It was wonderful!! We had such a great time!! The only thing that sucked was having to wear the mask the whole time but we understood!!

$25 admission was well worth it. Had 1 exhibit closed due to covid and 1 for construction. Saw all the primary animals you would want at the park. Followed covid protocols although they did not enforce people wearing their masks. I would come back here again.

It was sad to see the state of the aquarium after covid. I remember the times when there were many spider crabs, and the outdoor area was large. Now, the petting tanks and most of the outside gardens were closed. I want to support the aquarium, but unfortunately I cant give it 5 stars. Also, the exhibition on fossils was completely uninteresting to us salt least. I much rather would have seen sea or aquatic life than a bunch of fossils. I do have to say that the ladies doing the bird feeding did a great job speaking to the crowd.

It’s been years since I been to an Aquarium so I was so excited to come here. I love fish and aquariums! I am into the fish hobby as I have 5 at home. This place was amazing! So many neat aquariums with cool fish I haven’t seen before or in person. Such a fun and great experience. Loved it. Hope to visit again some day.

Really nice place to go and wander around! Absolutely loved the open sea tunnel with all the sharks! There was a couple of employees in there that was explaining to us how to figure out their genders! They also had a nice little fosil exhibit out while we were there. Would highly recommend going!

Best aquarium in Oregon. I went there in 2019 and loved every bit of it. They had some beautiful fish and some crab too! Also nice little gift shop.

Everyone is so nice, the nature trail and turkey vultures are currently off exhibit due to some construction but they make that very well known before going to the aquarium if you look online. Exhibits are really nice, I live in Washington and I think it’s better than our aquariums. The gift shop is a little weak (wish it had more stuff for adults) but that’s okay.

I really enjoyed it even though the touch pool was closed. They have some really nice things to check out. Theres also a cafe so you can get snacks. The underwater tubes were pretty cool.

The Oregon Coast Aquarium is always a favorite. Going later in the day you see less crowds and get to see the seals and otters better. The touch pools are awesome and the volunteers are so happy to answer any questions. We also love seeing the puffins!

Totally worth it! 🐟🐠A mix of indoor and outdoor exhibits with plenty of focus on the local Oregon coast. The crown of this aquarium is the 3 interconnected underwater tunnels showcasing halibut and open ocean habitats. Its worth the hype, its amazing!The gift shop has the usual fare of corney and expensive gifts youll regret buying. Ditto for the food.The washrooms were clean and plentiful.Hidden gem is the estuary walk, which has some excellent bird spotting and usually not busy. 🐙🐚

The Oregon Coast Aquarium was an excellent day trip. Lots and lots to see. Masks are still required to be worn anywhere on the premises. Sea otters were great and the sea lions were having a great time showing off for the spectators. If you havent been to the Oregon Coast Aquarium, youre truly missing out in a fun time. What are you waiting for.

Went on a Wednesday, make sure to order online and get tickets, but it’s super easy! Staff was friendly and helpful with questions and suggestions. The exhibits that are open were fantastic and a new experience in every area! Really enjoyable and beautiful sights! Gift shop was opened and had lots of cool stuff! Will be going back soon!

Beautiful aquarium. We got to see the sea lions do tricks during feeding time. We went at 2:00 pm. Great time!

It was OK. It was smaller than i was expecting. Part of it was under construction. The fish tanks were good. Was disappointing at the seal and otter exhibit, the windows were not big to view the seals and otters. They need to be more open. price was a bit high

Great things to see here. The fish/shark exhibit is by far the best thing here.I feel like the price is a little steep for what is here, but all in all its a really good stop.They seem to keep it pretty clean and thats nice. All the workers were very polite and professional.

Very nice aquarium. Lots to see and do. Great for kids of all ages. Wheelchair accessible. They have pacific coast birds, sea life from 3 different Oregon zones, sea otters, seals, and sharks and rays. Covid-19 has closed down the petting pools, but it is still worth going. I highly recommend going there.

A great stop for all ages! We spent several hours visiting, be sure to bring a jacket for the outdoor areas. I would recommend purchasing tickets online and in advance as the timeslots fill up quickly overnight.

It was a fun experience, and walking the trails and going through the shark tunnels, gave me some great exercise. I loved it. I wouldnt mind going again

This aquarium is awesome and has a lot to offer. I took my kids here and they loved it. This place is a must see in New Port.

Very nice, some exhibits closed due to covid. Masks required, thank goodness. The naturalist at the bird exhibit was very knowledgeable.

It was Beautiful, all of the fish and birds were wonderful to see! The staff members were nice and organized. Overall I highly recommend going here!

Really cool aquarium. A tunnel where you are completely encapsulated by aquatic life (including under you!!), an exhibit of otters, exhibit of sea lions, and one of a giant octopus.... what more could you want?!?

The Oregon Coast Aquarium is a wonderful aquarium to visit! You will surely enjoy your time seeing all the amazing sea creatures and birds!

Very cool place and pretty fun. Unfortunately they have many things still closed or shut down for covid so it felt pretty bare bones. Still had a good time, and it was my first visit here since I moved from the Midwest. Will definitely go back when it is all up and running again!

Good customer service, and a fun experience all around. Only complaint is its hard to get a walker through the gravel outside and you cant get to the shark tunnel any other way. Better to use a cane if possible

We had alot of fun. My wife got a lot of good pictures. Our son had a good time. Glad we went.

This is one of the best aquarium on the west coast. Lots to see and do. A varied exhibition of sea, air and coastal species a true delight to share the experience with family and friends.

Last time I was at the aquarium I was 9 so Ill admit I was a little disappointed with the amount of exhibits and the gift shop was definitely lacking. But overall the animal care, the species, the workers, cleanliness, etc... Was all exceptional! I would definitely return in the future.

Beautiful aquarium with lots of kid-friendly attractions and very friendly staff. Small cafe for food (not full meals). Ticket prices are a little steep so its very economical to purchase a membership (annual) and go multiple times.

We love coming anytime we can. Always something new to check out and the kids love to see all the fish. Good times.

Fun aquarium on the Oregon coast. Sea lions are awesome!! And very active!

This aquarium is an essential stop! A wonderful experience for all involved. Plenty of nature’s neat creatures in colorful and beautiful displays. The animals seemed happy and had plenty of food and space. 5/5 would go again!

Super fun stop along the coast inexpensive admission and fun for all ages. The gift shop was great and had plenty of trinkets and stuffed animals to please everyone. Staff was pleasant and everything was organized and cleaned. Plenty of off street and and handicap and wheelchair accessible. We had a great time. Just a short drive from Grants Pass, Oregon. We will come back again very soon.

Super fun. Great fish. Clean and well taken care of. Not to busy with kids being home from school. It has a little cafe inside. And a great gift shop.

Amazing little aquarium that was perfect for a first time experience for my son. The volunteers were wonderful in answering questions, offering cool tid bits about the animals and overall being pretty spectacular people.

I would say this is a must when traveling to Newport. One of my favorite stops during our trip. Being able to see a shark up close for the first time was a memorable moment. Staff is super nice and I also liked the options for food at the cafe.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit here. The animals and exhibits were great, the sea lions and the ocean tunnel were out favorites.

Coolest aquarium ever been to they have three tunnels you can walk through to see sea animals

First time for the whole family, and we all enjoyed this visit! The staff was super friendly and helpful from getting our reservation set-up to checking us in-the tunnels were everyones favorite part! Well-kept facilities and the COVID-procedures in place were followed by staff and guests alike. Cant wait to visit again!

Fantastic place to visit to see fish and other aquatic and costal animals. The walkthrough glass tunnels were amazing, having fish, stingrays and sharks swim around you was fun.

First time coming here and the Oregon coast Aquarium and animals are all so beautiful. The Facility is pretty big and it took about an hour and half to see everything. We took our time and took pictures along the way.I used the bathroom in the facility and there was a cleaning lady in there on her phone. As soon as I came in she started cleaning. She went to the stalls next to me and started spraying stuff on the floor, VERY close to me feet. This lady waited for me to leave the bathroom making me feel very uncomfortable and rushed. Another bad experience with the staff was when I tried to order a coffee or cider at the cafe, I waited 5 minutes in line (I was the only one in line) and was never acknowledged or anything so I left.

Loved it! A really beautifully put together and kept aquarium. We spent 3hrs and that was just the right amount of time.

Soooo much fun!!! The kids loved it. The place wasn’t crowded, had lots of interactive exhibits, and has designated areas for resting. The splash pad is a must-try!! Kids can cool off by playing on the water so better bring extra clothes for them. After the long day, we had a quick snack at the cafeteria. Oregon trip wouldn’t be complete without visiting the aquarium. We will absolutely be back!

Wonderful experience! Tazzy the sea lion came up close to show us her cute little snoot!

Beautiful combination of indoor and outdoor space. Several new facts about aquatic life.

Social distance measures well maintain. Each exhibit was easy to view. Takes around an hour to walk through. Family friendly.

Underwhelming - the aquarium where we come from (Denver, which is landlocked) was far superior - my wife and I were looking for the shark tunnel and never found it.. and it wasnt for lack of trying! .. after 45 minutes of walking around aimlessly we kept looking at each other and saying is this IT?

Went with the family. Been coming here since I was 5. Still gives you that feeling of being home. The staff are very kind and the place is as clean as clean could be. It was raining and so pretty outside. The octopus cove was as expected,,,, open, communicative,. Time very well spent. Cant wait to go back

An Oregon favorite, and a wonderful educational opportunity for children. Their engaging and informative exhibits rotate frequently, so theres almost always something new to see.

Great exhibits! Well-Treated animals! The grounds have local plant life which makes a great ecosystem for local wildlife! The one thing that makes this place a 4 star and not a 5 star is because the sign in the Octopus cave that houses the Great Pacific octopus is incorrect. It says that the Great pacific octopus can get up to 110lb but the Largest known specimen was 650 lb! So the sign should say Up to 650lb

Small but fun. Passages of the Deep exhibit is the best. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Couldnt wait to open, it was closed the whole 2020. Really worthy, judge for yourself

This place was incredible. Excellent viewing areas. I loved the tunnels to walk through, especially with the sharks swimming overhead. It really felt like you were a part of it.

Great experience. My Grandkids would have loved it, and even with 5 adults we thoroughly enjoyed the exhibits.

Not all its cracked up to be. Get a free pass if you can.

Got here an hour before close on Thursday, but managed to see everything. Very nice aquarium. The focus on local Oregon marine life and ecosystems is neat and makes for a unique experience. There’s something enjoyable for everyone, and whether you’re a kid or much older chances are you can learn something if you read or pay attention at the exhibits. Don’t miss the shark tank/deep water tunnel. I had a little leopard shark swim at my walking pace all the way through and keep eye contact the whole time.

I will always come down here. Fairly certain we encountered a dead Jelly fish. I saw a lot if volunteer shirts so I wonder if they are low on funding because it seemed to not be 100%. Its a great place for kids and is fun to watch them have fun. 4 star because of the Jelly fish. Little sad.

Its a nice little aquarium, but its a bit too small for the price they are offering. About 25 dollars per person - and taking care of aquatic life is expensive, but youll go through the entire place in about 30 minutes. Its hard to linger on one spot for any length of time and enjoy it because of the large crowds blocking all the exhibits, most are small windowed so one to two parents with a baby carriage is enough to block outside viewers. I think with more exhibits and more places to disperse the crowds and more interesting displays it would be a much more enjoyable trip. Otherwise I wouldnt recommend it at its current state.

Wonderful experience. Especially for families. During my visit there were safety precautions and exhibit closures due to covid. That didnt stop us from enjoying our time.

Very fun place to spend an hour or two! The sea otters and seals were fun to watch!

Super fun even for a grown up kid aka me. touch pools were closed. a good match of indoor and outdoor areas. fairly low crowds on a tuesday morning and everyone was masked. aviary was a bit underwhelming but a good touch. saw signs of an expansion coming in 2022. looking forward to that.

Had a great time with the family at the aquarium. It was a lot bigger when I was a kid but still a fun spot to explore. The staff was great and the facilities were clean. They are requiring mask for the indoor portions but they have a great outdoor area for those that need a break from the coverage. Go see what lives in our backyard! Cheers!

Great little aquarium on Oregon coast Great exhibits and friendly workers. Beautiful displays.

I was skeptical about the cost, but this was worth it and great fun and educational for the family!

Great aquarium way better than the one in Seattle. So many things to see wish it was bigger.

Everyone should experience this aquarium at least once. I have been here 3 times in past 30 years. Its been exceptional every time. Lots of Rays, Sharks, Halibut, Sturgeon, small fish, big fish. Some exhibits were closed due to remodeling so next time I will call ahead and see if they have anything closed and if they do what it is thats closed. That was the only bummer this time around.

A great place for the entire family. So much to see!

First time taking my kids and it was so much fun for them! Have helpers making sure people are social distancing. Masks required at all times. Honestly my kids favorite part was the gift shop but they oood and awwwd at everything they saw during the visit.

It was a very fun visit and good opportunity to get out of the house during this covid. Would have been five stars if everything was open but again this happened during covid.

Fun place to explore. I love to watch the jelly fish and the otters.

So much fun! Great exhibits!

Amazing. Beautiful. Go at opening, it gets busy fast.

Im giving them 5 stars for how they are still allowing people in and to run with all the restrictions in place. This was my first time here, and I did have a really good time. The staff were all very friendly and informative. There, sadly, was only like 5 exhibits to look at and again, there are a lot of restrictions going on and only being in phase 1 we couldnt really go inside the buildings or touch anything for the most part. Our timing wasnt all that great either, everything had just been fed or was during feeding so we didnt actually get to see a whole lot of the actual animals. Regardless of everything, the place did very well and gave us a tour and we still had a really great time.

Really nice aquarium that was reasonably priced. I loved the jelly fish and seals. All the animals/sea life looked well taken care off and the tanks were very clean which is very important in order for me to enjoy an aquarium. Anyone who likes sea creatures reguardless of age would enjoy it here. My kids also loved the touch pool and the aquarium tunnel you can go inside.

Landlocked Utah has a better aquarium. Very small and half is about fossils. Local pet stores are equally as entertaining and free. Save $25 bucks a person and pass.

Loved the open sea exhibit, I could sit there for hours & watch the sharks circling.

I say its an amazing place to go. However, there isnt much. Yes, it may be an aquarium full of creatures, but there wasnt much to expect. There is an aviary bird exhibit, deep sea creatures exhibit, sea otters, sea lions, an octopus cave, and four other exhibits. But you would expect more from the amount you have to pay. Nonetheless, it was a small and adequate place to go.

Long story short we were able to make it there 2 days after my girlfriends birthday and they wouldn’t even give us a discount on the tickets, it has to be on the persons birthday no cushion or wiggle room. Super sad considering this is a family oriented activity. Will continue to tell friends an family to not go!

Visited while on vacation. Overall, the kids had an enjoyable time, and the walk-through tunnels were cool. The whole thing is a lot smaller than I expected, though, and I was disappointed at the price of tickets compared to the amount of things to see/do.

Went with my 4 year old yesterday. We were not given a map or told where to find one. My daughter is energetic and rambunctious, so I followed her lead. I saw the billboard maps but had little time to look and keep up with my daughter. We couldnt find the shark tank, and by the time I found a table with maps, my daughter was done. She wouldve stayed longer than an hour if the tide pools were open to explore and the shark tank was easier to find She was bored after circling the park 3 times and nothing else to do. She enjoyed all the animals, but hands on is better for her. I came here as a child quite a few times, the tide pools were all I remember.

Great place to visit with kids or any age. The touching ponds are my favorite and the colors are beautiful. It has a nice cafe to grab a bite and nice gift shops. DONT FORGET TO SCROLL DOWN AND LOOK AT THE PHOTOS,

Great aquarium right on the water. Cool exhibits and fun shows. Staff were all very nice food in Cafe was good and reasonably priced. Really liked the shark tube and the sea lion shown. But all exhibits were well done. They had the classic jellyfish one as well. Very fun, I love the steam punk exhibits fun story and interesting way to experience the aquarium. Well be back. Go spend your money where it counts! Here at the aquarium.

We loved the aquarium. It is a great way for visitors and locals to learn about the wildlife in Oregon and to learn about how to help the environment. It is a great place for kids to have hands-on learning while having fun. There were many feeding demonstrations and talks about the animals that the workers hosted. There was a cafe to eat at. There are indoor and outdoor portions, and even a nature walk. Unfortunately we did not see any wildlife on the nature walk besides the plants.

We really loved all the displays at the aquarium and it was very clean. Unfortunately I dont believe it is an easy place for a wheelchair bound person. They certainly couldnt roll themselves and pushing someone over the gravel is tough.

Its nice that theyve opened back up again so you can visit while youre at the coast but our kids were a little disappointed that some of the attractions were closed.. like the tide pool and other areas are roped off. It was very crowded for a weekday and only some people were wearing masks..it was obviously not mandatory. I felt I had to mask up in the crowded indoor areas like the shark tank where you are nearly elbow to elbow with everyone and can hardly walk through. I noticed that the gift shop with the fudge was not there anymore either. The other gift shops were just about as crowded as the shark tank. It seems like youre spending a lot of money to be there but not getting the same experience that you used to. Its a little bit of a let down to tell the truth.

Several important things closed with no warning before you paid. The hands-on tidal pool and the climbing playground were closed. Both would have been highlights for my child. Without those things I felt like the high prices were a ripoff. Its the same old place of twenty years ago with no improvements.

I cant wait to come back again

Even with a few less attractions due to Covid, still a great time!

This is one neat place to stop by and check out with family or friends. A wonderful place for children. Something to see in every corner inside, outside and under. Hands on for everyone. Our first time here and we will be back. Tons of different types of sea life here and some we were able to touch.

Way over priced for a place that dont have much.

A few years ago this aquarium was interesting. Now there is not so much to look at our children were very upset. Spend 2 hours driving and pay almost 100$ to see everything in 35 minutes. We are very disappointed with this visit.

Clean, friendly and educational. My family loves it here and we visit at least twice a year. Its a little spendy if you have a big family, but worth it if you ask me.

$24.95 admission. Plan on 45 minutes to 2 hours if you read everything. At present (Nov. 2020) you must pre-purchase a timed entry ticket online and show the barcode received via email confirmation on your smart phone at entry (or I suppose you could print if so desired). Its Very cold inside: wear many layers of clothing appropriate for cooler than outside temperature. All activities (feedings, talks, trainings, meet and greets) are cancelled. Several areas are closed due to apparent Covid-19 space constraints. If youre prone to thirst, bring water. There are no drinking fountains & they charge $3 for a bottle.

This is one of the nicest aquariums I have visited. The exhibits are well curated, and the staff is friendly and accommodating. We loved the new Steampunk exhibit and the sea otters. The underwater aquarium is amazing and gives a great view of the wildlife. The kids had a great time and loved the animals. We visited on a Friday afternoon, and it was not too busy. There are plenty of places to cool down or warm up.

We went on a weekend and the line was pretty long for the shark tunnel, 1:15. The aquarium recommends having an appointment to actually get in. Even so it was pretty crowded. Most everyone was really good about wearing a mask. The touch pool was closed. Still very nice overall. Friendly staff.

Great aquarium, specializing in Oregon coast aquatic species. Cool sea punk exhibit, good for the kids. Three underwater walking tanks, including below the floor windows. Delightful foliage and nature pathways, situated on the bay.

Great aquarium! We have been to several and this one ranks very high on our list. The sea birds were great to see at feeding time. The sharks were really cool. Loved the rays. Friendly staff. Clean grounds. Got to touch a sea cucumber and a sea anemone. Great way to spend a few hours in Newport.

Excellent place to visit and learn. No touching the exhibits (COVID-19), but other than that its all open and great for the family. Enough bright colors and motion for the little ones while the older ones can learn quite a bit.

Excellent experience with friends and family

Wonderful. The steampunk theme was very in style and fun to explore. Outdoor exhibits were great. Only downside was there was no really warm building to recover from the cold. Was glad to get back to the car heater.