Oregon Coast Aquarium
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is an aquarium in Newport in the U.S. state of Oregon. Its origins go back to 1992. Our list goes on with Yaquina Head Light, 4.4 mi away.
A zoo & aquarium inside Newport
You can stay in Newport
Oregon Coast Aquarium is inside Newport, which has 44 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Portland
Portland is about 93 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 63–67°. When to go ↓
Established in 1992
Oregon Coast Aquarium dates from 1992. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Oregon Coast Aquarium
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is an aquarium in Newport in the U.S. state of Oregon. Opened in 1992, the facility sits on 23 acres (9.3 ha) along Yaquina Bay near the Pacific Ocean. The aquarium was home to Keiko, the orca who starred in the movie Free Willy, from January 7, 1996, until September 9, 1998, when he was shipped to Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland. USA Today considers the Oregon Coast Aquarium world-class and Coastal Living magazine ranks it among the top ten aquariums in North America.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 64 animals · 375 species
- Area
- 23 acres
- Established
- 1992
- Wikipedia readers
- 8.4K a year
Where to base yourself for Oregon Coast Aquarium
The closest lodging is in Newport (44) and Depoe Bay (19).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Oregon Coast Aquarium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | in town | — | 44 26 hotels · 7 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 RV parks | 10,383 | $441K | C− |
| Depoe Bay 32% vacation homes | 13 mi north | 20 min | 19 8 hotels · 2 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 RV parks | 1,533 | $378K | — |
| Lincoln City 32% vacation homes | 25 mi north | 40 min | 69 39 hotels · 9 motels · 14 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 10,117 | $413K | C− |
| Waldport | 14 mi south | 20 min | 13 2 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 2,268 | $366K | — |
| Lincoln Beach 47% vacation homes | 17 mi north | 25 min | 17 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 5 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 4 RV parks | 2,434 | $423K | — |
| San Marine 23% vacation homes | 18 mi south | 25 min | 10 2 hotels · 3 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 506 | $479K | — |
| Toledo | 6 mi east | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 3,473 | $299K | — |
| Yachats 35% vacation homes | 21 mi south | 30 min | 13 5 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 1,013 | $558K | — |
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Getting there
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Also near Oregon Coast Aquarium
Places worth adding lie within 63 miles.
62 mi Stadium & arenaAutzen Stadium
14 mi LighthouseYaquina Head Light
38 mi Stadium & arenaReser Stadium
60 mi MuseumEvergreen Aviation & Space Museum
62 mi Park & preserveOregon Dunes National Recreation Area
53 mi Theme parkEnchanted Forest
33 mi LighthouseHeceta Head Light
63 mi Stadium & arenaHayward FieldPhoto credits
Autzen Stadium: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Yaquina Head Light: $1LENCE D00600D, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Reser Stadium: Zapper258, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum: Notkeel at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area: Joe Mabel (on Flickr as Joe Mabel from Seattle, US), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Enchanted Forest: Trashbag (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Heceta Head Light: HISE Studios, resized and color corrected by Howcheng, Public domain · Hayward Field: Jsayre64, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Oregon Coast Aquarium: the answers
Is Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport?
Yes. It’s inside Newport, OR.
When is the best time to visit Oregon Coast Aquarium?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 63–67°.
How far is Oregon Coast Aquarium from Portland?
About 93 miles northeast of Portland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Oregon Coast Aquarium?
Eugene (EUG), about 53 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland (PDX), about 97 miles.
Where should I stay near Oregon Coast Aquarium?
Newport (in town, 44 places to stay), Depoe Bay (13 mi, 19 places to stay) and Lincoln City (25 mi, 69 places to stay).
From people who live in Newport
There are no tips yet, so start one in Newport’s Town Square.
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