Seaside Volleyball Tournament
As the title implies, this is not a photo from Newport, but was instead taken in the little town of Seaside, which sits between Astoria and Newport. On this…
Newport Hallmark Hotel
Stayed at the Newport Hallmark Hotel which had wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean from the room. As in Astoria, it was nice to sit on the balcony or inside…
Hallmark Hotel Room
View of the room, which was quite spacious and provided an excellent view of the beach and Pacific Ocean.
Hallmark Hotel Room
Another view of the beach and ocean from inside the room.
Hallmark Hotel
View of the beach and the Yaquina Bay Light House off in the distance on the right.
Hallmark Hotel
View of the beach and ocean from the room.
Hallmark Hotel
Sunset.
Hallmark Hotel
A flock of sea gulls flying in formation.
Newport Pier
Ate at the famous Mo's Restaurant for the second time on this trip; first time was in Astoria. Mo's is famous for their clam chowder and with good reason. I…
Yaquina Bay Bridge
I crossed this bridge to head down to the Sea Lion Caves and then onto Florence, Oregon to have lunch.
Plaque Detailing the Sea Lions Taking Up Residence in Newport
This plaque details information about the sea lions that take residence at the Newport pier.
Sea Lions
Sea Lions taking it easy.
Sea Lions
Sea Lions taking it easy.
Sea Lions Island
A small island where many of the sea lions hang out.
Sea Lions
Sea Lions taking it easy.
Sea Lion
A sea lion swimming from one pier to the next. Given how ungainly they are out of water, it is amazing to see how graceful they are in the water.
Sea Lion
A sea lion swimming from one pier to the next.
Yaquina Bay Light House
The Yaquina Bay Light House out in the distance.
Whale Watching Trip - Depoe Bay Marina
One of the main reasons for coming down to Newport was to take a whale watching boat trip. Due to very rough waves the trip had to be canceled. Gives me a…
Whale Watching Boat Coming In
This is a photo of the first whale watching group coming back from their tour. I was on the second scheduled tour group, but the marine biologist conducting…