went it was good food. We will come back again.

Loved the variety of shops

Beautiful and fun boardwalk. Lots of good restaurants and little shops to check out. Worth a visit if youre in town.

Always a beautiful experience on the Bayfront, even left with a sunburn this time!

Easy walking area with so much to see! The Bay is really nice with plenty of eceltic shops, seafood restaurants and a great view!

Beautiful and safety and clean

Very full of tourist things to do! Was amazing to go on the Marine Discovery boat ride, we saw probably a dozen whales! Once in a lifetime opportunity!!

Always love old waterfront

The variety of things to see and do make a day at the bay front memoriable. Candy shops, sushi, Thai and seafood restaurants, deep sea fishing charters, whale watching, undersea gardens, wax works, galleries and tourist shops line the streets. If you have the money to explore and experience there is more than you can fit in a day.

Love visiting the seals!

Is one of the best place in the Westcoast

Nice shops to do the touristy thing

It is every you want from an ocean town. Salt water taffy, ice cream, fish n chips, clam chowder, art galleries, fish canaries, and other tourist traps. Its great for anyone parking can be tricky do not hesitate to park a little block or 2 back and walk in.

Lots of things to see from sealife to shops!

The sea lions were so cute, and there are lots of cool local shops

3 kids 1 adult $85 bucks 15min

I love bringing my toddler to see the sea lions

Tons of touristy shops and good resteraunts on the water the Pacific fishing fleet is there and you can buy fish off the boat and from some shops and fishmongers on the docks doesnt get fresher than that. The sea lions are fun to watch with the kids as well.

Always a fun place to walk around, if the homeless werent hanging around as well and fighting with each other it would be better.

Nice place to walk up and down the little shoping area. Parking is hard to find in summer time. Watch out for people that dont know how to cross at a cross walk.

Absolutely love taking my visitors there. Finally went into the Newport Candy Company, may I just say YUM! They make sweets for every pallet Had a great time shopping in Jamba, they are very friendly and I think it may be one of the most colorful places Ive been in a long time. Ran out of time before we were able to shop anywhere else but we cant wait for next time

Kind of a carnival atmosphere, but it is the real deal for fishermen and their catch. Our 4 year old grandson really enjoyed watching the catching of crabs on the dock.

Great food a little on the expensive side for where it was and the access.. the restaurant was super clean, staff was great, and the deck was nice.. it does have an excellent atmosphere

I love old Newport. Its fun to see the sea lions and walk around the cute little shops!

Always something new to see, always a different restaurant to enjoy!

Newport is by far my absolute favorite out of town place to go! The ocean, the history, the scenery

Lots of neat shops and little sea food joints. Plus the loud, obnoxious, must see sea lions. Deep sea charter trips and of course Ripleys believe it or not and the wax museum. Between all of that there is fun for the whole family.

It smells like old fish. Great photo opportunities. Touristy gift shops. Quant.

This is a really cool bayfront especially in the evening. You can watch the fishermen unload their catch and see a lot of cool boats.

If you dont mind the smell of fresh caught fish the sound of gulls and sea Lions there are lots of shops boutiques and hidden Jems good restaurants

A gorgeous view

Travel there and walk the blocks. A truly unique experience.

The A typical bay front - if you love boats, shops, good food and the atmosphere of the bay front/coast, you will dig it!

Lots of fun little shops to look in. Our favorites were the locally made place and the store called Highway 101.If you go to the bay front side you can watch the sea lions play on the docs.