Stepping in to this library denotes nostalgia. It's located in this little town and has that nice…read morecomfortable feel to it. The library is small and feels more like a house than a public building. The librarian was closing up when I opened the door. She was nice enough though for my friends and I to peruse the books, and for me to take some pictures. I remember, not too long ago, when my husband and I got library cards. They were still typed on a regular library card. They too have come in to the technological community now so I would need a bar code if I wanted to borrow a book. I told her I would wait until next time.

Quaint library with a nice selection and wonderful staff. I had a library card from here before I…read morewas even an Oregon resident! Computers available, small sale area, and even a seed exchange the last time I was in. Nice respite if you need to escape for a while or get a book for a pleasant beach read. Decent selection of audio books. Nice childrens' area as well.

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.

Fun, informative center with bathrooms and merch area…read more Liked learning new things but don't recommend the merchandise area. The man working the register walked up to us and interrupted our conversation not knowing any context and was a bit rude to be honest. I understand promoting the merchandise and trying to convince and sway us to buy but being rude won't get me to purchase anything or make me feel intimidated by you. He knew how to rush us out the door with his attitude and tone. Merch is pricey and the man working isn't the friendliest. Would recommend skipping the merch and just walk around the free informational area.

Good to know: skip the visitor's center and you can drive to the lighthouse which has a second…read more(much smaller) parking lot. There are clean bathrooms in the visitor's center, but at the upper lighthouse parking the bathrooms are more primitive. Similar to what you'd find at a park or campground. We've always skipped the visitor's center, but decided to finally give it a try. Inside is a tiny gift shop (more like a nook), a self guided museum type exhibit in one room, an open area with an information desk and some simple displays. A large window looks out to a rock face. There is a rear door that leads to a picnic area. We spent about 20 minutes inside. Including a restroom visit and gift shop meltdown. At the information desk we overheard someone asking how to find the lighthouse. They were instructed to walk 1/3 mile up the road. The person at the desk neglected to tell them they could drive up and park. I'm sure the walk is lovely, although I suspect it has a steep incline. If you have difficulties walking, driving to the lighthouse is probably a better option. We've been coming here for many years and have made many visits to the lackluster, concrete-floored, National Parks restroom facilities near the lighthouse and viewing area. Don't be like me. Stop inside the interpretive center for clean, indoor amenities like hot water and air fresheners.

Our first time RV'ing anywhere, and so we went to the visitor center as it was listed as a free rv…read moredump site. First, the streets around the center are WIDE. Second, the pull in spot looks like it was well thought out. Plenty of space to maneuver. While the poor soul(s) in charge of the RV do the dumping, everyone else can pop on into one of the nicest visitor centers we've ever been to... and we've driven through almost all the states in the union. The center doesn't need to be open as they've got a great protected setup just outside the front door. Fortunately they were open, so we went in and spoke with Mike who was extremely helpful! He pulled up a map of the city, and with a red sharpy quickly marked all the places in town where we'd be able to pull up and park parallel... he even took into consideration how steep different streets were. If you're visiting Newport, go here first before anywhere else!

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.

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.

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.