Agate Beach

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 HK$1,081 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
HK$1,081
HK$1,336 total
28 Jan - 29 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! (364 reviews)
Amazing veiw. Great staff.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Ocean House
Starfish Point

Starfish Point

3 out of 5
140 NW 48th St Newport OR
The price is HK$1,532 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
HK$1,532
HK$1,739 total
29 Jan - 30 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! (287 reviews)
We loved our stay. The place is phenomenal and Dagny was wonderful. We will absolutely be returning for a longer stay.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 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 ...
8/10 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 HK$857 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
HK$857
HK$973 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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! (1,509 reviews)
Lovely, cozy little studio with ocean and beach views, within walking distance to so many beautiful beaches, coves and the light house.

Reviewed on 22 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 HK$547 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
HK$547
HK$621 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (1,015 reviews)
Kind staff, clean room and beautiful view. The only complaint is that one of the blinds were broken in our room so we could not enjoy the full ocean view. Also there is no coffee in the lobby as mentioned. Wonderful comfortable stay overall.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 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 HK$1,344 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
HK$1,344
HK$1,533 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
King suite with spa is a very nice room. Balcony is nice and large. Has small kitchen with plates, cups and few utensils. Microwave, kureig, small fridge and dishwasher. No stove. Nice pool and hot tub. Clean property. Beach access is a little challenging with steps and trail. Overall a great place ...

Reviewed on 18 Jan 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 Yaquina Bay Bridge and Nye Beach, 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 Oregon Undersea Gardens and Ripley's Believe It or Not.

Bayfront


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