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FROM THE EDITOR When my family goes on vacation we tend to pack in as much as possible every day, and avoid doing things we can just as easily do at home. We try new activities, see the sights, eat exotic meals, and visit local attractions, with very little down time in between outings. If this is your idea of a good time, you can fill your mornings, afternoons, and evenings with everything Newport has to offer: Visit the sea lions on the bayfront, blow a glass float, walk or surf or fly a kite at our beaches, learn about shipwrecks at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, or hike up the tallest operational lighthouse in the country. But here’s another idea for an equally wonderful Newport visit: just relax. Do those homey things that your frenzied life never allows you to do at home without interruption and exhaustion. Buy produce at the winter indoor farmers market. Do some holiday shopping. Get a pedicure. Take your dog for a walk. Go out for dinner. Curl up with a good book at the Sylvia Beach Hotel. Treat Newport as your home away from home. Newport welcomes all kinds of travelers. In these pages you’ll find lots of ideas and the info you need to plan either kind of vacation or something in between. Welcome, and enjoy your stay!
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MAGNIFICENT MEALS Awesome food is on the menu at these scrumptious Newport restaurants By Nancy Steinberg
There is no shortage of great food in Newport, whether you want a quick bite or you’d rather linger over a multi-course gourmet feast. Here is a sampling of the best-of-the-best, which is purely subjective, of course. You’ll have to try others to see if you have additional favorites in town. It’s a good thing you need three meals a day.
Sorella
with house-made mozzarella. Dinner is complemented by an excellent wine list and house-made desserts. Sorella is open seven days a week. 526 NW Coast St. in Nye Beach (541) 265-4055 www.sorellanyebeach.com
Asiatico The newest addition to Newport’s restaurant scene is Sorella, the latest brainstorm of chef Justin Wills. The much-lauded Wills (twice a semifinalist for the James Beard Best Chef in the NW award, for example) also heads up Restaurant Beck at the Whale Cove Inn south of Depoe Bay, a true gastronomic adventure. Sorella is quite different: family-friendly, with a menu of reasonably priced, hearty Italian fare, including pizzas, pastas, and a few delectably-prepared main dishes. Everything is prepared fresh and by hand, and the menu rotates frequently. Favorites I’ve sampled include the taglitatelle with clam sauce, the perfectly cooked calamari appetizer, and the margherita pizza
sauce, topped with smoked salmon, black caviar and Japanese mayo) or the Fire Dragon Roll, a classic combination of spicy salmon inside topped with fresh slices of salmon and avocado. The menu includes non-sushi main dishes as well, and you’ll often find fleeting specials using fresh, local fish. Make sure to compliment your dinner with one of their many sake choices. Asiatico is open seven days a week and you can eat in or take out. 875 SW Bay Blvd. on the Bayfront (541) 265-8387 www.asiaticofusion.com
Local Ocean It’s a little confusing figuring out how to enter Asiatico, the Asian-fusion restaurant on the Bayfront, but follow the signs and stick with it – it’s worth it. If the weather cooperates you can eat out on their waterfront deck. The main event at Asiatico, at least for me, is sushi. The sushi chefs here prepare artistic rolls with creative combos of ingredients. Try the Asiatico Roll (eel, avocado, cucumber, masago, spicy
No Newport dining list is complete without Local Ocean, the hopping spot on the Bayfront that focuses
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on fresh, locally-caught seafood. Where do I start with Local Ocean recommendations? The addictive fish tacos? The unbelievable tuna poke with mandarin oranges that I have tried, and failed, to replicate at home? The Dungeness crab po’ boy accompanied by perhaps the best French fries in Newport? Or maybe the warm, hearty Brazilian seafood stew. You have to taste it to believe it but it’s all good at Local Ocean. Even something as simple as fish and chips is transformed into an event. With the opening of an upstairs dining room (my favorite spot and worth the wait for a table), they’ve increased their capacity, but if you have to wait for a table, the good news is that a walk along the Bayfront is a lovely overture to dinner. If you plan on cooking while in Newport, Local Ocean also has a seafood market. Local Ocean is open daily for lunch and dinner.
like bangers and mash or an Irish breakfast (check out their menu online to see what this amazingness entails. Hint: it entails everything.). The full bar serves everything from Guinness on tap (of course) to rotating mixed drink specials (my favorite is the Dark & Stormy, appropriate for Newport winters). Ever had chocolate brandy bread pudding? You have to at Nana’s. Save room. Nana’s is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. 613 NW 3rd St. in Nye Beach (541) 574-8787 www.nanasirishpub.com
April’s at Nye Beach
213 SE Bay Blvd. on the Bayfront (541) 574-7959 www.localocean.net
Nana’s Irish Pub
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Want to know where the locals eat, a lot? Nana’s Irish Pub in the heart of Nye Beach. The hearty home-cooked comfort food of Nana’s is what we crave in the winter, but also in the summer and the spring … you get the picture. Pub food is an art form at Nana’s, with particular specialties being their Bunratty Reuben sandwich piled with house-made corned beef, steamy chicken pot pie, and perfect fish and chips. And where else on the central coast can you get Irish specialties
April’s is a true treasure of Newport, hidden away from the main drag but well-known to many. If it’s not wellknown to you, you need to remedy that. While the food is upscale and the dining room is lovely and quiet, the vibe at April’s is casual and comfortable. Chef April Wolcott focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients prepared with a Northwest flair, and the menu rotates accordingly. Produce and herbs come from the owners’ own five-acre farm nearby, while meat and seafood are procured from many local vendors. Some personal favorites from the menu include an appetizer of Idaho smoked trout and the Lasagne alla Casa with hot Italian sausage (housemade), ricotta (also house-made), provolone and parmesan cheeses, spicy tomato sauce and spinach. The menu also generally features seafood, steak, and duck dishes, an incredible wine list, and mouth-watering housemade desserts. April’s is open for
dinner only, Wednesday-Sunday, and reservations are recommended. You’ll want to linger here over dinner. 749 NW 3rd St. in Nye Beach (across the street from the Sylvia Beach Hotel) (541) 265-6855 www.aprilsatnyebeach.com
Saffron Salmon
Perched on the end of a pier on the Bayfront is a Newport culinary delight: Saffron Salmon, home to Northwest cuisine and wines, served with one of the best views around. Salmon (mostly local, all sustainably caught) is served here in a pan-roasted preparation as well as grilled on sandwiches and salads, but salmon is only the beginning. I love the small plate of flash-fried Brussels sprouts, the Caesar salad, the calamari, and especially, the crab and shrimp cakes, which are made with almost no filler but somehow manage to hold together beautifully. Other great choices from their menu include the grilled lamb burger (with meat from nearby Walker Farms), the crab BLT, and the hearts of palm risotto to which salmon, pink shrimp, grilled prawns, or grilled Portobello mushrooms can be added. They have a great wine list as well, and who can resist warm bread pudding with white chocolate and dried cherries, served with a spiced amaretto sauce and whipped cream? Saffron Salmon is open for lunch and dinner Thursday through Tuesday. 859 SW Bay Blvd. on the Bayfront (541) 265-8921 www.saffronsalmon.com
THE OREGON COAST AQUARIUM
public feedings at 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Meet the Aquarium’s seals and sea lions through the submerged and above water viewing windows that let visitors peer into their world. Daily feeding presentations at
Up close and personal with local sea life
The Aquarium is open daily, except December 25, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in fall, winter and spring. To check for discounts, purchase tickets and learn more, visit www.aquarium.org. Oregon Coast Aquarium is located at 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road, Newport. For more information, call (541) 867-3474.
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No visit to Newport is complete without a stop at the Oregon Coast Aquarium overlooking scenic Yaquina Bay just south of the city’s iconic bridge. The Aquarium strives to be a center of excellence for ocean literacy and fun, and plays an active role in conservation, education and animal rehabilitation efforts. The Aquarium’s worldclass indoor and outdoor exhibits have earned the facility consistent recognition as one of the top ten aquariums in the country. Guests can discover the mysterious world of underwater archaeology in the new special exhibition, “Secrets of Shipwrecks:
Part History. Part Mystery.”. A wander through 1.32-million gallons of seawater in Passages of the Deep immerses visitors into the world of local marine life – including over 100 sharks. The series of tunnels feature 360 degree views of three different kinds of landscapes an underwater explorer might find off the Oregon Coast. For fans of fuzz, the Aquarium’s sea otters’ and their playful antics provide endless entertainment. Keep an eye out for pups Nuka and Oswald, the most recent additions to this all-male raft of rescued otters from California and Alaska coasts. Guests can view their training progress during daily
11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. are a favorite of guests who delight in viewing the California sea lions’ athleticism at work. For an unforgettable behind the scenes experience, book a whiskery kiss delivered by one of the Aquarium’s seals or sea lions! The Aquarium also boasts the largest walk-through outdoor seabird aviary in the United States. Tufted and horned puffins, common murres, rhinoceros auklets, pigeon guillemots and black oystercatchers all call the craggy cliffs and clear water home. Daily feedings at 2:30 p.m. delight visitors of all ages as each bird larks about to eat the fishes of their choice. In addition to the Seabird Aviary, the Aquarium is also home to two turkey vultures. Guests are often surprised by the size of the brother and sister pair, Ichabod and Olive, who busy themselves with toys and other enrichment items, and sometimes leave their exhibit to meet visitors on a keeper’s glove.
A nearby underwater cave is inhabited by a Giant Pacific Octopus. Viewers sometimes need to stretch their powers of observation to spot the creature, which can camouflage with its environment and squeeze its soft body into dark crags. Researchers now believe that octopuses are as smart as house cats, capable of navigating mazes, using simple tools and recognizing individuals. Guests may schedule an octopus encounter to feed and shake suckers with one of these intelligent, seemingly alien animals. The Oregon Coast Aquarium opened its doors in 1992 to inspire the public to better understand, cherish and conserve marine and coastal ecosystems. Built on an abandoned industrial site, the Aquarium did a lot of work to transform the grounds into an expansive naturescape for guests to explore. The north end of the property is dedicated to a nature trail that skirts an estuary – a unique feature for an aquarium. This wild exhibit features over one hundred native plant species, many of them labeled to continue the Aquarium’s education program for guests.
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NEWPORT’S SEA LION DOCKS Have a close encounter with the kings of the bayfront By Nancy Steinberg
I can barely hear Bob Ward and Stan Pickens over the thunderous barking, howling, and moaning. Are we in a haunted house? A dog kennel? No, it’s a warm, bluesky fall morning, and we’re checking in with the rowdy sea lions that haul out on the Bayfront’s sea lion docks, just behind Port Dock One restaurant near the Undersea Gardens. The docks, recently replaced thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Newport Sea Lion Docks Foundation, are one of the premier attractions in our attraction-rich town. Ward speaks over the din, explaining, “This is the quintessential Newport experience. The sea lions are really the face of Newport.” And what faces they are: furry, toothy, whiskered, doe-eyed, dog-like, expressive. There are about 35 of them here this morning. Their rough-housing is fascinating to watch, as they battle for space on the docks, flop on top of each other in giant dog piles, and perform ballet in the nearby waters, as graceful in
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the water as they are ungainly on the docks. California sea lions are native to Oregon waters, and have likely always been here in Yaquina Bay. The sea lion docks at Port Dock One are overflow parking for the massive mammals; many more lounge on the rock piles of the breakwater in the bay, their primary haul-out site. “They’re attracted to the bay by their food source,” explains Jim Rice, Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator at the Hatfield Marine Science Center directly across the bay from the docks. “I suspect the sea lions have always used Yaquina Bay, as the prey have always been here. The haulouts are a bonus.” That prey is generally fish, ranging from herring to
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Harbor seals Gray whales Pacific white-sided dolphin Killer whales (orcas) Sea otters (only at the Oregon Coast Aquarium; extirpated from Oregon in the wild)
hake to salmon. All of the sea lions hauled out here in Newport are males (the ones with the jutting foreheads are the older, more mature guys). The females stay in southern California at their breeding grounds, and the males head down there once a year at breeding season, leaving for four to five weeks in June-July. The rest of the year they stay up north where the food is more abundant, while the females raise the pups in the warmer southern latitudes. The animals appear to be fairly transient: the same individuals do not necessarily remain in Newport, instead moving around throughout their range, coming and going as they please. Visitors may see a few individuals with code numbers branded into their fur. These animals have been tagged for study by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and others to learn more about their habits and populations. Unlike their cousins, the Stellar sea lions, these California sea lions are part of a robust population, and not endangered. The sea lions have hauled out on these particular docks since they were put in place for visiting recreational boats about 20 years ago, according to Bob Ward. They have become a major tourist draw, bringing visitors from far and near. Stan Pickens, owner of Bayscapes Gallery near the sea lion docks, says the impact on Bayfront tourism is immense. “About 300,000 people a year come to see the sea lions,” Pickens says. “And now we’re getting a second generation: people who came and saw them as kids are now bringing their own kids to see the sea lions.” The docks began disintegrating in a major storm in the winter of 2012-13, cutting down space for the animals significantly. In October of 2013 the remaining pieces of dock broke up in another storm. When the last section broke loose, it began floating toward the mouth of the bay on the outgoing tide. “The Coast Guard rescued it under the bridge,” recalls Ward. “They knew to call me because there were still six sea lions sitting on it!” Pickens and Ward, a retired engineer, began discussing what could be done to replace the floating platforms. The Port of Newport was supportive, but did not have
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the resources to replace the docks. So the two men formed the Newport Sea Lion Docks Foundation which secured funding for the new docks, including nearly $20,000 collected in a donation box at the site from thousands of visitors who want to ensure that they can always come back and see the sea lions. To find the sea lions, you need only to follow your ears to Port Dock One at 325 SW Bay Blvd. Make sure to bring your camera, and remember to tuck some change into the donation box. The Sea Lion Docks Foundation will continue to manage a fund for maintenance of the docks and educational materials about the mammals. “The sea lions are part of the richness of the Bayfront,” Ward says. “It’s an extremely interesting, diverse, complex area, different from anywhere else on the West Coast.” The sea lions seem to bark their approval.
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FUN WITH FIDO IN NEWPORT Tips for keeping those tails wagging while visiting dog nirvana at the coast By Nancy Steinberg
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Don’t you hate that look your dog gives you when you pack to go on vacation? You know the one. When the suitcases come out, so do the puppy dog eyes. “Can I come?” they plead. If you’re heading to Newport, the answer should be a resounding “Yes! Go pack your collar and tennis ball!” Dogs are welcome in Newport, from hotels to beaches to (some) restaurants. Here’s how to keep your furry friend happy while you’re here.
Where to Stay
Most Newport hotels allow dogs for an extra fee, while rental properties are more variable. Campgrounds most definitely allow dogs, but they must be leashed. Dogs generally can’t be left alone in hotel rooms, and must be leashed on hotel grounds. Here are the pet guidelines at a few of the many local accommodations that allow dogs:
Agate Beach Motel: Dogs under 70 lbs are welcome for a $20 fee per night.
Newport Belle: This unique bed and breakfast, a historic riverboat moored at the South Beach Marina, has one pet-friendly room for an extra fee of $25 per night. Reserve early! www.newportbelle.com
Where to Eat
Your four-footed family member doesn’t need to be left behind when you go out to eat in Newport. Try one of these places with dog-friendly outdoor seating.
Panini Bakery:
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Best Western Agate Beach Inn: Pets allowed in specific rooms for $20 per night up to a total of no more than $100.
muffin). Why not get the best latte in
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a latte (and maybe a scone or Newport, and take your dog along? Panini Bakery in Nye Beach has a few outdoor seats, and dogs are often tied up outside if owners
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want to be indoors instead. You can get the dog
Elizabeth Street Inn: Five pet-friendly rooms available for a $25 fee (total for your entire stay). Weight (under 75 lbs) and breed restrictions apply.
232 NW Coast St.
a house-made dog biscuit while you’re there.
Nana’s Irish Pub: Nana’s has great food, great drinks, and a great atmosphere inside and out,
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right in the heart of Nye Beach. Patio seating
The Whaler Motel: Dogs allowed in petfriendly rooms for $10 per day. The Whaler also operates a few vacation rental homes, which all allow dogs.
613 NW 3rd St.
allows dogs.
Café Stephanie: Another Nye Beach favorite for breakfast and lunch, Café Stephanie has
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outdoor seating where well-behaved dogs are
Fairhaven Vacation Rentals: Three lovely cottage homes in Nye Beach, reminiscent of San Francisco Victorian houses. All three take dogs for an extra $10 per night, by prior arrangement only.
411 NW Coast St.
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welcome.
Rogue Ales Public House: The Rogue loves dogs (see info about the Brewer’s Memorial Alefest, below). Rogue Ales Public House on the Bayfront has outdoor patio seating where dogs are more than welcome, and might even be offered a treat while they’re there.
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housing development in South Beach on SE College Way (near the Oregon Coast Community College campus). Both are fenced and have water available.
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Where to Play
OK, so your dog is not welcome at the aquarium, or on a Marine Discovery Tours cruise, or inside the Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum. But dogs need fun too – here are some options.
Beaches: The obvious place to take your dog for a romp in Newport is the beach. Most beach access points in Newport are operated by Oregon State Parks, which has just instituted new (and more permissive!) rules for dogs on beaches. Chris Havel, of Oregon State Parks, summarizes the rules this way: “Carry a leash. Keep your dog in sight and under voice control. If you can’t control the animal, and it’s interfering with people, wildlife, or anything else, you’ll need to leash it.” In addition, dogs must be on a leash in a state park before you reach the sand (in the parking area, near restrooms, on trails leading to the beach, and so on). Don’t forget that tennis ball! Trails: Away from the sand there are trails for dog walking as well. One option is Forest Park, a Newport city park which contains a one-mile wooded trail that runs between the Newport Municipal Pool (1212 NE Fogarty St.) and Big Creek Park (2510 NE Big Creek Rd.). Another citymaintained trail runs from near Big Creek Park through the woods to Agate Beach. South Beach State Parks contains both paved and wooded walking trails.
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Dog Parks: Newport has two off-leash dog parks where dogs can run and make friends. One is north of the center of town, the Agate Beach Dog Park on NW 60th St. The other is within the Wilder
Grooming: If you get a spa treatment on vacation, why can’t your dog? Options include MoonDoggy Daycare & Spa (208 NW 12th Street, (541) 265-4592); Pet Bath and Beyond (644 SW Coast Highway, Suite E., (541) 265-4453), and Four Paws Pet Grooming (549 NE 1st St., (541) 265-5443). Pet Supplies: Does Fifi need a new collar? Have you, God forbid, run out of dog treats? You can fix these and other pet supply problems at many places in Newport, including:
Fred Meyer (150 NE 20th St.) WalMart (160 NW 25th St.) Feed Corral (634 N Coast Highway 101) Mini Pet Mart (1740 N Coast Highway 101) Bowwow Meow (456 SW Bay Blvd.)
Brewer’s Memorial Ale Fest: A brewfest for dogs? You betcha. Rogue Brewery celebrates two of the best things in the world – beer and dogs – at this annual event in May, a tribute to Rogue Ales’ founding dog, Brewer. The event includes 30+ microbrews, live music, doggy musical chairs, a dog wash, dog dancing, and celebrity dog look-alike contests. There’s no better time to bring your dog to Newport.
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CURL UP WITH A GOOD BOOK AT THE SYLVIA BEACH HOTEL This unique and historic hotel provides a respite from the modern world By Nancy Steinberg
In a town with an abundance of marvelous beaches, the Sylvia Beach really stands out. Although it’s next to the ocean, the only sand here is what you bring in on your shoes. While there are no dunes or tides, you could find here Frank Herbert’s “Dune” novels or Jim Lynch’s book “The Highest Tide.” The iconic Sylvia Beach Hotel is, in its own words, a hotel for book lovers. The grande dame of Nye Beach, the hotel overlooks the Pacific at the end of Cliff Street. She (how can one not refer to the hotel as a “she?”) is named after Sylvia Beach, the founder and owner of the Parisian bookstore
Shakespeare & Company from 1919 to 1941. The bookstore was a central gathering place for the literary and intellectual set at the time, and the namesake hotel is no different. You will not find telephones, televisions, radios, or wifi at the hotel. You will find multiple gathering places to chat with friends old and new; comfy chairs and couches throughout if you’d rather curl up and read, write, or just think; gorgeous views for those that glance up from their book; coffee and tea; and an endless supply of books. The hotel tends to attract writers, thinkers, and, most of all, readers.
The guest rooms on all three floors are each named after authors, and are individually and lovingly decorated in ways reminiscent of that author’s works and time. The Amy Tan room is draped in Asian fabrics and its décor includes an abacus, a fan, and silks galore. You’ll find wands and a Gryffindor scarf in the J. K. Rowling room. Whimsy abounds in the Dr. Seuss room, including a toilet tank in the bathroom that appears to double as a fish tank. If Elizabethan grandeur is your style, try the Shakespeare room; aspiring sea captains might
Five Things to Do in Sylvia’s Neighborhood Sure, you could spend your entire stay at the Sylvia Beach in the hotel itself, curled
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up with a book or a sketchpad and a cup
Just across the parking lot from the Sylvia Beach
The gallery and gift shop run by the YAA is just to
of tea, watching the ocean (and the other
is the bright yellow Visual Arts Center. This city
the ocean side of the VAC. The gallery exhibits
guests). But if you feel like taking a walk,
facility is a lovely art gallery and studio space,
and sells the work of the Yaquina Art Association
there is a lot to see and do right around
with two gallery spaces for temporary exhibits.
members and donates a portion of the proceeds
the hotel. Restaurants and shops abound,
Art openings, classes, lectures, and other special
to fund a scholarship program and tuition-free
and here are some additional suggestions.
events are frequently held here.
art classes for the community. All of the work exhibited in the gallery is by local artists.
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like the Melville room. Other options include Ken Kesey, Colette, J. R. R. Tolkein, Ernest Hemingway, and John Steinbeck. Rooms are divided into three categories: Classics, Best Sellers, and Novels. Classics (Colette, Mark Twain, Agatha Christie) have fireplaces and decks overlooking the surf of Nye Beach. The Best Sellers (F. Scott Fitzgerald, Shakespeare, and Virginia Woolf, among others) are mid-priced rooms with a north-facing view of the beach and Yaquina Head. The Novels (including Oscar Wilde, Gertrude Stein, and J. R. R. Tolkien) are the least expensive, without an ocean view. For more details about any of the rooms, go the hotel’s web site (www. sylviabeachhotel.com) or give them a call at (541) 265-5428 or (888) 7958422. Even the most obsessive reader has got to put down the book and eat from time to time. Luckily, the Sylvia Beach Hotel also houses the awardwinning Tables of Content restaurant with some of the best food, best views, and best conversation in Newport. Breakfast (a hot dish as well as a range of baked goods and other a la carte items) is included with your room rate. The fixed-price dinner is served at one seating (6 pm in the winter months, with reservations taken no later than 4 pm); most seating is family-style with a few private tables available. The menu varies daily but includes four courses from appetizer to dessert
plus coffee or tea for $28. The chefs at Tables of Content, Rowan Lehrman and Nanci Courtney, emphasize fresh, local, seasonal ingredients like locally caught fish and mushrooms foraged from nearby forests. Special events pop up at the restaurant from time to time, which should not be missed; a recent birthday dinner in honor of Julia Child sold out quickly and other similar events are being planned. Stay tuned. So bring your walking shoes, your appetite, and a good book – the Sylvia Beach Hotel awaits your reservation.
Newport Performing Arts Center
Don Davis Park and Memorial
Nye Beach Itself
A short walk to the north out of the Sylvia
This lovely city park includes an enclosed
There are multiple ways to access the beach
Beach’s front door will take you to the PAC,
gazebo, an oceanfront walkway with beach
in this neighborhood. Hotel guests can simply
where there is something happening on stage
access, multiple sculptures, and a Vietnam War
walk out the back door of the hotel and get that
every weekend, from theater performances to
memorial with a wall listing locals who gave
sand between their toes. This popular beach
symphony concerts to film screenings to live
their lives in the war. Take a right out of the front
enjoys views of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse
broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera. Call
door of the hotel and follow the cobble road
and allows for long walks in either direction (if
(541) 265-2787 or check out www.coastarts.org
to the cross street, and then head right again
you don’t mind getting a little damp at creek
for schedules.
toward the ocean to access the park.
crossings).
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YAQUINA HEAD Climb a lighthouse, explore a tide pool, learn local history … all at the same incredible place By Nancy Steinberg
There are some things you just have to do when you come to the Oregon coast. Hike to a high point and look for whales. Poke around in mesmerizing tide pools. Ogle wildlife. Daydream about being a lighthouse keeper. There is one spectacular place in Newport where you can do all of these things on the same day. You don’t want to miss Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, just north of Agate Beach in Newport. Yaquina Head, managed by the
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federal Bureau of Land Management, is a mile-long promontory of black volcanic basalt that juts out into the ocean, the perfect perch for the 93foot tall Yaquina Lighthouse. The lighthouse was built in 1873 using more than 370,000 bricks, and continues to serve as a beacon and landmark for ships at sea even in this era of modern navigation, the tallest lighthouse still in
operation. After sundown, watch for its signature light pattern of two seconds on, two seconds off, two seconds on, 14 seconds off. Visitors can tour the interior of the lighthouse with a ranger on scheduled tours during the day, getting up close and personal with the light’s amazing lens and the spiral staircase that leads up to it. While the lighthouse may be the most prominent feature of the
100-acre site, it is far from the only marvel. Just offshore from the point of the headland are a number of rocky islands that serve as seabird breeding grounds in the spring and summer months. Thousands of murres, gulls, cormorants, and other birds gather here to breed and nest. Predatory birds like bald eagles can frequently be seen swooping through the colonies to feed on the young birds (everyone’s got to eat!). Seals also haul out on some of the offshore rocks, and their babies are present at some times of year. In the spring and summer, gray whales often feed in the shallows around the headland and islands – there is so much wildlife here that you might not know where to look first! The cobble beach at Yaquina Head is one of the most fun and intriguing beaches on this part of the coast. Rather than sand, the beach consists of
uniform black cobble rocks, all about the same size, a bit difficult to walk on but gorgeous to see and to hear when waves wash over the cobbles and cause them to clatter together. Closer to the water’s edge are some of the most wonderful tide pools around. School groups abound here in the spring, but the tide pools are there year-round, so check the tide tables at the site’s visitor center. Rangers are often on hand to help you identify what you see. Two great walking trails can be found at the site as well. One goes up Communications Hill, so-called because the Coast Guard maintains communications equipment at the top of the hill. The trail is less than a mile long, moderately steep in places, and traverses a typical shore pine and Sitka spruce forest. The views to the north and south are stunning, and wildlife sightings – grey whales, bald eagles, gorgeous formations of pelicans – are common. Salal Hill, further out the headland, is a shorter but steeper trail,
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which also affords outstanding views from the peak. Spring wildflowers can be spectacular here. Make sure not to miss the site’s visitor center, which includes information about all of these aspects of Yaquina Head and more. The center includes information about the history of the lighthouse and the headland dating back thousands of years when native Americans harvested shellfish and other foods from the area. Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses, a N onprofit organization, offers site-related books, maps, and postcards in their
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THE NEWPORT SEAFOOD & WINE FESTIVAL Come join Newport’s biggest party by Nancy Steinberg
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Newport is proud to be able to showcase the bounty of the Pacific that comes through its port every year.
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The population of Newport is not quite 10,000, but on the last full weekend in February every year it can swell to triple that number. What brings people from far and wide to the coast in the throes of winter’s darkest days and sometimes roughest weather? The promise of great food and drink, and the biggest party Newport throws. The annual Newport Seafood &Wine Festival is a four-day signature event with a festival atmosphere where more than 150 vendors, including purveyors of seafood, craftspeople, and some 80 Northwest wineries offer their goods in a gigantic tent in South Beach adjacent to the Rogue brewery. The event, this year to be held Feb. 25-28, is a fund-raiser for the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. For most visitors, the heart of the
weekend is the opportunity to sample and purchase a wide range of top-notch Northwest wines. Associated with the event is the longest continuous wine competition in the Northwest, judged by a panel of five regional wine experts. As the Northwest has grown as a wine-producing region, so has the competition. Each Seafood & Wine Festival wine vendor may enter up to three wines in the prestigious commercial competition, judging of which happens before the festival so the winners can be announced and sold at the event. In 2015, 167 entries were received, and 105 medals were awarded (26 gold, 39 silver, and 40 bronze). One outstanding wine is given the prestigious Joseph H. Swafford Best in Show award. In 2015, that honor went to Emerson Vineyards for a 2013 Willamette Valley pinot noir. An amateur competition is
also held; the 2015 Amateur Best in Show award went to a 2013 cabernet sauvignon made by Kenneth Stinger of Portland. Joseph Swafford, a recently-retired local wine shop and restaurant owner, served as the long-time judging coordinator. He has observed a dramatic increase in quality of wines in the competition, and in the Northwest generally, over the decades. “I’ve watched Oregon winemakers struggle with the vagaries of the weather, learn what varieties of grapes do best in specific soil locations, and witnessed the successes that have brought world-wide attention to the resulting exquisite wines. We have much to be proud of from our Oregon and Northwest wines!” he reflected. Thomas “Mac” McLaren, a local sommelier who has judged the competition
from its inception, agrees. He noted, “We’ve seen a particular improvement in the white wines entered in the competition, and we’re seeing some unusual white varietals as well.” At the festival itself, attendees can purchase tastes, glasses, bottles, and cases of most wines, including the medal-winners. Paired with the excellent festival wines will be unparalleled seafood offerings. Newport is proud to be able to showcase the bounty of the Pacific that comes through its port every year. You’ll find crab, bay shrimp, oysters, salmon, albacore, and other local delicacies in abundance, as well as other types of food. The peak time for the entire event is Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm, so to help with traffic flow, no tickets will be sold at the gate that day – all Saturday tickets must be purchased online, and numbers will be limited. Increased personnel and two entrances to the festival tent will also assist in moving people through at peak times. Festival organizers warn that you’ll still have to expect waits on Saturday, though. To avoid the lines, try coming at a different time (see sidebar). Parking at the event costs $5 and is somewhat limited. A better option is to take the free shuttle, which will be running frequently all over town throughout the event. Even outside of the festival’s 50,000 ft2 tent there is plenty of fun to be found that weekend in Newport. The festival atmosphere spreads throughout the community, as many local businesses and organizations plan special events on the same weekend to take advantage of the crowds. Restaurants often have special menus and live music, shops will have wine sales featuring medal winners, and the local running club sponsors a 5K road race. Such a massive event requires the work of the entire Chamber of Commerce staff, an all volunteer committee of two dozen, and hundreds of other volunteers who sign up to work the event. The generous sponsors make the event possible, and for the fourth year in a row, the festival’s presenting sponsor is Chinook Winds Casino Resort. Lorna Davis, Director of the Newport Chamber of Commerce, can’t say enough good things about the volunteer corps
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that keeps the event going. “You couldn’t possibly pay someone to do some of things they do,” she said. “They deserve massive credit.” Many of the 300 volunteers perform their duties in exchange for a three-day pass to the event. A four-hour shift is all that is required, and out-of-towners are welcome. Check the event web site for details and to sign up. While revenues from festival admissions support the Chamber of Commerce, local organizations benefit as well. Davis explained, “One of the community twists of this event is that more than 20 local non-profit organizations participate to earn much-needed revenues. For some, this is their major fundraising activity. Some provide services like monitoring parking and cleaning up, and some have a booth that features one of the festival’s wineries and they ‘pour for proceeds.’” Davis credits the event’s popularity to a confluence of factors. “Of course people flock to the festival for the top-notch food and wine,” she said, “but part of it is the time of year. Everyone’s done a little bit of skiing, they’ve endured the Northwest weather for four or five months, and then they’re ready for a little getaway and to have a little fun. “And what better place to have fun than in Newport?”
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INSIDER TIPS The most current ticket information, and ticket sales, can be accessed on the festival’s web site, www.seafoodandwine. com. E-tickets will go on sale for the 2016 event on December 1, 2015.
Come Thursday night In recent years the festival has opened quietly on Thursday evening, informally referred to as “Locals’ Night.” This is the least crowded and most laid-back time to attend, and all vendors will be set up and ready to go.
Come After 2 pm on Saturday Peak hours for the entire festival are 10-2 on Saturday. If you are looking for a leisurely stroll through the event, you will want to avoid Saturday and enjoy a day in Newport at other shops and area attractions. If you enjoy the crowd and hoopla, come after 2 pm on Saturday and go to dinner afterward!
Sunday is a great day to attend Sunday is a more relaxed environment inside the big tents. You will have more elbow room and time to really peruse the booths and enjoy sampling and buying your favorite wine. The festival ends on Sunday afternoon and our vendors love to have the load lightened for the trip home!
Use the Shuttle Parking near the event, especially at peak times, can be a hassle, and it could cramp your wine-tasting style (please don’t drink and drive!). A free shuttle will run throughout town for the duration of the festival.
Volunteer If you volunteer just four hours of your time during the festival for the Chamber of Commerce, you will receive a free three-day pass to the event. Free! Only four hours! Such a deal! Sign up to volunteer on the festival’s website.
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GEAR U COAST
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If you bring a bike to Newport, you’ll find plenty of places to use it, whether you want a family-friendly bike path for your touring bike or a flat, wide, long route with a view for your road bike. But the first Sunday in May is all about mountain biking, as Newport hosts the annual Coast Hills Classic, a mountain bike race through mud, forests, meadows, and gravel roads. The race is the reincarnation of an event that used to take place in Newport known as the Ben Eder Memorial (in honor of a young local fisherman who lost his life at sea). In the true spirit of community for which Newport is renowned, the Coast Hills Classic is organized by a partnership among the city Parks and Recreation department, the local bike shop (Bike Newport), and the Yaquina Wheels Bike Club, members of which do much of the trail maintenance for the race course. The race course wends through private property near Oregon Coast
Community College and the Wilder housing development in South Beach. If you want to ride the race course or the other trails on this tract other than on race day, you’ll need a (free) permit, available from the sales office at Wilder (440 SE 43rd St.). Your permit will come with a trail map, but it might be easier to get some additional directions from a local rider, or at Bike Newport. Park and begin your ride at the gate just past the driveway entry to the community college parking lot, just past the coffee shop. The trails here are extensive and beautiful, including killer climbs, ocean views, grassy meadows, and singletrack looping through coastal forests in every shade of green imaginable. Some trails take you along peaceful backwaters of Yaquina Bay, while others plunge into forests and even skim the edge of the Newport airport. Elk are frequently seen along the race course and other trails, and eagles and ospreys soar overhead. Other, more rare wildlife sightings here include
black bear and cougar. Racers in the Coast Hills Classic can opt for one or two laps of the 12-mile race course, depending on experience level and age. Categories include elite to novice, as well as separate categories for single-speed and fat bike riders (the tires on the bike are fat, not the riders!). A kids’ race for ages 8-12 is also run, before the main event. Proceeds from the event support the youth scholarship fund at the Newport Recreation Center, enabling local kids of limited means to take part in the range of wonderful programs offered there. The Coast Hills Classic is a sanctioned Oregon Bike Racing Association (OBRA) event, and in 2015 was designated as an official race in two mountain bike racing series: the Oregon Off-Road Series and the Junior MTB Series. Race organizers take good care of racers, providing an optional course tour the day before the race and a party at registration at Bike Newport
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s annual mountain bike race the night before. The start and finish area features food for riders as well as for purchase by others, and a Rogue beer garden. Cash prizes are offered to first-place finishers, and all riders are entered into a raffle with fabulous prizes of gear and local gift certificates. Bikers ride hard in this race, but party hard before and afterward. This year I rode the race for the first time. As a relative novice, I was intimidated to sign up, but decided to brave it. There was no need for my fear: it was one of the best days I ever had riding my bike. The scariest part was lining up at the starting line with my starting group and waiting for that starting gun. Although riders start out in a pack, the pack spreads out fairly quickly, and there were many stretches of the course where I saw no other riders. The ride can be really muddy, but our dry winter had left the trail in very good shape. I worried about the expert riders, who ride two laps of the course, coming up behind me at breakneck speed, but when they
did, they gave plenty of warning and were very polite and encouraging as I slogged away at the course. Because I was so familiar with the course, I was even able to ride some features and hills when other riders had to walk. The last leg of the race course involves tearing right through the start/finish area before heading to the final piece of single track and looping around to the finish line. My friends and family were there, holding signs and cheering me on, spurring me to speed up even more. Hearing my
name announced as I tore though the finish line was one of the best feelings ever, and I was even more elated to find that I had taken 10 minutes off my fastest time (thank you, adrenaline!). I can’t wait for next year’s race. Come on out and give me some more competition! For more information about the Coast Hills Classic, see the web site at coasthillsclassic.com or call Bike Newport at (541) 265-9917.
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RAINY DAY FUN Is it raining on your parade? Here are some great ideas By Nancy Steinberg
Newport is paradise for those that love the outdoors, but you may have heard that it sometimes rains here. In truth, sometimes it rains sideways here. If you are looking for something to do with your kids and we happen to be experiencing a trademark coastal storm, here are some suggestions for indoor venues for fun with little ones.
Oregon Coast Aquarium
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is a mustvisit attraction regardless of the weather. Kids and adults alike will love diving beneath the ocean’s surface to go nose to nose (nose to snout? fin?) with a variety of sea creatures, from spider crabs to sea otters to salmon. The aquarium’s 34
newest exhibit, Secrets of Shipwrecks, delves into the mysteries of these underwater archaeology sites, and includes lots of activities specifically aimed at kids. Young visitors can visit the helm of a ship and compare historic and modern navigation equipment, and use tools of the archaeological trade to identify artifacts. The rest of the aquarium holds plenty of delights for kids too, including touch tanks and feeding demonstrations. www.aquarium.org
Hatfield Marine Science Center
In the same neighborhood as the aquarium is the Visitor Center at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, a marine research facility of Oregon State University that houses about 300 university and government scientists. The Visitor Center’s exhibits explain much of the research that goes on at Hatfield in engaging, hands-on, kid-friendly ways. Kids
N IN NEWPORT to keep the kids entertained in foul weather can handle local marine life in touch tanks, attempt to build Lego structures that will withstand waves in a wave tank, watch cool videos about local marine topics, and snoop on a giant Pacific octopus, the center’s manyarmed ambassador. hmsc.oregonstate.edu/visitor-center
Mariner Square
Take the family and head for good, oldfashioned fun at Mariner Square on the Bayfront, home to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and the Waxworks Museum. In the Waxworks you’ll find amazing reproductions of some of your favorite characters from Star Trek, Star Wars, the Lord of the Rings movies, and stars of stage and screen. Marauding pirates and a hairy Bigfoot are also lurking inside. At Ripley’s you’ll find oddities and tall tales from all eras, ranging from King Tut’s tomb to the Rainbow Dance Room. Both attractions exit through the extensive and well-stocked gift
shop, with its great selection of Newport gear and souvenirs, candy, and arcade games. You can purchase package deals allowing admission to these two attractions as well as the Undersea Gardens on the other side of the street, managed jointly with the two museums. www.marinersquare.com
Newport Recreation Center Indoor Park
On Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and Saturdays 9:00 am to noon parents of kids of walking age through age 4 can head to the Newport Recreation Center for Indoor Park ($2 per child drop-in fee). Play equipment including slides, tumbling mats, balls, and tricycles are provided in a play group atmosphere. The Rec Center is located at 225 SE Avery St. newportoregon.gov/dept/par/RecCenter. asp
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NEWPORT HAS BEEN A PLAYGROUND for visitors since the late 1800’s. Nestled between the Coastal Mountains, and the Pacific Ocean, the natural beauty of the area draws those seeking a unique and exciting experience. It is a perfect place for visitors of all ages to play and explore. Home to Oregon’s largest fishing fleet, miles of sandy beaches, Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center, the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and the West Coast home port of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Newport has more to offer than any other coastal town. We welcome you to discover all that Newport has to offer.
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Pacific Maritime and Heritage Center
This maritime museum on the Bayfront is located in a historic building that has been a private estate home, a restaurant, and a nightclub hosing Chippendale Dancers – don’t worry, it’s much more family friendly now. Beautifully restored and renovated into a museum site, it contains a wealth of information about Newport’s maritime history and current connections to the sea. The museum includes a small children’s area with a range of handson activities. Their current rotating exhibit focuses on local shipwrecks, complimenting the aquarium’s Secrets of Shipwrecks exhibit across the bay.
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Yo Ho Ho Indoor Bounce
Checking out the scene at Yo Ho Ho Indoor Bounce, I asked proprietor Kathy Benzo what age range her colorful business caters to. “We had a birthday party here recently for a 45-year-old!” she replied with a laugh. While the most fun is had by kids 13 and under, Yo Ho Ho really is fun for all ages. Inflatable bounce structures, from slides to castles to mazes, are, of course the main event, and the individual equipment is switched frequently so there’s always something new to bounce on. There is a party room (Kathy loves to host events –
see the web site or give her a call to reserve a party), a toddler room with a tiny bouncy structure, and a play room filled with Legos and other toys where kids can take a break from bouncing. Parents can watch from the abundant and comfy seating or join in the fun. www.yohohoindoorbounce.com
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Want a great place to gather for a few beers with friends after a surf session? Or would you rather quietly sip specialty cocktails with your sweetie as the sun sets? Maybe you prefer your drinks interspersed with rounds of pool or darts, or your night out isn’t complete without karaoke. Here in Newport, we’ve got a bar to satisfy all of those drinking habits. But why choose your poison when you can have it all? Get the gang together and embark on a Newport pub crawl. Here’s a suggested north-to-south route, inspired by real events. Participants in my real-life pub crawl will remain nameless, but I assure you, a great time was had by all. My Newport pub crawl began at a place with one of the best views: Rookies Sports Bar at the Agate Beach Best Western. With local Rogue ales on tap, an extensive menu, games on the big-screen TV, and all the free popcorn you can eat, this is a great place to start as the sun goes down. Happy hour: Daily, 4-6 pm Food: Wide selection of soups, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, and more Go for: The big game on the big screen with free popcorn to boot Stay for: The awesome view of Agate Beach
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WHAT’S ON TAP TONIGHT? How about a Newport pub crawl? By Nancy Steinberg
Want to stay in the Agate Beach neighborhood for a bit? Head to Szabo’s Steakhouse & Seafood for excellent appetizers, burgers, and hot wings to accompany your drink of choice. While you might think of a steakhouse as a beer kind of place, the mixed drink menu is extensive, including creative margaritas, martinis, and every other cocktail under the sun. Happy hour: Daily, 3-6 pm Food: Full menu including wings, burgers, nightly specials Go for: The fifteen beers on tap, from Bud to Rogue Stay for: The barbequed babyback ribs Our next haunts were a little too far away to crawl to, and so designated drivers were necessary. Another great option is Yaquina Cab ((541) 265-9552). Make sure you have one or the other arranged as you move to your next destination! For our next stop, we headed to Nye Beach. Nana’s Irish Pub in the heart of Nye Beach is always hopping, and for good reasons: the best comfort food you can find, an excellent selection of beers on tap plus a full bar, and a friendly, lively atmosphere worthy of the Dublin pub scene. Although the classic drink at Nana’s is a Guinness on tap, I am partial to the Dark & Stormy, a
cocktail of Kraken spiced rum, ginger beer, and lime. Happy hour: Monday – Friday, 3-6 pm Food: Always outstanding Irish pub fare, from fish & chips to the best Reuben around Go for: The black & tan – a classic Stay for: The hopping atmosphere, including frequent live music It was hard to leave Nana’s, but we forged ahead. My friends and I next headed to Bier One on the Coast Highway downtown. This local favorite is a beer lover’s nirvana, with a huge selection of craft beers on tap and many more in bottles (which can be purchased to take home as well). You can undertake an entire pub Olympics here: pool, darts, shuffle board, and a foosball table are all available. You can also stock up on your own brewing supplies. Happy hour: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 4-6 pm; Wednesday 4-9 pm Food: Soups, sandwiches, snacks – gotta love the “potachos,” basically nachos made with potato chips.
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Go for: The Newport Brewing Company beers on tap, made in-house Stay for: The mind-blowing selection of other microbrews. Don’t know what to order? Ask for recommendations – they’re happy to help. Right next door is Moby Dick’s, where karaoke is king. Play a little shuffleboard, dance to live or jukebox music, and play pinball while sampling the seafood, beer, wine, or cocktails. But the big draw here is karaoke, seven nights a week starting at 9 pm. Moby Dick’s hosts the Pentacoastal Blues Jam on Sundays (4-7 pm). Happy hour: Daily, 4-7 pm
Happy hour: None (But every hour spent at the Barge Inn is happy!) Food: Burgers, barbecue, and the like, with great specials
Food: Seafood, pub food
Go for: The Barge Burger paired with the frosty beer of your choice
Go for: Karaoke!
Stay for: The local color
Stay for: Jello shots! Onward to the Bayfront! A good place to start is the Rogue Ales Public House, specializing in, what else, the entire range of Rogue ales brewed right across the bay. Rogue has also gotten into the spirits business as well, making their own whiskey, rums, gin, and vodka, also in Newport. Sure, you can drink Rogue brews all over the place now, but there’s nothing better than coming to the mother ship. Hoppy hour: Note that in the Rogue spirit of this institution, happy hour becomes “hoppy hour,” when they offer their lunchtime “hoppy meal.” Hoppy hour is 11:30 to 1:30 daily, when you can get a $2 pint or $1 half-pint with lunch, plus a toy. Food: Extensive menu of soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, tacos, pizza, pasta … you name it. Emphasis on fresh, local ingredients. Go for: The selection of Rogue beers, including limited-release brews not available anywhere else
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We ended our night at the Barge Inn, self-proclaimed “Home of the Winos, Dingbats, and Riff Raff.” This friendly spot is often packed with local fishermen and other Newportians, who come for the selection of beers and ciders on tap and the excellent pool table. I finished the evening with a Good Life ale, brewed in Bend. The other claim to fame here is the Barge Burger, which many consider to be the best in town.
Stay for: The Rogue Ale Float, combining beer and dessert in one delicious concoction
When You Go:
Rookies Sports Bar 3019 N. Coast Hwy. (at the Best Western) (541) 265-9411 Szabo’s Steakhouse & Seafood 5188 NE Lucky Gap St. (541) 574-0100 Nana’s Irish Pub 613 NW 3rd St. (541) 574-8787 Bier One 424 SW Coast Hwy. (541) 265-4630 Moby Dick’s 448 SW Coast Hwy. (541) 265-7847 Rogue Ales Public House 748 SW Bay Blvd. (541) 265-3188
Barge Inn 358 SW Bay Blvd. (541) 265-8051 Waterfront Grille & Lounge 1000 SE Bay Blvd, Newport (541) 265-8521 (The Embarcadero)
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Some locally-made drinks to try Usually the locavore movement refers to eating food produced or grown locally. Here in Newport, you can extend your locavorianism to drinks as well. Try these! Rogue Ales Rogue Spirits Newport Ales at Bier One Flying Dutchman wines, Otter Rock Pelican Pub brews, Pacific City Twisted Snout brews, Toledo Rusty Truck brews, Lincoln City
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BEACHY KEEN
Visitors come to Newport for many reasons – restaurants, attractions like the Oregon Coast Aquarium, fishing opportunities, the shops of the Bayfront and Nye Beach – but everyone knows that the main attraction is the beach. Locals love it. Visitors love it. We all walk and surf and fly kites and romp and picnic and dig and beachcomb and escape there. But which beach to choose for a given outing? Here’s an insider’s guide to the beaches of Newport, each a bit different from the next, and each absolutely stunning.
Beverly Beach
The beaches are the main event in Newport
Access: from the Beverly Beach State Park Day Use Area, easy access over mostly level ground and a few rocks Amenities: Campground, bathrooms, picnic tables, water fountain, nature center (at state park) Don’t Miss: Fossils! At the northern end of Newport is Beverly Beach, accessed easily at the day use area of Beverly Beach State Park at 123rd Street. The entrance to the beach is right next to Spencer Creek, which winds through the state park and empties onto the sand here. What really sets Beverly Beach apart is its rich trove of fossils that erodes out of the cliffs lining the beach. Winter storms eat away at the cliffs and then deposit these ancient treasures on the beach. You can find clams and other shellfish from the Astoria formation, about 18 million years old, as well as rarer finds like whale vertebrae, crabs, and shark teeth.
Moolack Beach
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Access: Multiple fairly steep trails from the official parking area can be slippery – take care scrambling down Amenities: None
The Oregon Resort with the Million Dollar View!
Don’t Miss: The opportunity for a long walk with a view to Yaquina Head Just south of Beverly Beach and north of Yaquina Head is Moolack Beach. Moolack is also a good place for fossil- and agatehunting, and a surfing destination. The best thing about this beach is that it is typically uncrowded, yet provides a wide, flat beach for kite flying, sand castle building, Frisbee tossing, and other typical beach activities.
Cobble Beach at Yaquina Head
Access: Stairs, stairs, stairs Amenities: Bathrooms at the Visitor Center and near the lighthouse, interpretive displays and small gift shop at the Visitor Center Don’t Miss: Tide pools Among the treasures of the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area is Cobble Beach, where the beach consists of largish volcanic black stones rather than sand. Past the cobbles are some of the best tide pools in the area, accessible at low tide and home to a near-infinite variety of sea anemones, sea stars, urchins, nudibranchs, crabs, mussels, and other critters. The towering offshore rocks here provide habitat for nesting birds in the summer time, and seals frequently haul out and rest on the smaller offshore rocks and also on the shore at the north end of the beach.
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Access: Three access points along the length of the beach: the Agate Beach Wayside on Oceanview Drive, the Lucky Gap trail with parking at the south end of the Roby’s Furniture parking lot on Hwy 101, and down a very steep and sometimes-slippery
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trail near the north end of the beach – park in the small lot across from the Lighthouse Diner or on the road and walk down toward the beach. At all access points a creek usually needs to be crossed to get to the surf line – usually at the Wayside it’s either small enough to jump across or someone has laid wood across it. Amenities: Bathrooms and picnic tables at the Agate Beach Wayside; none at other access points Don’t Miss: Surfers near Yaquina Head While it’s actually not easy to find an agate on Agate Beach these days, the delights of this beach are innumerable. When the summer wind comes from the north, Yaquina Head provides a wind break at the north end of the beach, allowing it to really heat up at that spot even when people are shivering in their fleeces a short distance to the south. One of the most popular activities at this beach is surfing, particularly at the north end of the beach. The rocks near the headland, exposed at low tide, hide crabs and other animals seemingly placed there just to delight children with buckets.
Nye Beach
Access: The main access to Nye Beach is at the Nye Beach Turnaround in the neighborhood of Nye Beach. Access is very easy – just a very short ramp from the parking lot and you’re on the sand. Amenities: Bathrooms and picnic tables at the Turnaround, as well as a foot wash. Don’t Miss: Jumpoff Joe Nye Beach is probably the most visited beach in Newport, as it is easily accessible, adjacent to the funky neighborhood of Nye Beach, and wide and lovely. To the north of the turnaround is the remains of Jumpoff Joe, what used to be a sandstone sea stack
that has eroded away. One great thing about Nye Beach is its proximity to the shops and restaurants of Nye Beach. Coffee, pastries, ice cream, and more can all be purchased and snacked on at the beach.
Yaquina Bay State Park
Access: Stairs, some paved walkway, and trails through the dunes Amenities: Bathrooms and picnic area near the parking lot, Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, Fishermen’s Memorial Sanctuary Don’t Miss: Walking through the dunes The next beach access as you head south is at Yaquina Bay State Park, home of the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. From the main parking area you can look down on the entrance to Yaquina Bay and watch the boats come and go, and get a great view of the Yaquina Bay Bridge as well. Unique to this beach is the walk through the dunes behind the beach that you can take in order to access the shore. You can also walk part of the way out onto the rock jetty on the north side of the bay entrance. The bay entrance itself is a constant source of entertainment, with boats coming and going, seals and sea lions foraging, and a wide array of marine birds diving, swimming, and swooping.
South Beach
Access: Easy access over a dune trail at the day use area of South Beach State Park south of the bridge Amenities: Bathrooms and picnic tables, campground, paved and unpaved nature trails behind the dunes Don’t Miss: Walking and biking trails South Beach is perfect for walking, surfing, boogie boarding, and just about any other beach activity you like. To the north of the beach access is the south jetty
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at the entrance to Yaquina Bay. The special bonus at South Beach is the set of trails, both paved and unpaved, that parallels the shore just behind the dunes. These trails, which include a great paved path perfect for family bike rides and the Cooper Ridge hiking trail, connect South Beach State Park with the South Jetty recreation area, as well as with the campground within the park. One side trail is an ADA-accessible interpretive boardwalk trail that provides information about the natural history of the area.
Ona Beach
Agate Beach
Nye Beach
Seal Rock
Access: Short walk from parking lot (8 miles south of Newport) over the bridge spanning Beaver Creek, easy footing to get onto the beach Amenities: Bathrooms and picnic tables near the parking area, boat launch across Rte. 101 Don’t Miss: Beaver Creek Ona Beach State Park, now called Brian Booth State Park, is the gateway to activities of both salt and freshwater. From the park’s beach access you can walk far to the south. When winter storms scour sand off the beach, gorgeous rock formations are revealed. Beaver Creek spills out onto the beach here, flowing under a picturesque bridge and over rocks to empty into the ocean. Slightly further upstream the creek provides excellent opportunities for canoeing and kayaking through productive and spectacular wetlands teeming with life.
BONFIRE BASICS
Agate Beach
Nye Beach
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There’s no reason for beach fun to end when daylight does: hang around a while longer and have a bonfire on the beach. An entire dinner can be made from things you roast over an open fire on a stick (if you consider hot dogs and marshmallows major food groups), and it’s a scientific fact that all beverages taste better when sipped by a bonfire. First, the rules. Bonfires are welcome on Oregon’s beaches oceanward of the vegetation line and far from piles of driftwood. Only portable pieces of wood are to be burned – state law prohibits lighting fire to stationary logs and stumps. Make sure to extinguish your fire with water, not just with sand. Rules can vary by beach so be sure to heed posted rules at beach access points. Other
common sense: clean up your mess and don’t leave halfburned trash on the beach. Sometimes driftwood is wetter than it looks, so it might be helpful to bring kindling with you, even some old newspapers. Don’t forget the matches. Then simply follow your old boy scout/girl scout rules – make a teepee of small wood over the burning kindling, and add larger wood as the fire grows. It could be handy to have a flashlight for getting off the beach when the party is over.
– access can be a little trickier but one reward of this spot is that Yaquina Head blocks the summer wind, frequently providing a warm oasis even on windy days and nights. One final instruction: eat s’mores. Lots of s’mores. It’s kind of a rule here.
While all Newport beaches are good spots for bonfires, popular spots include Nye Beach and Agate Beach because access is easy. The “surfer beach” at the very north end of Agate Beach, up against Yaquina Head, is where many locals tend to go
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GET OUT OF TOWN! Adventures to the north, south, and east of Newport By Nancy Steinberg
Here at Travel Newport, we just love Newport. We don’t know why anyone would live or vacation anywhere else. But we do acknowledge that Newport doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It is part of a vibrant central coast community where there’s lots to do and see within a relatively small radius. Come visit us, but check out our stunning neighbors too! Here are some ideas for extending the radius of your trip here.
North
Depoe Bay, 12 miles north of Newport, is an adorable little town deemed the Whale Watching Capital of the Oregon coast. Here you can board whale watching boats and fishing charters from the world’s smallest harbor, or even watch whales from the shore. Whale information abounds: Oregon State Parks operates a whale watching center 50 across the street from the Whale, Sealife, and
Shark Museum operated by marine biologist Carrie Newell. You can find food from salt water taffy to fresh, local seafood as well as souvenirs galore along the main drag. More fun awaits in Lincoln City, about 25 miles north of Newport. Whether you want to play golf on a world-class course (Salishan Resort), take a cooking class at the Lincoln City Culinary Center, or see a movie at the lovely old Bijou Theater, you’ll find neverending fun.
South
Seal Rock State Park, only 10 miles south of Newport, is absolutely stunning. The offshore rocks provide habitat for flocks of birds, and harbor seals often haul out there as well. At low tide, these are some of the best and most accessible tide pools around. Yachats is a funky, beautiful small town about 24 miles south of Newport where
you can do some of the best winter storm-watching on the coast. One of the prime spots for storm-watching is the Adobe Resort, a full-service resort for the whole family. In addition to watching the crashing surf from your window, you can stay warm, if not dry, in the indoor heated pool and spa, use the fitness and game rooms, and enjoy a meal at the Adobe’s award-winning restaurant. You can also walk to the quaint Yachats downtown area, lined with unique gift shops and awesome restaurants.
East
Just east of Newport is Toledo, an arts mecca and mill town rolled into one. Renowned painter Michael Gibbons maintains his studio and gallery here, along with artists Sam Briseño, Ivan Kelly, Doug Haga, Becky Miller, and others. Don’t miss Pig Feathers Barbecue and the Twisted Snout Brewery at the end of Main Street.
If you’re feeling really ambitious, you can bike (or, truth be told, drive) from the Bayfront in Newport all the way to Toledo along gorgeous Yaquina Bay. If you bike, you’ll really earn your barbecue and beer! At Muggly’s, you are invited to bowl, eat, and have fun! They are a family friendly environment, and can be booked for special occasions. Check out their large menu for dining in, or take out.
West?
It’s a little harder to visit our neighbors to the west, the closest of which is, well, Japan. But you can always get a new perspective on Newport if you view it from the rolling ocean by signing up for a Marine Discovery Tours cruise or going out on a fishing charter.
When You Go
Depoe Bay Depoe Bay Whale Center 541-765-3304 www.oregonstateparks.org Whale, Sealife, and Shark Museum 541-912-6734 oregonwhales.com/ Museum/museum.html
Lincoln City Salishan Spa & Golf Resort 1-800-452-2300 www.salishan.com Lincoln City Culinary Center 541-557-1125 www.oregoncoast.org/culinary/ Bijou Theater 541-994-8255 www.cinemalovers.com
Seal Rock Seal Rock State Park 541-867-7451 www.oregonstateparks.org Yachats Adobe Resort 541-547-3141 www.adoberesort.com
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MAKING THE ROUNDS Blow your own glass float for a unique souvenir of the coast By Nancy Steinberg
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If you’re very, very lucky, you could find a genuine glass fishing float washed up on a Newport beach. These glass globes, in sizes from baseball to basketball, were (and sometimes still are) used by Japanese fishermen to float their fishing nets far across the Pacific. After traveling the ocean for years in circular currents, they are deposited on our shore every so often, particularly after winter storms. Glass floats in shades of blue, green, and purple are among the most treasured beachcombing finds. In homage to these unique and beautiful pieces of flotsam, a number of artists in Lincoln County blow modern glass floats in a rainbow of colors; you can find them for sale at local shops and galleries. But why not take home an even more special souvenir: a glass float that you’ve blown yourself at The Edge art gallery in South Beach? The Edge offers 30-minute classes with a staff artist, in which participants can make a glass float, paperweight, starfish, or “stuffed” glass float containing sand, sea shells, pennies, or any other small memento you’d like to preserve. Everyone, age 8 and up, is welcome to sign up and give this art form a try. On a lovely spring day my ten-year-old son and I decided to give it a whirl, opting for the basic glass float class. Amanda
Williams, our instructor and guide for the class, is an expert glass blower with a great sense of humor. She walked us through the entire process with clear instructions and a keen eye for safety. First we chose our colors from a dazzling palette. I chose cobalt blue, sea green, and light pink. My son quickly chose blue and orange, and was having a hard time deciding on a third, so Amanda steered him toward a sparkly gold – perfect. We donned safety goggles and entered the glass workshop. For much of our class we worked in front of an audience: the workshop is separated from the gallery by a large window, and a few chairs are set up for spectators on the gallery side. Amanda said it took some getting used to when she started at The Edge, but now she just carries on. Amanda worked with us one at a time. She first took a scoop of molten glass from a 2100-degree furnace onto the end of a metal tube, and had us roll the glob on a metal table. “Keep turning it, keep turning it!” she encouraged. After reheating the glob, we rolled it in the tiny, colorful glass shards that would impart the swirls of color to our floats. To begin to turn the glob into a globe, Amanda blew a small bubble of air into the glass through the long tube. Then followed multiple steps of heating
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the small globe to keep it molten in the 2350-degree furnace known as the “glory hole,” another small puff of air from Amanda to enlarge the globe, and then the color swirling step, my favorite. We used a pair of metal shears to poke and twist the taffy-like glob of glass in order to mix and swirl the colors. A coat of clear glass was added over the colored layer, and the budding float was heated in the furnace again. Finally, we get to the blowing stage, which is done via a long flexible hose attached to the end of the metal pipe. “I can fix every mistake but one,” Amanda had warned us. “Do not blow too hard!” We blew gently, then a little harder, at her instruction, and something that actually started to look like a sphere took shape. Amanda helped us shape the float using a series of two round molds, and she shaped the final globe using a metal ring. Amanda showed us how to remove the glass float from the end of the pipe using a tool that looks like something your greatgrandmother might have spanked her children with. I wanted my float to hang, so Amanda added a graceful loop of glass to it. My son wanted his to sit on a shelf, so she added a dollop of molten glass to his, into which he pressed a unique stamp of the Yaquina Bay bridge, which would make a flat spot for the float to sit on. The floats are then placed in a 935o oven to “cool.” We picked them up the next day.
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We loved the results! The colors are beautiful, and the finished product is much more durable than you’d expect for a glass globe (Amanda dropped mine on the counter to prove how tough it is). We immediately began planning our next glass creation adventure. While you’re there, be sure to peruse the gallery itself. The Edge Art Gallery is filled with incredible glass creations and other art forms – metal, leather, paintings, and more – made by dozens of local artists. The artists at The Edge also create custom pieces, such as sink basins and lamp covers.
When You Go
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BENEATH THE SURFACE Scuba divers will love Newport’s underwater treasures By Nancy Steinberg
There are many ways to get your ocean fix while in Newport, ranging from eating a meal with a water view to taking a long beach walk to surfing a wave or two. But many oceanophiles just won’t be satisfied until they’ve donned scuba tanks, weights, and masks, and truly submerged themselves in the deep blue sea. The ocean off of Newport is chock-full of great dive sites, and there are a few you can access right from shore as well. Before you wiggle into that wetsuit (or better yet, drysuit) and fill that tank, though, be aware that diving on the Oregon coast requires experience and fortitude. Jim Burke is one of those that can’t get enough of the underwater world. He is the Director of Animal Husbandry at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, responsible for overseeing the care and feeding of all the critters that live there. In his spare time, one of his favorite hobbies is diving in the nearby ocean, to see those animals in their natural habitat. “Diving the Oregon coast is not for the faint of heart,” warns Burke. “We encounter rough water, currents, surge, and highly variable visibility.” But the rewards can be tremendous. While summer is high tourist season on the Oregon coast, the best dive conditions are actually found in the fall through the spring, when water clarity is highest (summer plankton blooms, which fuel the richness and diversity of our marine ecosystem, tend to limit visibility). But a calm, clear day can happen at any time, so be aware of conditions.
“I’ve had days of 100-foot visibility in November and December,” Burke marvels. Depending on where you are diving, tidal conditions are also important to note, as is the status of the wind and weather. Finally, you’ve probably already figured out that this is not Maui: the water is cold, even in the summertime, and a drysuit is advised to keep you warm. For experienced divers, properly geared up, the diving here can be exquisite. Just by slipping into the water at the south jetty on Yaquina Bay, divers can see lingcod, rockfish, surf perch, and the occasional giant Pacific octopus. You could get buzzed by a sea lion or a seal. If you have access to a boat and can head offshore even one to two miles, spectacular reefs await, where rockfish, crabs, and octopuses abound. There are dive spots all the way along the central coast, most about one and a half to two miles offshore. Off of Seal Rock is one terrific spot, teeming with local species. Johnson Rock off of Lost Creek south of Newport is characterized by fascinating bottom contours, dropping quickly from 12 to 75 feet; this fish hotspot is frequented by charter fishing boats as well. Not far from the jetty on the north side of the entrance to Yaquina Bay there are multiple shipwrecks to explore, including the oil tanker Blue Magpie that wrecked there in 1983. Wreck dives are a favorite of Burke’s. “They’re like fish condominium complexes,” he says. “Each little nook and cranny has a
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fish hanging out in it.” Great diving can be found on the reefs of the marine reserve located offshore roughly between Beverly Beach and Otter Rock. “There is great diving there,” Burke says. “It’s fairly shallow and really colorful.” At the north end of the marine reserve and north to Depoe Bay there are kelp beds. While sea otters are officially considered extinct in the state, all of the recent confirmed sightings of the mammal in state waters have occurred here, so divers could get very lucky.
Whale Cove is another hot spot for fish and invertebrates. Burke reminds divers that all of these spots are challenging. “Divers here all need to be in good shape, highly competent, and comfortable with their gear,” he stresses. In 20-plus years of diving in the area, Burke has seen some amazing underwater sights. He’s seen grey whales, a 100-lb giant Pacific octopus, and more fish than he can count.
He had an incredible encounter offshore with two ocean sunfishes, massive, strange fish that look like they are only half-finished. He loves seeing seabirds underwater, which appear silvery because of the air trapped in their feathers. His favorite dives are those that start shallow and drop quickly to 120 feet or more. “You feel weightless, flying
past millions of animals on the rocks and in the water,” he says. South Beach SCUBA in Depoe Bay runs SCUBA trips in the area; a four-hour, two-tank dive costs $80. Many local charter fishing operations will also take out SCUBA divers by special arrangement. Eugene Skin Divers (www.eugeneskindivers.com) occasionally organizes trips to the coast. Air tanks can be filled at South Beach marina and at South Beach SCUBA (214 SE Hwy 101 in Depoe Bay; (541) 765-DIVE). South Beach SCUBA also rents dive packages and stocks a wide range of gear.
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at the Oregon Coast Aquarium
The Oregon Coast Aquarium offers multiple opportunities for divers to take the plunge, both in their display tanks and in the nearby ocean. Certified divers are invited to participate in a dive in the aquarium’s series of large displays, called Passages of the Deep, including the open water tank containing many large sharks and other deep-water species (go to aquarium.org/education/divethe-aquarium for details). A cadre of about 140 divers is certified and trained to serve as volunteer divers at the aquarium. These divers enter the aquarium’s tanks to conduct cleaning, inspections, feedings, animal observations, and interpretive programs. A few highly-trained expert volunteer divers also assist aquarium dive staff in research dives in the ocean.
Cold-water dive certification and extensive training is required to become part of the aquarium’s dive team; see the aquarium’s volunteer information on their web site for more information, or contact volunteer@aquarium.org.
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YOU GOTTA HAVE ART From performances to paintings, the arts are alive and well in Newport By Nancy Steinberg
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A symphony of crashing waves and sea lion calls, a foggy watercolor morning at the beach, the wind-carved sculptures of cliffs and dunes – the masterpieces of the coast’s great outdoors serve as constant muses for artists of all kinds in this small coastal town. The performing and visual arts are critical threads in the fabric of Newport life, and both thrive in two fantastic municipal venues, as well as in galleries, studios, and performance spaces all over the city. “The arts are a critical part of life in Newport, from jazz concerts at the Newport Performing Arts Center to photography exhibits at the Visual Arts Center, to the offerings of our many galleries and small music venues,” says Catherine Rickbone, Executive Director of the Oregon Coast Council on the Arts, headquartered in Newport. “Locals and visitors alike find that entertainment and creative outlets abound here.” The PAC and VAC are municipal facilities that provide a range
of performing and visual arts offerings, respectively.
Newport Performing Arts Center
The Newport Performing Arts Center (PAC) is the premiere performance venue on the Oregon coast, housing the 400-seat Silverman Theater and the 80-seat Studio Theater. It is home to a group of resident companies that produce community music, theatre, and dance performances, keeping the building buzzing year-round. It also serves touring artists, non-profits, for profits, and individuals as space
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permits. On stage at the PAC you can take in Newport Symphony Orchestra performances, the hot combos at the Oregon Coast Jazz Party, offerings from our three community theater companies or three dance studios, and more. The PAC is also home to the Met Opera Live simulcasts in high definition (HD), National Theatre London Live in HD,
Nov. 21, 9:30 a.m. – Met Opera Live in HD: "Lulu" Dec. 4, 7 p.m. – National Theatre Live in HD from London – "Hamlet" Jan. 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 7 p.m. & Jan. 9, 16, 23, 2 p.m. – Coastal Act Productions: "Mary Poppins" Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m. & Jan. 31, 2 p.m. – Newport Symphony Orchestra with mezzo-soprano Erica Brookhyser Feb. 6, 10 a.m. – Met Opera Live in HD: "Les Pecheurs de Perles (The Pearl Fishers)"
Broadway plays in HD, Great Art on Screen and a film series.
Upcoming events include: Oct. 2-4: 12th Annual Oregon Coast Jazz Party – three days, nine sessions, 23 musicians, as well as jazz clinics and Sunday Jazz Breakfast. See www. oregoncoastjazzparty.org for more info. Oct. 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 29-31, 7 p.m. and Oct. 18, 25, and Nov. 1, 2 p.m. – Red Octopus Theatre Company: "Vania and Sonya and Masha and Spike" Oct. 10, 10 a.m. – Met Opera Live in HD: "Il Trovatore (The Troubadour)" Oct. 17, 10 a.m. – Met Opera Live in HD: "Otello" Oct. 21-22, 7:30 p.m. – Storm Large and her band, benefit performances for Newport Symphony Orchestra Oct. 31, 9 a.m. – Met Opera Live in HD: "Tannhäuser" Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. & Nov. 8, 2 p.m. – Newport Symphony Orchestra, works of Dvorak, Schumann, Daugherty, with Allison Eldredge, cello. Nov. 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, 7:30 p.m., & Nov. 15, 22, 29, 2 p.m. – Porthole Players: "Avenue Q" 62
Feb. 12-14 – Pacific Dance Ensemble: "Dances from the Heart" Feb. 13, 10 a.m. – Met Opera Live in HD: "Turandot" Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m.– Newport Symphony Orchestra: "The Battle of the Batons" hosted by David Ogden Stiers March – Dates, Times TBA, Porthole Players: "Matchmaker" Mar. 5, 10 a.m. – Met Opera Live in HD: "Manon Lescaut" Mar. 26, 7:30 p.m. & Mar. 27, 2 p.m. – Newport Symphony Orchestra
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Apr. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 – Times TBA, Red Octopus Theatre Company: "Lend Me a Tenor" Apr. 2, 10 a.m. – Met Opera Live in HD: "Madama Butterfly" Apr. 16,10 a.m. – Met Opera Live in HD: "Roberto Devereux" Apr. 30, 10 a.m. – Met Opera Live in HD: "Elektra"
The Newport Visual Arts Center at the Nye Beach Turnaround is a feast for the eyes whether you are perusing an exhibit or looking out the windows at its breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean. The VAC is home to three galleries: the Runyan on the main floor, the Coastal Oregon Visual Artists Showcase (COVAS) with Video Archive on the second, and the Upstairs Gallery on third. No matter what level you enter the building, a variety
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There is always something special happening in this bright yellow building. Monthly Artist Receptions to welcome new exhibits take place on the first Friday of each month from 5 to 7 pm. Classes are available five days a week through the Yaquina Art Association. Drop in for free classes in watercolor, oil, acrylic, hand building with clay, china painting, colored pencil or pastel. Classes for children are given periodically as well – check with the VAC for a schedule. Make sure to check the web site, coastarts. org, for a more complete calendar of events. The Runyan Gallery is open 11 am - 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday (October – March). The COVAS and Upstairs galleries are open noon - 4 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
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NEWPORT FARMERS MARKET COMES OUT OF THE RAIN You can still buy local produce, crafts, and goodies every week when the market moves inside for the winter By Nancy Steinberg
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Everything about the Newport Farmers Market is a treat: the gorgeous mountains of fresh, local produce, mouth-watering bakery items, sweet-and-salty kettle corn, and the creative crafts that make great gifts and souvenirs. But it’s not so much fun to shop for these things at the outdoor market when the wind is blowing the hat off your head and water is pouring out of the sky, as it so often does in winter. Luckily, the market still takes place every week in the winter season, November through April, when it moves to its indoor location at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. While the availability of produce tapers off as the winter unfolds, about 45 vendors still peddle their wares at the winter market every week, selling everything from fresh eggs to jams to baked goods to locallymade crafts. “There is a lot of overlap with summer market vendors, but we have some vendors who only sell at the winter market,” explained market board member Katie McNeil of Pacific Sourdough. Craft vendors are juried in for quality and required to be Lincoln County-based, so shoppers can be sure they are buying local. As the holiday season gets underway, you’ll find ornaments, beaded jewelry, wooden goods, metal work, knitted hats … something for everyone on your Christmas
While tomatoes and strawberries aren’t exactly in season in November, delicious, local fall produce is still available throughout the winter months, including apples, squashes, pumpkins, greens, and more.
list. Spirit Creek Walking Sticks offers handcarved walking sticks of red alder in a range of designs. Oregon Coast Photography’s incredible photographs capture the essence of our beautiful coast, and make perfect gifts. Two Red-Headed Carpenters craft unique and sturdy pet homes. While tomatoes and strawberries aren’t exactly in season in November, delicious, local fall produce is still available throughout the winter months, including apples, squashes, pumpkins, greens, and more. Gathering Together Farms and Sitka Springs Farms, two favorites at the summer market, bring produce to the winter market as well. La Mancha Ranch and Orchard brings certified organic apples and hazelnuts. Walker Farms brings their top-quality organic meats, including chicken, pork, beef, and the best sausages you’ve ever had. Carmel Knoll Foods rounds out any meal with all-natural dip and soup mixes, jams, and honey citrus syrups. Two vendors also sell holiday greens like wreaths and garlands. If you come to the market hungry, you won’t be for long. Try some of the delectable baked goods from Pacific Sourdough (and take some bread home for the week) or Volta Deli. Other options include warm crepes, fresh-brewed coffee (a food group for me) and street tacos. Maybe you should
purposely come hungry. The winter market is held 10 am to 2 pm every Saturday starting the first weekend in November and running through April (note the shift in time from the 9 am – 1 pm summer market). You’ll find the market set up every weekend with two exceptions: Thanksgiving weekend and the last weekend in April just before the summer market starts up again in May. There’s plenty of parking at the fairgrounds location. While you’re there, you might want to stop in to the Pick of the Litter Thrift Shop right near the market. This awesome second-hand store is a vast treasure trove, and proceeds from its sales support the Lincoln County Animal Shelter nearby.
When You Go
Newport Indoor Farmers Market Lincoln County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall NE 3rd St. near Newport High School www.newportfarmersmarket.org
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Winter Market Recipes
If you’re not quite sure what to do with those incredible finds at the winter market, here are a couple of delicious ideas!
Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Hazelnuts From Cooking Light magazine
1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated fresh fettuccine 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup chopped blanched hazelnuts 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 3 (4-ounce) packages pre-sliced exotic mushroom blend 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives Preparation
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Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid.
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While water for pasta comes to a boil, melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add hazelnuts to pan; sauté for 3 minutes or until toasted and fragrant. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon. Add oil to pan, and swirl to coat. Add garlic and mushrooms to pan; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Sauté mushroom mixture for 5 minutes; stir in sage. Add pasta, reserved cooking liquid, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to pan; toss well to combine. Remove from heat; top with cheese, toasted hazelnuts, and chives.
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Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash
From www.allrecipes.com
3 acorn squash, halved and seeded 2 tablespoons stick margarine 1 cup chopped onions 3 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped Granny Smith apples 1/2 cup golden raisins 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese Preparation
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Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash onto a baking sheet cut side down. Fill the baking sheet with 1/2 inch of water.
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Bake the squash in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Drain off any water remaining in the baking sheet.
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While the squash is baking, melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and apple in the margarine until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Scrape the mixture into a bowl to cool until the squash has finished baking.
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Once the squash is done, stir the raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, and Cheddar cheese into the apple mixture. Turn the squash cut side up on the baking sheet and fill with the apple mixture. Return the squash to the oven; bake until the filling is hot and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.
TIS THE SEASON! Wrap up your whole holiday gift list by shopping in Newport By Nancy Steinberg
Admit it, rather than the Rockwellian activity of Christmas cards and TV specials, holiday shopping can be a hassle. One way to escape the crowds and traffic and make holiday shopping the fun, generous, thoughtful activity it is supposed to be is to do it in Newport this year – yes, all of it. You can find something for everyone in our shops, guaranteed. So make your list, check it twice, then head out to these fine businesses, and many others, to get your gift shopping done with a smile.
Company on Hwy 101 in Newport is the best place to find them. They stock kites of all stripes (and polka dots and animal prints and …), including stunt kites and colorful wind socks. Check out their large selection of flags and banners as well. 407 SW Coast Highway
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For gifts for the kids on your list, or simply for the young at heart, head to Sand Castle Toys, a Newport institution. Owners Bill and Sue Taylor and their staff will be happy to show you the latest toys and games they’ve got in stock. Here you can find Brio trains, Playmobil sets galore, dolls, stuffed animals, card games, art supplies, and more. 255 SW 9th St.
For gifts that really impress, check out Diamonds by the Sea, a fullservice, locally-owned jewelry shop. Diamonds are only the beginning here: the shop offers a dazzling array of jewelry made with precious gems and metals, as well as watches and decorative objects. They also have a terrific selection of antique and estate jewelry. If you don’t see what you want, owner Kathryn Heater would be happy to work with you to design and create a custom piece.
Mai herself is often in the shop, and she can also recommend Asian herbal remedies for whatever ails you.
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If browsing at Tú Tú Tú makes you want to restock your entire kitchen and then never leave it, you are not alone. But try to remember you’re here to shop for others, not yourself. This lovely shop offers kitchenware and gourmet treats for those that cook and those that eat, which is probably nearly everyone on your list! Tú Tú Tú features a full line of Le Creuset cookware, gorgeous dishware, aprons, cookbooks, gourmet vanillas and teas, a vast selection of kitchen gadgets (an avocado saver! A garlic twist! A cherry pitter!) and hundreds of other delights. How about a gift package of a pizza stone, pizza cutter, and Parmesan cheese grater? 222 NW Coast St.
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“Go fly a kite” is not necessarily an insult here on the coast. Kites are fun for all ages, and the family-owned Kite
Mai’s Asian Market carries every conceivable ingredient for every conceivable style of Asian cooking. A gift basket for the foodie or chef in your life would be a wonderful and original gift. Mai’s also carries a lovely selection of Asian dishware, chopsticks, tea sets, Asian robes, incense, and much more.
A few doors down, and co-owned by the owner of Tú Tú Tú, is Jovi, packed with treasures from around the globe, from housewares to perfume to jewelry to art. Walking into Jovi is like 6 9
wandering into an exotic international bazaar. French soaps that smell good enough to nibble, Haitian metal wall hangings, Mexican and Balinese silver, fine Polish tableware, vintage Turkish oil jars – all these treasures and more are displayed artfully in every nook and cranny of the store. 232 NW Coast St.
Books new and used, piled to the ceiling, can be found for all the readers on your list at the Nye Beach Book House. This wonderful book shop, located in an old house, will suck you in with its diverse selection of used, collectible, and new books. Books by local authors are a specialty, as are field guides to the great outdoors of the Pacific Northwest. 727 NW 3rd St.
The Nye Beach Wine Cellar has gifts for every budget and taste, all curated brilliantly by owner Zach Wahl. In addition to wines hailing from the Willamette Valley to Argentina to Italy and beyond, he also stocks mouth-watering specialty foods such as cheeses, chocolates, Italian pastas, and mustards. 255 NW Coast St.
It’s Christmas year-round at Charisma Gifts, which carries a selection of Santas and snowmen twelve months of the year, but the shop pulls out all the stops during the actual holiday season. Beginning Nov. 1, the shop is transformed into a holiday dreamscape, with a dozen fully-decorated Christmas trees and holiday-themed gift items in every nook and cranny. 315 NW Coast St.
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a rainbow of gemstone jewelry from the whimsical to the elegant, as well as crafts and artworks by a wide range of artists. Glass art, bronze and wood sculpture, and metal wall hangings are also specialties of the house. 434 SW Bay Blvd
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Potential gifts await behind the doors of all of the Bayfront’s diverse shops, plus your shopping expedition there will include a soundtrack of barking sea lions. A good place to start is the Newport Bay Candle Company, featuring their locally-made candles, as well as soaps, jewelry, and gift items. They produce many gel candles which burn two to three times as long as soy- or wax-based ones. All of their products come in a stunning array of scents, from the traditional (Gingerbread, Lilac) to the quirkily evocative (My Boyfriend’s Shirt, Butterfly Kisses). 424 Bay Blvd.
Although the weather might prevent you from going on a Marine Discovery Tours cruise during holiday shopping season, you can find some of the best Newport-themed apparel at Marine Discovery Tours’ headquarters and gift shop. They often have terrific sales on sweatshirts, T shirts, hats, and jackets as well as a wide range of other gifts. Cruise gift certificates also make wonderful holiday gifts.
The Edge Art Gallery offers shoppers the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of hand-made glass floats and bowls, or to make one themselves. In addition to the fabulous glass art made here in the shop (you can watch glass being blown on site in their attached studio), The Edge offers a range of art in other media, including paintings, ceramics, and fiber arts, many by local artists. Don’t miss their glass pumpkins, only on sale in the fall. 3916 Oregon Coast Highway (Rte 101)
Just south of the Yaquina Bay Bridge is the mother ship of the Newport Candy Shoppe, the factory that feeds the multiple other outlets of this familyowned business. The factory produces everything from filled chocolates to toffee to their signature peanut butter patties. You can also pick up a variety of commercial candies in bulk here, including jellybeans. They do special orders as well. Only those that have been very, very good this year will get Newport Candy Shoppe treats in their stockings. Or maybe they can be given as an incentive to be good next year. 3211 Oregon Coast Highway (Rte 101)
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More holiday cheer in Newport: Santa at Sandcastle Toys, November 28 Holiday House Christmas Crafts Show, Yaquina Bay Yacht Club, December 4, 5, 6 Lighted Boat Parade, December 5 Sea of Lights, Oregon Coast Aquarium, opening December 4 Newport Symphony Orchestra holiday concert, December 12 & 13
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