South Jetty (South Beach)

South Jetty is a state park in Newport, Oregon, U.S.

South Jetty
South Jetty (South Beach) is located in Oregon
South Jetty (South Beach)
South Jetty (South Beach) is located in the United States
South Jetty (South Beach)
TypePublic, state
LocationNewport, Lincoln County, Oregon
Coordinates44°37′00″N 124°03′29″W / 44.616559°N 124.058118°W / 44.616559; -124.058118[1]
Operated byOregon Parks and Recreation Department

The park is administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, and adjacent to South Beach State Park. Both are south of the jetties, which form the entrance to Yaquina Bay, one of Oregon's major fishing and whale watching ports.

Activities at the park include equine access to the sandy beach, surfing, including windsurfing, fishing, scuba diving, and clamming. There are no fees for access or use to the park.

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References

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  1. ^ "South Jetty (South Beach)". Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved July 6, 2011.