U.S. Coast Guard: Station Yaquina Bay
Standing Watch: Newport’s U.S. Coast Guard Station
A vital part of the harbor—and the heart of Newport’s maritime safety.
At the mouth of Yaquina Bay, where the Pacific meets the harbor, you’ll spot a modest cluster of buildings flying the red, white, and blue: Station Yaquina Bay, home to the United States Coast Guard in Newport.
This active-duty station plays a crucial role in protecting both commercial and recreational mariners along Oregon’s rugged central coast. Crews here respond to emergencies at sea, conduct search and rescue missions, enforce maritime law, and support environmental protection efforts. With unpredictable surf, shifting sandbars, and fast-changing weather, this stretch of coast is no easy assignment—but these highly trained teams are always ready.
The station operates several boats, including 47-foot motor lifeboats designed to withstand extreme conditions. You might catch one launching into rough surf for training or returning from a mission—an impressive sight from the South Jetty or Yaquina Bay Bridge.
Local Tip: While the station itself isn’t open to the public, you can often spot Coast Guard boats from the fishing pier at Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site or from the South Jetty viewing platform.
Newport locals know: when the bar gets rough, the Coast Guard is watching—and ready.
A vital part of the harbor—and the heart of Newport’s maritime safety.
At the mouth of Yaquina Bay, where the Pacific meets the harbor, you’ll spot a modest cluster of buildings flying the red, white, and blue: Station Yaquina Bay, home to the United States Coast Guard in Newport.
This active-duty station plays a crucial role in protecting both commercial and recreational mariners along Oregon’s rugged central coast. Crews here respond to emergencies at sea, conduct search and rescue missions, enforce maritime law, and support environmental protection efforts. With unpredictable surf, shifting sandbars, and fast-changing weather, this stretch of coast is no easy assignment—but these highly trained teams are always ready.
The station operates several boats, including 47-foot motor lifeboats designed to withstand extreme conditions. You might catch one launching into rough surf for training or returning from a mission—an impressive sight from the South Jetty or Yaquina Bay Bridge.
Local Tip: While the station itself isn’t open to the public, you can often spot Coast Guard boats from the fishing pier at Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site or from the South Jetty viewing platform.
Newport locals know: when the bar gets rough, the Coast Guard is watching—and ready.