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Oregon Coast Aquarium


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 15 attractions in Newport
Traveler Description:  The Oregon Coast Aquarium is one of the most alluring attractions on the Oregon Coast.  This aquarium is home to over 1500 marine animals and is... more »
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Attraction type: Aquarium, Educational site
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Address: 2820 Southeast Ferry Slip Road Newport, OR 97365
Tel: 541 867 3474
Fax: 541 867 6846

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2 of 5 stars
Joshgator   50 contributions
Central FL
Nov 22, 2009

It has a few underwater walk-thru's, but Ive been to Sea World's shark encounter. Same goes for the seals, sea lions, and most of what they had there... just a smaller scale, with smaller viewing areas, and some dingy, unkept plexi-glass to gaze through. $14 was a little steep for this venture, and it occupied me for about 30 mins.... more

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4 of 5 stars
Robin61   2 contributions
Oak Ridge, New Jersey
Oct 29, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We stopped at the Oregon Coast Aquarium on our way from Seattle to Sonoma as a way to split up the long drive, and we were pleasantly surprised. The aquarium not only had the traditional type of exhibits but sea lions and birds as well. Both my daughter and son loved the Oddwater exhibit, and my husband didn't get bored.... more

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2 of 5 stars
curley6710   14 contributions
Columbus, Ohio USA
Oct 18, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Contrary to most other reviews, I found this aquarium to be a disappointment. Two major exhibits were closed (although visitors were advised of that before entering). Exhibit space seemed somewhat limited and dark and drab compared to other aquariums I have visited. I spent about 30 minutes here and left. In my opinion, not worth the admission charge. more

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3 of 5 stars
ShearlyDivine   2 contributions
WA
Oct 16, 2009
3
people found this review helpful

Let my start off by saying i am an aquarium enthusiast. I read a lot of good reviews on this place so i headed down there from Washington. The Good: Clean, many species of fish, Shark tunnel is awesome, Touch tank is fun. The Bad: When i showed up i found out two exhibits were closed (only one had been... more

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4 of 5 stars
woogielover   3 contributions
Arizona
Sep 14, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I went to the aquarium in August 2009. It happened to be raining the day we went, and some of the park is outdoors, but there was plenty to do indoors that was fabulous. The exhibits are all really well done; most with artist glass works in the tanks, which made it even more colorful. There were lots of areas... more

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5 of 5 stars
F10naG1rl   8 contributions
Boise
Aug 12, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

The Oregon Coast Aquarium was a great way to spend a few hours! The admission price wasn't too expensive and their exhibits were really great. The aquarium workers really seemed to enjoy their jobs and were very helpful. Main areas of the ocean ecosystem were covered with critters from each. Some exhibits had really neat blown-glass pieces in them for... more

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5 of 5 stars
JardiNordby   7 contributions
Aug 12, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Excellent place for the whole family. Bring your camera. Many photo opp. places in and outside. Wonderful sealife displays and tanks. Tide tanks. Touch tank. Outside were many creatures in habitats. Bring a jacket as the weather in Newport can be cooler. Nice gift shop that you want to take your time in. Great lunch room. Don't overlook the daily... more

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5 of 5 stars
ladycascadia   149 contributions
Corvallis, Oregon
Aug 10, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

For a long time I was reluctant to go to the Aquarium because of the price. One day I finally decided to go for it, and boy am I glad I did. Yes, it's kinda spendy but definitely well worth it! So much to see there. Very, very interesting exhibits. ..and the place is very kid friendly. My favorite exhibit... more

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4 of 5 stars
sf62223   12 contributions
St Louis Metro Area
Aug 6, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

The aquarium was a very nice facility and my children really enjoyed it. At first we thought it was expensive ($48 for 4 of us, 2 adults, 2 children under 13) until i saw what it would cost us to get into the Shed Aquarium in Chicago ($100 for 4 of us!!). In your haste to get to the walk... more

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4 of 5 stars
foodetravlr   8 contributions
Washington State
Jul 27, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Maybe those who wrote reviews and "didn't get their money's worth" didn't see all the exhibits... My family and I spent over 2 hours there and still didn't see every display! There were opportunites to see feeding time, touch tanks, and the deep sea area was incredible! You walked through four clear tunnels with fish and sharks swimming over and... more

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Oregon Coast Aquarium Address

2820 Southeast Ferry Slip Road, Newport, OR 97365
Tel: 541 867 3474 Fax: 541 867 6846