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Yaquina Bay State Recreation Area, Newport

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State Park · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site, established in 1948, is a coastal state park in west-central Lincoln County, Oregon, United States, in the city of Newport. It is administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, and located at the north end of Yaquina Bay near its outlet to the Pacific Ocean. The site includes picnic facilities, beach access, a fisherman's memorial shrine, a forested bluff and the historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse.
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  • By horsemom6831
    Beautiful view of the ocean. The lighthouse was closed due to COVID-19. Lots of paved trails to see more but we didn't have enough time.  more »
  • By Kim J
    Beautiful Park, lots of parking, views of the bridge and bay with little nooks under the trees where you can pack a lunch and enjoy the park.  more »
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