The community of Newport is fast becoming the premier place to live in the “Beaver State” of Oregon. This beautiful, all-American seaside city is quite the impressive place to call home with the ruggedly beautiful central Oregon coastline where the Yaquina River meets the Pacific, and the majestic Coastal Mountains looming imposingly over the city. The sheer wonder of the surrounding natural environment will always stir your spirits in a manner that few people will ever know.

The county seat of marvelous Lincoln County, the City of Newport has a population of approximately 10,000 people, that is rapidly increasing. The state capitol of Salem is 40 miles northeast, and the major metropolis of Portland is 80 miles northeast.

The backbone of Newport’s and Lincoln County’s economy is tourism. Every year, the area caters to millions of visitors who are drawn to the many natural and entertainment attractions here. Newport is home to the exciting Oregon Coast Aquarium, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon Coast History Center, Burrows House Museum, and the Log Cabin Museum.

For recreation, your options are limitless. Some of the best fishing in the world is found in the fertile and productive waters of Yaquina Bay. Nearby Mt. Bachelor or Mt. Hood offers exceptional skiing and hiking. A variety of recreational areas can be found close by at South Beach State Park, Agate Beach State Recreation Site, and Devils Punch Bowl State Natural Area.