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 Rp1.883.473 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
Rp1.883.473
Rp2.328.857 total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
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! (360 reviews)
Incredible bed and breakfast with an ocean view. One of my favorite places I’ve ever stayed for work. Will absolutely stay again.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Ocean House
Starfish Point

Starfish Point

3 out of 5
140 NW 48th St Newport OR
The price is Rp3.751.080 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
Rp3.751.080
Rp4.257.573 total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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! (286 reviews)
Such a friendly reception for a last minute reservation on a stormy night. The condo was very well equipped and extremely clean.

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

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 ...
8/10 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 Rp1.874.276 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
Rp1.874.276
Rp2.127.303 total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
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! (1,503 reviews)
We loved our room so much that we could actually see ourselves living there. Had all the amenities and the room was well stocked. Amazing view too. Will stay here again.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 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 Rp1.284.688 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
Rp1.284.688
Rp1.458.121 total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
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! (1,000 reviews)
Great view of the ocean. The rooms were clean and warm. I would recommend this rustic motel

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Ester Lee Oceanview Inn
Siletz Bay Beachfront Hotel by OYO Lincoln City

Siletz Bay Beachfront Hotel by OYO Lincoln City

2 out of 5
1012 SW 51st St Lincoln City OR
The price is Rp855.999 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
Rp855.999
Rp1.106.576 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lincoln City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,552 reviews)
Clean room . Nice helpful staff

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Siletz Bay Beachfront Hotel by OYO Lincoln City
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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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