We stopped in just to get a nonresident Library card. The process was very simple and included both…read morephysical books and downloads. The price for a one month nonresident Library card was only five dollars which seemed quite reasonable. The people at the counter were friendly and helped us. We definitely recommend it.

We are so very lucky to live in a community that has such an outstanding library. The staff is…read morealways finding new and inventive ways to engage the young and old in activities that are age appropriate and enjoyable. And, of course, the library has a wonderful collection of books, movies, newspapers, magazines and streaming services. The staff has always been kind, courteous and helpful. Unfortunately, because of city cutbacks, the library has been unable to reopen on Sundays and Mondays. The library is my favorite building in the entire county and I encourage everyone to check out (forgive the pun) this gem.

Stopped in while driving around the Toledo area. A volunteer was packing up for the day, but saw…read morehow interested my husband was in the area's railroad heritage, so he stayed later and gave us a tour and answered questions. So very nice and appreciated! They have various displays inside and outside to peruse. The museum has multiple artifacts exhibits, including a library, baggage car, and caboose with historic photographs of the logging industry during that time. The platform has interesting displays as well. They are open Tuesday thru Saturday from 10am-2pm. Free admission, but they do accept donations. They are dog friendly as long as your dog is leashed. They have a decent sized parking lot available. Overall we had a nice visit. Would definitely recommend when visiting this area!

We visited today and had a very good time. The docent was knowledgeable, enthusiastic,…read moreentertaining, and very accommodating. Noting that my disabled wife was having trouble getting into the rail car, he moved his lecture outside so that she could hear it. He was very good at describing items she couldn't see from outside, and had me help lift things up so she could see them. He went through so much of the collection and made it interesting to someone who is not a train buff. My wife is still talking about it this evening.

This is a review for the Yachats Commons rental experience, which is handled through the City of…read moreYachats. I would give the space, amenities, and price five stars. If you're looking for an event space in Yachats, odds are there will be a space in this building that can accommodate you. Please be aware though, that if you have any questions whatsoever throughout the process of scouting, securing a reservation, and planning for your event, the coordinator will be nearly impossible to reach and likely will not return your call. (This is why I can only give the space 3 stars overall) This review comes from someone who works for an event space, so I truly know how busy a role like this can be, however, when numerous phone calls with questions about the space go unanswered, and community members see my pleas for help on Facebook, that was the only way I was able to get quite simple information that a return phone call would have taken maybe 2 minutes of time. I finally bit the bullet and rented the place sight unseen, hopeful it would work for our event (and it did). Prior to our arrival, I did get the coordinator on the phone to discuss arrival time and location, however she forgot this arrangement and called me the day before our arrival to confirm erroneous details, which I had to remind her of. She then was 15 minutes late to meet up, which set our schedule for the day behind from the get-go. No instructions were given about clean up other than someone would be by to weigh the trash(?), and that person did not ever show up. After the event, 10 days went by before I called to inquire about the refund of our security deposit. I was told by the coordinator it had been issued, so I called my bank, confirming they did not have anything pending on their end. While on the phone with my bank, a receipt was sent via email showing the refund had just THEN, that morning, been initiated. It finally cleared the bank 2 weeks after our event. Perhaps the coordinator is going through a difficult season of life that makes necessary communication less than ideal, but prospective renters should be aware that if you aren't a local organization with a standing reserved room or a "regular" it seems like customer service is not prioritized.

Love this little beach town! It has everything we love when visiting the Oregon coast...beach…read moreaccess, fresh seafood, lovely house rentals with ocean views, walkable trails, and cute little souvenir shops to peruse. The only thing it doesn't have is a gas station. Nearest one is 8 miles north on highway 101 in Waldport. Highlights include the Yachats State Park and Recreation Site. Great views with a viewing platform, tide pools to explore, restrooms, and plenty of parking. Many grab a bite in town and come here to eat it with a gorgeous view. Good eats include Luna Sea Fish House, LeRoy's Blue Whale, and Ona Restaurant & Lounge. Topper's is a great place for salt water taffy, ice cream, and handmade fudge and chocolates. If you're looking for rental properties, Sweet Homes is a great company to work with. We've used them a few times and have always been happy with pricing, amenities and correspondence. There's also a post office, Dollar General and C & K Market for last minute items. Overall, one of our favorite coastal towns to visit. Not crowded like more popular beach towns. A perfect place to relax and rewind. Highly recommend.

Excellent stop About 1/4 mile walk from parking. No entry …read more From the point we saw grey whales come to the surface. peaceful

What a beautiful destination. We started out by walking down to the tide pools. We got there at low…read moretide and the Ranger there was very helpful. To get to the tide pools, you have to walk across uneven rocks, so it is not easily accessible for people with balance issues. It's worth noting that the staircase in the lighthouse is under construction and not available. From there, we walked up the incline to get views of the cove and the north beach areas. It was just one perfect photo after another. We then hopped back into the car and drove down to the Cove parking lot. There are not many parking spaces there, but we were there early and had no problem. Just another wonderful set of views.

Just like anywhere on the coast, you're not going to see much on a foggy day... but luckily we went…read morein glorious sunshine!! What a stunning view. I don't know how I never did the Otter Crest Loop, but this viewpoint is one of my new favorites, and I can't wait to show it to my kids. It's well maintained, a decent amount of parking, and the view is worth Everything. Plus, if it's just too windy, there's a little (not so little) gift shop with perfect windows for checking everything out while staying dry and breeze free. The attendants are full of fun stories and information, the shop itself is well stocked with bits and bobs to remind you of how much fun you had, and seriously, the view. Wow.

Went up mid afternoon on a Monday and there were barely any people. We took the Otter loop which I…read morerecommend because there are a bunch of little stops on the way. The view is absolutely incredible!! It was super windy so make sure to hold on to your hats!!

May 2024 visit. We…read morehad to stop by twice to catch them when they were open... and I'm so glad we did. My favorite part was the view, but I also enjoyed exploring the old lighthouse. It's pretty small but the self guided tour was free so we didn't mind. I currently feel more peaceful just thinking about being there.

I just visited the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse a couple of weeks ago (in the beginning of March) and it…read morewas open for tours. This is the original, smaller, and, in my opinion, the more interesting of the two lighthouses in Newport. This lighthouse is built into an actual three-story house, which you can walk through most of. Although it was not possible to walk to "the top," I'm not aware of any lighthouse that is currently still allowing this in 2026. (Lighthouse lenses are extremely expensive, and, unfortunately, it's not difficult to imagine how one or two bad tourists might have ruined this for the rest of us.) But you can still walk through the first three stories of the house, and I thought that was pretty cool. On the first floor of the house, there was a replica of a fifth order Fresnel lens, which is the smallest standard size lens used in lighthouses. For the lighthouse enthusiast, it's really interesting to compare the size of this lens to the much larger first order lens at Heceta. I also found it interesting to think about the lightkeeper walking through their actual house with hot oil, rather than filtering it in an oil house and then carrying it up to the separate lighthouse. While the rooms were roped off, it was possible to walk right up to the doorway of each one, and see that they were filled with replica furniture similar to what would have been used in the late 1800s. Eventually, this small lighthouse was replaced by the much larger Yaquina Head Lighthouse, which is 4 miles to the north. The Yaquina Head Lighthouse was not open for tours when I visited, but I've seen pictures, and it looks almost exactly like the Heceta Lighthouse, except it's still whitewashed. So, in my opinion, this smaller lighthouse is actually more unique, and maybe even more worth visiting than its replacement. This Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is managed by State Parks. Parking is $10/day or free with an annual pass. The Yaquina Head Lighthouse (the newer, taller one 4 miles to the North) is managed by BLM, which charges the same daily use fee, but is covered by a different (federal) parking pass. So, you can't see both with the same pass. If you absolutely have to choose, in my opinion, Yaquina Bay has the better lighthouse, while Yaquina Head has the better beach, museum, and hiking trails.

Fun place to walk around, go through shops and galleries, eat lunch and take in the view of Yaquina…read moreBay and Bridge, and the various wildlife. There are a variety of restaurants available. Our favorites are Clearwater and Local Ocean. We love seafood and they have the freshest fish varieties. There are many cute and quaint gift shops and galleries to explore. There's a wide range of options, including yummy treats! The Sea lion docks are fun to visit, although pretty stinky. You can definitely smell the fish coming in off the fishing boats and being processed. Not the best smell, but a clue that fresh fish is available. There are also museums you can visit along the bayfront, namely Ripley's Believe it or Not and the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center. There are kayak tours and discovery boat tours. Such a wonderful place to visit. There's something for everyone. Highly recommend!

We had more than one occasion to drive through the historic bayfront of Newport. There is a lot of…read morehistory here. This was an eclectic array of shops, art galleries, restaurants, commercial fishing fleet, sea lions, and so much more to see and do. It was worth the time to park the car and take a walk along the bayfront. The scenery is breathtaking.

Always just the very best folks here at our local library. Lots of good events happening here too…read more Free access to computers. Low cost copies. Magazines. Newspapers. DVDs. CDs. Books on CD. You can check out digital materials too. All very easy with the most helpful employees right there to help you out. Pleasant all around. Clean restrooms too, as an added bonus. Love the reading programs for children too

Very nice little library. They have free WiFi, computers to use, a kids' area, and lots of books to…read moreperuse. It's quiet and perfectly located in the heart of Waldport.