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
The price is Rp2.865.902 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
Rp2.865.902
Rp3.543.713 total
17 Mar - 18 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! (378 reviews)
Our stay was the coziest experience I’ve had in a while. We loved our room, being near the ocean, the fire pit for s’mores, and vegetarian breakfasts cooked fresh in the morning. I loved feeling taken care of with little details to make our stay nice, yet no one bugged us for anything and we felt ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Ocean House
Hallmark Resort - Newport

Hallmark Resort - Newport

3.5 out of 5
744 SW Elizabeth Street Newport OR
The price is Rp2.750.248 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
Rp2.750.248
Rp3.137.060 total
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)
Ocean view on a stormy day.

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Hallmark Resort - Newport
Little Creek Cove Beachfront Resort

Little Creek Cove Beachfront Resort

3 out of 5
3641 NW Oceanview Drive Newport OR
The price is Rp2.764.154 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
Rp2.764.154
Rp3.137.315 total
16 Mar - 17 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! (1,543 reviews)
Wonderful place and location. Very dog friendly as well. Just a heads up for other dog owners, there is a dog fee (not mentioned anywhere until after booking).

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Little Creek Cove Beachfront Resort
Allred Hotel

Allred Hotel

3.5 out of 5
155 SW Elizabeth St Newport OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.865.902 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp2.865.902
Rp3.269.163 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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! (1,006 reviews)
Loved it

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Allred Hotel
Ester Lee Oceanview Inn

Ester Lee Oceanview Inn

2.5 out of 5
3803 SW Highway 101 Lincoln City OR
The price is Rp1.729.207 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
Rp1.729.207
Rp1.962.650 total
16 Mar - 17 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! (1,072 reviews)
The kitchen was nice to have its in need of updating throughout its a vintage motel on the hillside but good price and great ocean view. The staff was very nice and we brought our large dog with us and he enjoyed as much as we did.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Ester Lee Oceanview Inn
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 Rp2.021.394 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
Rp2.021.394
Rp2.294.248 total
18 Mar - 19 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)
Clean room, clean pool, beautiful view from room and quick access to town!

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Agate Beach 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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