Jami Hart

Wasn’t at all impressed by this aquarium, especially with all the hype surrounding it, it being Keiko’s home for a short while and all. With the exception of the sharks and the sea otters, everything they have can be seen at the Oregon Zoo – for cheaper, at that. Save your money and head over to Ripley’s or Sea Lion Caves instead, should you be in Newport and/or surrounding areas.

Spent a night in Crescent City a few years back camping on the beach, and loved it. Gorgeous and plenty to do if you love the outdoors.

I lived there for a year and loved it. Beautiful city (with the exception of some neighborhoods, as with most cities) with a lot to do. Definitely not as “redneck” as most expect. You just need to get used to the weather, which for me, took forever.

Endless activities to fill your days. The beach is beautiful (the shipwreck is very impressive), Coffenbury Lake is a great place for swimming and fishing, and you’re on the Columbia River as well. There is also Battery Russell (a concrete artillery battery built in 1904) which is very cool, and it’s just a short drive from Fort Clatsop which is another awesome tourist attraction in itself. The campground is beautiful, shaded, well maintained and provides play structures for children. There are countless hiking trails you just may see an Elk or two on, and the park offers mushroom tours in the fall. The only downsides are that you have to drive a couple of miles to reach the beach, lake and river, and the campsites are very close together. If you can deal with those minor details, this is really a must see place.