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.
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
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The price is £138 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
£138
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (380 reviews)
The room was beautiful. Wonderful ocean view and patio to sit on. Clean and updated. Bathroom was very nice with a great shower. Breakfast was freshly made and delicious.(we were asked about any dietary needs upon check-in) Staff was helpful and friendly. We were delighted to find complimentary wine ...

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Ocean House
Little Creek Cove Beachfront Resort

Little Creek Cove Beachfront Resort

3 out of 5
3641 NW Oceanview Drive Newport OR
The price is £136 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
£136
8 Apr - 9 Apr
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! (1,548 reviews)
It was a great deal with an incredible view. The place was nicely decorated and cozy. We would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Little Creek Cove Beachfront Resort
Allred Hotel

Allred Hotel

3.5 out of 5
155 SW Elizabeth St Newport OR
The price is £145 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£145
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Easy access to everything in Newport.

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Allred Hotel
Hallmark Resort - Newport

Hallmark Resort - Newport

3.5 out of 5
744 SW Elizabeth Street Newport OR
The price is £139 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
£139
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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)
We had a great time rooms an Gym pool was fantastic thank you for the stay in hospitality

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Hallmark Resort - Newport
Best Western Plus Agate Beach Inn

Best Western Plus Agate Beach Inn

3 out of 5
3019 N Coast Highway Newport OR
The price is £110 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£110
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Newport. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Looking forward to our next stay!

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Agate Beach Inn
Ester Lee Oceanview Inn

Ester Lee Oceanview Inn

2.5 out of 5
3803 SW Highway 101 Lincoln City OR
The price is £77 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
£77
30 Mar - 31 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! (1,083 reviews)
Was very clean but a bit dated would recommend

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Ester Lee Oceanview Inn
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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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