Agate Beach Travel Guide

Newport

After viewing the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, a short walk and climb down some stairs brings one to the tide pools.  At low tide people can walk carefully around the multiple tide pools and spot many various sea creatures.  Starfish and octopus are a favorite to find.  It’s not a place for unbalanced persons....they actually have a few falls each day.
After viewing the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, a short walk and climb down some stairs brings one to the tide pools.  At low tide people can walk carefully around the multiple tide pools and spot many various sea creatures.  Starfish and octopus are a favorite to find.  It’s not a place for unbalanced persons....they actually have a few falls each day.
The tide pools are fun to explore but your footing must be steady.  There's lots to see when the tide is out, plus the lighthouse is at the top of the cliff, along with nesting birds.
Viewed from the lighthouse path you can see large colonies of common murres, cormorants and a few seagulls,  on top of haystacks nesting. During June the mother pushes the chick into the ocean where their dad is waiting below to teach them to swim and hunt.  Many don't make the ocean....it's a long fall down.
The tide was just right, and we climbed down the cliff to the beach.  This view of the lighthouse framed by the rocks with the pelicans basking in the sun made for an interesting perspective.
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Top hotels in Agate Beach

Ocean House

Ocean House

3 out of 5
4920 NW Woody Way Newport OR
The price is ₹13,019 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
₹13,019
₹16,098 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach B&B in Newport. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (373 reviews)
This was a wonderful place to stay, relax, and enjoy the Oregon Coast. Amanda was welcoming and attentive to us and other guests. We look forward to staying here again. From the breakfast, snacks, cleanliness, and cozy feel, we loved our stay here.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Ocean House
Starfish Point

Starfish Point

3 out of 5
140 NW 48th St Newport OR
The price is ₹17,875 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
₹17,875
₹20,288 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach condo in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (288 reviews)
Great views of the beach and friendly staff

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Starfish Point
Schooner Landing

Schooner Landing

3 out of 5
201 NW 66th Drive Newport OR
Stay at this beach condo in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Agate Beach Neighborhood and Dog ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (63 reviews)
Access to a beautiful beach.

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025

Schooner Landing
Little Creek Cove Beachfront Resort

Little Creek Cove Beachfront Resort

3 out of 5
3641 NW Oceanview Drive Newport OR
The price is ₹9,255 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
₹9,255
₹10,505 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,534 reviews)
Absolutely spotless clean room! Very nice upbeat staff, and nice and quiet

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Little Creek Cove Beachfront Resort
Ester Lee Oceanview Inn

Ester Lee Oceanview Inn

2.5 out of 5
3803 SW Highway 101 Lincoln City OR
The price is ₹7,164 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
₹7,164
₹8,131 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Lincoln City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,058 reviews)
Room was clean, staff was kind and helpful. Window screen needs replaced. Bed was comfortable. View was nice!

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Ester Lee Oceanview Inn
Hallmark Resort - Newport

Hallmark Resort - Newport

3.5 out of 5
744 SW Elizabeth Street Newport OR
The price is ₹14,755 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
₹14,755
₹16,830 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
The room was absolutely amazing. The little touches were great (ie complementary popcorn). The room appeared to be cleaned and well kept. The views are breathtaking. And the staff was exceptional. Highly recommend!!

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Hallmark Resort - Newport
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Other neighbourhoods around Agate Beach

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Deco District

When in Deco District, you can plan a visit to Ripley's Believe It or Not and Yaquina Bay Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Deco District
This is the building where the fishing boats drop of their daily catch and the trucks than go and disperse the load to stores.

Bayfront

While visiting Bayfront, you might make a stop by sights like Ripley's Believe It or Not and Oregon Undersea Gardens.

Bayfront


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