Beautiful view at the lighthouse, although it was closed when I went and didn't get to go inside. The tidepools are a great place to see the marine fauna of the Oregon coast. There are a lot of stairs to get down to the tide pools, and it may be somewhat difficult to get down to for some people.

I seem to be the dissenting reviewer who felt this beach was overrated. I might be spoiled by growing up on Southern Oregon beaches, where you can find sand and tidal pools in the same place. First, many many steps to get down to it. Not horrible, they are study and with plenty of landings, but difficult to get down... More

Came later on in the afternoon, so didn't get into the lighthouse this time, but the cobble beach tide pools were fantastic, and a BLM employee (or volunteer?) was there acting as interpreter, really great place.

For $7, you get an entry ticket to this area for three days. The Yaquina Head visitor center is wonderful... lots of information about the biology and history of this area and has a great gift shop. No charge to visit the visitor's center. Taking a tour of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse is awesome (not available to take a tour... More

To miss any part of the experience that YHONA has too offer a guest would be a terrible mistake. Allow yourself enough time to experience this area in depth. Tide pools, hiking, bird watching, touring the lighthouse and the visitors center offer a variety of experiences of which none should be missed. You may even spot a whale or two... More

Button up and make sure the hoody is secure because this is a windy spot in Newport. Beautiful views.

Saw many kinds of seabirds plus harbor seals. Crashing surf hitting the rocks, 1872 lighthouse that still works. Trails were short but worth it. Best trails are Salal and Cobble Beach.

Visitors Center very interesting displays. Nice trails to follow. Lighthouse history. Seal lions and many sea birds to view.

These are the best tide pools I have ever seen, so be sure to visit near low tide. It's as good as most touch pools in aquariums (except you can't touch ;)). My 6 year old enjoyed having the laminated guide the ranger loaned us to identify creatures and try to find everything on the list. The visitor's center is... More