Dunes and Coastlines: A Self-Guided Oregon Drive

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Overview

This self-guided driving tour follows the Oregon Coast between Newport and Lincoln City, one of the most geologically dramatic stretches of coastline in America, shaped by tectonic fury, maritime history, and the instinct to build right where nature is most destructive.

The tour starts at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, beneath the Yaquina Bay Bridge, an Art Deco masterpiece by Conde McCullough. You'll drop into Newport's Historic Bayfront, climb into the Nye Beach district, and stop at the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, abandoned after three years and allegedly haunted.

Heading north, detour through Agate Beach, where a tsunami dock washed ashore in 2012, and out to Devil's Punchbowl, a collapsed sea cave. Cape Foulweather, named by Captain Cook during an 1778 storm, offers views 500 feet above the surf. The tour ends at Road's End Beach, beneath the basalt formation known as God's Thumb.

Along the way, climb Yaquina Head Lighthouse, and watch for gray whales off Depoe Bay.

Activity location

2030 SE Marine Science Dr
- 2030 Southeast Marine Science Drive
- 97365, Newport, Oregon, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

2030 SE Marine Science Dr
- 2030 Southeast Marine Science Drive
- 97365, Newport, Oregon, United States

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Travelers

Dunes and Coastlines: A Self-Guided Oregon Drive in English

3h
Opening hours: Fri 12:00am-11:59pm
English

Language options: English

Price details

￥1,579 x 1 Traveler￥1,579

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What's included, what's not

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
App for Android and iOS
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Know before you book

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Newport's Historic Bayfront (Pass by)

Drop into Newport's Historic Bayfront, a gloriously gritty mix of working fishing boats and overpriced taffy shops. Take in this lively waterfront district as your journey up the coast begins.

Nye Beach (Pass by)

Climb into the refined Nye Beach district and stop at the notoriously misplaced Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, abandoned after just three years of operation. Discover why this allegedly haunted landmark never lasted as intended.

Yaquina Bay Lighthouse (Pass by)

Climb the restored Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Oregon's tallest at 93 feet. Hear the tide pools' haunting rattle of cobblestones below.

Agate Beach State Recreation Site (Pass by)

Detour through Agate Beach, where a 188-ton Japanese tsunami dock washed ashore in 2012. Take in this remarkable piece of oceanic debris that made international headlines.

Devils Punchbowl State Natural Area (Pass by)

Visit Devil's Punchbowl, a collapsed sea cave where the Pacific churns like a cauldron. Take in this dramatic natural formation, one of the coast's most striking sights.

Inn At Otter Crest (Pass by)

Pass by the Inn at Otter Crest, a 35-acre oceanfront resort perched on the cliffs above Cape Foulweather. Take in this striking complex, set among protected tide pools and forest trails leading down to Otter Rock.

Cape Foulweather (Pass by)

Take in the views 500 feet above the surf at Cape Foulweather, named by Captain Cook during a violent storm in 1778. Discover the story behind this dramatically named headland.

Whale Cove (Pass by)

Walk a hidden trail through a living tunnel of Sitka spruce to Whale Cove, saved from resort development in the 1970s. Take in this pristine, protected inlet along the coast.

OPRD Whale Watching Center (Pass by)

Watch gray whales feed just offshore from the seawall at Depoe Bay's world's smallest navigable harbor. Take in the remarkable consistency of sightings from this dedicated whale watching spot.

Lincoln City Outlets (Pass by)

Pass by Lincoln City Outlets, the first outlet mall built in Oregon, opened in 1989. Take in this sprawling shopping complex, home to over 40 designer and name-brand stores just off Highway 101.

Location

Activity location

2030 SE Marine Science Dr
- 2030 Southeast Marine Science Drive
- 97365, Newport, Oregon, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

2030 SE Marine Science Dr
- 2030 Southeast Marine Science Drive
- 97365, Newport, Oregon, United States

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