Discover Newport, OR – South Beach District – Part III Newport, Oregon’s South Beach District includes not only the Port Of Newport Marina and RV Park, but offers a number of other attractions such as a funky brewery (is there any other kind in Oregon?), the Oregon Coast Aquarium and the Hatfield Marine Science Visitor […]
The Port of Newport Marina & RV Park is located at South Beach, a stone’s hurl across Yaquina Bay from the historic bayfront. After my early morning chat with Post, I roam the grounds, observing the individuals using the 600-slip marina, four-lane launch ramp. Sipping coffee, I watch the crew at Newport Marina Store & […]
Coos Bay, Oregon offers boaters deep-water port with fishing village appeal By Leslee Jaquette When I asked Charleston Marina Manager Aaron Simons why Coos Bay, Oregon is a great stop for boaters, he didn’t hesitate, “It’s got one of the best bars on the West Coast.” When I snickered, he politely set me straight. “Not […]
By Leslee Jaquette Before breakfast I strolled the docks at the Embarcadero Resort Hotel & Marina in Newport, Oregon. Enjoying a streak of unusually calm, sunny weather on the Pacific Coast, a burly, friendly guy gave me a conspiratorial smile as he stepped off his 23-foot Seaswirl, Wake My Day. His name was Dave Strom […]
By Leslee Jaquette When I asked Charleston Marina Manager Aaron Simons why Coos Bay, Oregon is a great stop for boaters, he didn’t hesitate, “It’s got one of the best bars on the West Coast.” When I snickered, he politely set me straight. “Not drinking bars,” explained Simons. “It’s got one of the cleanest, easiest […]
