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Oregon Coast Aquarium

3.9 (508 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Francine L.

My first time coming to the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport. This is a beautiful, super-clean aquarium! The people here are friendly, and we can touch the starfish and other creatures in this special tank. This place has outdoor and indoor areas to walk around in. The place isn't that gigantic and it is doable to see everything in a few hours' time. I really enjoyed the sculptures made out of ocean trash that has been dumped into the water. It really reminds us to be kind and maybe just do our part by picking up trash that we see on the sandy beaches. So it won't go into the waters where life is living!

Shauna F.

Love this place. Have gone here multiple times over the years and have enjoyed it every time. I love the interactive tide pool and open sea tunnels. Great family activity

Fish made of plastic items found
Dana B.

My husband and I spent 3 hours here! Just us, no kids. Much longer than we expected, lol. This place is so neat, thoughtfully designed and well laid out with both indoor and outdoor exhibits. It has a great flow. We visited early on a weekday so there weren't too many kids around and it wasn't busy or crowded. We were mostly amongst other adults and seniors, which I greatly appreciated because it allowed us time to fully explore and experience each exhibit for as long as we wanted, without feeling pressured to move on or get out of the way. It was also a beautiful weather day, so being outside was enjoyable. There were so many things that I loved about this aquarium but I most appreciated the Washed Ashore exhibit, which showcases artwork made out of plastic items found in the ocean. It reminded me how much stuff we accumulate and discard and that we all need to be better.

Alyssa L.

Spent around 3 hours here and it was great. The staff are all super helpful and knowledgeable, always spouting facts and jokes. The touchponds were so cool and it wasn't super busy when we went either so it made a great date. The octopus was active and alive and we even got to see the otter feedings. I remember coming here as a kid and being scared of the spider crabs so I was a bit disappointed when I didn't see them here but it was fun regardless. The jellyfish were beautiful and the eels were crazy! Super worth it

Catherine P.

We made a stop at the Oregon Coast Aquarium on our coastal road trip. I was surprised at how big it was and the amount of indoor and outdoor things to see. There are indoor exhibits as well as some outdoor exhibits. You feel like you are seeing much more due to the laid out nature of each exhibit. There are great restrooms, a food court, and outdoor playground for the kids to enjoy. The touch tide pools were fun with sea anemones and sea stars. I wish they allowed you to pick up the sea urchins because I remember doing that as a kid and the weird feeling of them moving on my hand. I like to collect the smashed penny souvenirs and when I saw it I was excited. They take credit cards which charge you $4 for all 4 coins or you can use dollars. A bit more expensive than the $0.50 and a penny. One note I saw on another review was that the shark tank was murky. I also noticed that and wish you could see the sharks in the tank better. This aquarium was good for the hour that we spent there. The kids probably would have spent more time just playing on the playground but we were on our way to lunch and only spent an hour here.

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Leslie H.

This place is a true jewel. So thoughtfully curated and cared for. We visited in January during stormy, rain and hail. Everywhere we went we were greeted by smiling volunteers and staff; eager to share their knowledge, enthusiasm and umbrella. The octopus encounter with Udon was AMAZING.

Stephanie S.

This is a nice aquarium with inside and outside attractions. We both loved the Passages of the deep. It was an awesome experience to walk thru the aquarium with fish surrounding you on all sides. They even have an area where you can touch different starfish. It makes for a really nice day walking around exploring all the different sea creatures. It's really hard to name a favorite with so much amazement and colorful species of the sea.

Michelle B.

We decided to visit the aquarium yesterday. The place had a lot to see and interact with. I loved the found art pieces that were all around, they were beautiful and expressive. The animals and sea life we got to see were neat and fun. My daughters love the sea birds, sea lions, and sea otter setups. It was so neat to see them being feed and then just chilling. We spent about 3 hours in total walking around and seeing everything. I really liked the shark section too. It is always cool to see sharks swimming over and under you. If you have a chance to visit you definitely should. All the volunteers were very friendly, helpful and full of information to share. The cost also was not too bad which made our family of four visit affordable. We would definitely come back.

Hayli Z.

I have been to bigger aquariums but this one was a cute stop along the coast. I LOVED the otters exhibit. There were a couple outside exhibits like the otters and sea lions and seals but the rest was inside. The tunnel feature was really cool and had multiple sections. They also had touch tanks for starfish. I thought there would be a few more exhibits but it was still a really fun stop

Chandra F.

We stopped here to get a little break from our Oregon roadtrip. Nice little aquarium with both indoor and outdoor space. A little pricey for what you get, but we enjoyed the break and meeting the nice people that work and volunteer here.

Marissa N.

A small aquarium for a quick to-do activity! Even though this aquarium was small, it was very clean and spacious. We were able to spend 2.5 hours listening to the tours/taking our time strolling around. It almost felt like a half aquarium and half mini outdoor zoo but, coming from CA resident, this is a really nice place with half the crowd. You can easily walk through this in 30 mins, but if you have kids, I suggest to take your time and let your kids play at the playground they have. Parking was free which was a big plus. Admission was $25, not bad, it's fairly a lot better than what you pay in CA. Also big perks for the staff who work there! They were super friendly and was approached if we needed any help during out time :)

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Alison T.

Took advantage of an Oregon Zoo reciprocal entry and made a visit from Portland. It's a really nicely organized, clean, informative place -- plenty of staff and volunteers around too to teach you about the fish. There were touch pools, jellies, sea horses, anchovies, sharks, rays, puffins, otters, and sea lions, starfish, anemones.... and turkey vultures. Pretty much all the usual suspects except an octopus. Took a little more than an hour to get through everything, but easily could've been double that if I'd had the chance to read the displays in peace. Note that a good portion of the exhibits are outside, so dress accordingly! There's a playground too in case the kids need to let off some steam before the drive home. Gift shop was really overpriced, but the kids were happy with their pressed pennies

Susan L.

The volunteers at the various exhibits do an amazing job. The volunteer at the touch tank was incredibly knowledgeable. My husband loves going to aquariums and this was his favorite by far.

Octopus Percy's suction cups shedding! @ Oregon Coast Aquarium.

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Well maintained aquarium with friendly staff and we enjoyed some of the activities like when they feed some of the animals.

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This is a really intriguing place to stop and spend some time. Checking was fairly easy. The price was reasonable.

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It's fun but the size is smaller than what I expected. For the price, it's reasonable. We love the tunnel which is the best feature here!

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Ask the Community - Oregon Coast Aquarium

How much is the ticket?

Hi there! For the most up-to-date information on ticket prices, you can visit https://tickets.aquarium.org/#/Admission. The cost per ticket depends on if you are purchasing a general admission adult ticket, young adult, child, or senior ticket.

Does this aquarium still accept a quest ebt card for discounts?

The Oregon Coast Aquarium does not accept quest/ebt/SNAP cards for discounts; all current valid aquarium discounts are listed at aquarium.org/discounts.

Is there a restaurant or cafe? Where could I see a food menu?

You can visit our recently renovated Moon Jelly Café for a full meal, or grab a quick snack and drink at our coffee shop! The full menu for both coffee shop and café can be viewed at aquarium.org/visit/dining.… Read more

Planning to come as a day trip from Portland, how long should I plan on being at the aquarium for?

Hi Eugene, we recommend checking out this page: https://aquarium.org/visit/ for a list of feeding times and presentations. Depending on those, you can plan to spend anywhere from 1.5 hours to 3 hours. We also have behind the scenes tours and animal… Read more

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Review Highlights - Oregon Coast Aquarium

. The sea otters are basically wet puppies with ADHD, the sharks glide around like they own the place, and the puffins

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Hatfield Marine Science Center

Hatfield Marine Science Center

4.6
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A sweet and short marine museum visit, about 45 minutes. Wonderful tanks with fishes and many…read morevisual displays. I fell in love with their large red octopus at the entrance. Such amazing eyes! He might be returned to the sea soon. Lovely young lady at the entrance eagerly explained displays and had lots of info on my octopus friend. There is a starfish, anemone, urchin and cucumber petting area. I petted the four types and the urchin actually grabbed my finger. Amazing and gentle! That was worth the $5 charge alone. They have a gift shop. Lots of free parking.

I have been here at least a dozen times. First a handful by myself, as a college student, and…read morenearly annually since 2012 with my students on field trips. Hatfield is on the estuary in Newport, and is a college campus for Oregon state university marine science students, plus they have a visitors center that the public can visit. Donations welcomed, $5ish per person seems good. There are tons of exhibits, not an exhaustive list Octopus tank Touch pools Rotating art collections Wave maker Mammal pelts Puzzles Kinetic sand watershed-making Jelly and fish tanks Interactive games Skeletons Maps I have enjoyed working with the staff, who are responsive and informative. Only once did I have a disappointing experience, but I learned that the classroom experiences just weren't flexible enough for me. I shifted to only touring the visitor's center for about an hour, and that is affordable and fun. My students gather data in the tide pools south of Newport, so it's nice to just play here afterwards. I'd like to be able to have them tour a dorm room and maybe a classroom for 10 minutes too, if that were offered. My students are college- bound juniors and seniors. Big parking lot with plenty of space for buses.

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Anchor Pier Lodge

Anchor Pier Lodge

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We really enjoyed our stay at the Anchor Pier Lodge in Newport. We stayed two nights in the Surfer…read moreDude suite, which was extremely spacious and well-outfitted with thoughtful touches and everything we needed. We loved sitting on the private balcony watching the fishing boats go by and sea lions play. The sea lions barking was quite charming and a natural part of Newport -- like the traffic of New York City. Street parking was never an issue, but it's November and not high season, so that's not surprising. We really liked being able to walk out the door of our room and find dinner, breakfast, coffee, bars, and places to stroll and shop, all without getting in the car. We would for sure stay at Anchor Pier Lodge again!

This place is an amazing find. Good value and B&B style decor. Perfect location right on the water…read more Upon checkin, my first thought was, I wonder if they rent rooms by the month. Staff in downstairs gift store were great and I was even able to park my motorcycle right near my room (car parking a different thing). Internet also worked well enough for email /VPN. Only down side, as previously mentioned, were the seal lions which barked all night. I tried the provided earplugs and sleep sound machine but finally resorted to my iPod, earbuds and some long meditation tracks to get some sleep. The Bed was also a bit too soft for my back but probably just fine for most.

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