Shop at the Dock and Discover Oregon Seafood Return to the Coast for Summer

Published 05/27/26 at 5:55 a.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Newport, Oregon) – From the south coast to the usual places on the north Oregon coast, seafood knowledge will be pouring down from the heavens. Above: Garibaldi, Oregon Coast Beach Connection.

Oregon Sea Grant is bringing back its popular Shop at the Dock and Discover Oregon Seafood tours for summer 2026, offering the public an inside look at Oregon’s commercial fishing industry from working waterfronts up and down the coast. Shop at the Dock happens in Newport and its bustling bayfront, while Discover Oregon Seafood events take place on the south Washington coast, Warrenton, Garibaldi, Winchester Bay, Charleston, Port Orford and Brookings.

The tours introduce participants to seasonal seafood, sustainable fishing practices and the basics of buying fish and shellfish directly from commercial vessels. Guides explain how local fisheries operate, demonstrate gear used on the docks and share tips for choosing high-quality seafood. Many tours also include chances to meet the fishers themselves.

Shop at the Dock in Newport does not require registration and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Discover Oregon Seafood tours require advance sign-ups.

All tours are free and open to the public.

Newport Shop at the Dock Tours
August: 7, 8, 14, 21, 28
September: 4, 5

Location: Dock 5 at the Port of Newport on SW Bay Boulevard
Times: 9:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

Groups of five or more are asked to call 541-648-6816 in advance. Additional times may be arranged for larger groups.

Discover Oregon Seafood Tours
Ilwaco, Washington June 27, Sept 19
Warrenton, OR July 10, Sept 11
Garibaldi, OR June 26, Sept 18
Winchester Bay, OR Aug 14
Charleston, OR June 26, Aug 7
Port Orford, OR July 10, Aug 15
Brookings, OR Aug 28

Times: 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

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Each tour lasts 60 to 90 minutes and involves up to a half-mile of walking or standing on outdoor docks, which may be wet or move underfoot. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes.

Each attendee receives a complimentary tote bag with informational materials and local seafood products. Those needing disability accommodations are asked to email organizers at least one week before their scheduled tour.

Launched in Newport in 2014, the program has grown significantly, drawing more than 1,200 participants through 2021. Sea Grant then expanded to the north Oregon coast at Warrenton in 2017, and in 2018 tours debuted in Garibaldi.

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