The Obery crew hit the beach this weekend – and found lots of fun things to do. Here’s just a few we recommend:
Oregon Aquarium-
While kiddo #1 loved walking through a tunnel surrounded by sharks, kiddo #2 like seeing sea lions being fed, the hubby was totally impressed with the octopus, and I loved the touch and feel pools where you could touch the animals. Go early, plan to stay most the day, and take this coupon with you!
And don't forget .. right next store is the Hatfield Marine Science Center. Admission is by donation only and the nature walk behind the center is worth the time.
And don't forget .. right next store is the Hatfield Marine Science Center. Admission is by donation only and the nature walk behind the center is worth the time.
Newport Old Bayfront-
I love this part of Newport; It’s ten blocks of pure adventure. First watch the fish be cleaned and fileted right off the boat – just behind Mo’s Annex. Then just another block down watch shrimp being cooked, cleaned, and packed in the processing plant. Keep on going and you’ll see the sea lions who have taken over the dock next at Pier 1 and just a bit further, you can walk down Pier 5 and see the big fishing boats and buy crab right from the dock.
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse-
This State Park has two things going for it:
1) The view of the Yaquina Bay bridge and jetty!
This quick stop off Hwy 101 gives you a bird’s eye view of
the bay and it is quite a sight.
2) Sand dunes galore!
Climbing over the rise of the dune, my husband exclaimed,
“It looks like a desert!” The dunes do seem to go on and on but it was
the fog that kept us from seeing it end and the ocean begin. Either way…
my boys loved running down the rolling sand hills.
1) The view of the Yaquina Bay bridge and jetty!
This quick stop off Hwy 101 gives you a bird’s eye view of
the bay and it is quite a sight.
2) Sand dunes galore!
Climbing over the rise of the dune, my husband exclaimed,
“It looks like a desert!” The dunes do seem to go on and on but it was
the fog that kept us from seeing it end and the ocean begin. Either way…
my boys loved running down the rolling sand hills.
Tidepools -
A Newport favorite for tidepools can be found at Nye Beach. A great walkway is just north of the ‘Elizabeth Inn’. The walkway is a memorial to Vietnam Vets and has artwork, benches, and a nice sloped ramp. My kiddos and I saw starfish, sea anenomes, snails, mussels, and crabs.
Please remember tidepool etiquette as well: Avoid stepping on the animals and plants. If you peek under a rock, put it back. Also, never move an animal forcefully, you may tear off its feet or squeeze its organs.Check the schedule here to see when to go.
Please remember tidepool etiquette as well: Avoid stepping on the animals and plants. If you peek under a rock, put it back. Also, never move an animal forcefully, you may tear off its feet or squeeze its organs.Check the schedule here to see when to go.
Depot Bay -
Lots of folks drive through this small town and don’t stop unless they can find a parking spot right along the seawall, but trust me it’s worth the time. Just turn up the hill and you’ll find plenty of public parking one block back. This is a great place to see whales and the handy ranger station right at the mouth of the harbor provides binoculars.
Fogarty Beach -
This was one of my favorite places as a child and my kiddos love it now too. To reach the beach take the north entrance and walk under the Hwy 101 bridge to find a beach protected from wind and with fabulous climbing rocks! No swimming here, the waves are rough and the entry steep, but the sand is like fine worn gravel which comes out of your shoes with ease when you are done with that friendly game of volleyball.
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