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Historic Nye Beach
4.9★ · 55 Google ratings · Newport, Oregon
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 120 ft away
Walk
125 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 230 ft away
Water
57°F
Tide
8 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.9 miles of shoreline
Sand
175 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Poor · 48% of 54 over the limit · 2025
Map of Historic Nye Beach
Guide
Good to know
Come at night for solitude
The beach offers a quieter experience after dark with just the sound of waves.
Plan for easy day-trip access
Restrooms, foot-wash stations, nearby parking, shops, and restaurants are all within walking distance.
Visit for sunset photography
Multiple reviewers specifically praised the sunset views and photo opportunities at this beach.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2026
Expect significant wind
Wind is a constant feature of the Oregon coast that defines this beach experience.
Arrive early on weekends
While generally uncrowded, easy parking and beach access can attract crowds during peak hours.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
57°F · heavy rain
Water
57°F
Waves
9.6 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
18 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
3 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:22 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 07:15 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:31 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:00 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:18 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Newport, OR 97365
🅿 Parking 120 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 230 ft away
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Where do you park at Historic Nye Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 120 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Historic Nye Beach?
125 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Historic Nye Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 230 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
