Oregon Coast - Washington, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest - page 606

Tours
Marine Discovery Tours WHALE-WATCHING
( 800-903-2628; www.marinediscovery.com ; 345 SW Bay Blvd; adult/child $36/18) This tour
operator sets out on two-hour cruises to view whales and other marine life.
Festivals & Events
Newport Seafood & Wine Festival FOOD & WINE
( www.seafoodandwine.com ; last weekend Feb) The Newport Seafood & Wine Festival is
one of the coast's premier events.
Sleeping
There are plenty of economy hotels to be found on US 101.
South Beach State Park CAMPGROUND$
( 541-867-4715; www.oregonstateparks.org ; tent sites/RV sites/yurts $21/27/40; ) Two
miles south on US 101, this 227-site campground is especially good for large groups and
has showers, flush toilets, 27 yurts and various walking trails.
Newport Belle B&B$$$
( 541-867-6290; www.newportbelle.com ; 2126 SE Marine Science Dr, South Beach Marina, H
Dock; d $150-165; Feb-Oct; ) For a unique stay there's no beating this stern-wheeler
B&B. The five small but lovely and shipshape rooms all have private baths and water
views, while the common spaces are wonderful for relaxing. Best for couples; reserva-
tions required.
Sylvia Beach Hotel HOTEL$$$
( 541-265-5428; www.sylviabeachhotel.com ; 267 NW Cliff St; d incl breakfast $115-220) This
book-themed hotel offers simple and classy rooms, each named after a famous author
and decorated accordingly. The best are higher up, and the 3rd-floor common room has a
wonderful ocean view and is great for talking to fellow guests. Full breakfast is included;
reservations required. Note there are no TVs, phones or wi-fi. Cat on premises.
Grand Victorian B&B B&B$$$