Waldport Travel Guide

Another of the five major bridges to come out of the 1936 Oregon's Coast Bridges project was the bridge here at Waldport across Alsea Bay. After 50 years of corrosion, the bridge had become damaged beyond repair - concrete flakes actually endangered boats below. The original bridge was an elegant reinforced concrete deck arch bridge with three through tied arches. This bridge was replaced with a new bridge in 1991, which incorporates a half-through main arch span, evocative of the bridge's predecessor.

This town blows. It's a total sleeper. There aren't even any decent restaurants really, with the exception of the Chinese restaurant possibly, and the retailers all dabble in price gouging, it seems, due to limited competition. Even for an Oregon Coast town, it's humdrum. Maybe if you're staying in a beachhouse with your fam and have all of these self-contained activities planned like playing boardgames or having a bonfire on the beach, or you are a cool cat in your golden years just looking for a lazy days respite, or if you are a die hard fisherman with your sights set on the Alsea River, Waldport might fit your bill. Admittedly, the bay scene in and of itself is rather picturesque. But think twice about making this your vacation mainstay, or even staying a night. There are so many better places along the Oregon Coast for enjoyment.